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    50+ vendor tables 27 Model Contest Classes FIVE Figure catagories addded this year! Additional awards for: Best Police Vehicle Best TV OR Movie Vehicle Door prizes award all day!
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    During World War II, the concept of creating airfields in days, rather than months or years, came about with the use of what was called “Pierced Steel Planking”. These were segments of metal, linked together to form runways, taxiways, and parking areas, to name a few. Its modern day equivalent is the M8A1 Landing Mat. This is a fairly simple, straight-forward kit. Six sprues, each containing one section of matting, comprised the entire kit. The instructions show two different ways of creating a rectangular mat, and I build the 2nd version. The only downside I have to mention is that when I assembled the kit, there was a minute gap down the center seam – although I cannot discount the possibility of an erroneous assembly procedure on my part. View the full review
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    WW2 Vehicles – Through the Lens Volume 7 by Tom Cockle is a forthcoming photographic reference book focused on Second World War era military vehicles, part of the WW2 Vehicles – Through the Lens series. It’s designed primarily for military history enthusiasts, scale modelers, and researchers who want authentic period photography and detail on armored vehicles and related transport. The volume is a photo-centric reference book with minimal narrative — it emphasizes large, high-quality black & white images accompanied by concise captions that identify vehicles, locations, and sometimes field conditions. Each section groups photos around a specific vehicle type or theme. Featured subjects include: View the full review
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    This ResKit 3D printed resin set includes three crew members: pilot, copilot, and a rear facing crew chief or flight engineer that controls the hoist. The figures come in three incredibly detailed resin blocks. The first includes the three figures seated in CH – 54 seats. The second block includes four heads for the figures. There are options for the pilots’ helmets to have visors down or up. The headsets on the helmet are printed with a gap between the figure’s face and the headset. The crew chief head is molded on the body with the visor up. The third block includes the control levers for the CH – 54. The ResKit figures are produced in cooperation with ICM so they will fit perfectly into the ICM cockpit. View the full review
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    2026 Modelfest will be held on Saturday, August 29 at Liberty Christian Fellowship Church, 1815 W Liberty Dr, Liberty, MO 64068. This year's special theme is 'Prototypes and Experimental' Registration will be open from 9:00am until noon, with awards at 3:00pm. Admission * Adults (18+): $10.00 for the first 3 entries, $1.00 for each additional entry * Juniors (17 and under): free * Walk-in (not competing): $3.00 per person, kids under 12 are free Judging * All categories (except Juniors) will be judged according to IPMS rules * Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Best Of in each category * Junior categories will be judged using the Open System Raffle * Model kits from a vairiety of categories and subjects * Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 Vendors * Vendor tables are available for $20.00 each. Please contact Bill Blackwood at bblackwood1110@gmail.com for reservations.
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    Model Kit Swap Meet Saturday, May 30, 2026 10 am–1 pm At Oregon Stamp Society 4828 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211 Please join Oregon Modelers Society for our annual Model Kit Swap Meet, where you’ll find hundreds of model kits, tools, and supplies for sale—many at bargain prices. Bring lots of cash so you don’t miss out! -Free to attend, and open to the public -Doors open at 10 am sharp, no early entry -Bring cash! -Sellers—tables are $20 each and must be reserved in advance; contact Bill Chilstrom at bchilstrom1@gmail.com to reserve before tables sell out (tables and chairs are provided) -Seller setup opens at 8:30 am (NO EARLY SHOPPERS) -We ask all sellers to arrive by 9 am and finish setup before 10 am -This is a sale only, no model show or contest -For questions, contact Bill Chilstrom at bchilstrom1@gmail.com All meetings and events at: Oregon Stamp Society 4828 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211 (NE 33rd Ave & Alberta Ct Our meetings and events are always free and open to anyone interested in buildingmodels. OMS is a member chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS). Free parking in lot and on the street Wheelchair accessible TriMet Bus 70
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    Scale Aircraft Conversions has been creating parts for modelers since 1990 and has long supported the IPMS-USA Review Corps with their items for review. The white metal parts are meant to replicate the original kit parts, but with the additional strength of being metal instead of plastic. There is also an advantage in that the metal gear can be slightly bent, if necessary, once installed to allow for improved positioning. View the full review
