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Thursday, December 04, 2025

BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting: 12/2/2025

TOPIC: What's your go-to measuring tool, ruler, scale ruler, protractor, dividers, syringe, feeler gauge? Or maybe you just go by eye. Nothing wrong with that.

Tried something new, hosted the first session as usual, and hosted the second session from my phone. If you couldn't sign in to Part 2, my apologies. 
 
Sixteen people attended. Saturday the 6th will be busy. Frank DeSisto will give a tour of Hanger B at Floyd Bennett Field, in Brooklyn, at 9:30 am and the BPMS Holiday Lunch will be at Wheelers, 1705 Sheepshead Bay Road, also in Brooklyn, at 1pm. 
 
Lou reports Tamiya's 1/72 F-14 D is now available. 
 
If you're good at diagnosing problems with Gaahleri airbrushes, Vaughn would like to hear from you. 
 
Speaking of Gaahleri, Angelo likes Gaahleri Kaleido paints- gloss automotive and mecha colors only. The new paint sprays like lacquer without smell. 
 
Other tips - Bobby thinks that file folder racks would be good for organizing sprues during construction and Mark said that he finds No.22 X-Acto blades are more versatile/useful than No. 11 blades.
 
We saw Vaughn's F-102 and T-34 (a tank, who'da thunk it?), Mr. K's I-165, Twin Beech, PBY-5 and Native American Chief figure, Chuck's P-38 and Ilyushin Il-2 (with a clear plastic disc taking the place of a broken propeller), Angelo's Eagle (from Space 1999), Mark's T-72 and M5A1 Stuart, Frank's Mirage IIIC and Hawk (from Space 1999), Gil's 3D printed Swamp Buggy racing vehicle, Russ' Mk 2 Dalek and Bobby's 3D printed British Sci-fi tank. 
 
Acquisitions included: F-5, 3D printed pilots from Reed Oak (Jimmy is impressed  by the quality and is stocking up because they may be closing down) and an arch light designed for manicure salons but ideal for workbenches (see the link on the Zoom Meeting Team Chat).
 
The featured tool was a carbon odor control pre-filter for a paint spray booth. It's useful if you can't vent outdoors. 
 
Discussing methods of measurement, small metal rulers and flexible plastic were very popular. Old school drafting tools, a compass, and dividers were mentioned. Digital calipers come in handy. So does the small 90-degree metal measuring triangle Mark uses. 
 
The next BPMS get-together is Saturday, the 6th, at Wheeler's at 1pm. The next Zoom meeting is Tuesday, the 9th, at 7:30 pm. Invites to follow. Hope you can make it.
 
~Russ


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Sunday, November 30, 2025

BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting Report: 11/25/2025

Thanksgiving Theme Question: For what recent kit, tool, finish are you most Thankful?  
 
Eleven people signed on to the Nov. 25 Brooklyn Plastic Modelers Society  Zoom meeting and shared ideas on Thanksgiving for modelers. Frank C. was especially grateful we have a thriving BPMS after 50+ years.

Lou reported the Tamiya F-14D was not yet in stock, but observed the three Tamiya F-35s gave his customers reason to be grateful. Modelers now have a choice of good Lightning II variants from several manufacturers.

Erasmo gave thanks for the Tamiya and Hasegawa kits that made his modeling life better. With the passing of Shunsaku Tamiya, Erasmo concluded, “We really owe it to him.” Erasmo also noted tweezers are the modeling tool he cannot live without.

Vaughan showed his Meng F-102 work in progress and noted, “I will be thankful for a decent set of decals.”  The group also discussed the value of both extra-thin and regular Tamiya bottle cements as replacements for Vaughan’s classic tube glue.

Jimmy’s latest acquisitions included a new F-14B sheet with VF-102 markings from DXM in Taiwan. His recent eBay excursions also snagged Canadian F-18 markings from Leading Edge and IPMS Canada. Jimmy was especially thankful for the 3-D printing revolution. Because, “It just makes it easier to add something to your kit.” 3-D printed accessories now include super detailed Hornet noses and missile rails.

