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1 new photo (April 17)

New Gallery Images - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 04:45
IPMS/USA Gallery

1 new photo (April 17)

New Gallery Images - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 04:44
IPMS/USA Gallery

Episode 91: John Rosengrant, Jim Bates, Rick Lawler, Doug Reed, Recovering from Mistakes

Plastic Posse Podcast - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 00:00

Join us as Grant, Doug, and Scott are joined by Rick Lawler, Jim Bates, and Doug Reed. 

We discuss recovering from mistakes, and our favorite parts of each project. We also have an awesome interview with John Rosengrant, veteran award-winning Visual Effects artist with credits on Jurassic Park, Avatar, Aliens, and the Mandalorian to name a few. John is also an MFCA Grand Master, MMSI Chicago Award recipient, and 2023 MMSI Best of Show winner! 

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Returning member

Forums - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 19:29
Hi, I am Ron Wilkinson from Herriman Utah. I was an IPMS some years ago and had let my membership lapse but I have come back. I do mostly pre-WWl ships, merchant vessels and WWl armor and aircraft. Ron W.

35400 German 7.5cm Anti-tank Gun Pak 40. Mid Prod. With Field Artillery Crew from MiniArt

The Modelling News - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:58
MiniArt's combination of their 7.5cm anti-tank gun & crew in a combined set in 1/35th scale. We look at the gun, the schemes & the sprue layout in our preview today...Read on... »
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Charlie’s Plastic Models has produced four 3D printed caddies for modelers, each with different holes, receptacles, and spaces to accommodate various modeling supplies we use in our hobby.My review sample was billed as the “Finishing Caddy” without...

Landing Page Reviews - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 00:00

Charlie’s Plastic Models has produced four 3D printed caddies for modelers, each with different holes, receptacles, and spaces to accommodate various modeling supplies we use in our hobby.

My review sample was billed as the “Finishing Caddy” without Micro Set/Sol holes (for those bottles). The photo of this item from his website (www.charliesplasticmodels.com) shows it containing appropriate items like panel washes, Solvaset, cotton swabs and brushes [Photo 1]. I saw another great possibility for my sample and turned it into “Gluey Louie” by loading it with more basic tools to stick one bit of plastic to another: two kinds of liquid cement, CA, and applicators from The Glue Looper. [Photo 2] tweezers and small clamps. This may not be exactly what it was intended for in the first place but boy, it works for me.

Reviewer’s Comments:Charlie’s Plastic Models has produced four 3D printed caddies for modelers, each with different holes, receptacles, and spaces to accommodate various modeling supplies we use in our hobby.

Landing Page Reviews - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 00:00

Reviewer’s Comments:Charlie’s Plastic Models has produced four 3D printed caddies for modelers, each with different holes, receptacles, and spaces to accommodate various modeling supplies we use in our hobby.

Carnation Revolution Volume 2: Coup in Portugal, April 1974 is a part of Helion and Company’s Europe@War series, No. 39 (HEL 11844). This is the third book about Portuguese forces that I have read, authored by José Augusto Matos (he co-authored...

Landing Page Reviews - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 00:00

Carnation Revolution Volume 2: Coup in Portugal, April 1974 is a part of Helion and Company’s Europe@War series, No. 39 (HEL 11844). This is the third book about Portuguese forces that I have read, authored by José Augusto Matos (he co-authored Sanctuary Lost, Portugal’s Air War for Guinea 1961-1974, Volume 1, with Matthew M. Hurley, reviewed, and the first volume by authors José Augusto Matos and Zelia Oliveira.

For those who have not read Volume 1, or the previous review, a recap is necessary as the title states, this book is the second volume of this coup that re-shaped Portugal’s future and starts where the first volume leaves off.

Masterbox's three new sets from America's wild frontier in May

The Modelling News - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:02
We look at some mortal combat, Daniel-less Mohicans & see a gold digger's loaded ass in Masterbox's two kits of May. We look at the two sets and the stories behind them in our preview...Read on... »
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Clearprop news

Forums - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 05:50
The topic about new kits from ukrainian company Clearprop. New releases CP4821 I-16 type 5 (in the sky of Spain early version), 1/48 48211920×1399 287 KB CP4822 I-16 type 5 (in the sky of Spain late version), 1/48 48221920×1398 208 KB Accessories, 1/48 CPA480411333×796 232 KB CPA721191342×836 160 KB Accessories, 1/72 CPA721191342×836 160 KB CPA721211321×782 225 KB CPA721221324×784 247 KB CPA721301325×800 251 KB CPA721311311×787 243 KB CPA721321337×796 258 KB

ModelGeeks Special "MosquitoCon 32 Wrap Up"

ModelGeek's Podcast - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 18:00

Please join Whitey and Darrin on this special show wrap up episode of the "MosquitoCon 32" hosted by IPMS Wayne, NJ.  
 
