Bert Berg's skyraider model on display in Hanger B at FBF

Frank D found a home for it! Founding member Bert Berg's Skyraider model on display in Hanger B at Floyd Bennett Field (photo by Russ)

 

Bulletin: February 2016

BPMS

Bulletin 

by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny  

The new year got off to a great start! We had 22 members and zero guests who brought in 25 models for a busy meeting.  

January Meeting  

ANNUAL AWARDS: Your humble narrator was able to print out the awards and the winners, as you voted for them, were:

Air

HM:                       Israel Alvarado

                                Ray Keegan

                                Kosta Lukyanov

3^rd:                          Hugh Alcock

2^nd:                         Charlie Nelson

1^st:                           Frank Colucci

Armor

HM:                       Bob Epley

                                Kosta Lukyanov

                                Bobby Pokorny

3^rd:                          Joe Bergman

                tie            Jeff Eng

2^nd:                         Russ Holcomb

1^st:                           Tim Greeman

Figures

HM:                       Bob Epley

                                Kamila Lukyanova

3^rd:                          Tim Greeman

2^nd:                         Guy Ferrara

1^st:                           Joe Bergman

Sea

2^nd:                         Kamila Lukyanova

1^st:                           Charlie Nelson

                                            

     Sci-Fi

HM:                       Israel Alvarado

                                Frank Colucci

3^rd:                          Joe Bergman

                tie            Ray Keegan

2^nd:                         Kamila Lukyanova

1^st:                           Gordon Cheung

Misc

HM:                       Bob Epley

                                Howell Serkn

3^rd:                          Russ Holcomb

2^nd:                         Kamila Lukyanova

1^st:                           Ed Johnson

Most Popular

1Q           Charlie Nelson                  Graf Spee

2Q          Frank Colucci                   Mig-21

3Q          Joe Bergman                       The Poker Players

4Q          Joe Bergman                       WWI Cannon Skoda

Frank Tripoli Memorial

TOP GUN Award

Charlie Nelson

Raffle: We had a raffle during the meeting. It’ll probably go the same way for the foreseeable future.

Some pics from the January Meeting:

 

 On the agenda: February 

Contest Night: This is the first quarter of the BPMS Annual contest. Feel free to bring in any model that hasn’t already been in a quarter contest, and you are encouraged to bring in your entries from the last theme contest! 

SHOW US YOUR TOOL: This vulgar sounding activity is more of a simple BPMS tradition. Once a year we ask members to come to the meeting prepared with a tool or method they like to use to make their model building life easier. It could be a new product, something you made yourself, or a different way of tackling a problem. It’s up to you. Please be prepared to tell the group a couple words about what you have. 

2016 Model Pledge: A new year means new pledges. Bring in an unbuilt model between January and APRIL 2016 to declare as your pledge model. Please have it finished for OCTOBER 2016, for a display. After October you may bring back your pledge for the November meeting for the last contest of the year. For your efforts you get an additional FIVE Super Raffle tickets for completing your pledge! Sweet! Easy enough! 

BASIC BLACK THEME: We have the June theme contest. Click HERE for details. 

Meeting Date:
February 19, 2016 Same time,
Same place!

Bulletin: December 2015

BPMS Bulletin 

by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny

November was an excellent meeting. We had 26 members and zero guests who brought in 28 models, most of which were the contest. 

November Meeting 

Contest Night – 4Q15: This was the final installment of the quarterly BPMS Annual Contest. Now it’s my turn to crunch the numbers and see who we voted for in 2015.  

 

     Contest entries

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. Thanks to everyone who made donations! Joe Bergman and Ed Johnson each had in the mid thirties this year, about 1/3 of the tickets! Joe challenged the group to hit 300 tixx in 2016. Let’s do it!

The group listening for the raffle numbers. 

Goodies up for grabs in the super raffle. 

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON: At the time I am POSTING this has yet to occur, but historically it’s always been a blast. Saturday afternoon, December 5th, @ 1 PM. 

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(718) 376-0033
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On the agenda: DECEMBER 

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: It’s finally upon us! The final theme contest of 2015! Find details HERE.

HOLIDAY DESSERTS: ‘Tis the season! Why not close out the year with your BPMS buddies and some tasty treats? You are cordially invited to bring some sort of dessert or snack or treat to this meeting. Thanks in advance!

