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Featured Discussion: At the September meeting, we learned open super glue can be stored for
long periods in a glass container. At a recent zoom meeting, we learned
how a sheet of glass can diagnose an airbrush problem. Tell us what else
only glass can do.
Ten people attended. Lou reported MiniArt's 1/48 P-47D, Hobby Boss' 1/48
Bf-109 E4, 1/35 Pz4 J and BMD1-P, Border Model's 1/35 Stug 3G (with
interior) and US WW2 tank crew are available. Lou also offered a
solution for Vaughn's Paasche VL airbrush problem -
try a #1 nozzle with a #3 needle.
Bobby knows a modeler in Manhattan with many IPMS Journals and FSM
magazines he wants to give away. All you have to do is pick them
up. Interested? Contact Bobby before they go to the recycling pile.
Rooms are still available for the 2026 IPMS Nationals in Fort Wayne.
Armorcon is 10/3-4/25 at
the Wyndham Southbury, 1284 Strongtown Rd, Southbury, CT and the Hudson Valley show is 10/11/25 at the
Elks Club Hall, 29 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Mark shared photos from
last Sunday's Patcon and mentioned a judging issue that marred the
well-attended event. Gil was annoyed that his entry was damaged, and no
explanation or apology was given. This led
to a long discussion on judging procedures, how models are handled at
different shows and the story about a model marked "Damaged in Transit"
that was entered in several shows and never repaired.
Frank C learned the
tariff on two kits worth about $55 was $7 and the brokerage fee for UPS
to collect the tariff was another $16. Ouch!
We saw Vaughn's F-100D
and RF-101 and Kevin's Moon Hopper. Simon posted photos of his Fw-200
earlier in the day. Acquisitions included: Dr Cooper bust (from The
Thing), Kettenkraftkrad, B-2 and F-18 Hornet
aftermarket nose.
The featured product was Clear UV curing resin from
Honcaring. Intended for jewelry it's a good way to represent vehicle headlights.
Discussing glass as a modeling tool, we heard about magnifiers, tempered
glass panes used for cutting surfaces and parts alignment and as
pallets for paint, glue, and putty. Glass eyedroppers, syringes, and
stirrers are good for working with acrylic paints.
Glass test tubes are handy to soak files, airbrush needles, etc. in
cleaning solutions. But probably the most important piece of glass is
the one in your window. Nothing beats natural light for building a
model. Thanks, Simon, for pointing that out.
The next meeting is Tuesday, 10/7/25 at 7:30 pm. Frank C will send the invites. Hope you can attend.
~Russ
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