by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny
October meeting was another busy meeting. We had 25 members and 1 guest who brought in 13 models, several of which were pledges.
October Meeting
NOMINATIONS: With the unscheduled break in BPMS Meeting continuity, everyone agreed that President Tom Knoll and Vice-Prez Tom Govia are entitled to a smooth final year for their terms. They aren’t getting away that easily! They won an unopposed election for a second year up front. Congrats guys!
BPMS 50th Anniversary: It’s in the books! The BPMS 50th Anniversary Luncheon took place on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Buckley’s in Brooklyn. We had a nice display, a couple thoughtful speeches, and an all-around good time with friends and family. Many model clubs don’t get to see this sort of milestone, so we made the best of it. We look forward to the future! Thank you to all the members, past and present for your contribution to the ongoing life of the BPMS!
MODEL PLEDGES: A hand full of members had their pledges ready for display and discussion at the meeting. Others had them ready in advance. Everyone who completed a pledge will have an additional FIVE tickets for the November Super Raffle!
DECEMBER THEME CONTEST: With the year speeding by we can look forward to the December theme contest: The Golden Age of AURORA Models. Find contest details on the final page of this Bulletin. Sponsored by Joe B and Kevin K. .
raffle: We had another fun raffle this month. We’ll likely have another for October. The club is always looking for donations for these activities. The only raffle in November will be the SUPER one!
Photo-phone list: Gordon started taking photos of the group for the photo-phone list. If he didn’t take your photo at the last meeting, please see him at the next meeting.
WEEKLY ZOOM: Even though we are back to having regular meetings, the weekly ZOOM will continue! New day and time: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM. Every week EXCEPT for weeks with an in-person meeting.
On the agenda: NOVEMBER
Contest Night – 4th Qtr 2022: This is the final installment of the quarterly BPMS Annual Contest so it is your last chance to try to rack up some votes for 2022. Pledge models are welcome as well as anything you haven’t already entered into a contest previously.
Super Raffle: This is the reason why you must fill out your paperwork at each meeting. For every new model you brought in over the course of the year you get ONE SUPER RAFFLE TICKET. If you completed your pledge model you get an additional FIVE super raffle tickets. You cannot buy tickets for this raffle. You must earn them! The more you built the more tixx you get. We’ve been buying items for the Super Raffle all year, but if you would like to donate anything, feel free to do so! [Thanks in advance!] Who built the most in 2019-22? I’ll announce the name at the meeting.
SPOTLIGHT MODELER
CHI WANG
Chia-Chi Wang might be the most recent member voted into the BPMS, but to members, we have known him a long time. The 47 year old graphic artist is back in Queens, New York, so he finally got to join our club.
Chi’s life would change while he was in Junior High School. His start down the model hobby path started in 1988 when he purchased and assembled his first model, a 1/144 Nu Gundam by Bandai. His life continued along an artistic path. He attended the New York High School for Art & Design and afterwards pursued a career as graphic artist and even worked at Marvel Comics.
While his career progressed, so did his taste for the hobby. He would add figures and scratch-building to his achievements. His preferred spot to build a model would be, comfortably, at home in front of a desk. He has his reliable tools and airbrush which he has been using for years. He gained the bulk of his hobby knowledge, like most of us, through the various model magazines. Chi says that aircraft by Hasegawa are among his favorite to build because of the challenge.
After the turn of the century, when internet messaging groups were at their peak, Chi met your humble narrator on a couple hobby boards. We became friends and I invited him to come to a meeting in 2003, and he had a great time. Unfortunately for us, the next stage for Chi took him to Orlando, Florida. There he joined up with the local IPMS chapter and continued with his independent comic book company, and was the proprietor of an Anime Shop. When he felt he ran his professional course for Florida, Chi returned to New York.
In conclusion, Chi says: The current state of modeling hobby is without a doubt in a new golden age thanks to the internet. It is now easier than ever to find, select, and buy new & old model kits from companies around the world. Videos of open box reviews, building advice, tips and tricks are also plenty on YouTube. The only drawback I see are the constant rising prices, and this could be an obstacle for beginners and children to get into the hobby. With so many other cheaper alternatives such as games, toys, and social media as competing for entertainment options, this hobby needs to offer more entry level kits with better prices and selection in order to be carried on by the next generation of model building enthusiasts.
~BP
Our next meeting will be on November 18th
at the BBSC
Business starts at 7:30 PM
People show up before 6:00 PM
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