Gil showed a 1/12 scale Lady of the Lake 3-D printed from programs available on-line and expressed his thanks for versatile 3-D printers.  “If I need tools, I’m at the point where I can make ‘em.” Despite the potential of tools printed at home, Gil’s latest Tool of the Week was an inexpensive four-airbrush holder found at Harbor Freight.

Mark N ran across an especially well-stocked gaming shop in Lake Superior, New York and showed his gaming-scale Panzer III tank ready for painting.  He asked why there hasn’t been a bid for the IPMS National Convention from a chapter in the Northeast for 25 years. Hartford Connecticut is now floating the idea of the Nats in 2030. Mark also noted the inexpensive airbrushes now found on Amazon and said, “I think we have to thank the Gundam industry for the economies of scale.”

Chuck continues work on his Hasegawa P-40. As an aside, he expressed his shared hatred of Windows 11. Kevin showed a Star Trek Romulan warship kit from Ugh models and the Mandalorian Gozanti Cruiser from JPG models. He also showed a massive ½ scale werewolf bust from sculptor Troy McDivit and a Medusa figure found on Etsy. Despite the modeling riches, Kevin declared, “I’m not thankful for anything, damnit!”

Gordon continues his valuable work on the BPMS Facebook page. He and showed images of Mark M’s beautiful Bismark dutifully scrubbed of historical Swastikas for the internet.

Zoom ringmaster Bobby showed off a thin-blade cellphone disassembly tool from Ali Express suitable for prying apart incorrectly assembled parts. His Work in Progress was a Warhammer Rhino tank among other fantasy projects. Bobby concluded the meeting with a truism “The worst mistake for anyone building for a contest is having too many models you want to build -- You’re going to get zero done.”

The next BPMS Zoom meeting will be on Tuesday, December 2. Invites to follow.  The BPMS Holiday Luncheon will be Saturday, December 6 at Wheeler’s restaurant, 1705 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn. The Live BPMS meeting will be Friday, December 19, featuring the British Sci Fi theme contest and deserts for which to be thankful. 
 
~Frank C 
 
  
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

BPMS Inhouse Meeting: November 21, 2025

ACTIVITIES DIRECTING

By Bobby Pokorny

The November meeting is one of our busiest all year! A LOT going on!

 

Contest Night - 4Q: This is the final installment of the quarterly contest so bring in your work to collect some extra votes. With any luck I should have the numbers crunched and the awards ready for the December meeting.

 

Super Raffle: The prolific get rewarded. For each new model you brought in during the last year you get one Super Raffle Ticket. In addition, if you completed your Pledge model by last month, you get an additional FIVE Super Raffle tickets. We usually have a nice selection of prizes, but if anyone wants to donate anything, feel free to bring it in to this meeting.


Meeting Date:
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
Members start showing up by 5PM to set up.
Feel free to come early and hang-out!

 

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Floyd Bennett Field Tour with Frank D on 12/06/2025

A message From Frank D:

I hope all is well with you and the gang. Since the government is now open, I am scheduling the tour of the harp hanger at Floyd Bennett for 0930, Saturday, December 6th Please spread the word and let me know who may wish to come. All are welcome, including family members, etc.
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Thursday, November 13, 2025

BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting: 11/11/2025

Ten people attended. it was good to see Chi again. It's been a while. 

No Tuesday Zoom next week, the November in-person meeting is Friday, the 21st. Come and enjoy the Super Raffle and the last quarterly contest of 2025. 

The LIMCS (figure) show is Saturday , 11/15/24, at the Freeport Rec Center on Long Island, and the Big Apple Comic Con is Saturday, 11/22/25 at the New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave, in Manhattan. 

The holiday luncheon will be at Wheeler's, 1705 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn on Saturday, 12/6/25 at 1 pm. $45.00 per person. The subway (Q) is nearby. 

Lou reports Academy's 1/144 B-2 and Tamiya's 1/35 Pak 38 are available. 

Bobby said the IPMS Journal is looking for articles. They're happy to edit the text but they have specific requirements for pictures. Contact Bobby directly if you're interested. 

The on-line company Mega Hobby announced it is going out of business next year. Until then, keep checking their website for clearance sales. 

