International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

Posted on: January 2, 2011

We have an exclusive - the first online review of Italeri's Italian Regia Marina Motor Torpedo Boat kit.

Posted on: December 15, 2010

IPMS/USA is proud to announce that a new Point of Contact has been established with the IPMS Speicher group as part of our "Supporting the Troops" Initiative is This is a "Boots on the Ground" group in Iraq to whom you as an individual, and your Chapter as a group, can send hobby-related supplies.

The new Point of Contact is SPC Craig Perry. The address for SPC Perry is:

SPC Perry
Craig A. B Co.
DSTB 4th Infantry Division
APO AE 09393
craig.perry@usdn4id.army.mil

Posted on: December 13, 2010

2010 USN/USMC/USCG 1/72 Aircraft Kit Survey

J. Michael McMurtrey - skyking918@verizon.net

As 2011 marks the centennial of U.S. naval aviation, aircraft modelers might be interested in this list of US naval aircraft — including those of the Marines and Coast Guard, as well as captured enemy aircraft tested by the US Navy — which are available as 1/72 scale kits. Why 1/72? There are far more kits of naval aircraft available in this scale than any other. Plus, it’s my favorite, in spite of advancing age and weakening eyes.

For more, download the PDF file.

 

Posted on: November 15, 2010

Alamo Squadron Chapter donated $400 plus $200 by directing that the Regional Convention Grant money be applied to MnT.

Posted on: October 27, 2010

John Estes, IPMS #3498, donated $200 to the STT program, the money to be used to purchase paint, glue, and assorted hobby items. John is a member of IPMS El Paso.

Posted on: October 27, 2010

I'm pleased to announce that David Goudie has stepped into the role of Associate Webmaster for Reviews. In this role, David will assist me in preparing reviews for website posting after they are returned from our Reviewers' Corps members. David is a retiree of the Boeing Company, and a US Army Veteran. He currently serves as the Newsletter Editor for IPMS/North Olympic Peninsula Modelers' Society (NOPMS) and builds aircraft and "other things if (his) interest is piqued". Please join me in welcoming David in his new role.

John Noack

First Vice President, IPMS/USA

Posted on: September 7, 2010

We have received a check from Mid Michigan Model Makers (John Birdsall Sec/Treasurer) in the amount of $ 150.00 saying "we appreciate the kits for our contest."

Posted on: September 6, 2010

There is a new gallery with images of all the Winner's models created by Vladimir Yakubov linked on the new Nats 2010 Results page.

Posted on: February 24, 2010

I'm pleased to announce that four major industry members have each responded to a call for support for IPMS/USA's modeling programs.

IPMS/USA, the International Plastic Modelers' Society, a not-for-profit organization, offers three outreach programs designed to connect with people interested in the hobby of building scale models. In summary, these are:

  • Make and Take (MnT), a process that allows young, would be modelers to build what may very well be their first model kit in a structured environment. Typically held at IPMS/USA local, regional and national contests, and run under the supervision of volunteer IPMS mentors, MnT events have exposed over 6,000 kids to the hobby, creating future modelers and members.
  • Adult Building...
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Posted on: January 5, 2010

Pictures from Pittsburgh's Make & Take on January, 6, 2010.