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Hi Gil, Love your enthusiasm to help :). Thanks for your feedback. simple answer. before papers for model registration are put on the table, attendees will be checking-in at model registration (where we scan the code and we are also checking for registration check-in) Since our team is at that checkpoint and we are also training the check-in team over meetings this week and next (Volunteers), I can tell you yours are ok and good to go. Happy to add you to the training call Thursday. To alleviate your concern for Keith's number, Ive email sent (and ccd you for reference to help alleviate the concern (Keith had a little more models to print) RE: his problem is even further compounded IF Keith and I aren't the only ones with duplicate registration numbers. (I have a nice table view to see all the entries, happy to walk you through it w/ a Teams /Zoom call we can have Nancy set us up with. It shows all of the contestants, registration numbers and sub-models. thanks for for the continued feedback Gil. Looking forward to seeing you there! Regards Mark

Thanks for following the WIP on this project , it's quite appreciated !, here the latest update AVRO C.102 JETLINER (3D +SCRATCH) (JUL 20th ) Today , I continue ingraving the front section and finally and the work on the airframe intake ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/uvk6ymGqZHgpWDaR9 If you like to view what I have completed so far on the AVRO CANADA project , I have set up an GOOGLE page for them , here the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FpZs5m3ic3c3eL329 Enjoy and it's an 'rendez-vous' next week for more on this particular project..!. Jmarc

Ok...... I understand the reasoning to use the registration numbers assigned to us for the show, and that our IPMS# is NOT a part of our model registration process. I also get that YOU and your team seem to have straight in your mind and (evidently) within your computer data bases everything that's going on, so that to you it seems there is no identification problem. BUT..... I have 4 printed model entry papers that will be under my models in the room with the #1237-(1/2/3/4). Since no one has mentioned asking either Keith Redman OR myself to redo out paperwork, HE will have at least 1 of his models in the room WITH THE SAME ENTRY #1237. Our models will not likely be in the same class, let alone category; so I also understand that there's not much likelihood for the judges to get confused with duplicate numbers. I guess I'm not following how you will differentiate within the records when searching for #1237 if needed, since you'll have at least 2 identical entries (1237-1) for two different contestants and models. Also, it COULD cause problems for the photographers who will be seeking the models needed to be photographed using a paper with just a category#, description of its type, and that registration# and who might not be very familiar with the subjects they're taking pics of. This problem is even further compounded IF Keith and I aren't the only ones with duplicate registration numbers. I'm glad to hear that y'all seem to have a handle internally on identifying models with the same numbers. But how will it be handled IN THE CONTEST ROOM??? Gil

Thank you for following the 'WIP' on this project ,it's quite appreciated ! (JUL 20th)...Today I start working on the armement and presentation base ! f you like to see the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/1W6Eu6c7EvJeyLGT6 If you are curious and like to view the SCI-FI kits I have done in the past ,just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/D2FAQcJCoNhHNjkdA Enjoy ! jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this WIP it's quite appreciated ! (JUL 20th...Today .I continue adding the missing details on the ceiling of the sub ! If you like to see the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/EZKenssCafCXix326 If you are curious and like to view the other WWII GERMAN sub I have done in 1/48 , just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/BcwASAzLsZRq5mQf7 Enjoy ! jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! Time to complete another WHIPPET CANADAIR CL-327 ( 3d PRINTED) (JUL 20 th ) Today ,I strat to work on the base details ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/3QPU8Ntb4dt57CuH6 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUL 20th ) Today I continue adding the last details ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUL 20th ) Today I located a set of wheels in my spare box and start working on them ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

HI Gil, Thanks for sharing and pasting answer here as the facebook ( for those who want to follow-along in two places) https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EpDVuAEMi/ @ghod RE: "I thought we'd switched to USING our IPMS# as our Nats contest entry number; or was I mistaken about that? Is the model registration number assigned on our paperwork some sort of "Ft. Wayne" tracking number that serves a separate purpose?" I've been workign w/ the NATS planning team since last year and we implemented the numbering scheme awhile back so that is mistaken info. The IPMS number is the source for member accounts (as we pull from the Wild Apricot system )but the numbering scheme was recommended by the judging team. There are 1300 as of today and pacing about 200 @day (i have a full table of all of the entries that we are reviewing and we have a few that w/ the group entries or deleted, we can see that the printouts had the same but the backend database is updated. we are workign on a few as we speak to print out update ones this week before the event (which is still 2 weeks away ). Fysa we did some updates w/ the group registrations last week where we updated w/ a couple of members to reprint theirs ahead of the actual event. " Gil Hodges Hi Gil, there is a D appended in the backed that isnt shown on that list. also the QR code is a different number and currently with all the registrants coming in we are reviewing the entries and testing (I'll be there at the model check-in too and we are still 2 weeks away (there are 4 entries we have right now that I'm working w/ the members on reprinting while we adjjust some of the models coming in. if you would like a deeper technical discussion (or scientific), happy to jump on a call with you as we'll make sure this event will be great and all feedback is welcome! (i'll post this same reply to the duplicate question so we arent confusing people). regards Mark Stevens (832-594-0613)

