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IPMS August 2001 PREZNOTES A few weeks ago we loaded up a bunch of Best Canadian Subject models in the back of the truck and headed Bob Windus, Mosquito Mk VI across the water to Port Townsend and the NOPMS show at Fort Worden. The yellow Best Female Military Subject shirt guys put on a great show. There were Shawn Gehlig, Death to the Fascist attendees from all over the northwest: Invaders Oregon, Idaho, Canada plus large contin- gents from Seattle and Tacoma. On the Best Navy/Marine Jet tables were an astounding 354 models, an Daniel Carey, F-18F excellent turnout that some regional conventions in other parts of the country A selection of photos is elsewhere in this should envy. The quality of the models issue. And the NOPMS show for next year was at the same high standard one comes is already set. Mark June 20, 2009 on your to expect at any show anywhere in the calendars. It’s a show not to be missed. Pacific Northwest and this show was no We had a marvelous time this year and are exception. The theme of their show was looking forward to next years show. “real to reel” featuring models of subjects that have appeared in the movies. Of And speaking of model contests, don’t course, that’s one of my favorite modeling forget about our December group build, subjects and so I packed my models which is to finish a 1/48th scale Albatros. I accordingly. I even got my Captains of the chose an Eduard weekend build Albatros Clouds Hurricane done in time to take to D.V. The thought of rigging the beast is my the show. The vendors room had a good biggest concern, however, that’s nothing selection of kits, accessories and other compared to the decals I’ll need to finish goodies but I found only one model that I the model. Have I ever mentioned that could not live without. There was also a decals are the bane of my existence? nice selection of kits in the raffle and it Ewww… wasn’t too hard to plunk down some hard earned $$$ for a chance to win one of the That’s it (for now). We’ll see you at the many prizes. meeting’ Seattle Chapter News Judging the models was a challenge in and of itself, due to the really fine quality of Terry models on the tables and it took the judges the entire allotted time to reach some really difficult decisions. Winners of the Special Awards at the In This Issue show: Best Show Theme - “Real to Reel” Target Tour 2008 3 Terry Moore, B-25 camera plane, Battle of Captains of the Clouds Britain Hurricane 7 The Dual Build Clever Plan 8 Best WWII Eastern Front MiG Mystery 10 Dale Moes, Artillery Tractor Komsomolyets A True Hero, Bert Shepard 13 Skyway Model Shop Sale 13 Best Natural Metal Finish Fort Worden Show Photos 14 Seattle Chapter IPMS/USA Bob Windus, Ki-44 Upcoming Shows 16 July 2008 IPMS Seattle Chapter Newsletter Page 2 SEATTLE CHAPTER CONTACTS President: Vice President: Treasurer: Editor: Terry Moore Marilynn K. Laird Spencer Tom Robert Allen 3612 - 201st Pl. S.W. 1825 South 330th St. F-201 318 N.E. 81st St. 12534 NE 128th Way #E3 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Federal Way, WA 98003 Seattle, WA 98115 Kirkland, WA 98034 Ph: 425-774-6343 Ph: 206-491-0096 Ph: 206-522-8414 Ph: 425-823-4658 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] IPMS Seattle Web Site (Webmasters, Norm Filer & Tracy White): http://www.ipms-seattle.org Public Disclaimers, Information, and Appeals for Help This is the official publication of the Seattle Chapter, IPMS-USA. As such, it serves as the voice for our Chapter, and depends largely upon the generous contributions of our members for articles, comments, club news, and anything else involving plastic scale modeling and associated subjects. Our meetings are generally held on the second Saturday of each month, (see below for actual meeting dates), at the North Bellevue Community/Senior Center, 4063-148th Ave NE, in Bellevue. See the back page for a map. Our meetings begin at 10:00 AM, except as noted, and usually last for two to three hours. Our meetings are very informal, and are open to any interested modeler, regardless of interests. Modelers are encouraged to bring their models to the meetings. Subscriptions to the newsletter are included with the Chapter dues. Dues are $24 a year, and may be paid to Spencer Tom, our Treasurer. (See address above). We also highly recommend our members join and support IPMS- USA, the national organization. See below for form. Any of the members listed above will gladly assist you with further information about the Chapter or Society. The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual