NEWSLETTER August 24 2010 The 2010 Torcan link is back up. Thanks John for resubmitting it. August 17 2010 I need to mention that the Septmeber meeting is not on the 6th due to the Labour Day long weekend. It has been rescheduled to September 13. We hope to see you there. August 5 2010 I hope the summer is going well, mine is. I wish to remind you that we have a regularly scheduled meeting Aug 9, 2010. The format is show and tell of your favourite build. July 3 2010 I have a link to 169 photos of the Torcan 2010 show. Thanks to John Chung for taking the photos and posting them on his Picasa Web Album. June 29 2010 Just to remind you with directions and a link, that we are holding meetings over the summer (which we never did before). We meet at the Loblaws Community Meeting Room, 2877 Bayview Avenue (NE corner of Bayview-Sheppard and just minutes off Hwy401 and steps from the TTC Subway). Meetings start at 7pm amd end at 9pm), and will be meeting on July 12 and August 9. Septemeber to December dates will be posted soon. June 23 2010 IPMS TORONTO is now seeking positions for President and Vice-President for the September 2010 - September 2011 period. If there are other positions you wish to volunteer for, please let me know. We currently have no president and in the interim, I will act as "club contact". We will put forth names at the July 12 meeting for vote or acclamation. Have a great summer guys - Harvey Low June 15 2010 At the last meeting it was decided to not take the traditional break during the summer. We will be meeting at the usual place (Loblaws) July 12 and August 9 2010. Hope to see you there. I recieved this email from Angela and Othmar Christen, parents of Yves Christen this week. It is as follows. "I have the card of condolence in front of me covered with signatures from members of IPMS Toronto. Please would you convey our thanks to all the members who knew our son Yves and signed it. The words of support and friendship that have been expressed since his illness and death have been such a comfort to us. We had no idea that he knew so many people and the fact that he considered you all his good friends is very warming. We also thank you most sincerely for having the wonderful idea of contributing the proceedes of the sale of his boxes of models, books and magazines to the Warplanes Heritage Museum. You could not have chosen a better place. It is so good to know that his name will live on there rather than on a stone in some forgotten cemetry. Yves so enjoyed the visit of Harvey, William, Dave Price and Tom Karnas just before he died and knowing he had such good friends is helping us to get through these difficult days." Very sincerely, Angela and Othmar Christen
March 9, 2010 At WellCoMe XIV, friends of Yves Christian put his model (and accessories) collection up to sale. The money raised, over $5000.00 will be donated to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. It is hoped that a plaque will be displayed with his name and contribution noted. We think that Yves would be happy with the arrangement Feb 25, 2010 I have been informed that Yves Christian is in hospital. As a modeller Yves enjoys building modern armour. On behalf of IPMS Toronto and the Membership, we wish Yves a successful recovery. Recently two great shows happened. The Ajax show close to Toronto is always popular and had well over 300 entries. Thanks to Tony Hayes Prez of IPMS Hamilton for sending me the link to Eric McDougalls photo selection. October 13 2009
