Bulletin - June 2014

T h e

M i n u t e s

by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny

May was another light meeting. Due to harsh weather predictions, we had merely 21 members and no guests who brought in 15 models.

May Meeting

SECOND QUARTER CONTEST: Time flies! We had an assortment of entries on the tables across the various categories. Each entrant told us a few words about their entries. With the light numbers it was an ideal time to rack up some votes! Who will be the first winner of the FRANK TRIPOLI AWARD? We’ll find out in December.

Parts Box: Spare parts were shared with the group. Your scrap might be gold to someone else!

NOREASTCON: The group discussed the show.

RAFFLE: We had a monthly raffle with an assortment of items. We’ll probably have one in JUNE depending on time.

TROOP SUPPORT: With Hugh in retirement Jimmy volunteered to take over the role as Wounded Warrior Project liaison. He’s gotten reports regarding what models and supplies would be most useful. He was recently advised of a hub to ship to closer to home, so that’s good. As always, donations of any models and supplies are welcome.

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? Hello? Anyone? Contact Bobby or Jeff at the meeting.

On the agenda: June

ASIAN INVASION THEME CONTEST: IT’S FINALLY HERE! I hope you have all been building for this contest because the sponsors have some gorgeous awards ready for this one. Contest details HERE.

BAR-BE-QUE NIGHT: It’s suppertime! What says summer more than a b-b-q? The BPMS will be holding it’s annual BBQ during the June Meeting. The cost will be $8-10 per person. If you want to donate and food, trimmings, sides, desserts, etc, please feel free to do so but we only ask that you bring enough for everyone. 

Meeting Date: June 20, 2014

Same time,

Same place!

Download the June BPMS Bulletin in PDF format HERE

D day photos from The Guardian

http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/ng-interactive/2014/jun/01/d-day-landings-scenes-in-1944-and-now-interactive

BPMS Bulletin - May 2014

T h e

M i n u t e s

by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny

April was a light meeting. Since it was the same night as two religious holidays we had merely 19 members and no guests who brought in 8 models.

April Meeting

WOUNDED WARRIORS: Jimmy provided us with an update on operations. They have supplies but NON-military subjects would be greatly appreciated.

WORK IN PROGRESS NIGHT: Due to the light turn-out we didn’t have much on the tables at all so we had everyone tell us about their models, WiP or completed, regardless.

2014 Model Pledge: It’s another year! Have you chosen something to build by OCTOBER so you can ear FIVE extra super raffle tickets? We’re still making the list.  Details below. 

TROOP SUPPORT: With Hugh in 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. He was recently advised of a hub to ship to closer to home, so that’s good. As always, donations of any models and supplies are welcome.

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? Hello? Anyone? Contact Bobby or Jeff at the meeting.

On the agenda: May

SECOND QUARTER CONTEST: Time flies! We’re already up to the second installment of the BPMS Annual Contest. Bring in a model that hasn’t competed in a previous quarterly contest to enter into one of our six categories. Time to rack up some votes! Who will be the first winner of the FRANK TRIPOLI AWARD? We’ll find out in December.

Parts Box: We all have a parts box. Please bring yours in to share with the group. Your scrap might be gold to someone else!

RAFFLE: We may have a monthly raffle with an assortment of items depending on time.

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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

May 16, 2014

Same Place,

 

Same Time!

The Bulletin in PDF format

May Bulletin
http://www.sendspace.com/file/71y2pb

Bulletin: April 2014

T h e

M i n u t e s

by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny

March was a busy meeting. We had 25 members and no guests who brought in only 13 models. Come on! Let’s build! Let's get those numbers UP!

March Meeting

WOUNDED WARRIORS: Jimmy provided us with an update on the new location we’ve been shipping to and what they are looking for. They have supplies but NON-military subjects would be greatly appreciated.

FAV MODEL: We all have a favorite model. The group brought in their favorite models, or at least their favorite at that point in time, and told us a little bit about them.

DECAL SWAP NIGHT: I think guys brought in decals to swap and sell. I didn’t make note of it. Oops.

TROPHIES: We voted to sponsor a trophy package for the NOREASTCON as we will have a group heading out to Long Island for the show.  We selected categories that Frank Tripoli would’ve built for.   

