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IPMS San Diego and Coronado Public Library Make 'n Take

Posted on: July 22, 2011

As part of the US Navy Aviation Centennial celebration the San Diego chapter of IPMS and the Coronado Public Library teamed up for a Make 'n Take on July 23rd, 2011. The Library's curator, Candice Hooper supported the event with space, setup, shipping, supplies and a host of other items, including pizza for lunch! IPMSSD provided eight volunteers, and all of them were kept busy. Revell provided models and IPMS Junior Coordinator provided guidance. The models were Revell Snaptite 1:72 scale F-14 Tomcats, in keeping with the Centennial theme. Our sincerest thanks to Revell for the support.

The doors opened at 11:00 AM, and over the next three hours, forty kits were constructed and taken home. Most of the participants were boys, but there were a few girls and also special needs...

Dragon Models USA Announcement

Posted on: June 22, 2011

Dragon Models USA is pleased to announce today that it has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Aoshima Models for North America.

AOSHIMA was established in 1923 in Shizuoka, JAPAN as an airplane research institute. In 1929, Aoshima Models started to manufacture wooden model kits utilizing their accumulated knowledge and experience from airplane operations. The success of their model kits allowed them to carry their passion for quality to other outstanding hobby products.

AOSHIMA has continued to grow and has become one of the leading manufactures of plastic model kits in JAPAN and its brand is well known for high quality among the hobbyist throughout the world. AOSHIMA will continue to work on new and innovative projects to fulfill their customer needs.

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MnT Event

Posted on: June 22, 2011

I would like to thank IPMS for the great contribution to Red River Scale Modeler’s first ever make & take event. We must also thank the East Grand Forks Campbell library for taking an interest in our beloved hobby and asking us to host the event as part of “Professor Marvel’s - Marvel’s at the Library” summer activities program. We had initially agreed on 32 attendants. Upon registering kids, the event was bumped up to 40 attendants with a waiting list! We had two rooms set up with models - one for 20 kids ages 6-8 (kindergarten to 2nd grade) and the other with 20 kids ages 9-11 (third to fifth grade). Fortunately, the library has employees and youth volunteers that were able to assist with the younger crowd!

Our club president Chuck Bush, and our Vice President Tom...

IPMS Northern Virginia Modelers

Posted on: June 12, 2011

On Monday, June 13, 2011, IPMS Northern Virginia Modelers delivered 140 kits to Walter Reed Army Medical Center as a gift to our Wounded Warriors. The kits were donations from chapter members, the IPMS DC chapter, attendees at our recent Model Classic show, as well as a legacy donation in memory of a former chapter member, Mike Lampros. The kits were divided between the Red Cross unit at the hospital and the Army's Warrior Transition Brigade.

Earlier this year (January 14, 2011), the club shipped three boxes containing 67 kits to three of the POCs listed on the IPMS web site. The kits were donated by our members at the January chapter meeting and consisted of aircraft, armor, auto, and Star Trek kits.

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Plastic Model Contest

Posted on: May 4, 2011

MRC is having a 1/35 scale armor Plastic Model Contest with a $100 merchandise credit for the winner. Submissions must be received by July 30, 2011. Specific Information on MRC's Facebook page.

The Diego Garcia Modelers Ferrari F50 Model Contest

Posted on: April 11, 2011

New gallery for The Diego Garcia Modelers Ferrari F50 Model Contest last October.

The Diego Garcia Modelers Aircraft Kit Building Competition

Posted on: March 30, 2011

New gallery for The Diego Garcia Modelers Aircraft Kit Building Competition on 20 Mar 2011

Constitution and By-Laws Amendment for 2011

Posted on: March 30, 2011

Constitution and By-Laws Amendment for 2011 has been posted.

2010 BSA Quality Licensee Award

Posted on: March 30, 2011

REVELL® RECEIVES 2010 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA® QUALITY LICENSEE AWARD

Revell Inc., an official licensee of the Boy Scouts of America, has been named a 2010 BSA® Quality Licensee Award winner. Revell is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hobbico® Inc. and has remained a highly respected manufacturer of plastic models and other general hobby products for more than 65 years. Revell introduced Pinewood Derby® Kits and Accessories, officially licensed by the Boy Scouts of America, in 2009.

The BSA® Quality Licensee program honors licensees who show a commitment to ongoing product development; who adhere to licensing program requirements; and who actively support and promote the Boy Scouts of America. Award candidates must demonstrate exceptionally high standards in...

Make N Take Donation

Posted on: March 23, 2011

An MnT donation from Granite State Modelers Club for $100.