August 25 2009 IPMS TORONTO WINNERS AT THE 2009 IPMS USA NATIONAL COMPETITION An excellent show, with tons of vendors, and very very tough competition as usual at this "Olympics" of Scale Modelling. A great time had by all! About 10 IPMS Toronto members made the 8 hour drive. There were a total of 1015 registered participants, and 2525 models on the tables (apparently this was the 2 nd or 3rd largest ever IPMS USA National Competition in history). There were only 7 IPMS Toronto club members that entered (not like the numbers that we used to compete), but nevertheless between the 7 members, they took home a staggering 32 awards including 4 Best-of`Trophies! Here's a complete list of all IPMS Toronto members that won at this year's IPMS USA NATIONALS in Columbus Ohio (I am sorry if I missed any or got any wrong as it was a long ceremony - all results will be posted on the IPMS USA website and in their Journal) – congratulations to all. Note that “P” stands for “Premier Award” which awards 1 per category to the best model that did not place G/S/B, but from a modeller that has never entered in that category before. BEST-OF and THEME AWARDS (4) Best A4 Skyhawk: Wayne Bowman, A4 Skyhawk Best P-47 Thunderbolt: Tony Bell, P-47 Best WW1 Aircraft: Harvey Low, Vickers Gunbus Best Armour: Harvey Low, Bison II AIRCRAFT (13) Biplanes 1/72 and Smaller Allied: 1 st , Harvey Low, Vickers Gun Bus Biplanes 1/48 and Larger Allied: 3 rd , Tony Bell, Sopwith Camel Single-prop 1/48 Axis: 1 st , John Mahar, A6M3 Zero Single-prop 1/48 Allied: 1 st , Tony Bell, P-47 Thunderbolt Multi-prop 1/72 Allied: 1 st , John Mahar, Mosquito Multi-prop 1/48 Allied: 3 rd , Tony Bell, Mosquito Small Jets 1/72: 3 rd , Will Alcott. Cougar Small Jets 1/72 Skyhawks: 3 rd , Wayne Bowman, A4 Skyhawk Medium Jets 1/72: 1 st , Tony Bell, X-15 Medium Jets 1/72: 2 nd , Will Alcott, EB-66 Prop 1/32: 2 nd , Tony Bell, FW-190D Guided Jets 1/48: 3 rd , Tony Bell. Loon Out-of-Box 1/48: 3 rd , John Mahar, N1K George ARMOUR (11) Close top 1/48 Axis: 3 rd , John Mahar, Stug III Close top 1/48 Allied: 1 st . Garfield Ingram, KV-I Armoured Cars 1/72: P, Will Alcott, Vietnam Gun Truck Soft Skins 1/72: 3 rd, Harvey Low, LRDG Truck Fully Tracked 1/72 Axis: 1 st , Harvey Low, Brummbar Fully Tracked 1/72 Allied: 1 st , William Dingle, M24 Chaffee Fully Tracked 1/72 Other: 1 st , Wayne Bowman, Ariete Conversions 1/72: 2 nd , Harvey Low, Panzerjager IV-70A Conversions 1/72: P, Will Alcott, M728 Recovery Scratchbuilt: 1 st , Harvey Low, Bison II Out-of-Box 1/72: P, Wayne Bowman, Panzer 38T SHIPS (2) Large Surface Battleships: 2 nd , Harvey Low, Nagato Large Surface Other: P, Dave Kachelle, Liberty Ship SPACE and SCI-FI (1) Sci-fi and Fantasy Vehicles: 1 st , Tony Bell, Star Wars, Y-Wing DIORAMAS (1) Humour Dioramas: 3 rd , Dave Kachelle, Sea Gull Wars
August 17 2009 Hello and hope that the summer is doing well for you. Dont forget the new venue for our meetings and yes the first one of the new season is Sept 14. Go to the 'About Us' page for dates, times and a map. Another treat is in store for us. Harvey Low is giving a talk called Judgement Day October 5. I can only guess it is about Competition Judging given Harvey's years of experience. If you have ever been tagged for Judging at a show and declined for any number of reasons, this should shed some light on the experience. So "dont be afraid, be very afraid" Well maybe not as dramatic as all that, but judging can be fun and a great learning curve. I understand that Tony Bell once gave a talk on photographing models and it was an instant hit. You wont find it on Youtube but it is tentative that he will give a repeat on November 2. If you struggle as I do with my airbrush and my camera, (seems neither is a real point and shoot) then mark your calander for the photography part and keep practicing with your airbrush. Well keep on modelling and have a great last days of summer.
July 16 2009 Hi and I trust your summer is going well. Please note that we have a new meeting place. May 24 2009
Please take note that the next meeting June 1 2009 will be one of our bi annual flea markets. As always paid up members of IPMS Toronto can use this at no cost to themselves. Non members must remit a fee of $20.00 to procure space for sales. Please note that next fall will see us in a new meeting place. I will post the name, date and place with a Google map for your convenience.