2014 Model Pledge: It’s another year! Have you chosen something to build by OCTOBER so you can ear FIVE extra super raffle tickets? We’re still making the list.  Details below. 

RAFFLE: We had a nice assortment of kits, books, and supplies up for raffle. We’re accepting donations.

TROOP SUPPORT: With Hugh in 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. He was recently advised of a hub to ship to closer to home, so that’s good. As always, donations of any models and supplies are welcome.

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? Hello? Anyone? Contact Bobby or Jeff at the meeting.

On the agenda: April

WORK IN PROGRESS NIGHT: What have you been working on? Your pledge? Theme contest entry? Something? Anything? Bring it in so we can see what you’re up to, and be ready to tell the group a couple words about the project.

RAFFLE: We may have a monthly raffle with an assortment of items depending on time.

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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 18, 2014

Same Place,

Same Time!

Have a look at this MODEL TOWN

Outstanding work:

http://www.viralnova.com/takes-pictures-of-model-town/

BPMS BULLETIN: March 2014

T h e

M i n u t e s

by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny

February felt like a strangely light meeting, yet we had better numbers than January. We had 23 members and no guests who brought in 26 models for the first contest of 2014.

February Meeting

WOUNDED WARRIORS: We already got a confirmation for the donation that the club made in the name of Frank Tripoli.

Contest NIGHT: This was the first quarter of the BPMS Annual contest. We had an impressive display of talent on the tables. We’d love to see more for the second quarter.

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. We only had a hand full of members who remembered to bring in items, but it was useful nonetheless. 

Model Talk: Each member told us a couple words about the models that were brought in. 

TROPHIES: We got a couple requests for money for trophy packages but the group voted them both down.   

2014 Model Pledge: It’s another year! Have you chosen something to build by OCTOBER so you can ear FIVE extra super raffle tickets? We’re still making the list.  Details below. 

RAFFLE: We had a nice assortment of kits, books, and supplies up for raffle. We’re accepting donations.

TROOP SUPPORT: With Hugh in 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. He was recently advised of a hub to ship to closer to home, so that’s good. As always, donations of any models and supplies are welcome.

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? Hello? Anyone? Contact Bobby or Jeff at the meeting.

On the agenda: March

FAV MODEL: We all have a favorite model. It might change, or remain the same. We are asking you to bring your fav model, built or unbuilt, and be prepared to tell the group why it’s your favorite.   

DECAL SWAP NIGHT: Bring in decals to swap or sell. You may want to bring some case. You never know if that sheet you always wanted might show up!

RAFFLE: We may have a monthly raffle with an assortment of items depending on time. 

Meeting Date:

March 21, 2014

Same Time,

Same Place!

The Bulletin: February, 2014

T h e

M i n u t e s

by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny

January was an emotional meeting. We had 22 members and no guests who brought in 12 models for the first meeting of 2014.

January Meeting

FRANK TRIPOLI: Frank passed away on New Year’s Eve. He was an all around great guy. He was a wise and patient voice that helped guide the BPMS over many years. So how could we ever possibly repay all his kindness?

To start, we raised $250 for the Wounded Warriors Project in the memory of Frank Tripoli. That’s a really nice acknowledgement of what he meant to us. Thanks!

We voted to rename the annual award for receiving the most votes in the annual contest from Top Gun, to The Frank Tripoli Award.

At the end of the meeting Russ Holcomb volunteered to assume Frank’s old post of Membership Director.

I don’t think we can ever get back to business as usual without Frank’s kind words, but it’s reassuring that we moved quickly to make sure that the club properly remembered one the greatest members we had ever known.

Other Member news: Long time member Phil Benson announced that he’s moving to New Jersey.  James Maroney recently moved to Suffolk County. Bob Alforse (spelling?) passed away in May, 2013.

Model Talk: Each member told us a couple words about the model that were brought in. 

Phil benson: Long time member Phil Benson announced that he’s moving to New Jersey. 

2014 Model Pledge: It’s another year! Have you chosen something to build by OCTOBER so you can ear FIVE extra super raffle tickets? We’re still making the list.  Details below. 

KIT SALE: A good assortment of kits were sold.

RAFFLE: We had a nice assortment of kits, books, and supplies up for raffle. 

