News

A number of reviews will be updated over the next few days.  Eduard has a new website and the links to their products have changed, so they are slowly being updated.

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.

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.

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.

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

Info about the Membership Incentive Program has been updated.

A new Journal article with downloadable PDF is online.

Download an Official Submission for E-Board Nomination Petition.

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

J. Michael McMurtrey - skyking918@verizon.net

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