BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting: 7/22/25 meeting featured topic - old dog new trick

Featured Discussion: What new (to you) modeling technique have you tried lately and how did it work out?

Eleven people attended. 

We noted the passing of former Tamiya President Shunsaku Tamiya, and we reminisced about former IPMS President Jack Kennedy. And yes, we talked about Ozzy Osbourne, too.
Two group builds coming up, the first at Japan Village in Brooklyn on 7/26/25 and the second at Pier 57 in Manhattan on 8/2/25. Several BPMS members are going to the IPMS Nationals on 8/6-10/25 in Hampton, VA. Kevin made an offer to put their impressions in the Bulletin and who's gonna refuse an offer from Kevin? 

Mark told us about Hoopla, an online streaming service for public libraries. It's a convenient way to access refence material. Unfortunately, not all libraries have it. 

Russ shared a friend's photo of the Cavalcade of Wings display at the Albuquerque Airport. Nine hundred models, not a bad place for a layover, eh? Check the Airport website for details. 

We saw Vaughn's Ju-88 and Vigilante RA 5C to A5 conversation (he expects it to be challenging), Mark's Porsche 926, Kevin's George Bailey and Mary Hatch figures (from It's a Wonderful Life), Chuck's P-51 (with Rub 'n Buff natural metal finish), Gil's 3D printed Anna Valerious figure (from Van Helsing), Simon's Grumman Albatross (an old build he rescued from E-Bay), Frank's F-104 (rescued from his shelf of doom) and Bobby's TL 800 Gundam. 

Acquisitions included: Master Tool Rivet Maker, Harder & Steenbeck airbrush, a pencil extender, metallic paint markers and dotting tools. 

This week's tool was a dollar store handle for foam sanding pads, which led to an interesting observation. Not every dollar store carries the same items, so it pays to visit each one you come across. 

We didn't hear many new tricks. Using paint markers instead of brushes or airbrushes was one (greater control). Using ceramic burrs on your rotary tool was another (won't heat up and melt plastic like metal burrs do). Last one, cosmetic sponges can be used for highlighting (an alternative to dry brushing). 

The next meeting is Tuesday, 6/29/25 at 7:30 pm. Invites to follow. Hope to see you there. Stay hydrated. 

~Russ