We’re pleased to announce that preparations for the NCMSS 64th Annual Washington Show on September 6 are well under way! The show will again be held at the Springfield Hilton (now known as the Hotel Belvoir Springfield), 6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield, VA 22150.

Our Annual Washington Show is one of the premier hobby events in the DC area. Highlights this year will include:

Historical and fantasy figure model displays along with models such as ships, trains, tanks, cars, and planes
Modeling Demonstrations – Tips & Tricks
Hobby Vendors from throughout the region selling a variety of kits and modeling supplies
GUNDAM Build Tables & FREE give-aways for the kids!

Bring the Family!

The show is open to the public September 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. General Admission is $10 per person. Children aged 17 and under get in FREE with a supervising adult.

Two Day Painting Workshop (Sept. 4-5)

This year we're partnering once again with the Army Historical Foundation and the Museum of the United States Army to sponsor a two-day painting workshop prior to our show. The workshop will be taught by master painter James Rice of SABOT Miniatures. Registration for the workshop is now available through the SABOT Miniatures website!

Exhibitor Info

Exhibit categories have been expanded to include ships, aircraft, and non-military vehicles! The Entry Fee for exhibitors is $20.00 with no limit on the number of entries you can bring.

Show Categories-Awards-Contest Rules.pdf

Exhibitor Registration Form (2025).pdf

Exhibitor Fee-Purchase

Vendor Info

Even though our costs have increased, we’re keeping our rates at last year’s levels. The fee per 6-foot table is $60. For vendors who reserve blocks of 6 or more tables, the per table price is $45 each. Also, vendors will once again receive free box lunches on the day of the show courtesy of the NCMSS. We appreciate you and thank you for your support! Flea Market tables are $20 each and available for NCMSS Members only.

If you would like to reserve more than 6 tables or have questions, please contact our Vendor Chairman Grant Berry at Granthberry@aol.com.

Vendor Table-Purchase (1-4)

Vendor Table-Purchase (6)

Flea Market Table-Purchase

A Special Thank You to our Sponsors

Our show would not be possible without the generous support of the following long-time supporters of our club. We encourage you to visit their sites and give them your patronage!

Vendors List

Our current list of vendors includes a number of new sellers that are attending our show for the first time as well as favorites from last year. The room will be near capacity.

The Army Historical Foundation - Promoting the National Museum of the United States Army
The Artist Preservation Group - Historical kits and high quality painted figures
Grant Berry - A good supply of plastic kits for a great price
Birch Tree Enterprises - John Jefferies always brings a great selection of hand carved bases
Doug's Closet - Doug brings a large selection of plastic kits
Gael Hobbies - Gunpla, Bandai, scale models, accessories, paint, and tools
Don Hakenson - Award winning author & producer of Civil War books and a Mosby documentary
John's Models - Specializing in figures, sci-fi, and rare out of production kits
The Little Tin Soldier - A wonderful selection of flat figures!
Minimech - Awesome 3D printed weapons for Gunpla
The Model Cellar - Military miniatures, figures, busts, diorama and model kit accessories. Specializing in WWI subjects
OrangeLion DIY - Custom and unique plinths for miniature display painting
SABOT Miniatures - A leading supplier of scale military and fantasy miniatures, figures, paints, and supplies for the discerning hobbyist
Member Flea Market tables

Accommodations

Booking Link: Hotel Belvoir Sprinfield reservations or call for Reservations at 1(800)-774-1500 & Use Code: 93L

- Cutoff Date: 8/7/25

Hotel Belvoir Springfield

6550 Loisdale Rd.

Springfield, VA

If you would like to help sponsor the show or sponsor a particular award, please contact David Hoffman or Robert Prokop. This show promises to be a great one. See you there.

Sincerely,