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    I am familiar with Scale Aircraft Conversions but have never used any of their products. Having a Fine Molds Ki-43 III, I was keen to compare these metal landing gear parts to the kit parts provided by Fine Molds. The SAC landing gear provides additional strength being metal, and the ability to slightly bend the gear if needed. Upon close inspection, the landing gear provided by Fine Molds is my preference over the metal landing gear offered by Scale Aircraft Conversions. In my sample, the metal landing gear has mold part lines, heavy pitting, and a shape that is more oval than round. One of my struts had a curve coming out of the packaging, but this was easily bent back to shape. View the full review
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    VENDORS TABLES: $20.00 EACH. RESERVATIONS OF MORE THAN 5 TABLES WILL BE CHARGED $20 FOR THE FIRST TABLE AND $15 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL TABLE. VENDOR CONTACT: TREY RUSH at: PHANTOMVENDORS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: (205) 478-4091 CONTEST CONTACTS: JOEY RICHARDSON & WILL NICHOLS at: PHANTOMPHOCUS@GMAIL.COM PHONE JOEY (205) 388-0269 or WILL (205) 616-5499 JOHN CORNETT at: JCORNETT@MTTRENG.COM PHONE (205) 283-5881 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Vendor setup starts at 7am. Doors open to the public & registration begins at 9am. Noon: Registration closes, raffle begins. Judges meeting is at 12:15 in the lobby. Judging begins promptly upon its conclusion. Pizza lunch for judges! The contest area is closed during judging. 3pm judging closed, awards placed, and contest area reopened. Special awards ceremony to follow. SPECIAL AWARDS: BEST F-4 PHANTOM, AIRCRAFT, ARMOR, AUTO, SCIFI, MISCELLANEOUS, JUNIOR, &THE PHANTOM PHLASHERS MEMORIAL AWARD. BEST AMERICAN ACE OF THE EUROPEAN & MEDITERRANEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. (INCLUDES NORTH AFRICA) BEST EUROPEAN MADE RACING CAR ENTRY & ADMISSION ENTRY FEES: $10.00 FOR YOUR 1ST MODEL, $1.00 PER ADDITIONAL MODEL. $2.00 IPMS DISCOUNT. JUNIORS (17 & UNDER) $5.00 UNLIMITED MODELS. FREE GENERAL ADMISSION
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    The IPMS-USA recently began receiving items for review from Gaahleri. The company is relatively new and first introduced airbrushes and has since expanded into the production of their own line of paints. In addition to their individual and sets of paints, they have also released their own Cleaner, which can be used on both paint brushes and airbrushes. This cleaner is advertised as being non-toxic, odorless, non-flammable, and safe for the environment by Gaahleri. View the full review
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    The IPMS-USA recently began receiving items for review from Gaahleri. The company is relatively new and first introduced airbrushes and has since expanded into the production of their own line of paints. Kaleido ColorWorks is their premium sub-brand of water-based paints, which are developed with RapidAir Technology. In addition to all the individual colors, Gaahleri also has sets of paint available for consumers. View the full review
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    Ian Baxter is a respected historian and an author I actively seek out for his insight and amazing photographs for World War II. This book continues its amazing legacy, does not disappoint, and is worth the price for the photographs alone. Following the familiar Pen & Sword Images of War series is the story of Tanks and Armour in Ukraine 1941–1944. 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
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    Neverland Hobby has provided this beautiful new tool release of the German armored version of the classic G Wagen, in this 1/35 scale. Ten Tan SpruesOne Clear SprueOne Photo Etch setOne Mask setOne Decal sheetSix rubber tiresSix rubber bushesOne Metal foil decal sheetSet of four 3D printed resin partsOne Instruction guideThe detail quality is excellent in every way with this kit; crisp and detailed molding, as I have seen on other Neverland Hobby kits. The Assembly is quick and easy. You must select which version you are going to build before you start, I chose version -B based on a vehicle on Kabul service in 2009. View the full review
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    When I received this set, I thought the parts were too small to be 1/32 scale. Turns out the Tunnan has a round fuselage with all the gear contained within it. This allows for very short landing gear legs. SAC appears to have duplicated the kit parts in their usual soft white metal. My research indicates the landing gear in the base kit is tricky to install, so don’t expect the fit you might get from other brands these days. I also read comments about the need for stronger main gear legs since the completed model has a bit of heft to it. View the full review
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    HistoryThe Kokusai Ta-Go (Ki-128) was a dedicated Kamikaze attack plane designed to use non-strategic war materials in its construction. Developed by Captain Yoshiyuki Mizuyama at the Japanese Army Aerotechnical Research Institute in Tokyo, his idea was to produce a simple aircraft that could be produced in small workshops. He initially had some issues in getting his design approved and produced by the Tachikawa company at first. After having some production setbacks, he went to the Nippon Kokusai Company, which eventually gave him the backing to move forward with his project. View the full review
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    MosquitoCon is an annual one day contest with a large turnout of models (over 500) and modelers. 2027 will be our 35th show. We get a large turnout of vendors as well - generally 80-100 tables. Modelers and visistors come from many surrounding states and further.
