ROCON - our annual scale model contest
A Full Day of Scale Modeling Fun and Competition
Each year ROC CITY Scale Modelers host ROCON, a one day scale model contest and convention. For 2025, ROCON was held at a new venue - Minett Hall at the Dome Center, 2695 E. Henrietta Road, Henrietta NY 14467, with easy access off the NYS Thruway and Interstate 390. The building is Disabilities Act compliant. The 2025 show was a great success!
In 2026, ROC City Scale Modelers will host NOREASTCON 53, the IMPS Region 1 convention and contest. ROCON will return in 2027.
The Event Flyer, Entry Form and applications for Dealer/Vendor Tables and Category Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2025 show can be downloaded below for reference.
Typical ROCON Schedule
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Registration & Viewing
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Judging (Viewing area open for non-entrants)
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Viewing & Awards
73 Judged Categories, with Master, Out-of-the-Box, and Juniors
There's a category for everyone, no matter what you build or what your age is. Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are given for each category. In 2025, we presented these special awards:
Best In Show
Best of The Masters (Previous Winners)
Best Aircraft (Dick Bagg Memorial)
Best Armor
Best Automotive
Best Figure (Tim Frederick Memorial)
Best Ship
Best of the Rest
We also have several themed awards that have traditionally been given out in honor of club members who are no longer with us.
Jim Incavo Memorial "The Flaming Cheeto": Outstanding Creativity
Capt. Jeff Rich Memorial: Outstanding USAF Jet
Herb Wood Memorial: Outstanding US Naval Aircraft
Bob McRae Memorial: Outstanding Japanese Aircraft
Steve Mayer Memorial: Outstanding WWII Allied Aircraft
Large Vendor Area
At ROCON, we have vendors that range from local and regional hobby shops, kit collectors, and those of us who have found that our "stash" has gotten a little too big. You're sure to find the kits, decals, books, paints, tools, and modeling supplies you need for your next project.
Great Raffles
Take your chance on the big ROCON kit raffle - you can't win if you don't play! Winners are announced throughout the day. In addition to the award you won in the contest, you may go home with more kits to add to your collection.
General Admission
General Admission
Bring the family for a fun day - you don't need to be a member to enjoy the superbly crafted models on display. Get the kids interested in a good old-time "analog" hobby! Modeling helps develop hand-eye coordination, three-dimensional thinking and problem solving, not to mention an appreciation for history.