About the club

We are a group of people who enjoy the hobby of plastic model building. Our members interests range from Aircraft, Automobiles, Ships, Figures, Armour, to Sci Fi. We have all skill levels from beginners to some pretty talented modellers, but we mainly meet to share our work, ideas, tips and techniques, and talk about modelling in general. Click View Profile to view email address - drop us a line!

Sunday 24 December 2017

Meeting Summary Dec 5 2017

In attendance tonight:

Shawn, Joe, Cory, Mitch, Dave K, Dave H, Tony, Gord, Steve R, Mark, Rod C, Dennis, Steve F,
Colin, Chris J

Tonight was our year end pizza party and Election of Officers. The incumbent Executive team was r-elected in its entirety.

Also a lot of great work on the tables tonight. See associated Album for picture of tonight’s meeting.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/IPMS-St-Johns-NL-319507198172839/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1388309161292632

Colin - 2017 Camaro – this build was a kit he won as a prize at out October Show. Very nice paint job, the best one I have ever seen from a rattle can. Very smooth!

Chris J – Turkish Leopard 2A4/Panther D – Great to see Chris again. He brought along two fabulous projects from the same Tank Cat family, separated by decades - the WWII Panther and Modern Leopard II. You may know Chris from his world class builds, being published in many model magazines world wide. The Turkish Leopard is on the cover of one of the latest issues of Abrams Squad.

Gord – Gord is continuously practicing his finishing on his T34. This one was recently dipped and restarted. Looking good Gordo!

Rod C – Rod brought in two recently finished builds, his Trumpeter Russian Typhoon, and Italeri 105mm Howitzer. Great work Rod!

Steve R – Steve now has all the parts to build his beast – The Canadian Leopard I. He is building to match the Leo he drove when he was with the Royal Canadian Dragoon (RCD) in the Cold War.

Steve F – Steve was inspired by John Kelloway’s Lancaster that received best in show in the October competition, to bring in his own version of the Lancaster from 404 Sdn RCAF. He also brought in a 410 Sdn Vampire, A Canadair Sabre Mk II from 414 Sdn RCAF, and aH03 Helicopter from 103 SAR Sdn.

New member Mitch brought in his in progress F4F wildcat, looking good so far Mitch!

Cory has a diverse taste in kits, and has a large collection of gamer pieces. He brought in some of his gaming figures. Very nicely painted, and as you would expect for gaming, also a durable paint job. 😉

And I brought in my in progress Panther F – a very late war version of the Panther tank with a smaller turret and bigger gun. I show it side by side compared to Chris J Panther D.

See you in 2018!

Keep Building!!!!

Friday 1 December 2017

Meeting Reminder Dec 5, 2017

We invite all our new friends who came to the show to visit our meeting and see what we are about the other 364 days a year :)
No charge to visit :) Come for a chat.....
Bring some of your work to show everyone. We would love to see it!

December meeting is always Annual Election of Officers, so we will be conducting a bit of business tonight in between the chatting.

START TIME 7:00PM but you can drop by any time after that. We usually clue up by 9:00PM.
MUN Earth Sciences Bldg - Room 3005C
Visitors/New members welcome.
Email ipms.sj@gmail.com if you need directions.

See you there!

Meeting Summary Nov 7, 2017

In Attendance: Steve F, Steve R, Dennis, Rod, Rob, Mark, Gord, Tony, Shawn, Joe, Rodney, Tracie

See the album associated with the meetinghttps://www.facebook.com/pg/IPMS-St-Johns-NL-319507198172839/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1366202066836675

Also want to welcome guests: Rod K, Dave K, Cory and Mitch. Glad you could make it and look forward to you joining the Club..

I was awful at taking notes this night and I don’t remember who had what 😊 I will do better next time, PROMISE!!

But there was still some great work on the tables!










See you next month!
Keep Building!!!!!!

Monday 13 November 2017

IPMS St. John's Model Show 2017 Show Pictures

This is a link to the Club Facebook Album with over 100 pictures from the Show.

You don't have to be a Facebook member to view, just click the link, it has been tested and is safe.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/IPMS-St-Johns-NL-319507198172839/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1347093542080861

Enjoy!!
Joe

Saturday 4 November 2017

Meeting Reminder Nov 7, 2017

We invite all our new friends who came to the show to visit our meeting and see what we are about the other 364 days a year :)

No charge to visit :) Come for a chat.....
Bring some of your work to show everyone.

START TIME 7:00PM but you can drop by any time after that. We usually clue up by 9:00PM.

MUN Earth Sciences Bldg - Room 3005C
Visitors/New members welcome.

Email ipms.sj@gmail.com if you need directions.
See you there!

