10/01/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting

Part 1 starts promptly at 8PM EST.
Part 2 starts at 8:42 if we need more time.

Members and guests are cordially invited to join our group for our weekly online meeting!

If you would like to join, DM us your email address and name so we can include you in the email list with Zoom Meeting details (meeting numbers and passwords)!

On the agenda:

• BPMS Club News.
• IPMS News.
• Other clubs news.
• Hobby News.
• What's on your workbench?
• Raffle
  

9/24/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting Report

Fifteen people attended the meeting. If the Terminator, Aston Martin DB 5 and the other subscription models you've seen didn't impress you, maybe the1/200 scale  Bismarck we heard about - die cast hull, interiors, lighting , sounds and moving parts -  will. All you need is time, money and display space. Speaking of display, we saw a lot of completed and in progress work: F16I, Hurricane family, KA25, Mil 1, resin and 3D printed Cthulhus, Tu 95, Digno (with Gurkha), KV 85, Shermans (cast and welded hulls), CV 35, Flakpanzer, USS Louisiana, USS Massachusetts. We also discussed lighting sets, wire wheels and foam holders for boat hulls, car bodies and paint bottles.  Next meeting is October 1 at 8 pm. Invites to follow. Assuming we have prizes, there will be a raffle . That's to remind you donations are always welcome. See you Thursday.

~Russ

9/24/20 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting

Part 1 starts promptly at 8PM EST.
Part 2 starts at 8:42 if we need more time.

Members and guests are cordially invited to join our group for our weekly online meeting!

If you would like to join, DM us your email address and name so we can include you in the email list with Zoom Meeting details (meeting numbers and passwords)!

On the agenda:

• BPMS Club News.
• IPMS News.
• Other clubs news.
• Hobby News.
• What's on your workbench?

09/17/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting Report

Thirteen people attended the meeting. New releases to watch for: 1/48 U2D, 1/35 Centurion w/plow, 1/350 Korean War vehicles, 1/32 Dambuster. In progress and completed work included: F 16I, Panther A, T 34 (the one with wings, not the one with tracks), Cessna Bird dog w floats, 58 Edsel, single seat and two seat Hurricanes. Members report good results ordering from Lucky Models, Hobby Easy and Scale Hobbyist. We discussed preparing photo etch for painting, how ammonia and acetone will damage your airbrush, good primers (Gunzie v Tamiya), model paint availability and, for a change of pace,  home renovations. The next meeting will be 9/24 20 at 8 pm. Invites to follow. Hope to see you there. 

 

~Russ

09/17/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini-Meeting Details

Part 1 starts promptly at 8PM EST.
Part 2 starts at 8:42 if we need more time.

Members and guests are cordially invited to join our group for our weekly online meeting!

If you would like to join, DM us your email address and name so we can include you in the email list with Zoom Meeting details (meeting numbers and passwords)!

On the agenda:

• BPMS Club News.
• IPMS News.
• Other clubs news.
• Hobby News.
• What's on your workbench?

09/10/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini-meeting report

Fourteen people attended the meeting. In progress and completed work included: F16I, FW 190, Ford P 68, Hurricane, Ka 25, Panther A and 1925 Model T. We continue to acquire new kits: Rafale, P51 (with 12 choices of markings) , 1956 Ferrari Lancia, 1914 Mercedes GP, Bisnovat SK1 and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Yes, that's a kit. We discussed various ways of applying zimmerit, who has the most airbrushes and why, how Tamiya's pink primer improves red final coats, sources for STL files/plans for 3D printed models, and the fun of looking for kits at Baseline Hobbies. Also, New London is hosting the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival this weekend, check their website for details. The next meeting is Sept 17 at 8 pm. Invites to follow. Hope to see you there. 

~Russ

09/10/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting

Part 1 starts promptly at 8PM EST.
Part 2 starts at 8:42 if we need more time.

Members and guests are cordially invited to join our group for our weekly online meeting!

If you would like to join, DM us your email address and name so we can include you in the email list with Zoom Meeting details (meeting numbers and passwords)!

On the agenda

• BPMS Club News.
• IPMS News.
• Other clubs news.
• Hobby News.
• What's on your workbench?

09/03/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting Report

Nineteen people attended the meeting including another BPMS alumni we haven't seen for a while. Welcome back, S. Speaking of coming back, I went to the Community Center to ask about plans to reopen. They haven't heard from the Parks Department and they don't think anything is going to happen or the foreseeable future. Outdoor meetings are also under Parks Department jurisdiction, so unless someone can find a restaurant with adequate social distancing or a location for tailgate meetings, we'll be Zooming for a bit longer. 