THE DECEMBER MEETING HAS BEEN PUSHED UP A WEEK. MEETING WILL BE HELD ON 

DECEMBER 11, 2015

DECEMBER 11, 2015

DECEMBER 11, 2015

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Same time,

Same Place

Bulletin: MAY 2013

T H E

M I N U T E S

by Judge Bax0jayz

April was another grand BPMS meeting. We had 26 members and 1 guest who brought in 12 models and 14 WiPs for a busy meeting.

April Meeting

BILL MURPHY: It was Bill’s final meeting so we threw him a little going away party. Vinny had a special cake made up, and we also have doughnuts and coffe . Bon Voyage, Sir!

WORK IN PROGRESS NIGHT: We had more than a dozen models in progress on display. Members told us about what they were working on and how they were going about it. Educational!

TROOP SUPPORT: With Hugh going into retirement Jimmy Tissot volunteered to take over the role as Wounded Warrior Project liaison. He’s gotten reports regarding what models and supplies would be most useful. As always, donations of any models and supplies are welcome. In addition, Jimmy was hoping to find some more support amongst the group for a raffle to benefit the troops. The idea would be to have a raffle in October of items donated by members and tickets would be $2 each. If donations are numerous enough, we ight break it up into TWO raffles. We’ll see. Don Illjes also found out more about a Wounded Warrior outpost at Fort Hamilton. More details to come.

RAFFLE: We had a monthly raffle with an assortment of seven items. We had something for everyone’s tastes.

PLEDGE: April was the last month to make a declaration. Now it’s time to get to work on those pledges. October will be here fast!

On the agenda: May

CONTEST NIGHT - 2Q13: Time flies. We’re already up to the second installment of the BPMS annual contest. Bring in your good work and, place it in the correct category, fill out the proper paperwork and, hopefully, collect some more votes! The numbers for the four parts are accumulated for the December meeting.

PARTS BOX NIGHT: Every modeler has a stash of leftover parts. Why not bring them in to share with the group?

Our next meeting will be on

May 17th, 2013

Same Time

Same Place

See you at the BBSC!

Bulletin: March 2013

T H E

M I N U T E S

by Judge Bax0jayz

February was another great BPMS meeting. We had 25 members and one guest who brought in 36 models for an impressive first contest of the year!

February Meeting

CONTEST NIGHT: We had our first installment of the BPMS annual contest. Didn’t we just hand out last years’ awards? Yep! Now we start all over with a clean slate! There was some gorgeous work on the tables for fierce competition.

SHOW US YOUR TOOL: This vulgar sounding activity is more of a simple BPMS tradition. Several members had some very useful tools, supplies, and ideas. The group was treated to an educational evening. THANK YOU to all the guys who brought in something to share.

THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT: The club honored Don Illjes for his years of service as BPMS President. Thank you for a job well done, sir!



Don, right, is presented with a plaque by Frank Tripoli

TROOP SUPPORT: With Hugh going into retirement Jimmy Tissot volunteered to take over the role as Wounded Warrior Project liaison. Thanks!

PHOTO ROSTER: Hugh can provide the files and write up the process I use in PowerPoint and PhotoManager to put the pages together. Can anyone take this job over? Contact Bobby or Jeff at the meeting.

MOSQUITOCON: We got a request to sponsor a trophy package. However, due to problems members had last year getting the awards they won at the show the group voted against sponsoring this time around.

On the agenda: March

DECAL SWAP NIGHT: Pretty simple, bring in decals to trade, sell or just giveaway. I think the club has a communal decal box somewhere. You never know what markings you might find!

FAVORITE MODEL: Every modeler has that kit he LOVES. Built or unbuilt, bring it and to show the group and tell us why you love it!

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

• Don't forget about the BPMS TV AWARDS THEME CONTEST!

Our next meeting will be on

March 15, 2013

See you at the Bergen Beach Sports Complex!

BPMS Bulletin: 02/2013

T H E

M I N U T E S

by Judge Bax0jayz

The January meeting set a good standard for meetings for the year. We had 24 members and on guest who brought in 17 models

January Meeting

NEW REGIME: Our illustrious new Prez and Veep, Ray Whitton and Gordon Cheung, had a great meeting to start off on!

NEW MEMBER: It’s always a good way to start off a new year by inducting a new member. Tim Greeman came to three meetings, showed us some of his armor, and had an entry for the theme contest, so we voted him in. Welcome to the fold!