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    ValleyCon 2027 in early April will be our 36th edition, for a club that was founded in 1991 (no show in 2020). We are an established Region 1 event which kicks off the new year for many/most New England modelers. As a local-level event, we average 100 modelers, 350 models in our contest, and approximately 300 walk-in visitors. In addition, we now offer a Display Only area (6 eight-foot tables) which were completely filled during our 2026 event, just recently concluded. We have access to a seperate vendor room that holds 55 tables, in addition to the Club Table (whereMembers turn Stash-Into-Cash), which is to our knowledge the largest such vendor arrangement among the New England chapters.
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    This is part of a series of books by FlightCraft on aircraft and I have a few of these and are truly indispensable when building a model of the subject matter. This book goes into great detail on the F-35 fifth Generation fighter. There are a few versions of this aircraft all covered in this book. The contents of the book are as follows: IntroductionDesign and DevelopmentKey Technical SystemsPower SystemsIn ServiceCamouflage and MarkingsModeling the F-35 LightningShowcase ProductsI found the Key Technical Systems section most interesting section to me and learned a lot about the aircraft systems. The modeling sections were also very informative. There are a few builds highlighted including the Tamiya, Academy, Italeri, and Trumpeter Kits. View the full review
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    The kit is enclosed in a top‑opening box (typical of Tamiya), with excellent artwork adorning the package. In addition to the regular plastic sprues, there are poly caps, metal washers, two magnets to allow the engine cowling to be displayed open or closed, and a printed masking sheet for the clear parts (note: the builder must cut these out). The instructions are well illustrated, easy to follow, and contain 40 steps for assembly. There are also two sheets of painting guides (printed in 1/48 scale) covering five marking options. For painting reference, Tamiya lists their own paint line, but it is easy to cross‑reference other paint brands online. The decals are in perfect registry with vibrant colors. Some builders may consider the clear film to be thick, but this is typical of Tamiya kit decals. View the full review
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    Saturday, November 14th, 2026 9am to 5pm Model Registration9am to Noon Special Awards For: America's 250th — Best American Subject Best F4U Corsair Raleigh Williams Craftmanship Award Open to all Modelers Over 50 Categories On-Site Cafe Raffle and Make & Take
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    Scale Modelers of The Villages will be hosting it's 3rd Model Expo Event on Saturdy April 24, 2027 Location: Savanah Center, The Villages, FL Join us for a day celebrating scale modeling—displays, vendors, demos, and awards. • Model showcase & competitions • Vendor tables • Raffles More details coming soon. Save the date and share with fellow builders! Vendors RSVP: heninger52@gmail.com | 618-889-5226 | Skip Heninger General Information : Plasticmodeler@yahoo.com | 618-889-5226 | John Ross https://www.scalemodelclubofthevillages.com/
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    ModelManina is Houston’s largest, fine-scale model show. All subjects and all scales are welcome. We have perhaps the largest vendor room in Texas. We door prizes and a large raffle during the awards ceremony. For the youngsters we have a Make 'N Take Section. The show is open to the general public and is attended by many from all over the state and region. Each year an average of 600 scale models are entered in the contest.
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    In 60-plus years of modeling I’ve never had a “modeling stand” except what I’ve hand made or jury-rigged, Rube Goldberg style. This is the first “store bought” rig that I’ve owned, and I’m glad I waited until now. View the full review
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    Tamiya 1/24 Epson Honda NSX 2005View the full article
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