Meeting Summary Oct 3, 2017


In Attendance tonight
Colin, Joe, Bill, Steve F, Steve R, Rod, Dennis, Shawn, Dave, Rob, John, Tony, Derrick

It was a scarce night on completed and progress work since we are so close to the show and most revealed their latest at the Show, however there was some great work presented tonight.

See associated Album for pictures of tonight’s work
https://www.facebook.com/pg/IPMS-St-Johns-NL-319507198172839/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1339680499488832

John : Paint chip comparison, F7F Tigercat, Lancaster reference
John has been diligently comparing paint chips and compiling a reference. This is Model Master colors. John also completed the old Monogram F7F Tigercat and did a great job with the build and the paint job. It is still in progress.. Lastly a shot of one of his Lancaster references for the build he entered into the Show, which ultimately won.. Best in Show 2017. Awesome job John!!!!




Steve F: F-100D, ME-109D w/ BMW327
More examples from Steve’s vast collection of completed kits’





Dave: Female warrior Dave is a professional artist, and his color management and tonal variety is very evident on this piece.





See you next month.

Keep Building!!!!!






















Wednesday 25 October 2017

IPMS St. John's Model Show 2017

Hi Folks,
Its Joe from the IPMS St. John’s Club.

Just a reminder that the show is on SUNDAY Oct 29 from 9 – 5 at Holiday Inn on Portugal Cove road.

Come see the kits on the tables, enter into prize draws, get tickets on some cool stuff on the Raffle table, and be eligible for a door prize just by visiting!

Hope to see you there!

Email if you have any questions
Check out the Show site for interesting info on the show

Keep building!!!!


Joe

Saturday 30 September 2017

Meeting Reminder Oct 3, 2017

REMINDER - NEW START TIME 7:00PM

We will be starting earlier for our juniors and for those who have to travel and may have to leave early.

MUN Earth Sciences Bldg - Room 3005C
Visitors/New members welcome.
Email ipms.sj@gmail.com if you need directions.

See you there!

Meeting Summary September 5, 2017

In attendance tonight:
Shawn, Rod, Mark, Gord, Craig, Derrick, Tony, Dave, Rob, Joe, Randy, Dennis

Tonight was annual Swap Night. Lots of great kits showed up, most people went home with something new and different.

Not too much on the table tonight, but still some great work.

Rob Pirate Ship Progress – Rob is using this as a paint test bed for some other ships he has in progress. Decking is looking good!



Dave Afrika Korps Tiger Diorama – Dave is an accomplished figure painter and these tankers really compliment the story behind his Tiger I.





Rod German 1/16 Machine Gunner Figure – Rod has been bitten by the figure bug and has done a great job on hi 1/16 German machine gunner.




Gord – Steel Knight – Gord is now into figures as well and the various shades of Grey/Black/Silver make this one look sinister!



See you Next Month.
Remember, the Model show is Oct 289 at Holiday Inn Portugal Cove Rd.

See you there!!! Keep Building!!!!!


Monday 25 September 2017

IPMS St. John's Model Show 2017

If you haven't seen the announcement yet, the IPMS St. John's Chapter is having a model show again this year.

On Oct 29, 2017, at Holiday Inn on Portugal Cove Rd, we are once again going to have a Model Show and Competition. (click the poster to enlarge it.)

Check our Website for all the details on Competition categories and events at the show. Check out the seminars that will take place, Check out our special guests?

http://ipmssjshow.ca/



Sunday 3 September 2017

Meeting Reminder September 5, 2017

September is our Annual Kit Swap meeting, bring your no longer loved kits, I might want them :)

REMINDER - NEW START TIME 7:00PM
We will be starting earlier for our juniors and for those who have to travel and may have to leave early.

MUN Earth Sciences Bldg - Room 3005C
Visitors/New members welcome.
Email ipms.sj@gmail.com if you need directions.

To all members, Annual dues are payable.

See you there!

Thursday 20 July 2017

Meeting Summary July 5, 2017

In Attendance tonight:

Steve R, Rod, Rob, Rodney, Tracie, Steve F, Dennis, Tony, Keith, Bert, Dave, Derrick, Joe

See associated album for pictures from this meeting.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/IPMS-St-Johns-NL-319507198172839/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1245006972289519

Rodney – Reimagined Battlestar Gallactica Cylon Raider, Gundam Barbatos. Rodneys Raider is a brilliant piece of work with many shades of Alclad metalics, with a random weathered panels. Fine work!





Steve F - R100 and Hindenberg. Steve recently completed his R100 and brought his Hindenberg from many years ago for comparison.




Keith – In Progress Tiger I, JSU-152, 203mm B4 Russian Howitzer. Keith is still working on these, but you can tell the B4 Cannon was a meticulous and detailed build. Great patience Keith!