A new Harbor Freight has opened in Brooklyn at the intersection of Ave U and Nostrand Ave, across from Brennan and Carr (a landmark for the guys from Brooklyn). 

We saw Vaughn's F-100, Kevin's Mothman and Doomsday Rocket (from Beneath the Planet of the Apes), Simon's VL Myrsky (a vintage Aviation-Usk kit), Frank G' s Wright Flyer, Gil's 3D printed Steampunk Female figure and Bobby's TL-800 (a testbed for sponge painting). 

Acquisitions included: F-14 B, F-18 C/D Hornet decals, 3 D Printed Schurzen hangers for A/D Panthers, and 3D Printed GR-20 and Sidewinder missiles from Fab Scale. 

A 1-2-3 block was the featured tool. Designed for machinists to check squareness, measure, mark/scribe, 1-2-3 blocks are also useful for model construction. Another, albeit much cheaper tool, is he cardboard egg carton. Simon showed us how it can be used to hold an aircraft in position for assembly or painting. Also good for organizing small parts. 

The Black Friday discussion was interesting. To Lou, the third Friday of every month is Black Friday, and we appreciate it. Gil wants to thin out his stash, so send him your list and if he has what you want, he'll give you a Black Friday price. We had time to discuss other things, the history of the F-100 A,C and D and how judging systems can influence modelers, especially those who build to follow specific contest rules in hopes of winning rather than building, or trying to build, a quality model. 

The next meeting is Friday, 11/21/25 at the Community Center in Brooklyn. Doors open around 5pm, and the meeting starts around 7:30. Forget Mega Millions, think Super Raffle! Our big winners won't have relatives coming out of the woodwork asking for a share of the prize. At least, I don't think they will.

~Russ
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Thursday, November 06, 2025

BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting: 11/04/2025

Featured Discussion: Election Day!
Thirteen people attended and voted. Here, in alphabetical order, are the top two in each race: best kit manufacturer - Hasegawa, Tamiya (Jimmy cast a write in vote for our own Israel A), best paint- Tamiya, Vallejo (Bobby wrote in craft store paint, Gil wrote in Amsterdam Inks), best airbrush - Paasche H, Iwata (Mark wrote in " the one that's not clogged"), best glue - Tamiya thin, Tamiya airbrush thinner (tube glue was Vaughn's write in), least useful aftermarket accessory - many contenders but no clear winner. Here they are, you decide - brass toothpicks, sawtooth X-Acto blades, anything photoetch, Dremel sets, and things you would have made for yourself if you knew what they looked like before you bought them, like the proprietary paint chipping tool that's nothing more than a piece of sponge on a stick. 

Now, back to our regular program.
Lou reports Meng's winterized Kubelwagon and Amusing Hobby's T-80 U (with interior), both in 1/35, are available. 

The Freeport Rec Center will host the LIARS (car) show on 11/8/25 and the LIMCS (figure) show on 11/14-15/25. 

The holiday party is at 1 pm Saturday, 12/6/25 at Wheeler's, 1705 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn. $45.00 per person. 

Mark complemented Frank C for our chapter's prompt re-chartering. 

Erasmo was on the road, and he shared a photo of the Short SC-1 on display at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Cultra, Northern Ireland. 

We saw Vaughn's F-100 and RF-101, Kevin's Nightmare, Mothman and Doomsday Bomb (from Beneath the Planet of the Apes), Erasmo's RF-101, Mark's H-35, Frank C's F-4 G and Bobby's TL 800. Acquisitions included: B-58 Hustler, F-106 A Delta Dart and CF-188. 

The featured tool was, oddly enough, a glass file Gil found in the dollar store. Glass files may be of limited use but, for $1.25, why not get a few? 

The next meeting is Tuesday, 11/11/25 ay 7:30 pm. Invites to follow. Hope to see you there.

A correction: I forgot to mention that some people felt glass files belonged in the least useful category.
~Russ 
  
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Monday, November 03, 2025

IPMS Brooklyn Scale Modeler Society - Recharted for 2026

On behalf of the Northeast Region, it is with great pride I can recognize Brooklyn as the very first chapter to recharter.