I registered my models yesterday (7/19) for the Nats. I then posted on Face Book on the NATS FB page about doing so along with a comment about how my registration #1237 boded for a very good model turn out at the show this year. Another member, Keith Redman then posted that HE was #1237 (he'd also "just" registered that day) along with a screen shot of his entry form confirming it. I also posted a pic of MY paperwork showing MY #1237 (see below). I then asked for someone from Ft. Wayne to look into this. Mark Stevens replied that he did so and was able to a "test check in on both" (whatever THAT means) and from that implied that we were good to go despite that with no need to change either my or Keith's number(maintaining our duplicate registrations). Here's my reply to Mark: "Glad to hear that our model registrations SEEM to be "ok".... but I'd still like an explanation as to HOW the system is giving out duplicate numbers AND ALSO why this will not be a problem in the record keeping. I'll be helping the judges/photographers with tracking winners during the judging on Friday night and duplicate registration numbers would appear to be a potential problem for that, as well as for when trying to find the proper models (from the records) to be shown during for the awards program." SO..... as I've stated above this COULD be a potential problem for the show and raises questions. Is anyone else getting assigned a duplicate model registration number? Also, since we ALL must be IPMS members to enter the contest, I thought we'd switched to USING our IPMS# as our Nats contest entry number; or was I mistaken about that? Is the model registration number assigned on our paperwork some sort of "Ft. Wayne" tracking number that serves a separate purpose? There may indeed by some good, simple explanation to allay my questions and put to rest any qualms about problems with record keeping due to the use of duplicate numbers, but would someone PLEASE take the time to address that here FULLY? Thanks! Gil Hodges #10803 Reply

Glad you like it GIL !..As the title say it's in 1/48... All the stuff I build is in 1/48 except for a couple that are challenge from fellow club members

Wow! What scale is that? Gil

Hi ! Here another project I have built in the past , of course it's SCRATCH ..if you like to view more pics, Just follow this Google link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3nTShbbboiZmwKkC8 Enjoy ! Jmarc

The seventh week of the F-35C was spent detailing the canopy and preparing all the landing gear, tail hook, weapons bay, and boarding ladder doors. Starting with the canopy I detailed it using the kit photo etch details. After the photo etch was installed I was reviewing the instructions and noticed there was no way to mount the canopy! The instructions do not show or call out the part that mounts onto the front of the canopy to represent the hinge. I looked over the part trees and located the part that looks like a similar part used on the Tamiya F-35 kits and installed it. Next I turned to the wing tip sections. These required some putty to fill the seam in the middle of the flaps. The wings were then mounted onto the aircraft. I should note that the kit has instructions for wings down and wings folded. I opted for wings down. The mounting of the wings down takes some work to mount and align them as there are no guides for them to mount to. I also assembled the small center fuel tank and putty the seams as the fit was not the best. I then began cleaning up all the doors. The first issue is the multiple mold marks on the inside of nearly all the doors. These needed to be filled with putty. The second issue is the two side doors for the tail hook. Only one of the doors had one hinge molded on. The other hinge and both on the other door were not molded on. I located some spare photo etch hinges I had and will use these. The third issue is the weapons bay main doors. The weapons bays have three locations for the main door hinges and the kit has three hinges for each door. However the main doors have four cutouts to mount hinges. The fourth cutout (if it had a hinge) would interfere with the small door in the center of the weapons bay. All reference photos for the “C” show three main hinges and the small door. I filled the extra hinge slot with putty. I am now working on the starboard nose gear door which has some avionics boxes that need to be scratch built and hooked to the wiring I added previously to the nose gear bay. I am hoping to start the painting later this week once all the doors have been installed. You can see all the photos and details from the start in the build log at: https://davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48-f-35c-vfa-86-sidewinders/

Today was good progress on my Johnson Jug… I got the seam filling all cleaned up and sanded smooth Then after that I added the horizontal stabilizers and a few other small bits to finish up the main airframe construction I have the cowling almost wrapped up and ready to add to the airframe. Next week, more progress… 😉

Mystery solved! It’s a Culver Dart G.