This May 4, the 7.30 meeting is a great oppurtunity to hear Harvey Low speak on the definition and use of filters. I for one am mystified and will be there to find out what this is all about. Harvey is a respected modeller who is published in various modelling magazines. He is well spoken, so the seminar should hold your attention. Plan on being there.and a really nice guy. Jan 12, 2009 I want to take this oppurtunity to wish all a Happy New Year and good modelling to you all. Thanks to all who made a contribution to the 'nifty tools' portion of our last meeting. Great stuff. As some of you may know I was able to attend Telford in November. My thanks to my friends in the Uk and specifically IPMS Harrow for looking after me and showing me around. I took my CA Venom "Derek Pennington Special" and entered the show. What a thrill even if I did not place. I did meet Brett Green and what a Gentleman he is. Here are my pics from Telford, as well as some of my friend Roger's. His are the good ones, mine are just so so. Click on TELFORD to view a photo gallery. It may be on the slow side as there are close to 300 images. This is an e-mail I recieved. If you are interested in this you will need to do your own research as I have no extra info. This received from Steve Sauvé, and forwarded for your review and possible action. As you will see below, Mr. Mills will be making several presentations in your respective areas on the subject of the Silver Dart. You will note that "All IPMS members would be welcome...". Please inform your membership of these presentations in the event that they would like to attend. Thanks for your help! Pour JM et Jean: je ne suis pas certaine si la presentation a Montreal sera en francais, ou en anglais et francais. Veuillez contacter M. Mills pour le verifier, SVP. Best Regards, Gary, Chapter Liaison Gary, Carl Mills is the author of the big RCN Banshee book. I thought you might want to pass on his CAHS Powerpoint presentation to the appropriate Chapters. Steve ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Carl Mills < bansheepublications@rogers.com> Date: Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 4:30 PM Subject: Re: IPMS Canada Members - A Call for Articles for RT To: Steve Sauve <sb.sauve@gmail.com> Hi Steve Item last - over the last several months, I have been preparing a power point presentation for the CAHS re the Silver Dart. I am still fussing with a few images but basically the job of preparing is done. I will be making several presenations at Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Kingston, Toronto, and Montebello. With a few other places being considered. Carl Mills RES 416-495-0907 bansheepublications@rogers.com
Oct 28 2008 Click on Ajax 2008 for photos of the show. A few of the photos could be better but for the most part they give a very good impression of the quality of work present at Ajax this year. Oct 27 2008 For our November meeting (Nov 3), we will be having another Ajax 2008 was a great success. Thanks Bernie for all your hard work. I will try to get pics of the show up ASAP. See you Nov 3
Oct 2 2008 This year, we want to try something different. In our meetings, we
Just a reminder that the club Summer dinner is AUGUST 23 at 7pm (restaurant to be MOTHER TUCKERS out at Airport road). ) FREE to all paid-up-in-full 2007-2008 members and their spouses/partners and dependents (children). Does not apply to new members in sept 2008. The Septmber club meeting is Sept 8/08 is at Northstar Hobbies on Dundas. May 18 2008 It is Victoria Day once again. First celebrated in 1854 in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday it has become commonly known as May two-four. I hear mutterings about changing the name of the holiday to "The Long Weekend". I for one, hope that the name is not changed. Torcan 2008 is only 6 days away. If you get a chance to attend, please do so. It has been a good number of years since the last Torcan on Dixie Road. We have scheduled three guest speakers, Shep Paine, Jim Mesko, and Brian Wildfong. All three of these gentlemen are leaders in the hobby and I am sure you will find the seminars interesting and a major help in any of the fields of interest. We have lots of raffle items donated by many great supporters so your chances of winning a cool prize are quite high. Of course the more tickets you have the greater your odds.We have lots of vendors confirmed suppling items for your browsing and modelling needs. After the show I will be posting the winning models on this website under the Torcan section. Give me a week or so and drop by. I will also a live link to all our sponsors and donators that have websites. We hope to see you at torcan 2008. One last thing. We were very pleased to have Ron Volstad as a guest on May 13 2008. Ron is a member of IPMS Edmonton and while in Toronto for several days had the oppurtunity to attend a meeting with us. Ron is also an artist of some renown, having box art on some of the Dragon armour kits. Thanks for taking the time to come and visit with us Ron. March 20 2008 Busy busy busy, what with snow and all. Part of my job includes the removal snow at the entrance's of the historical building I have custody of. Actually it's a wonder I get time to model, and I don't mean cavorting about in my BVD's. So far this year I have 3 models completed and twice that many started. Sometimes its like a job or career, but with a significant stash of kits Im not about to change midstream and start a leaf collection or some other equally