Records indicate IPMS Brooklyn Scale Modelers has successfully rechartered for the 2026 modeling year. You have 23 active IPMS members.

Mark N.
IPMS Northeast Region Coordinator
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Friday, October 31, 2025

BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting 10/28/2025

Ten people attended. 
 
Lou reported MiniArt's 1/48 P-47 M is available and Frank C said there was a new Chinook from Airfix .
 
The BPMS holiday party will be Saturday, 12/6/25 at Wheeler's, 1705 Sheepshead bay Road, Brooklyn, at 1 PM. $45.00 per person. Let me know if you're interested.
 
BayCon is 11/2/25 in Franklin, MA and there will be two events at the Freeport Rec Center, on Long Island, the LIARS (car) show on 11/8/25 and the LIMCS (figure) show on 11/14-15 /25.
Frank and Vaughan were wondering how to correct some rotor heads (not to be confused with the heavy metal band) and Gil offered to investigate a 3D printed option.
 
We saw Vaughn's F-100 and F-10, Kevin's Nightmare, Chuck's P-38 and Sturmovik and Simon's Yokosuka H5Y-1. Frank C acquired a reference book for the Sepecat Jaguar.
 
This week's tool was a JM Y10 ultrasonic cutter/polisher. The blades move at 40K vibrations per second, making it good for removing delicate parts from runners. It will cut plastic, fiberglass, photo etch, resin. Gil was very impressed by this tool. Just remember to order the US, not Japanese style, plug.
 
Most of us buy kits and supplies online, but we've spent time and money at these old school hobby shops:
Bayshore Hobbies, 2056 Sunrise Highway, Bayshore, NY 11706
Willis Hobbies, 300 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501
Brownie's Pro & Sport Hobbies, 124 Bennett St, Staten Island , NY, 10302
AAA Hobbies &Crafts, 706 N White Horse Pike, Magnolia ,NJ 08049 (affiliated with online company Mega Hobby)
The Model Railroad Shop, 290 Vail Ave, Piscataway, NJ, 08854
Westchester Train & Hobbies, 650 Lee Blvd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Danbury Hobby Center, 123 South Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Burbank's House of Hobbies, 911 Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91502 
Brookhurst Hobbies, in Garden Grove (Orange County) Calif 
Front Line Model Kits & Hobbies, 18 W Beverly St, Staunton, VA, 24401
 
The next meeting is Tuesday, 11/4/25 at 7:30 pm. Invites to follow. Put your pumpkins away and join us. See you there.

~Russ

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

New BPMS Benefit

 

New BPMS Benefit

 

Beginning in January meeting, from 5 to 7PM, members can bring a model to work on or get an opinion or advice with a sticking point.

 For the past year or so the meeting room has been opened to us at 5PM for those wishing to arrive early and “hangout and talk models.”

 Thanks to an idea brought to the club by member Eric E., who asked can we work on a kit during that time? President-elect Kevin K. started putting the pieces together and Facilities Director, Vinny R., has given the OK, providing the tables are protected, to bring your and work on your current model.

 Let’s see the kit your building pre-meeting from 5 to 7PM!

 

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Friday, October 24, 2025

October 21, 2025 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting

Featured Discussion: Weathering Tires: Tell us how you show worn and weathered tires on your aircraft, armored vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, etc. 

Ten people attended. Lou reported Miniart's 1/48 P 47N is available. 

The government shutdown continues, so the 10/25/25 tour of the restoration facility at Floyd Bennett Field arranged by Frank D won't be happening.

The 2025 holiday party will be at Wheeler's, 1705 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, on Saturday 12/6/25 at 1pm. Price is $45 per person. A menu is attached . Wheeler's is close to the Sheepshead Bay station on the Q line. If you can't get to the Friday night meetings this is an easy way to catch up with the group. Please let me know if plan to attend. 

Last Saturday's group build at Japan Village was very well attended (Bobby estimated about 60 people were there) with hourly raffles and vendors. Photos are on the BPMS Facebook page. Thanks, Julio, for setting it up. 

We saw Kevin's Moon Hopper and Dr Copper (from The Thing), Gil's Rat Rod Girl figure, 3D printed drag bike (and 3DPrinted assembly jig), Frank C's F-4 G Wild Weasel and Bobby's TL-800. 