TROOP SUPPORT: With Hugh in 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. He was recently advised of a hub to ship to closer to home, so that’s good. As always, donations of any models and supplies are welcome.

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? Hello? Anyone? Contact Bobby or Jeff at the 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. 

RAFFLE: We may have a monthly raffle with an assortment of items depending on time.

Meeting Date:

February 21, 2014

Same Time,

Same Place!

Have spare sprue?

Look what this guy did:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUYYKPUmEGI

Bulletin: January 2014

LOSS OF A MEMBER: By the last meeting we were already aware of the condition of long-time member, Frank Tripoli. After I had already gone to print with the January BPMS Bulletin the news came in that he passed away on December 31, 2013. His patient, clever, friendly and wise presence will be missed. See a full obituary by Frank C. HERE.




THE 
MINUTES
by Bobby Pokorny

December was a jam-packed meeting full of awards and treats. We had 26 members and 2 guests who brought in 16 models for the theme contest.

December Meeting

SLOPPY SECONDS THEME: It finally arrived. You merely had to complete a model that was intended for a previous theme contest. A second chance for the procrastinators and for those projects that just didn’t have enough time to get done. The winners were:

GOLD                 Joe Bergman     Dracula

SILVER               Tim Greeman   Israeli Sherman

BRONZE           Frank Colucci Mig-21R

HM                       Kosta Lukyanov  Frogmen

                                Angelo Takos  Pink Panther

                                Ray Whitton   Rocket

                                Phil Benson      Mercedes

America!             Joe Bergman     Gemini Capsule

Incomplete       Ray Keegan      Planet Express

Bogey                   Ed Johnson       He-178

Hat Trick           Russ Holcomb                Enterprises

Grand Slam      Joe Bergman     Speeder Trooper

Jimmy and I were pleased with the turn out. Thanks for entering our theme contest! Thank you Jimmy for the idea and being a co-sponsor!   

Holiday desserts: Members brought in a fine array of tasty treats. Thanks for that!  

AWARDS: The members voted and the winners are:

AIR

1                     Seamus Boughe

2                    Frank Tripoli

3                     Tomasz Kalata

HM       Frank Colucci

                Kosta Lukyanov

                Kamila Lukyanova

ARMOR

1                     Tim Greeman

2                    Frank Tripoli

3                     Tomasz Kalata

Ed Johnson

HM       Bob Epley

                Howel Serkin

                Ray Whitton

FIGURE

1                     Joe Bergman

2                    Ted Fazio

3                     Bob Pokorny

HM       Guy Ferrara

                Tim Greeman

                Bill Murphy

Science Fiction

1                     Ray Keegan

2                    Gordon Cheung

3                     Joe Bergman

SEA

1                     Charlie Nelson

2                    Kosta Lukyanov

3                     Ed Johnson

HM       Phil Benson

Miscellaneous

1                     Phil Benson

2                    Joe Bergman

3                     Bob Epley

HM       Tim Greeman

                Kamila Lukyanova

                Ray Whitton

Most Popular

1Q          Tomasz Kalata                ARCO DH6A

Tie         Bob Pokorny                   Cthulhu

2Q         Phil Benson                      Prince Admiral Barge

3Q          Charlie Nelson                HMS Eskimo

4Q         Seamus Boughe    Submarine Spitfire Mk IIA

***TOP GUN***

JOE BERGMAN

Holiday Dinner: Good food, good friends, good times! This year we met at NORA’S PARK BENCH CAFÉ in Brooklyn on December 14^th. There may be pics on the photo blog now!

THE NEXT THEME: Asia Invasion, details HERE

TROOP SUPPORT: With Hugh in 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. He was recently advised of a hub to ship to closer to home, so that’s good. As always, donations of any models and supplies are welcome.

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? Hello? Anyone? Contact Bobby or Jeff at the meeting.

On the agenda: January

2014 Model Pledge: Looks like we got this working right now! Bring in an unbuilt model between January and APRIL 2014 to declare as your pledge model. Please have it finished for OCTOBER 2014, 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!

KIT SALE: Bring kits to sell and you might want to have some cash on you too. There’s no tab at this bar!  

RAFFLE: We may have a monthly raffle with an assortment of items depending on time. 

Meeting Date:

January 17, 2014

Same Time

Same place