We learned Revell Germany released an Airbus 320 and 321 in 1/144 and Rye Field released an EZ8 Sherman and a Pz4 J (with interior). Some interesting acquisitions in 1/350 scale: 3D printed quad 40s and ship's crew members. Completed and in progress work included: F 100, Mandalorian & Baby Yoda, two Kingfishers, Albatros D5, Edsel, Terminator, Winged Dragon and Ogre with chains (Poor descriptions, admittedly, but I'm not a Fantasy guy), Me 262 night fighter, KV 85, Beach Bunny, Dingo and Panther A. We heard recommendations for micro brushes, wet palates and 3M Quick Dry Tacky & Easy Glue. Next meeting is Sept 10 at 8 pm. Invites to follow. Have a nice Labor Day.
~Russ

Color Conversions from brand to brand! (Thanks Joe)

https://www.modelshade.com/paint-conversion-chart/

09/03/2020 Weekly BPMS Zoom Mini-meeting

Part 1 starts promptly at 8PM EST.
Part 2 starts at 8:42 if we need more time.

Members and guests are cordially invited to join our group for our weekly online meeting!

If you would like to join, DM us your email address and name so we can include you in the email list with Zoom Meeting details (meeting numbers and passwords)!

On the agenda:

• BPMS Club News.
• IPMS News.
• Other clubs news.
• Hobby News.
• What's on your workbench?

08/27/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini-meeting Report

Thirteen people attended the meeting. In progress and completed work included: F 100, Northrup Nuclear Bomber, Cthulhu, Santa, Medusa, Perseus, Mandalorian, Supertanker, Panther A, M4A1 early, Flackpanzer, Pershing, Panther (with paper zimmerit), M32 recovery vehicle and Terminator plasma rifle. Judging by new acquisitions, we should be seeing some new car builds soon: Olsonite Eagle, Ford P68 and a 65 Chevy Impala. We discussed priming soft plastic figures with craft paint and 3D printing topics like the printed cockpit decals and tips on assembling 3D printed kits. We had the raffle and once again the winner was the one who donated the prize. Will it happen again next month? Donate something and see for yourself. The next meeting will be Sept 3 at 8 pm. Invites to follow. Hope to see you there. 

~Russ

08/20/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting Report

Seventeen people attended the meeting. Some good news, Willis Hobbies is back. They expect to have more inventory in September. If you go, tell us about it. In progress and competed work included: F5E, Panther A, Ae607, Nuclear Powered Flying Wing, P 39 trainer, C 117 and, Cuthulu (Cthulhu?). Regarding shows, it looks like everything planned for 2020 is cancelled, but the Las Vegas 2021 IPMS Nationals are open for business. Check their website for details. We discussed various ways to transport built models, the surprising quality of Dollar Tree acrylic paints and using a wet palate. Our next meeting, the last one of the month, means it's time for a Raffle. The meeting starts at 8 pm. Invites to follow. Hope to see you there. 

~Russ

BPMS Zoom Mini meeting: 08/20/2020

Part 1 starts promptly at 8PM EST.
Part 2 starts at 8:42 if we need more time.

Members and guests are cordially invited to join our group for our weekly online meeting!

If you would like to join, DM us your email address and name so we can include you in the email list with Zoom Meeting details (meeting numbers and passwords)!

On the agenda:

• BPMS Club News.
• IPMS News.
• Other clubs news.
• Hobby News.
• What's on your workbench?

8/13/2020 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting Report

Sixteen people attended the meeting. The hobby shop update: Brownie's (Staten Island) is open, Red Caboose (Manhattan) is open, Rudy's (Astoria) is closed and Tremont (The Bronx) is out of business. What's the status of the shops in your area? Let us know. Acquisitions, In progress and completed work included: off shore oil platform & tanker, Comet Mk1A, F15E, Panther A, Lighthouse, Yak 9A, Ju 52 bomber conversion. We noticed a lot of people have an F15 or two in their stash. Theme contest maybe? Miss the raffle? It will be back, on the last Thursday of every month. So, to enter the raffle, be at the meeting last Thursday. Sounds like a BPMS version of Who's on First. The next meeting will be 8/20 at 8 pm. Invites to follow. Hope to see you there.

~Russ

8/6/20 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting

BPMS Zoom Mini  Meeting
Time: Aug 6, 2020 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Part 1 starts promptly at 8PM EST.
Part 2 starts at 8:42 if we need more time.