thrilling hobby. Anyway, now its spring officially and the yard and garden work starts. Soon I'll be able sit out in a lawn chair, sand a fuselage or scribe a wing and watch while my lovley partner pursues her hobby, crawling about in the dirt, planting flowers and shrubs. Congratulations are in order and in no particular order, Bill Dingle, Best Armour, Welcome XII, John Wong, Best of Show Welcome XII and Trevor Murphy, Best CWH Heritagecon II. You can see these great models in the On the Tables section of this website. If I missed anyone sorry and well done. Twenty eight years ago this month, Canada was still trying to decide which of the F-16 or F-18 to equip the CAF. Tthe most noteworthy model release was the 1/72 Matchbox Fiat G.91Y and Esci announcing the 1/48 G.91 yet to be released. It makes one stand back a bit and look at where the hobby came from Dont forget, Torcan 2008 is fast approaching. The Torcan committee is working hard to ensure that the show is a great success. We have lots of vendors lined up and our sponsers and friends of Torcan are filling our raffle tabels with heaps of cool stuff. Of course none of this means anything if you dont show up at the show. Peel Scale and IPMS Toronto hope to see you and your models May 24 2008. December 23 2007 This will be my first newsletter in three months. As some of you may know we have had serious troubles with our web hosting company. As much as I would like to rant and rave and seek satisfaction, I keep reminding myself with the help of my partner, "it's just a hobby and is supposed to be fun". In any case we now have a new host and I am very happy with them. Congratulations to all of the winners at the three latest shows. IPMS Toronto walked away with many awards at the Rochester, London and Ottawa shows. Also in order are congratulations to all the other contestents winners of medals or not. Its great to see so much interest in the hobby. Please note that the next year meeting date has changed to the second Tuesday of each month. I recently had the honour to meet Don Merideth who flew 30 missions as a Lancaster pilot in WW II. I was able to chat with him at length and was interested to learn that his heros were the men who piloted MTB's in the channel during the same time period. How we ever repay these ordinary but great men and women, I am unsure, but should you get the opportunity, shake their hand and say thank you. Another way to say thank you, is to excersize your right to vote in the upcoming elections. September 8 2007 Just a quick note to remind all, memberships fees are due on Monday night. $30.00 is the monetary cost of membership with IPMS Toronto. See you Monday. August 20 2007 The September meeting is being held on Monday night September 10 2007, 7-ish I should expect at Wheels and Wings Hobby Store. July 4 2007 Here we are into summer and I am late with the update as I am working on my very elderly house almost daily. Its modelling in 1/1 scale. Good news though, I am also working on my kits. I was given a Valentine in June and am near complete. Also on my table, (I have a big table) to name a few are an EA-6E, Anikins Pod Racer, Su-7, Pfalz D-III, Tu 128, and my now nearly complete Monogram Tomcat (poorly half built) I got for $2.00 at Value Village. I think I need a holiday from all the fun I'm having. The September meeting is being held on Monday night September 10 2007, 7-ish I should expect at Wheels and Wings Hobby Store. Click the link for directions. Bring money, 'cause Im told you need to be there to believe it. Lots of good stuff. Here one that I should have had up sooner and I apologize. Keiths Hobbies is having their annual BBQ on Saturday July 7, 2007. Click the link for directions and then bring money and an appetite. I hope that the guys Ive had the pleasure to meet and chat with at the monthly meeting, and the all the other folk you have a great summer. Dont drink and drive and dont superglue yourself to the cat.
May 17 2007 IPMS Toronto has a venue (place) for the 2008 Torcan show. We are moving ahead with this event. On June 4, 2007, our final meeting until Septmeber, we host our June flea market. The cost of using the hall and table(s) to sell off your excess models is included in your IPMS Toronto membership. If, however you are not paid up or not a member, the cost is $10.00 at the door and $30.00 per table. It seems that a year membership would be the way to go in this case. For the time, place and date of the September meeting check back at the newsletter, since the centre will be undergoing a cleaning when we are to meet September.
April 12 2007 IPMS Toronto would like to apologize for the disruption of our web site recently. A slight communication problem between our host and ourselves that has bee resolved. I would like to congratulate Harvey Low on his recent awards at the IPMS Region 4 Pittsburgh show. He took a first in 1/72 armour and with his scratchbuilt Vickers Gunbus, a 1st in class, best a/c and best of show. Well done. Don't forget that Buffcon is on Sunday April 15 and COMS at CFB Borden on April 29. I was looking through some old magazines recently and in the one May 1977 issue the 1/72 Hasegawa Mig 25 and the 1/48 Monogram B-17 were advertised as the the new releases. Photo etch and resin were not mentioned, but Vacforms had a separate release and description page. I still remember the 1/32 Monogram armour of that era and recall them as great kits of very neat subjects. Just thought this may help put the hobby in perspective.