JANUARY SUPER RAFFLE: The club raised $60 from the raffle ticket sales. We would like to thank Ray Keegan, Joe Bergman, and Jeff Eng for the kit donations. Thanks to the following members for purchasing raffle tickets: Joe, Charlie, Don, John M, Gordon, Russ, Ray W, Jeff, Bobby and Frank T. Congratulations to the winners!

THE END OF THE WORLD: By now we all know that the world didn’t end on December 21st, but that didn’t stop the theme contest! We had quite a showing for this! The winners were:

HM: Konstantin Lukyanov- Poster

Gordon Cheung- RGM-79 GM Mobile suit

Tim Greeman- Martian Girl

Ray Keegan- Moonraker 5

Ray Whitton- Martian War Machine

3 Frank Tripoli - Bugs Rule

2 Joe Bergman- Martian

1 Bobby Pokorny- Cthulhu

Best Land: Joe Bergman- Martian War Machine

Best Air: Frank Colucci- Space Ark

Theme Contest Judges: Russ Holcomb, Jimmy Tissot, and Jeff Eng.

We’d like to thank everyone who participated in this fun theme contest. Without entries we wouldn’t have the contests. Also, we would like to thank the sponsors (Jeff Eng, Russ Holcomb, and your humble narrator) who put up the money and energy to give us exciting new themes to build for!

The Theme Contest Winners

AWARDS CEREMONY: The numbers from the annual contest were crunched. I had my 20 minute window to print them out. The winners, as you voted for them are:

Air

HM: Charlie Nelson, Ed Johnson, Ray Whitton

3 Frank Tripoli

2 Frank Colucci

1 Hugh Alcock

Armor

HM: Guy Ferrara, Gordon Cheung, Frank Tripoli

3 TIE! Howell Serkin, Kosta Lukyanov, Joe Bergman

2 Bill Murphy

1 TIE! Seamus Boughe, Phil Benson

Figure

HM: Kamila Lukyanova, Russ Holcomb, Bob Epley

3 Bill Murphy

2 Ray Keegan

1 TIE! Ted Fazio, Joe Bergman

Sci-Fi

HM: Israel Alvarado, Frank Colucci, Katrine Kryzhanovsky, Kamila Lukyanova

3 Ted Fazio

2 Ed Johnson

1 Joe Bergman

Sea

HM: Hugh Alcock, Guy Ferrara, Kosta Lukyanov

3 Bill Murphy

2 Ed Johnson

1 Charlie Nelson

Misc

HM: Kamila Lukyanova, Hugh Alcock

3 Bob Epley

2 Ed Johnson

1 Joe Bergman

Most Popular

1Q: Hugh Alcock – F107A

2Q: Ted Fazio – Pegasus Knight

3Q: Frank Tripoli – PV1 Ventura

4Q: Joe Bergman – Gone Fishing

TOP GUN 2012

JOE BERGMAN

Congrats to all the winners! Hard work pays off! If I had any typos or spelling errors on your awards, please accept my apologies. I print these out at work and sometimes I can make a mistake while trying to get things done timely.

BPMS TV AWARDS THEME: Joe made the announcement for the June Theme Contest: TELEVISION! Build something that's been on a regular running TV show and be able to back up your assertion. Find the full contest details HERE. Sponsored by Joe B and Vinny.

On the agenda: February

CONTEST NIGHT: Just last month we presented the awards for the 2012 Annual contest and we’re getting started on 2013! This is the first quarter of the BPMS Annual contest. Feel free to bring in any model that hasn’t already been in a quarter contest, and you are encouraged to bring in your entries for last month’s theme contest!

SHOW US YOUR TOOL: This vulgar sounding activity is more of a simple BPMS tradition. Once a year we ask members to come to the meeting prepared with a tool or method they like to use to make their model building life easier. It could be a new product, something you made yourself, or a different way of tackling a problem. It’s up to you. Please be prepared to tell the group a couple words about what you have.

* * *

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

2013 MODEL PLEDGE: Looks like we got this working right now! Bring in an unbuilt model between January and March 2013 to declare as your pledge model. Please have it finished for OCTOBER 2013, for a display. After October you may bring back your pledge for the November meeting for the last contest of the year. For your efforts you get an additional FIVE Super Raffle tickets for completing your pledge! Sweet! Easy enough!

REGARDING TROOP SUPPORT

A few words from Hugh –

I need to be more engaged on the planning for our new retirement home, as well as continuing to spruce up the house to better entice potential buyers. This means that modeling has to take a back seat. That said, it's time to ask for volunteer(s) to take over:

1. the Wounded Warrior support, or, perhaps to ask the club if they still want to continue that effort.
2. The Photo Roster updates. I can provide the files and write up the process I use in PowerPoint and PhotoManager to put the pages together.