Members and guests are cordially invited to join our group for our weekly online meeting!

If you would like to join, DM us your email address and name so we can include you in the email list with Zoom Meeting details (meeting numbers and passwords)!

On the agenda:

• BPMS Club News.
• IPMS News.
• Other clubs news.
• Hobby News.
• What's on your workbench? 

We hope to see you there!

BPMS 7/30/20 zoom mini meeting report

Sixteen people attended the meeting. We talked about our favorite and least favorite flat finishes and recent experiences with vendors. Scale Hobbyist, Hobby Link and Free Time Hobbies got positive reviews. There was a lot of work in progress / completed work: Terminator, Strike Eagle, Me 262 HG4, Ar E340, Panther A, Minsk, Sdkfz 222, Lincoln Continental station wagon and others. Technical problems and other obligations meant fewer people in the raffle pool but that didn't bother Frank, who finally got that Titanic he wanted ever since the movie came out. Speaking of the raffle, the inventory of prizes is getting low. If you have anything to donate, send Bobby a photo. Your generosity will be appreciated. That being said, Frank, keep the Titanic. The next meeting is Aug 6 at 8 pm. Invites to follow. See you there. 

~Russ

07/30/20202 BPMS Zoom Mini Meeting

Part 1 starts promptly at 8PM EST.
Part 2 starts at 8:42 if we need more time.

Members and guests are cordially invited to join our group for our weekly online meeting!

If you would like to join, DM us your email address and name so we can include you in the email list with Zoom Meeting details (meeting numbers and passwords)!

On the agenda:

• BPMS Club News.
• IPMS News.
• Other clubs news.
• Hobby News.
• What's on your workbench?

7/23/20 BPMS Zoom mini meeting report

Sixteen people joined the meeting. It was confirmed that Mosquitocon in Wayne and AMPS in Danbury have been cancelled for 2020. Nothing definite yet on the Hudson Valley show in Poughkeepsie. The news that Hobby Boss is releasing 1/32 scale A 26 Invader led to a discussion of other company's upcoming releases. It looks like they all decided to make the same kit. Speaking of the same kit, In case you missed the meeting we had a first for the Random Number Raffle. The winner won the kit he donated to the raffle. He got an alternate prize and the Titanic went back into storage. Don't worry, you'll see it again. We saw some interesting stencils for camouflage - stiff metal, flexible plastic, different patterns, different scales. They can produce nice paint jobs, but so can sponge fragments. We saw a whole lot of Works in Progress and completed kits: F15 E, F 100, Mig21, F22, F4 Phantom, Me 109z, M4A1, 1920 pattern RR Armored Car, Panther A, USS Massachusetts, Vosper, SS United States, Apollo/Soyuz and Apollo/LEM combinations. Really nice work. If you have time, post some photos to a "What are you working on" email string the group email address. The next meeting is June 30 at 8 pm. Invites to follow. See you then. 

~Russ

07/23/2020 BPMS Zoom mini meeting

BPMS Meeting
Jul 23, 2020 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

• Part 1 starts promptly at 8PM EST.
• Part 2 starts at 8:42 if we need more time.

Members and guests are cordially invited to join our group for our weekly online meeting!

If you would like to join, DM us your email address and name so we can include you in the email list with Zoom Meeting details (meeting numbers and passwords)!

On the agenda:

• BPMS Club News.
• IPMS News.
• Other clubs news.
• Hobby News.
• What's on your workbench?

BPMS 07/16/2020 Zoom mini meeting report

A total of fourteen people attended the meeting. By coincidence, two guys who didn't join second session were replaced by two guys who had other commitments during the first session. The important thing is that we had enough people to make the raffle interesting. OK, not everybody can spare 80 minutes every Thursday night. Family obligations, work and actually building a kit can take-up a lot of time. But even a 10 minute "pop-in" is a good way to keep in touch and maybe share some model building wisdom. If you don't have a camera, you can phone it in. Now, back to the report. We discussed ways to clean resin parts prior to painting, removing masking residue without removing paint, priming models with commercial auto primer (properly thinned) and the performance of various acrylic metallic paints. Works in Progress included Intruder, Leduc 022, FW 191 and Kingfisher, to name a few. Two recently acquired F 14s and a Saunders Roe flying boat are sure to become Works in Progress soon. The next meeting is July 23 at 8 pm. Invites to follow. Hope to see you there. 

~Russ