Mar 13, 2007 I am a little slow this month and well last month too, but here it is. Three things I would like to bring to your attention. First and very sadly, there will not be a Welcome 11. Because of other engagements and commitments, the Guelph Plastic Model Group has decided to cancel this great show this year. Hopefully next year it will continue on as the well run show we are accustomed to. Secondly is the First Annual Heritagecon at the Heritage Warplane Museum in Hamilton on Feb 25th. We hope that this show will be a great success for IPMS Hamilton. As well, dont forget to bring an unbuilt kit for the "Kits for Kandahar" model kit drive. IPMS Hamilton has their model contest coming up on Feb 25 and they will be collecting kits and suppllies for the troops in Kandahar. They have made the decission to hold a Kits For Kandahar drive at the contest and will run it until the end of March. Their goal will be to fill a cargo container with kits and supplies. The club is even getting a TV spot on their local station on the 23rd and will be promoting it there to as well as modeling and the contest. Details will be on the website soon. The museum is behind them 100% on this and the club is very excited about this. Here is the museum's addy...... Thanks to Steve Bamford at ARC for letting me cut and paste this. Oh, I kind of didn't ask beforehand, so lots and lots of thanks to Steve. Last but not least, we are pleased to inform you that Sentry Models and Hobbies is offering a 10% discount on regular priced kits to all current card carrying IPMS Toronto members. Please support our local model shops Dec 17, 2006 In little more than a week and Christmas will be on us. A time for family and friends and a time to reflect on the "reason for the season". I personally want to take this chance to wish all of the Toronto IPMS membership a Merry Christmas and all the best to you in the upcoming year. Arthur From our club President this greeting goes out. " I would like to take this moment to wish every one a Very Merry Christams, a Happy Hunnukah and all the best to each of you and your Families in the New Year. I am looking forward to 2007, all the great shows that are coming up and the great times in store for the Club. May your New Year be filled with Health and Happiness and may all your Models be the best in Show"!!
William.
November 23, 2006 You are aware that the Christmas season is on us now. Just listen to the radio in the store and the TV adverts. I for one have my shopping done well in advance of December 25. Why you may ask? Since I generally do not care for the crush of people in the stores, it seems contrary to the fact that I am quite at ease in the crowd at a model show looking at the latest and greatest presentations. Then again, I am just as content to sit at my workbench or coffee table watching CSI or Jag as I build my latest model. It seems that the hobby lends itself to periods of time with no interaction with other folk, but then a show, or a meeting and we gather to talk, share technics, drool, and just be impressed. Well since I am talking about shows and meetings. I wanted to thank the organisers of Ajax for the excellent show. I always come away with a renewed desire to build more and better models, and not in that order. Dont forget that the next meeting (Dec 4, 2006) is our semi annual swap and sell meeting. It is of course free for all paid up members of IPMS Toronto. Others will be asked for a fee of $30.000. Again I will likely leave with something really cool that I do not have. I am sure that you will as well.
I have just a quick link to post prior to my journey to Ajax. This link directs you to the OV-10 Bronco Assossiation. They have been give the oppertunity to aquire F-14D BuNo 159600. "Christine" is the longest serving Tomcat in the US Navy. Of course money is needed to meet the government requirments, so if you can help, you will have the pleasure of saving this great A/C from the scrappers. October 20, 2006 Just to remind you that Ajax is coming fast and that pre-registration forms are available in the Events section. Word and PDf formats can be printed. We have just been informed that, Panther Hobbies has joined with the ranks of local model shops that are offering a 10% discount on all regular priced model kits. This is offered to paid up IPMS Toronto members. Present your membership card to receive your discount. Check them out and I think you will be pleased with they have to offer the modeling community. I simply have to keep saying it, but this is one of the perks of your paid up IPMS Toronto membership. Now, lastly a link to Hobby Expo 2006 sent to me by my friend Roger (IPMS Harrow) in the UK. I am sure this will be of interest to many of you. So many neat models waiting release, so now, just bring on the 1/48 Fencer.
