Since 1971!

Brooklyn Plastic Modelers Society
Since 1971!

 

In 1971 a group of guys from a local hobby shop decided to start meeting together for their shared interest in models. By May 1973 they were more formally known as THE BROOKLYN PLASTIC MODELERS SOCIETY. 

 

The Brooklyn Plastic Modeler Society is one of the oldest local chapters of the International Plastic Modelers Society and resides in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York. Since our inception we've been bringing a diverse group of modelers with varied tastes together for monthly gathering to discuss the hobby and display our latest works.

Some notable moments in BPMS history include our involvement in bringing the Aircraft Carrier INTREPID to NYC as well as many displays on-board over the years; in October of 1975 we hosted the Big Apple Con and Noreastcon 6 in May, 1977; as well as displays for many events and make-and-takes over the years. 

 

We've also been supporters of Speicher Model Group overseas as well as Wounded Warriors closer to home.

We currently reside in the Bergen Beach Sports Complex and meet on the third friday of each month.

Bulletin: July 2015

BPMS

Bulletin

by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny

We had a good sized group for the first theme contest of 2015. We had 20 members and one guest who brought in a total of 27 models, 21 of which were for the theme contest.

June Meeting

Modeling with the stars: It’s finally happened and we couldn’t have been happier with the turn-out! With so many models in the theme contest, we really had our work cut out for us!

The Winners:

1^st:         Bob Epley, JS-2

2^nd:       Joe Bergman, Lunar Module

3^rd:       Ray Keegan, Battlestar Galactica

HM:     Kosta Lukyanov, Catalina

              Ed Johnson, Stalins

Special Awards:

FALLING STAR: Joe Bergman – Dr. Strangelove

TWINKLE TWNIKLE LITTLE STAR:

            Joe Bergman - American Paratrooper

STARRY NIGHT: Bob Epley – ’53 Studebaker

FILM STAR: Ray Keegan – B-24

SHOOTING STAR: Jimmy Tissot – Stalin Tank

The quality of the entries was spectacular and I can honestly tell you that on behalf of the sponsors, we were overjoyed to see it! Thanks to the members who took the time to build for our contest, and thank you to the sponsors for another fun theme to build for!

BBQ NIGHT: The summer means BBQ time at the BPMS. The price for the supplies went up so we had to up the charge to $7 per person. Good food and good friends means we ALL had a great time!  

SUMMER LUNCHEON: We tried to pound out details for a summer luncheon similar to what we have for the year end. However, we've been speaking with some members and it seems the general consensus is that the summer luncheon that we were tentatively setting for the day after the July meeting may have been too rushed and lacked serious planning. As a result we only had a list of a dozen members and there were several maybe's on it.

We think that we should cancel it for July 18, and hold additional discussions at the upcoming meeting. Perhaps aim for the end of August or the beginning of September. Worst case scenario, we pass this year, but use it as a learning experience for next year, start the planning a bit sooner. If you think about it, we start Christmas discussions in September, usually.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: The next theme contest has been announced! Find details HERE.

avenel hobbies: There are fewer and fewer hobby shops around and it’s a shame to hear about one of the last local stores closing up shop.

raffle: We had a kit sale and a raffle during the meeting. It’ll probably go the same way for July.

On the agenda: JULY

BASIC SKILLS - AIRBRUSHING: We haven’t had a basic skills clinic in a while. President Gordon and Jimmy T. will host a discussion on AIRBRUSHING. If you want to join in, feel free to bring in equipment, supplies, or just be prepared to say a couple words on the topic.

WRITING A WILL: Every so often this topic comes up. Your humble narrator will have a couple words and a template for the members on the subject. 

July Meeting:  July 17, 2015

Same time,

Same place!

July 18 Luncheon Postponed

We've been speaking with some members and it seems the general consensus is that the summer luncheon that we were tentatively setting for the day after the July meeting may have been too rushed and lacked serious planning. As a result we only had a list of a dozen members and there were several maybe's on it.

We think that we should cancel it for July 18, and hold additional discussions at the upcoming meeting. Perhaps aim for the end of August or the beginning of September. Worse case scenario, we pass this year, but use it as a learning experience for next year, start the planning a bit sooner. If you think about it, we start Christmas discussions in September, usually.