A display of numerous miniature model tanks arranged on a black table. There is a poster featuring a soldier with a helmet and goggles, an American flag background, and the words 'Patton Tank' and 'Evolution' behind the models.

AMPS CENTRAL VIRGINIA

A CAMARADERIE OF ARMOR MODEL BUILDERS

We are a sanctioned chapter of the Armor Modeling & Preservation Society (AMPS), an international organization for armored vehicle modelers and historians based in Richmond, Virginia since 1997. We are military vehicle enthusiasts that build for historical accuracy and promote wisdom sharing.

Upcoming Chapter MEETINGS

  • Demo: Applying Foliage Debris by Glen Martin
    Location: VFW Post 10657, 11568 Cedar Lane, Ashland, VA 23005

  • Demo: Project Selection & Determining Improvements by Scott Bregi
    Location: VFW Post 10657, 11568 Cedar Lane, Ashland, VA 23005

  • Demo: Mobile Modeling, How To Pack A Toolbox by Glen Martin
    Location: VFW Post 10657, 11568 Cedar Lane, Ashland, VA 23005

  • Demo: TBD
    Location: VFW Post 10657, 11568 Cedar Lane, Ashland, VA 23005

Our work

  • A black and white photo of a man in military uniform with goggles on his helmet, holding binoculars, with a background of the American flag. Below, there is a silhouette of a tank with the text "Patton Tank".

    Displays & Challenges

    Collaboration that teaches as well as challenges our model building.

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  • A detailed diorama of a military scene with a green tank surrounded by soldiers in combat poses. The scene is decorated with small plants and a Buddha statue in the background.

    Showcase

    Military modeling projects in all scales and genres.

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  • Close-up of a scale model tank being textured and held by a person's hand with a file on top.

    Tutorials

    Demonstrations from our meetings that cover modeling and historical topics.

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“ground power” newsletter

Our newsletter features modeling tutorials, reviews and modeling projects.

Newsletter titled 'Ground Power' for AMPS Central Virginia Chapter, featuring upcoming events, chapter updates, and a photograph of a model tank display.
Page with text about the American Heritage Museum, featuring information on tank collections and programs, along with two images of military tanks: one of the M5 Stuart light tank and the other of an M18 Hellcat tank destroyer.
A book review that features a black and white photograph of a soldier inspecting an M7 105mm SP howitzer in 1944, with a caption explaining the scene.
A page from a guide showing steps to remove and clean a part of a toy or model. The top image shows a person wiping a beige plastic component with a cloth. The middle images show a person using a hobby knife to scrape and texture the surface of the c
Two images of a gray model of a Soviet PT-76 tank, showing different angles, with descriptions and specifications. The tank has a large gun barrel, a hatch, and tracks.
Display of two scale model tanks with detailed descriptions on a workbench. The top model is a camouflaged US M60 tank, and the bottom model is a gray US Magach 2 tank.
Model diorama of a German military vehicle from World War II, displayed on a grass and dirt base with miniature grass and flowers, featuring a detailed figure of a soldier standing near a grave with a cross and small tree.
Miniature models of a German tank and a soldier, displayed against a black background. The tank is weathered with darker glazes, modeled with acrylics and artist's oil paint. The soldier is dressed in camouflage clothing and is painted to resemble a
Logo of the Armor Modeling & Preservation Society featuring a tank and a star surrounded by a circular banner with the organization's name.

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Learn more

AMPS promotes the knowledge and appreciation for military armored vehicle history as well as scale modeling. The AMPS International Convention features armor model vendors, seminars from armor experts and a display of the best armor models from around the world. The next AMPS International Convention is South Bend, IN on April 11-13, 2024.