MInutes from the 9/3/24 ZOOM Meeting

 

Eleven people attended, and Mark was there in spirit, having sent photos of the mystery cowling we tried to identify back in January. After the meeting, the photos were forwarded to all. Thanks for following up, Mark. 

 

Kosta also had photos. His were from the Gloucester Schooner Festival. 

When Bobby was out of town, he found an ad for Hobby Outlet in Cresco, PA. Chuck knows the place, big inventory, with old and new kits. He recommends you call before you go, as hours are limited. 

 

No updates for future Pier 57 or BrookLAN events. 

Lou reports Meng's 1/35 Merkava 4 with roof armor, ICM's 1/48 WW 2 Japanese pilot and ground crew figures, Ju 88 P, Beaufort Mk 1 and Magic Factory's 1/48 F4U-1A/2 Corsair (2 kit set) were available. 

 

In progress and completed work included: F-22, Stinson Reliant (Vaughn says it's not a bad kit considering its age) Lowbrow Flintstones (definitely not a candidate for The Build Like an 11-Year-Old theme contest, says Kevin), Edmond Fitzgerald,  F-8 Crusader and 3D printed female figure (using open-source software, Gil can scratch build on his computer rather than on his workbench). 

 

Stepping away from his computer, Gil explained how to make a Bare Metal Foil alternative from household aluminum foil, parchment paper and Mona Lisa metal leaf adhesive (from Speedball).

 

A tip from Don, SeamFil, made for filling seams in Formica, works on models, too.

Who rebuilds their old models? Few of us, it seems. Many prefer building the kit again, especially if they have multiple kits in the stash. Some keep the old build as a learning tool, some keep it for spare parts. Erasmo was an exception, refinishing a English Electric Lightning that was built by someone else. Chuck plans to resurrect a partially built SS United States as soon as can figure out the best way to do it.

We had enough time at the end to discuss sponsorship request etiquette and give feedback on the IPMS $60.00 renewal offer. 

 

The next meeting is Tuesday, 9/10/24 at 7:30 pm. Bobby will host. Watch for his invite.

 

Russ