Chuck acquired several vintage aircraft kits (WW1 fighter set, P-40, Strumovic, Do-17) at Westchester Trains and Hobbies in Jefferson Valley NY and Jimmy got some brand-new aftermarket items for his F4J and F-18. 

Lots of tools this week. Gil introduced us to the Hubest 3 set Model Rivet Maker Tool, Bobby talked about his rechargeable COB work light (see Team Chat on Zoom for details), Chuck told us how cuticle scissors are good for cutting out small decals and Frank C showed us an 18"x11 ¾ " Modeling Mat from Hobby Lobby. Frank C is also looking into using Krylon as an alternative to Testors Decal Bonder. 

We got advice on weathering tires with pastels and fixatives (Kevin recommends the Ammo by mig products). Then we got to talking about the various speed paints out there -Army Painter Speed Paint 2.0, Citadel Contrast Paint, Vallejo Express Paint - and how to use them. 

The next meeting is Tuesday, 10/28/25 at 7:30 pm. Invites to follow. Hope to see you there. 

 ~Russ 

 

 

  
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Thursday, October 23, 2025

IPMS Journals and FineScale Modelers up for grabs! FREE!

Hello there! A friend of the BPMS has a collection of 154 IPMS Journals (1992-2019) and 161 FineScale Modeler Magazines (2008-2025) that he is giving away for FREE! They are located in Manhattan. DM us with your contact info so we can connect you with the owner to arrange a pick up.

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

UpComing Scale Model Shows !

 


 IPMS USA Northeast Region Modelers:

Fall is the perfect season to attend a model show(s). Join us to admire the impressive work of fellow modelers, reconnect with friends, make new acquaintances who share your passion, and explore the vendor tables.  Get your winter builds ready for the upcoming Spring shows.

Click the links below for nearby shows, directions, and more details.

NOTE: More spring shows will be added.


    
November 14, 2025
    
Long Island Miniature Model Show 2025
  
    
March 29, 2026
    
Valleycon 35
  
    
April 11, 2026
    
CAN-AM Con 2026
  
    
April 12, 2026
    
BuffCon 41
  
    
April 12, 2026
    
DowneastCon 2026
  
    
June 13, 2026
    
NOREASTCON 53 / IPMS Region 1 Scale Model Show & Contest


Keep up with Northeast Region events on this link...
IPMS Region 1 Northeast Facebook Page


Mark Norman
IPMS USA Northeast Region Coordinator
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Monday, October 13, 2025

BPMS Inhouse Meeting: October 17, 2025

ACTIVITIES DIRECTING

By Bobby Pokorny

 

Where has the year gone? It’s already OCTOBER! So let’s see what’s cooking!

 

Model Pledges: You declared your pledge model earlier this year. Bring your model, complete or not to this meeting. Of course, completed pledges earn an additional FIVE Super Raffle Tickets.

 

Spooky Model Night: It IS October. So if you don’t have a pledge, why not bring in something that can be considered spooky.  

Eg: Obvious -  Dracula or The Mummy. Less Obvious – F-4 Phantom

 

Officer Nominations: Two years are up for the guys at the top seats. Who will we select next?


Meeting Date:
OCTOBER 17, 2025
Members start showing up by 5PM to set up.
Feel free to come early and hang-out!


UPCOMING: JAPAN VILLAGE GROUP BUILD: 10/18/2025
 
 
 
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Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Zoom Meeting Report for Oct. 7th.

 

 Zoom Meeting Report for Oct. 7th.

Twelve modelers generally content with the variety of currently available kits attended the Oct. 7 BPMS Zoom Meeting.  The meeting theme asked what desirable models had been announced but never released.

Lou cautioned that some kits just remain in development for a very long time. The 1/32 scale A-6 Intruder from Trumpeter took 10 years to come to market.  However, the 1/700 scale USS Enterprise announced long ago in the DML catalog never appeared. “That is the kingpin of missing kit announcements. “ Lou reported no new kits released this week and observed the annual Tamiya holiday announcement promised only cars, without new aircraft, armor, or naval releases.  “This is the first time it’s ever happened.” 