Following the base and paint modifications, the rest of the build is finishing the model and taking the pictures. To finish the build, you need to finishing the left arm and leg; these are built the same way of the previous right arm and right leg. I did paint and modify most of the cylinders in the arm and leg as per the previous sections. Once these are attached, we need to build the torso. The torso is constructed from the inside out with plates being added. The connections of the “hydraulic” lines also occurs. The parts are precut and glued in place and I used the recommended super glue here sparsely. These are attached to the head and shoulder section. The plate sections are heavy plastic or metal. The process continues with the back and cylinders being added. Follow the instructions and read them thoroughly and you should be good as fit is precise and great. View the full review

The Images of War series is a great series for modelers and those interested in history because the story told in amazing photographs that are usually not available anywhere else. Philip Jowett has authored several books within this series, and one of the amazing aspects of these books is that no matter the author, the books all feel a part of the series rather than disparate writing styles under the same banner. Following the familiar Pen & Sword Images of War series is the story of Partisans & Guerrillas of World War Two - Poland, the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, Italy, France, covering 248 pages with 300 black and white photographs. Each chapter starts with a brief history of the topic covered, followed by a lot of photographs to complement the text. This book is composed of the following: View the full review

Thanks to Casemate Publishers USA and IPMS/USA for the review copy! For too long, the Royal Navy's numerous heavy cruisers have been ignored by model ship companies. This timely update shows this mistake is being corrected, a boon for ship modelers. This heavily illustrated paperback is a useful and powerful single resource for building accurate models of the 13 County class heavy cruisers. Casemate Publishers brings back Seaforth's ShipCraft 19, County Class Cruisers in Britain's Royal Navy before, during and after World War 2 by Les Brown. Les Brown is a well-known and accomplished British warship aficionado and model builder, with a long history of British warship subjects, typically destroyers and smaller warships. He is also a luminary in the Small Warships Group of the IPMS. View the full review

Following the base and paint modifications, the rest of the build is finishing the model and taking the pictures. To finish the build, you need to finishing the left arm and leg; these are built the same way of the previous right arm and right leg. I did paint and modify most of the cylinders in the arm and leg as per the previous sections. Once these are attached, we need to build the torso. The torso is constructed from the inside out with plates being added. The connections of the “hydraulic” lines also occurs. The parts are precut and glued in place and I used the recommended super glue here sparsely. These are attached to the head and shoulder section. The plate sections are heavy plastic or metal. The process continues with the back and cylinders being added. Follow the instructions and read them thoroughly and you should be good as fit is precise and great. View the full review

I agrree, soon I complete the verification of the basic panel lines , I,ll be able to do the atrachment of the wings one , and since trhe wings are already done that should be quick !!

Nice! Connie is starting to take on her magnificent shape! Gil

i , here a pic of the projects I completed this week..it's in 1/48 scale PATIO CHAIRS (STEPH 3D) https://photos.app.goo.gl/BCnEes6tfQgv8m1k8 AVRO CF-105 AROW 'MASTER MOLD' https://photos.app.goo.gl/y7fd6KMxL1xMLm9q7 AVRO CANADA EMPLOYE (STEPH 3D) https://photos.app.goo.gl/nmSZrGimois7RV9c7 1950 ERA CANANDIAN MILITARY (STEPH 3D) https://photos.app.goo.gl/f845jHqMwpWEytk28 Like to view what I have done so far in 2026 season , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/dJwnAmhVD15JPt9w8 Like to see more of my previous completed projects in 1/48 scale ..................... Like to see what I have completed so far this season 2025 (143 projects) , just follow this GOOGLE link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zKmRkgK19W2fPoin7 Like to see what I have completed so far this season 2024 (103 projects) , just follow this GOOGLE link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4d3DYFCkVLL64imq8 Like to see what I have completed in 2023 season (100 projects) , just follow this GOOGLE link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wbzocz4nrbgcPuAQ6 Like to see what I have completed in 2022 season (148 projects). just follow this Google link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WniLxX42pzCF6JYH9 Like to see what I have completed in 2021 season (110 projects). just follow this Google link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/d89Abe6NeE8LJUEeA Like to see what I have completed in 2020 season (65 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/piTfBCtMXvf6g5zG8 Like to see what I have completed in 2019 season (35 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/wX42Q8pKRqwR7APR9 Like to see what I have completed in 2018 season (52 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/SnL7aiYFfHrV5JbA8 Like to see what I have completed in 2017 season (33 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/1RxEF7q89HnJUjGA6 Like to see what I have completed in 2016 season (33 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/299uiMnC7C2PDaABA Like to see what I have completed in 2015 season (33 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/e9kY3Gg1D3fxECtC9 Enjoy !

Thanks for following the WIP ..here is the latest advance on the project ! (JUL 17th) Today , I continue ingraving the panel lines on the wings bottom section ! If you like to view the complete WIP of this project https://photos.app.goo.gl/89TgFWzqzKY6KcjE6 ........You been following this post and like to view all the AVRO CANADA projects I have completed so far .. just follow this Google link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FpZs5m3ic3c3eL329 Hope youl,le enjoy the built Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this WIP , it's quite appreciated ! LOCKHEED WV-1 CONSTELLASTION in 1/48 (JUL 17th ) ..Today I continue reviewing the joints and panel lines of the fuselage ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , juts follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/GZvfX8dsdnYnsQ2W7 Here a pics of both projects Enjoy Jmarc