International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

  • IPMS Nationals 2022

    By Modelers... For Modelers

  • Y-Wing Mosaic

    By Modelers... For Modelers

  • Anime Mosaic

    By Modelers... For Modelers

Announcements

  • I just wanted to post a brief update on the fact that IPMS/USA continues to provide two initiatives aimed at active, retired and disabled service members. These are as follows:

    Disabled veterans – IPMS/USA will provide a free year’s membership to any disabled veteran of a US military branch in appreciation for their sacrifices in support of our country.

    USA
  • President – John Noack
    1st Vice President – David Morissette
    2nd Vice President – Scott Hackney
    Secretary – Joe Terry
    Director of Local Chapters – Bob Delaney
    Historian/Publications Director – Chris Bucholtz
    Recruitment and Retention Secretary – David Knights

  • Here is an updated PDF of the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Award Winners.

  • Here is the PDF of the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Awards Ceremony.

  • Chapter of the Year: Capitol Area Models Society

    Newsletter: Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers

    Website: Nate Jones Missouri Ozark Scale Modelers

    Region Coordinator of the Year: JC Osbourne, R8

    Member of the Year: Tim Burke, IPMS NENY

News


Upcoming Events

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July/August 2025
  • A Bone To Pick - Building the Revell B1b in 1/48th scale, by Christian Hocherl
  • Captain Miller's Last Stand - Inspired by the Movie "Saving Private Ryan", by Val Envo
  • USS Hopewell - DD681 Fletcher Class Destroyer in 1/350 scale, by Ron Odell
  • Resurrection! - A Saga of the Entex Pendle Princess, by Ken Friend
  • Apache Longbow - Takom's 1/35th AH-64D, by Andre de Lamerens
  • Serious About Show Cars - A Tom Daniel Car Collection, by Joe Porche

New Reviews

  • by Bill O'Malley

    October 31, 2025

    The Ford Model T, nicknamed the Tin Lizzie, was produced from 1908 to 1927. Over 15,000,000 vehicles were produced in many configurations, including a sedan, roadster, light delivery vehicle, pick...

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  • by John Noack

    October 30, 2025

    First off, my apologies to Jon Vojtech, the generous genius behind the UMM product line. Jon graciously provided the Reviewers Corps with a nice selection of new products at the National...

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  • by Brett W Scholten

    October 30, 2025

    Nice things often come in simple packages. The Squadron Tool Decal Positioner is an example of this, measuring in at 10 cm (slightly less than 4 inches). A small contoured rod with a rubbery tip...

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  • by Will Kuhrt

    October 30, 2025

    The Revell Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet is a beautiful model kit issued in 2024 by Revell Germany.

    Contained in the box is a bag containing a small sample of Revell model glue and the...

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  • by Bill Kluge

    October 27, 2025

    Following the lead of the German Navy in WWI, several countries, including Britain, France, the United States, Italy and the Soviet Union all pursued development of aircraft capable of submarine...

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New Forum Posts

  • October 31, 2025
    These two finished models also represent history being made and a milestone achieved. These two are numbers 999 and 1000 in my small scale vehicle collection. Number 999, Takom 1/72 scale C-... more »
  • October 31, 2025
    Copper was a physician stationed at American Antarctic research station, U.S. Outpost 31. The character appears in the 1982 film The Thing and was portrayed by the late Richard Dysart. His fate is... more »
  • October 27, 2025
    Here at the end of October, I managed to launch six ships and an LCAC from my shipyards for delivery to their respective Navies. In no particular order, here they are: The Trumpeter 1/72... more »
  • October 26, 2025
    FeR Miniatures’ Navajo, (circa 1923) is complete. I had looked at this kit several times over the years but was intimidated by the box art blanket pattern. I finally decided to get it and looked... more »
  • October 26, 2025
  • October 24, 2025
    Happy Friday all, Figured I'd dive back into another WWII wingy thing and I decided on Hasegawa’s P-39N. The end goal is, that this all NMF Cobra will represent a training ship based out... more »
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