Tom K now awaits the 1/35 scale Heinkel 111 from Border Models. Test shots of the big, new bomber with realistically wrinkled ‘tin-can’ skins have appeared on Facebook. However, our grizzled former president concluded,  “I’ve been promised a lot of things. I’m still waiting.”

Vaughan’s work on his 1/72-scale F-100 Super Sabre and RF-101 Voodoo has been stalled by “one decal disaster after another.”  Vaughan over-sprayed one sheet of decals with Testor’s Glosscote and found some of the markings curled in water while others refused to come off their paper backing. Replacement decals proved so fragile that the uncoated markings just disintegrated in water. Vaughan’s list of wished-for but never-announced kits includes early Cessna light aircraft and a 1/48 model of Sikorsky’s S-67 Blackhawk gunship.

Jimmy T noted that sprues in Tamiya’s F-4B Navy Phantom are marked for an F-4C/D Air Force version  still to be announced. Exciting plans for 1/35 scale Star Wars Walkers from DML never came to be. Jimmy also recalled CAD drawings of a new-mold 1/48 OA-4M Skyhawk published a decade ago by Kinetic Models though the kit itself never materialized.  “That’s the only thing I’d like to see.” 

Russell called into the BPMS Zoom meeting from California and announced that he was venturing into paper-modeling. “I’m realizing I can just make a mess, print another sheet, and take another shot at it.”  Among promised plastic kits he acknowledged, “I’m always looking for someone to do a Sherman Duplex Drive. I don’t know why they haven’t done that yet.”

Simon expressed his wish for an Avro Lincoln, the long-range  Lancaster Mk 4 bomber built for the RAF to fight the Pacific war but ultimately sold to Argentina and other post-war operators. He also wants quality kits of the Lancastrian and York airliners. Simon noted a Handley Page Hastings transport, issued by Roden in 1/144 scale, appeared in 1/72 scale only in an expensive resin kit. “That was the one I was hoping to see that never came out. Simon later showed his modeling talent with images of his neat kit-bashed Hastings conversion.

Gil continues working on the Moebius model of the Spindrift spaceship from Land of Giants, one more replica to join his Aurora and Lunar Models kits.  “You can’t have enough Spindrifts,” he said. Significantly, 3-D printing and kit-bashing has answered a lot of Gil’s kit dreams. “All the kits I ever wanted, they came out.” Gil showed his own resin-cast sculpture of Raquel Welch from Fantastic Voyage and noted heavy, expensive garage castings have been superseded by 3-D printing.

Bobby showed the fine detail captured in Gil’s 3-D printed Selene from the Underworld movies. The new technology grows more widespread with home printers and cheap or free STL files readily available on-line. Bobby P  added, “It’s pretty much killed the entire garage-kit business.” He still wishes for kits of the Gundam Zaku robots. The cool-looking Zakus were available only in Japan and sold out immediately.

Gil’s weekly tool tip was a ¼ in. square paper punch used to make sandpaper squares glued to the end of wooden dowels – End Sanders. “There are those times where you can’t get a file or a sanding stick in that one area.” Gil also showed chopsticks with an alligator clip at one end and hanging hook at the other to suspend painted parts as they dry.

Kevin K continues work on his moon-hopper from the UFO TV Series and says he finds plenty of projects to build on the current market.

Frank C showed his recently completed 1/72 scale Hasegawa F-35A in subdued Japanese markings. He also shared a boxtop image of Minicraft’s 1/144 scale LC-130J ski-Hercules, posted on the Minicraft website but never released before the company went under. Fortunately, Academy has acquired Minicraft molds and may yet produce the ski-equipped Antarctic Hercules.

There will be NO on-line Zoom next Tuesday, but the BPMS will meet in-house at the Bergen Beach Sports Complex on Friday, October 17.

The October 17 in-house meeting will feature this year’s Pledge Models. Completed Pledge Models will earn BPMS members five bonus tickets in the always-exciting Super Raffle!

The last Group Build of the year is scheduled for October 18 at Japan Village.

The announced tour of Brooklyn's historic Floyd Bennett Field on October 25 has been canceled due to the Federal Government shutdown.

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