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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!

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

December Meeting Summary

The last meeting of the year is usually our Election of officers.
This year the President, Secretary and Treasurer volunteered to stay on and the Vice President  wanted to step down.

Acting on a motion from the floor, the quorum voted unanimously to retain the the willing incumbents, however we deferred the election of the Vice President until January in the hopes we would get some members willing to accept the nomination.

We have a few more kits on the table this month to look at.

Steve F brought in a collection of 1936 era fighters with a "What-If" scenario of what would have been the stage for WWII starting in 1936 in terms of Fighter Aircraft, instead of Spitfires, Hurricanes and ME-109s. I believe the closest one is a Hawker Fury (precursor to the Hurricane) in 48th and 72 scale examples. While the others are the Heinkel He 51, Arado 68, and top right I think is Morane-Saulnier M.S. 225.



Chris brought in two completed works, part of his 9 for the year. A Leopard 1, and his first crack at WWII Russian, an IS-2.



Tony brought in two in-progress aircraft. A 727 airliner and a Russian Bear.




And Lastly, I brought in my completed DeHaviland Mosquito - RCAF 418 Sqn example, the Revell kit. Practice for the Tamiya kit I have.

To view the remaining photos, check out this link to our Facebook page.
No login or Facebook account required.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.446610568795834.1073741839.319507198172839&type=3

So that brings 2013 to a close, see you in 2014!

In our January meeting we will be discussing the possibility of a model show for Oct 2014. Chances are very good that we will be able to announce that in the next few weeks, to give you lots of time to start a build or two just for the show!

Stay tuned!!

Happy New Year!!!







Sunday, 1 December 2013

Reminder - Meeting Dec 3 2013

Last Monthly meeting for 2013

We will be holding Election of Officers fro 2014.

8:00PM
Tuesday December 3,
Earth Sciences Building,  MUN.
Room 3005C

Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Meeting Summary November 2013

I am waaaay tardy on reporting the meeting minutes for the last two meetings of the year.

The November meeting was a week or so after the show and we didn't get a big turn out. We were modelled out :)

Steve F, as usual brought in a theme collection, US Army Aviation examples.

Here is a couple of shots.






To view the remaining photos, check out this link to our Facebook page.
No login or Facebook account required.

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Stay tuned for December summary..

Saturday, 2 November 2013

Meeting reminder Nov 5

Reminder... The November monthly Club Meeting will take place on Tuesday Nov 5...

Sunday, 27 October 2013

An Interesting look at our Hobby

Our Andy from IPMS St. John's (and recent Peoples Choice winner at our show, with - what else? - A Spitfire!) found this Video link and forwarded it on to me. 

I think this is absolutely brilliant on SO many levels.

When you have an hour, no matter what your age, ESPECIALLY if you are young and new to the Hobby, or even if you are not into the hobby, this will give you pause to think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzT3L3gGrew

Watch it, and please comment on your thoughts...

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

2013 Plastic Model Show - The Gallery

The Hobby is alive and well IN st. John's NL

26 Contest entries ....
Over 200 visitors tot he show... and
Almost 300 models on the tables.

Follow this link to view a Facebook Album of pictures from the Show.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.411241888999369.1073741838.319507198172839&type=3

You do NOT have to have a Facebook account to view.
Also, at the end of the page is link to other IPMS SJ galleries from the monthly meetings.

Enjoy.

Joe

2013 Plastic Model Show - The Winners

Congratulations to..

Best in Show - Tom Peckford - Corvette C5-R - 1/25 Scale




Runner Up - Ian Jones - Aichi A13 "Jake" - 1/32 Scale




Peoples Choice - Andy Earp - Battle of Britain Diorama - Spitfire and Hurricane - 1/48 Scale