I should be able to make at least one or more meetings before I head South, but that depends on when the house sells.

Take care, ~ Hugh Alcock

Our next meeting will be on:

February 15, 2013

Same Time, Same place!

BPMS Bulletin: May 2012

T H E

M I N U T E S

by Bobby P

April was another great meeting. We had 29 members and 0 guests who brought in 31 models, of which 14 were WIPs, to share with the group.

April Meeting

LIGHTING UP MODELS CLINIC: Hosted by Joe Bergman and President Don Illjes, we were in for a treat! These two gents filled us in on the world of Light Emitting Diodes, and some very smart ways to make your models more fun to the beholder, but not breaking the bank in the process. Thanks guys!

WORK IN PROGRESS NIGHT: Members came in with some 14 WIPs. We got to see some nice work in various stages of completion. The members told us a few words about their work. If you listened, there were some pearls of wisdom shared!

TROPHY PACKAGES: We voted to sponsor trophy packages for this year’s Noreastcon and Nationals.

40TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON: Were you there? We had about 28 members and loved ones together at The 56th Fighter Group on Saturday, April 28. Fine food, good friends, and a perfect backdrop meant we had an amazing time. Thanks to all the members who helped out with the set-up, and arrangements. Thanks to those who were able to send us on short trips down memory lane. Of course, thanks to all the members and their better halves who came to share this special occasion. The next thought is, why do we wait ten years to have these?

Again, thank you to everyone involved in the big day!

THAT 70s THEME: It’ll be here sooner than you think! Are you ready for it? Find out all about this theme contest HERE.

On the agenda: APRIL

PARTS BOX: Do you have spare parts sitting around? No idea what to do with them? Bring them in! Let the members have at it. You never know, your junk might be another’s treasure!

CONTEST NIGHT: this will be the second installment of the BPMS annual contest. So just bring in your work that has NOT been to a quarterly contest, fill out the papers for it and compete. That simple! I will compile the votes from the four contests for the awards meeting in DECEMBER.

* * *

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

Meeting date: May 18, 2012

Same time, Same place!

LOL

BPMS Bulletin: APRIL 2012

T H E

M I N U T E S

by Bobby "B2" Blue

March was another great meeting. We had 31 members and no guests who brought in 23 of their favorite models to share with the group.

March Meeting

DECAL SWAP NIGHT: Bring in decals to sell or trade. We had quite an assortment out there.

FAVORITE MODEL: Members brought their favorite models, built or unbuilt and told the group why. We learned a lot about our fellow members that night.

40TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER: Here are the arrangements so far. We have a room at The 56th Fighter Group for Saturday, April 28. The cost, tax and tip, is around $30 per person. A cash bar will be available for those who want to have a drink. We were none too soon in making the arrangement. The room we used last time was already booked; however, there is another very nice room on the first floor which we will be able to use from 1pm to 5pm. The food will be available, buffet style, at 1:30 pm.

•  Salad - Tossed garden salad or tomato mozzarella salad

• Entrée - Chicken marsala, or penne a la vodka, or sliced steak with mushroom

• Dessert - Cheesecake or chocolate mousse

• Unlimited coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

Please note that wives, girlfriends, and significant others are welcome and encouraged to come! We already have several signed up to come. Please let the officers know whether or not members’ guests are interested and at the next meeting. Thanks!

The 56th Fighter Group

7160 Republic Airport

Farmingdale, NY 11735

(off Route 110)

http://www.56thfgrestaurant.com/56thfg/

FLOYD BENNETT FIELD: We got some more information regarding the Ryan Center. It appears the celebration may have been premature. Looks like it’ll be ready later than sooner. We’ll keep you updated.

THAT 70s THEME: Find out all about it HERE.

On the agenda APRIL

WORK IN PROGRESS NIGHT: What’s on your workbench? Something for the next contest? Theme contest? Maybe your pledge? Bring it in and show the group what you’re up to! Be prepared to tell the us a couple wards on your project.

LIGHTING UP MODELS CLINIC: Hosted by Joe Bergman and your humble narrator, we’ll discuss a few methods we have used to light up our models. Whether you want to light up a control panel, an interior, or install running lights on your models, we’ll provide the information you need to get it done!

