Twelve
people attended the meeting which began with thoughts on the passing of
early BPMS member (sponsor of the Box of Junk contest) and hobby
industry legend, Andy Yanchus. Several
people spoke about his skills as a model builder/designer and his
friendly, helpful and encouraging manner. His efforts to get IPMS
recognition of science fiction as a legitimate category are well known. Andy was the subject
of a 2020 YouTube video. Here's the link https://youtu.be/
Kosta
reported on and shared photos of last week's Maritime Heritage Festival
in New London. It wasn't too crowded and he got to see Coast Guard
and merchant marine vessels, local fortifications and, of course,
submarines. Some new releases from Hobby Boss: Russian SAM 2 Missile
with Launcher Cabin and BM-21 Grad Multiple Rocket Launcher (both 1/72)
and Panther G early (1/35). Tamiya's new 1/35 M-18
should be available in about 2 months. In progress and completed work
included: F-5 E, 1937 Ford Panel Truck, Do-335, Ju-86D, Tiger 1 (nice
rust effects), Tiger 2, BM-13 Katyusha, P.180 Avanti, XF-4U, VW
Transporter T-1 and 1956 Ferrari. This week's acquisitions
included: Polar Bear (from Revell's Endangered Animal series), 1972
International Harvester Scout 2 and Ford F-100 Service Truck. Gil showed
us how a magnetic drill bit holder from Harbor Freight can be used to
hold hobby knives. Use a 21/64
reamer to make a nice fit, AND DON'T FORGET TO PUT COVERS ON THE
BLADES! (If you saw it loaded up, you know what I mean). We talked about
assembling Metal Earth Model kits and bending photoetch parts. Bending
tools may be best for large pieces but a smooth
surface (glass, metal, ceramic tile) and a pair of single edge razor
blades or chisel blades also works well. Maybe we'll have a real time
demonstration of bending and folding techniques in the future? Next
meeting is 9/23/21 at 8pm. Invites to follow. Hopefully
the recent problems some of us have been having with Zoom will be
resolved by then. Log in and see for yourself.
~Russ
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