WrightCon Region IV VIRTUAL Regional, November 13-14, 2020

WrightCon Region IV Regional Nov. 13-14th – Deadline to enter Nov 7th.

COVID has really suppressed our ability to participate in many things. It’s certainly suppressed our hobby. Taking away our ability to hit up a show, checkout some excellent models, shop the vendors and even join in a raffle or two! And the most important part is not seeing all our friends that live far away. Some clubs have stepped back, others are taking a wait until next year approach, others like the Wright Field Scale Modelers club in Dayton OH are trying some new stuff!

Wright Field is an IPMS and AMPS affiliated club. This virtual show is an IPMS show with IPMS rules and is their Region IV Regional show!! The show works a lot like the in person version. Please visit their web site for all the details. We would love for you to enter, and also sign up to be a judge, or simply stop by and visit. If you would like to help out and judge please sign up on the site.

Please note that the entry deadline is November 7th!

www.wrightcon.com

Modeling the Long Range Desert Group and the Special Air Service in World War II

Bob Walls has written an excellent article, "Modeling the Long Range Desert Group and the Special Air Service in World War II." He summarizes the history of the two groups and examines some of the models and after-market accessories available. He also lists some applicable books for further reading at the end.

His article can be accessed under the "Resources" tab above.

Well done, and thanks, Bob!

Tough Little Kitty: The Grumman F8F Bearcat

E. L. Motley has written yet another in-depth article, this time covering Grumman's F8F Bearcat. All of E. L.'s fine articles can be located under the "Resources" tab above or the F8F article itself by clicking here.

Thanks, E. L., and well done!

September 2020 Spare Parts

 The September 2020 issue of Spare Parts in now available on-line. You can access it from the link under "Spare Parts" above or right here: September 2020 Spare Parts.

August 2020 Spare Parts

The August 2020 edition of Spare Parts can be accessed through the Spare Parts tab above.

Please note that it includes information regarding our in-person meeting at the Smoketree Community Building on Monday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m.

August 10 Meeting to be "Live"

We are going to attempt to hold our next meeting, August 10, "live" at the Smoketree Community Center. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.--there will be no pre-meeting dinner.

Following are the rules that all attendees must follow:

• All attendees must wear masks.
• All attendees must maintain the prescribed social distancing.
• Before departing, all member attendees are expected to assist with the disinfecting of all chairs and tables used during the meeting. Cleaning supplies will be provided.
• Attendees should limit their use to one or two trash cans that must be emptied before departing.

Following these rules will ensure that we are able to continue using the Smoketree building during the Coronavirus.

If any governmental agency changes social rules prior to the meeting, the above may be revised or the meetine may, once again, be canceled.

July 2020 Spare Parts

The July issue of Spare Parts is now available for viewing under the Spart Parts tab above.

Don't forget about our monthly meeting on Jitsi Monday evening, July 13!