October 6, 2006 I am consistently amazed at the range of interests in out club. Not only is there a large range of subjects, but a passion about them as well. As an example, one of our club members builds multiples of a subject and builds lots of them well. As I spoke with this person on Monday night I got a history lesson that took me to the mid 40's. There is a vibrancy and enthusiasm during a story that is almost infectious. It almost makes me want to build a model I would have never considered before. This brings me to the area of research, books and lots of them. Most of the modelers I know have a large library and I suspect that they read almost as eagerly as they build. I know I do. How do I ever get anything built, between work, renovations, computer time and reading about my subject, A/C. And then the models shows. Just to remind you, Ajax is on the 28th of this month. See you there. September 22, 2006
A note about the monthly meeting is in order, as we are returning to the North Toronto Memorial Community Center, 200 Eglington Ave West, Toronto, Monday October 2, 2006. Wheels and Wings Hobbies is offering a 10 percent discount to card holding IPMS Toronto members. In this age of E-bay and online shops it is eay to stay home to shop so we urge you to support your local model shops.
August 9, 2006
June 25, 2006
Well the summer is on us and I am late with the June update. The foremost newsworthy item just has to be the election of William (Bill) Dingle as our new club President. Hail to the Chief and all that sort of kudos'. If Bill's modeling skills are representative of his leadership qualities, then I expect we are in for an exceptional ride. Keith's Hobby Shop (Toronto's oldest?) is now offering a 10% discount on all plastic kits (I expect this excludes sale items) to PAID card holding IPMS Toronto members. You must show your card to receive this discount. This discount equates to a tax and a half price reduction. This is just one more perk of your IPMS Toronto membership. For hours of operation and the address, click on the Links section and scroll down to Keith's. I for one do appreciate the support that the area Hobby Stores give IPMS and the modeling community at large. Truly we are blessed in Southern Ontario, for within a one hour drive of my house in Guelph, there are a minimum of 12 Hobby Shops. My friends from the UK are understandably jealous, but we do have fun when they come to visit, going about to all the shops. The June 5th meeting and sale was well attended and most of us came away with some form of the newest treasure for our collections. I will try to get the photos of this meeting posted very soon. We look forward to seeing all the IPMS Toronto members in the fall, and we of the Steering Committee want to wish you all a safe and happy summer. Please drive safe. May 1, 2006 Just to remind you avid modellers, IPMS Toronto's bi-annual model sale will take place at our regular meeting on Monday June 5, 2006. Your membership entitles you to buy and sell at no cost. Non-members are welcome, but must pay a $5.00 entry fee at the door. Non- member vendors are also welcome, but will be charged a fee of $30.00 which includes entry. You may have heard that, William Dingle has agreed to assume the role of President of IPMS Toronto only if we hold an election and by popular acclaim make him our leader. He also wants a paint job on the Presidential Connie shown below. How about gold and blue William? Be prepared to vote on June 5th, and if you want to run for President of IPMS Toronto yourself, let one of the Steering Committee be aware of your interest on the night of June 5, 2006. March 6, 2006 There's a meeting tonight! Save the Connie!
If you havn't heard, the Super Constellation parked up near the airport is being moved to Seattle. The Toronto Aerospace Museum is making efforts to keep it here and to base it at our museum. Please visit the website and think about signing the petition on-line. Go to: http://www.canadiansuperconnie.org/
February 14, 2006 I have just received word from Grant Goodale that Arthur Hill is willing to take on the job of Webmaster for this site. Many thanks to both of these good guys to step in and help out.
Dave Nelson's 1/7nd Lancaster In the meantime, I will be tying up some loose ends. The January and February models are finally up in On the Tables. I have also posted a lot of dates for the upcoming shows this year on the Events page. February 7, 2006
II am going to have to step away from the
club entirely for the next while which includes the Presidency,
Webmastering and IPMS USA Representative.
I'm very sorry to let you all down but I have to take care of this and
hopefully return with added vigour in the future.
Now more than ever, I need the membership to step in and take the load. We will need individuals to fill the positions that I am vacating and will be available any time to make the transition smooth. In particular, the new Webmaster may need some guidance.
Till later, all the best.