MONOGRAM THEME NIGHT: Frank C wrote an article about our December 2011 Theme Contest and submitted it to IPMS. It's been published in the current issue of the JOURNAL. You can have a look at pages 54 - 55 if you're interested or download a PDF HERE.

NEW MEMBER: We voted in our first new member of the year! Recognize this face?

It’s Karine K!

Welcome to the fold!

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

Our next meeting will be on

APRIL 20, 2012

See you at the Bergen Beach Sports Complex!

Same Time, Same Place!

BPMS Monogram Theme in the IPMS Journal

The article that Frank C. submitted to the IPMS Journal about the BPMS Monogram Theme Contest was published in the current issue. Have a look at pages 54 and 55, or you can download a pdf here:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/uv8n8l

Modeler

Found this on Facebook

Some pics from the BPMS Holiday Dinner

These are the gents who braved the rain to come to the dinner.

 

 

 

 

This is the infamous equation and solution

The winner, Gordon, and the donor, Joe.

BPMS Bulletin: February 18, 2011

THE MINUTES

by Bobby Pokorny

January was a good month. We had 26 members and 2 guests who brought in 17 models, mostly for the theme contest. A fine start to the New Year!

January Meeting

NEW REGIME: The new Prez will be Don I, with Charlie N in the Veep seat took over the reigns and did a great job. We look forward to a couple of fun years with these guys running things!

KIT SALE NIGHT: Kits were bought and sold. Simplicity!!

SPONSOR: Some members along with some club backing will be sponsoring a trophy package at Mosquitocon in the name of recently deceased long-time member and one of the founders of the BPMS, Joe Turner.

MODEL PLEDGE: We got a good number of members signing up for the 2011 Model Pledge. Will you join in the fun? More details below.

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

CONTEST NIGHT 1Q2011: This will be the first installment of the BPMS quarterly contests. You can bring in something that hasn’t been to a quarterly contest, including anything that might’ve been newly built for December’s theme contest. Categories will be set up on the tables and please be sure to fill out the proper contest paperwork for your entry.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE THEME: We had three sponsors come forward for the June theme contest. More details HERE.

2011 MODEL PLEDGE: It seems that we kept the concept entirely too loose for members tastes last year so we’re tightening them up a little in 2011. Please bring in an unbuilt model between January and March to declare as your pledge model. Please have it finished for the OCTOBER MEETING for a display. In between there will be one WIP night, which would be nice to show us your progress (April). After October you may bring back your pledge to the November meeting for the last contest of the year. For your efforts you get an additional FIVE Super Raffle tickets for completing your pledge! Sweet! Easy enough? Now go have fun with it!

RECOGNIZE THESE GUYS? These are the latest members to join the ranks of the BPMS.

Seamus B

Tomasz K

Joe B

Meeting Date: 02/18/2011

Same time, same place!

On the agenda: February
SHOW US YOUR TOOL: This is a fun activity with an AWFUL name! Show us your tool! Do you use some unorthodox tools? Maybe you use an ordinary tool in an inventive way? Have you figured out how to save money on supplies? Bring them in and be ready to tell the group about it during the meeting. Always educational!

Scott approved

Bulletin: September, 2010

THE MINUTES

by Bobby the Blue

August was a good month. We had 23 members and one guest who brought in 21 models. Pizza night bring the members out of the woodwork!

August Meeting

PIZZA NIGHT: How many did you eat? We had some missing members so there was more than enough to go around, even with ME being present! There’s nothing like Brooklyn pizza!

CONTEST NIGHT 3Q10: We had a nice showing of great work for the contest. The next and FINAL contest night will be in NOVEMBER.

NEW MEMBER: Did you see the big gun in the table? That was scratch-built by our newest member Jimmy Baumert. Some great work! Welcome to the fold!

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on Gordon’s blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

On the agenda: September

SWAP NIGHT: Pretty self-explanatory – bring in models to swap or sell. It’s usually a good idea to bring some cash. You never know what might be up for sale and there’s no tab at this bar!

HELL(ER) OF A THEME NIGHT: Hugh had this idea for a HELLER theme night. It’s not a contest, just a night to bring in and display your Heller Models. Completed would be a preference, but if you have some remarkable Heller kit you’d like to show still in the box, hey, why not? Have fun with it!

MODEL PLEDGE: Confused? That’s okay. Just bring in your completed model pledge on or before the November meeting in order to qualify for the extra Super Raffle tickets. It’s that easy! Be sure to let Jeff or me know that you DID bring it in, okay? Thanks!

Our next meeting will be on September 17, 2010