This show is the second Scale Model Show Season of the season in the IPMS Region Two area and is their 32nd consecutive.  We the privilege of having a couple of special guests join us at the table for a round of interviews that I am sure you will enjoy.

So sit back and take a listen, as we discuss the show in general, talk about a little vacform and real space topics with Chris Derks and have a great discussion with Rob Riv of the Modeling Insanity Podcast. 

We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows coming up this busy 2024. If you see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!

If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:

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We have also recently launched the ModelGeeks Discord.  You can pop over there. check things out!  The server can be found here:

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We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.

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Two recent "armor" builds

Forums - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 12:21
Two Tamiya kits, just having a little fun with these guys.

1 new photo (April 13)

New Gallery Images - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 10:44
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Preview: Lathe Machine from MiniArt in 35th scale

The Modelling News - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 08:28
MiniArt powers our dioramas with new plastic kits that were previously only the space of resin & obscure kit makers. This massive lathe is their latest workshop accessory in 1/35th scale. We look at it in our preview...Read on... »
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OTB 186: M113 Announcement!!

On the Bench Podcast - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 22:28

In breaking news we are excited to  share the news from Andys Hobby HQ of the planned release of the 1/16 M113!

Dave called it and was on the money!

The boys mull this exciting news over as well as a second new M113 announced from AFV club of the Aussie M113A1 LRV in 1/35 scale.

We are living in THE golden age for sure!

 

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Hasegawa Apr 2024 News

Model Builder International News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:57

1/48 F-104 STARFIGHTER (C Version) “VIETNAM WAR 479th Tactical Fighter Wing”
Scale … 1:48
Item no … 07533(07533)
Estimated No. of parts … 143
Category … Modern U.S. Jet Fighter
Size length …367mm width …160mm

Markings
1) U.S.A.F. 479th Tactical Fighter Wing Code: 70928
2) U.S.A.F. 479th Tactical Fighter Wing Code: [70925:Smoke II]

1/72 F-15J EAGLE™ “304SQ NAHA SPECIAL MARKING 2023”
Scale … 1:72
Item no … 02469(02469)
Estimated No. of parts … 140
Category … Modern U.S. Jet Fighter
Size length …267mm width …179mm

Markings
J.A.S.D.F. 9AW 304SQ “304SQ NAHA SPECIAL MARKING 2023” Code: 945 (42-8945) Naha A.B. Dec.,2023

1/200 E-767™ AWACS “Airborne Warning & Control Wing 40th ANNIVERSARY”
Scale … 1:200
Item no … 10860(10860)
Estimated No. of parts … 50
Category … Japanese Airbone Early Warning and Control
Size length …242.5mm width …239mm

Markings
J.A.S.D.F. “Airborne Warning & Control Wing 602SQ 40th anniv.” special marking Code: 501(64-3501) Dec., 2023

1/72 Kawasaki T-4 BLUE IMPULSE “Acro View”
Scale … 1:72
Item no … SP593(52753)
Estimated No. of parts … 67
Category … Japanese Jet Trainer
Size length …181mm width …138mm
*Bonus: A postcard is included.

Markings
J.A.S.D.F. aerobatic team “BLUE IMPULSE” 2023

1/72 Kyushu J7W2 INTERCEPTOR FIGHTER SHINDENKAI “352nd Flying Group”
Scale … 1:72
Item no … 02468(02468)
Estimated No. of parts … 42
Category … WWII Japanese Interceptor
Size length …131mm width …154mm

Markings
1) I.J.N. 352nd N.F.G. Code: 352-90 1947 (Imaginable marking)
2) I.J.N. 352nd N.F.G. Code: 352-97 1947 (Imaginable marking)
3) Luftwaffe Yellow-14 1947 (Imaginable marking)

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