Garfield
January 7, 2006 The next meeting will be on Monday, January 9, 2006. Please have a look at 'About Us', for all future dates. In the Gallery are a pair of articles by Bernie Hengst- a Lufthansa C-46 and a Buffalo Air Cargo C-46. December 31, 2005 Happy New Year! In the Armour Gallery is Will Alcott's Tiger 1 and Nemanja Pavlovic's T34/76 December 20, 2005 Derek Pennington sent in a bunch of shots of the model brought in for the December meeting. Have a look at 'On the Tables'. December 13, 2005 In today's Gallery is Harvey Low's IS-122 in 1/72 scale and the last of Bernie's Hengst series of Hellcat featuring an F6F-5 'Minsi'. December 10, 2005
In the Gallery is Nemanja Pavlovic's Red Army M4A2/76. Also in the Gallery is Lynda Pelly's Naboo Royal Starship and Lorezo Vitali's phabulous F4J Phantom December 8, 2005 I know it is kinda late but here are the November On the Table shots. The December meeting was a very well attended one and the pictures are on the way.
We welcome a new member Eric McDougall, who shows us his F4J the Gallery. Also in the Gallery, Bernie Hengst continues with his Hellcat collection with an F6F-5 The Vampire Flies Again!
It caught me unaware as I was visiting
Sheldon, my Dentist, when Ted Graham called. Unfortunately I didn't get
his message until late this afternoon. Ted reported that Dave Van Liere
arrived in town this morning and Vampire 17072 was pushed into a hangar
for servicing. Dave checked the old machine over thoroughly. As pilot and
AME mechanic, he is very careful. It's his neck. This Vampire has probably
had better maintenance than it ever had in it's RCAF days, since John
Travolta had it re-built and maintained. (It was December 1, 2005 We have a new Toronto resident. I went past Buttonville Airport today and did a double-take as I passed this Vampire. When I had finished my meeting, I went by and talked my way onto the tarmac. Take a close look at the name under the cockpit. The aircraft has a new owner, flew in and will continue to fly up here. That's all I know.
Flea Market Night coming up! The December meeting is Flea Market night and has been a traditional hit. Bring out your old models to sell and or a pile of doe to enlargen your stash. November 30, 2005
In the Gallery is another masterpiece by Bernie Hengst. Bernie continues his Hellcat collection with another F3F-3 in US Navy colours. November 10, 2005
There are two new releases from Alclad.
Here are some notes right from the manufacturer's email... November 3, 2005 The Ajax show has come and gone and I would like to thank all of those that pitched in to help. I was truly impressed with the efforts made by our members of IPMS Toronto, those of Peel Scale Modellers and IPMS DeHavilland Scale Modellers, wives and others. In particular, John Wong, Bernie Hengst, Dave Bailey and Wayne Bowman, our Joint Chiefs of Staff, did a fantastic job of doing the overall organization of the Show. My own job as Judging Co-ordinator was made easy with the help of Yvette Bowman, Tony Bell and Lino Campoli along with an army of Judges. Harvey Low, Grant Goodale, Tom Karnas, Nick Shearman and Dave Bailey were my Head judges and they did the job without a hitch. An extra thanks goes to Derek Pennington for his entertaining reading of the awards. I am very proud of the people of this region who put out world class models while being just plain, good, hard working folks who are always willing to help. Garfield Ingram, President IPMS Toronto November 2, 2005 Joe Chan wins Best of Show at Ajax
Best in Show Judges Choice- Neuman Porsche 956 by Joe Chan Ajax 2005 was a big hit! Due to the hard work of Wayne Bowman, Tony Bell and the photography team, we have a lot of shots of the great models. Click on the photo or on
September 30, 2005 Yes, there is a meeting on Monday! Go to About Us for details. This is looking to be a great year. Already, out members have participated in the Military Show and have pitched in to help out with club activities and the Ajax Show. If you miss a meeting you will have missed a lot! September 13, 2005
I have finally added a link to the new website of IPMS DeHaviland Scale Modellers. Click on the logo above. Wayne Bowman sent in some shots from the IPMS Ottawa show last weekend. Go to On the Tables- Capcon 2005 September 6, 2005 We just had a well attended an spirited Steering Committee meeting last Friday month and we hammered out a number of things for the upcoming year. We are anticipating one of the best seasons that we have had in a long time and invite you to read the Minutes to get an idea of what will be happening. For more shots by Tony Bell click on the logo below
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