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!

Saturday, 4 November 2017

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!!!!!!