writers, and do not constitute the official position of the Chapter or IPMS-USA. You are encouraged to submit any material for this newsletter to the editor. He will gladly work with you and see that your material is put into print and included in the newsletter, no matter your level of writing experience or computer expertise. The newsletter is currently being edited using a PC, and PageMaker 6.5. Any Word or WordPerfect document for the PC would be suitable for publication. Articles can also be submitted via e-mail, to the editor’s address above. Deadline for submission of articles is generally twelve days prior to the next meeting - earlier would be appreciated! Please call me at 425-823-4658 if you have any questions. If you use or reprint the material contained in the newsletter, we would appreciate attribution both to the author and the source document. Our newsletter is prepared with one thing in mind; this is information for our members, and all fellow modelers, and is prepared and printed in the newsletter in order to expand the skills and knowledge of those fellow modelers. Upcoming Meeting Dates The IPMS Seattle 2008 meeting schedule is as follows. All meetings are from 10 AM to 1 PM, except as indicated. To avoid conflicts with other groups using our meeting facility, we must NOT be in the building before our scheduled start times, and MUST be finished and have the room restored to its proper layout by our scheduled finish time. We suggest that you keep this information in a readily accessable place. July 12 August 9 September 13 October 11 IPMS Seattle Chapter Newsletter Page 3 Target Tour 2008 everything had been brought in and stuck manufacturing plant into a showroom with in the ground. Think The Truman Show marble floors, floor to ceiling windows, and you get the idea. wide staircases with hand-carved and by Eric Christianson polished banisters and three floors of the I can just imagine the impact the recent most beautiful automobiles either of us Auburn Cole and Duesenberg (ACD) floods have had on this area these past had ever seen. Many of the cars were one- Museum few weeks, and on the psyche of those of-a-kind hand-built beauties. On the main National Automotive Museum and Truck good people. I truly wish them the best in floor, there were 20-ft long, umpteen- Museum (NATMUS) their rebuilding efforts. cylinder monsters and regal classics, hot- WWII Victory Museum and Schott Car rod coupes and stately touring cars. Museum Auburn Cole and Duesenberg (ACD) Upstairs we found a huge variety of Ropkey Armor Museum Museum restored cars of every type and size, as Anderson Historical Military Armor well as restored offices and Museum engineering spaces, a The AMPS (Nationals) Show physical-treatise on automo- bile engines, tires and more. The Armor Modeling and Preservation Downstairs another huge Society (AMPS) 2008 International assortment of rolling stock as Convention was held in Auburn, Indiana well as a modern car section this year and I was lucky enough to find a with classics from the ‘50s like-minded soul (Andrew Birkbeck) to and ‘60s, as well as a travel- accompany me out to the great Midwest ing exhibition that included a for this event and to visit several world- shiny new 253mph stock class Museums in the area. Bugatti Veyron, dressed in polished purple and black. Yes, I know, this article is about tanks and cars in this aircraft-centric club, but I saw a All in all, we thought of our lot of cool stuff – and regardless of your car guys back in Seattle – this particular niche, I hope you will hop on place is a must-see for you and enjoy the read. folks. The ACD Museum was a real surprise for Auburn, Indiana. Uhh…where’s that map? the two of us. A lot of money has been National Automotive Museum and Truck While Auburn might have once been a city spent on restoring the original Auburn Museum (NATMUS) to reckon with, it was a challenge to get to, much less find it in 2008. First to Chicago, then to Fort Wayne, then a rental car for 90 miles to little Auburn: Taco Bell, Chinese Buffet, White Castle, Applebee’s and, of course, Wal-Mart. There are two things, however, that stand out about Auburn, Fort Wayne and the entire six-day experience Andrew and I had out there; the first was how friendly and easy-going everyone was, from the store and restaurant check-out counter girls to the museum curators – definitely a low- stress environment. The second thing we both noticed from the moment we touched down in Fort Wayne was how spotless everything was.
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