Mid-Continent Prototype Modelers

04/21/2025

As we all know, sometimes plans can get a bit derailed. This year due to scheduling conflicts the weekend for the show is being pushed back to the 8th and 9th of Nov. So mark your calendars and get your models ready to see everyone then. As always we are on the lookout for presenters to give clinics. So if you have one you would like to do PLEASE contact us here or at our email [email protected]. And check the website at www.bentonrpm.com for the latest show info.

11/08/2024

Some photos of this years RPM show. As always it was a great time!

11/05/2024

Thank you everyone who attended this weekend and especially to those who brought models to display. We hope you enjoyed the show and will be back next year.

We would also like to thank our presenters Matt Vogt, Perry Lambert and Tony Sissons for their wonderful clinics. And thanks to Daryl Klataske and Dave Dane for the Free-Mo module setup.

We would also like to thank those who provided items for our raffle. The following individuals donated items: Dave Dane, Paul Shattuck and Chris Titsworth.

Finally, we would like to thank Jeff Zucker of Spring Creek Model Trains for the Grand Prize as well as bringing plenty of HO and N Scale stuff for us to purchase. And also Hot Rod Chicken for the delicious lunch items.

Remember, it’s not too early to start planning a project to show off next year or start thinking of a presentation.

11/13/2023

Thank you everyone who attended last weekend. We hope you enjoyed the show and will be back next year.

We would also like to thank our presenters Paul Shattuck, Tony Sissons, Dave Oppendisano and Daryl Klataske for their wonderful clinics.

And we would also like to thank those who provided items for our raffle. The following individuals donated items: Brandon Ryno, Glenn Hoover and Butch Eyler. Also we received donations from the following manufacturers: Circus City Decals, Kadee Quality Products Co., Micro-Trains Line Company, Microscale, Showcase Miniatures, Tangent Scale Models, Walthers Trains www.walthers.com and Woodland Scenics.

Finally, we would like to thank Spring Creek Model Trains for the Grand Prize as well as Jeff and Kristi Zucker for attending.

10/18/2023

👍 It's just over two weeks until the show. 👍 Time to get your models ready to show off. We have the clinic schedule posted on the website as well as some other info for those coming. So go over to www.bentonrpm.com to check it out.

So, what are you looking forward to?

07/06/2023

I hope everyone had a good Independence Day yesterday. We are now four months from our show in Benton.

So who all is working on something to show off this year? Do you have a clinic or a presentation you would like to give? We could really use some volunteers who want to share their knowledge. If this is something you want to try send us an email at [email protected].

Do you know someone who doesn’t have a Facebook account and wants info on the show? Have no fear, we have a new updated website and you can go to www.bentonrpm.com and check it out and share with your friends.

I (Chris) will be at the Spring Creek show this weekend in Deshler. So say hi if you see me, If not I hope to see you in Nov in Benton.

Join our non-profit group of modelers for an annual meet of like-minded enthusiasts. Get involved with our community of dedicated modelers and showcase your skills.

03/25/2023

Hey everyone, it's only 8 months until the 2023 RPM meet. The dates are 4-5 Nov this year, so get thinking about what you are going to bring. Also if you think you have a topic you would like to do a presentation about, we need some volunteers. Anything related to prototype modeling will do. Darryl gave and excellent one on electric ideas for layouts, Brien Wood did one on 3D printing and Dusty has given one on Frisco locomotives. If you would like to try your hand at one or already have done one and want to again, let us know.

I am working on getting some updated info on this page and other ways (for the Paul Shattucks of the world), so keep watching for changes. The first one is that we now have a dedicated email instead of using Brandon's personal one. So if you don't want to use Facebook messenger you can sent questions (or presentation requests) to [email protected] and I will try and get it changed on the page when I figure out Facebook's convoluted new system.

11/11/2022

Photos from the 13th annual MCPM show.

11/02/2022

We are excited to see everyone this coming weekend for the 2022 Mid-Continent Prototype Modelers event!! Times are 8am to 5pm Saturday Nov 5th, and 9am to 3pm Sun Nov 6th!! Spring Creek Model Trains will be on hand for all of your modeling needs!!!

11/08/2021

Some pictures from day 2(Sunday)

11/07/2021

Some photos from this years show on Saturday.

09/23/2021

We are just over a month away from the show this year. Make plans to join us this year. The dates is November 6th and 7th. We will be open Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-3. All scales are welcome. There will be clinics on both days. Spring Creek Model Trains will be there with all of our favorite things to buy!