I am a Model Maker

You are part of a group that may be small in numbers but is huge in influence, since almost every manufactured or constructed item in the world was made as a model at some point. Model makers, no matter where they work, have a lot in common. Find out how the APMM seeks to represent and unite model makers across all industries.

Reasons To Belong

 

What is a Model Maker?

Model makers are given an idea, and we create a three-dimensional object which is used to explain or demonstrate that idea. We apply some of the oldest crafting skills and the most modern techniques to make models that are realistic and accurate to the idea. See if you would like to be a model maker – or already are one!

Who We Are

 

I need a Model Maker

The APMM has hundreds of members throughout the United States and other countries. One of our independent shops will be happy to help you with your project if they can. Collect your ideas and the information/data for your project and send us a Request For Quote.

Request a Quote

 

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While the Paint Dries...

Visit While the Paint Dries... whenever you're watching paint dry, waiting for a mold to set up, or listening to the hum of a machine that is doing your bidding. Here you will glean the latest information from your APMM community, learn a trick or two, or find out what our Vendors are doing.
Because resourcefulness is a true model maker's trait!

Compensation Survey 2018 - Results now available!
Last year, we undertook a survey of our members to learn about their job skills, training, and how they were compensated. The last time the APMM did a survey, the geographic differences were the greatest variable so we split this one up by US geographic region and some global areas too. The responses were not shocking or remarkable but the results are still eye-opening and may be able to assist our members as they prepare for hiring, promotions, and budget planning for their organizations. See the 2018 Survey Results Members have access to this data right now, and it will be made available to the public at a later date.

On your mark... get set... WAIT!
APMM logo t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts will soon be back! We're getting ready to launch another campaign because, well, if you're a true model maker then the shirt you bought a few months ago probably has a permanent stain or a hole in it by now. (Do we know you, or what?)

Our campaign only runs from January 30 to February 18! Go to: https://www.bonfire.com/apmm-shirts-available-now/ and get several because 1) it helps the APMM earn a little cash, 2) it gets our logo out in the world, and 3) you're gonna need at least one more unstained/hole-free shirt! When you get 'em - snap a picture and send it to us to include in our APMM t-shirt gallery!

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Where We Shop

The model making industry requires a huge variety of tools, equipment, raw materials, and specialized services to do the work. The APMM has invited the most trustworthy and capable vendors of these goods and services to become members as well. Check here to see if you have what model makers need, or if our vendors have what you need.

Community Vendors

Conferences

The APMM holds a conference every two years, in a different region of the country each time. The purpose of the conferences is to pool our knowledge of resources and techniques through workshops and tours, to engage with our vendors, and to network. Have a look at our past conferences and what’s planned for the next one, and think about joining us!

Biennial Conference