Rob – Viking Ship. Rob is making progress on his Revell Viking ship.



Dennis Fokker DR1 Red Baron. This R/C model was built from scratch by Dennis using same parts/material/operational movements as the real article.




REMINDER – NO MEETING IN AUGUST

See you again Tuesday September 5, 2017.



Keep Building!!!!!!

Sunday 2 July 2017

Meeting Reminder July, 2017

REMINDER - NEW START TIME 7:00PM
We will be starting earlier for our juniors and for those who have to travel and may have to leave early.

MUN Earth Sciences Bldg - Room 3005C
Visitors/New members welcome.
Email ipms.sj@gmail.com if you need directions.


To all members, Annual dues are now payable.
See you there!

Saturday 10 June 2017

Meeting Summary June 6, 2017

In Attendance tonight:

Chris W, Shawn, Colin, Steve F, Steve R, Dave, Gord, Dennis, Derrick, Tony, Gord, Rod, Rodney, Craig, Tracie, Joe.

The last few meetings have been very well attended, with 15 or so people in attendance. Great to see, keep it up!

See associated album for pictures from this meeting.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/IPMS-St-Johns-NL-319507198172839/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1206841669439383

Colin brought in the body of a mean looking BADMAN. Can wait to see it done!



Rodney brought in a bunch of stuff. A completed but unpainted AT-ST, a finished and unpainted Cylon Raider from the reimagined Battlestar Galactica series, and a couple of figure heads in progress. Nice work Rodney!






Rod has his 1/35 Ontos painted, next is the weathering. And his painted Banana 😊





Chris W has finished his beautiful 1/48 Revell Ventura in the Atlantic patrol markings




Dave created this lovely little vignette with figures and a dog. Just a marvelous piece of work!





Joe brought in his finished his Dragon 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman tank. Also his in-progress Panther F tank with metal tracks.





See you next month, Keep Building!!!!!!

Sunday 4 June 2017

Meeting Reminder June 6, 2017

Meeting Reminder June 6, 2017

73rd Anniversary of D-Day at Normandy Beach.

REMINDER - NEW START TIME 7:00PM
We will be starting earlier for our juniors and for those who have to travel and may have to leave early.

Jun 6, 2017
MUN Earth Sciences Bldg - Room 3005C

Visitors/New members welcome.
Email ipms.sj@gmail.com if you need directions.

To all members, Annual dues are now payable.
See you there!

Sunday 30 April 2017

Meeting Reminder Tuesday May 2, 2017

REMINDER - NEW START TIME 7:00PM

We will be starting earlier for our juniors and for those who have to travel and may have to leave early.

May 2, 2017
MUN Earth Sciences Bldg - Room 3005C
Visitors/New members welcome.
Email ipms.sj@gmail.com if you need directions.

To all members, Annual dues are now payable.
See you there!!!!

Saturday 22 April 2017

Meeting Summary April 11, 2017

In attendance tonight:
Derrick, Joe, Steve R., Chris W, Rodney, Craig, Rod, Tracie, Dennis, Gary, Tony, Rob, Steve F., Tyler, Mike

Also along tonight, Friend of the Club, R/C Warship and Tank enthusiast, AND plastic model builder - Curt.

Welcome to new member Shawn! Glad to have you aboard!

I think this is the largest attendance we have had in 5 years!

See Facebook Photo Galleery associated with this meeting


Meeting Highlights:
Derrick brought along a couple of his builds – Japanese Claude and Romanian IAR80, unique aircraft, nice job!



Dennis brought his 1/5 scale SE5A with Billy Bishop markings. This thing flys!






Gary brought in a beautiful Edsel…



Steve F shows off the old AMY Winnie Mae, and a Noorduyn Norseman in pre-confederation Nfld VO registration markings.




Curt shows us his AMT 1/1400 Starship USS Enterprise D. This is blacked out with black paint, will be painted in the grey/beige colors, and will have LED and Phaser ring colors installed. That means over 1000 scratch outs of the paint to get the lights to shine through inside. Curt hopes this will be done for the Show in Oct. I personally can’t wait to see it.





Joe showed his in-progress Sherman Tank build, and a track display with different types of tracks, Plastic individual link for the Sherman (foreground), Friul metal Panther tank tracks with Burnishing Fluid applied (middle). Friul metal Tiger I tracks painted Burnt Iron (behind). Tamiya XF-84 Burnt Iron paint bottle behind tank.



Craig shows us his entry for the Club Egg Plane contest, his Focke-Wolf FW190.



Be sure to check out next month to see the results of our Egg Plane competition!

Keep Building!!!!