December 2023 Spare Parts & Next Meeting

The December 2023 issue of Spare Parts can be accessed by clicking here or under the Spare Parts tab above.

Our final meeting of the year will be held on December 18 at the Deep Run Recreation Center in Deep Run Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. We will have our annual holiday dinner for club members as well as our chapter contest and a special prize drawing! More details can be found in Spare Parts.

In addition to our usual categories, our contest will feature awards for the theme--TV and Movies--as well as awards for the James Alvis Memorial Build.

PLEASE LEGIBLY PRINT THE ENTRY FORM IN SPARE PARTS PRIOR TO THE CONTEST... ONE FOR EACH ENTRY. We anticipate a record number of entries so your cooperation in doing so will greatly help the registration process. Also, please consider arriving early to register your models.

See you on the 18th!

November Newsletter and Next Meeting: November 20, 20223

The November newsletter can be found by clicking here or under the Spare Parts tab above. 

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, November 20, at the Deep Run Park Recreation Center. The hall will open at 5:30 for silent auction donations and registration and the meeting will begin at 6:30!

Bob Walls, our auction guru, already has in excess of 100 kits and supplies up for auction but we have room for lots more. Be sure to take this chance to gain some "home front" points by decreasing your stash in time for Christmas!

And bring loads of cash and/or a checkbook to the meeting. There will be primo kits available at bargain basement prices. But remember... NO CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED. All proceeds will go to the Virginia War Memorial Foundation so come prepared to bid, bid, bid.

Details on the auction and the registration form can be found in the attached newsletter.

Also, and importantly, we will hold our annual chapter officer election. Please print the ballot from the newsletter and bring it with you to the meeting.

See you on the twentieth!

October Newsletter and Next Meeting: October 16, 2023

The October 2023 newsletter is available under the Spare Parts tab above or by clicking here. Another great issue by E. L. Motley with photos by John Robinson!

Our meeting next Monday (Oct. 16) will feature the first of two presentations by Bob Walls on applying and printing decals. Also on the agenda is Show & Tell and a kit raffle hosted by Mike Lyons. Be there or be square!

2024 ODO Forms

The editable Model Registration Master Form and Model Entry Form have been added to the 2024 ODO tab above. Simply click on the link, save to your PC, and complete and print. Doing so before the show will save you valuable time!

2024 ODO Brochure and Vendor Registration Form Now Online

The brochure for the 2024 ODO is now available online. This includes contest category listings, contest rules, and general information. The model registration forms will be added at a later date.

Also available online is the Vendor Registration form.

All can be accessed under the 2024 ODO tab above or by clicking the following:

Click here for the brochure

Click here for the Vendor Registration form

New Spare Parts & September Meeting

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, September 18, at the Deep Run Recreation Center off of Ridgefield Parkway. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:30 sharp.

Doug Hayes will give a presentation on 3D printing and we will hold nominations for our 2024 officers. Also, those of you who did not receive a kit for the James Alvis tribute build will have the opportunity to get one from Mike Lyons.

Attached here is the September issue of "Spare Parts," chocked full of chapter information and great articles by our members. Be sure to check it out!

See everyone next Monday!

Upcoming Meeting Reminders

Monday, August 21, 2023: IPMS Richmond monthly meeting at Deep Run Park Recreation Center. Room opens at 6:00 p.m. and meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. sharp.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023: IPMS Richmond Annual Board Meeting at Deep Run Park Recreation Center, Springfield Room. All members in good standing (dues paid) may attend. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

The current IPMS Richmond bylaws are posted under the Resources tab above.

August Newsletter and Next Meeting: August 21, 2023

IPMS Richmond's August meeting will be next Monday, August 21, at 6:30 PM at the Deep Run Park Recreation Building.  John Robinson will give us a presentation on airbrushing basics and Bob Walls will bring in his collection of airbrushes and answer questions. Even though summer is drawing to a close, let's see if we can keep our good attendance going!

Click here for E.L.'s August newsletter. Of particular interest is the notice of our annual board meeting for our membership.

PT-109 and John F. Kennedy... Eighty Years Later

Glen Martin has written a fine article on PT-109, John Kennedy, and the impact eighty years afterward. Click here to read it or on the link under Resources above.

Thanks, Glen, for reminding us of PT-109's heritage!

IPMS Richmond Loses Two Longtime Members

It's very sad to report on the recent deaths of two members of the IPMS Richmond community: James Alvis and Frank Gomillion.

James Alvis passed away last weekend of natural causes. Visitation and burial will be:

Monday, July 24, 2023

Woody Funeral Home
9271 Shady Grove Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Visitation: 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Service: 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Burial at Signal Hill approx. 2:00 p.m.

James was a longtime member of IPMS Richmond and exemplified someone who truly loved the hobby. He was a prolific modeler and his interests spanned all genres and we all will certainly miss his "Show & Tell" presentations.

Frank Gomillion passed away on July 7, 2023 after a prolonged illness. Funeral and burial will be:

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Laurel Hill Funeral Home
10127 Plank Road
Spotsylvania, VA 

Funeral: 11:00 a.m.
Burial: Laurel Hill Memorial Park following service
Luncheon: Basilico Restaurant, 7013 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, 12:30 p.m.

Frank was a member of IPMS Richmond during the 1980-90s. He gravitated towards figure painting and was one of the original members of the Virginia Company of Military Figure Collectors. Although he moved to Fredericksburg he was a frequent attendee at the Old Dominion Open.

Please keep these two gentlemen in your thoughts and prayers.

July 17 Meeting and Newsletter

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, July 17, at the Deep Run Park Recreation Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. (hall opens at 6:00).

Ashley Abernathy will present a demo on cutting and using foam insulation board for model and diorama bases. We will also have our monthly "Show & Tell" and Mike Lyons will return with his hoard of raffle kits.

CLICK HERE for E.L.'s fine newsletter with details from last month's chapter contest, including photos by John Robinson.

See everyone next week!

Spitfire Quick Reference

For all of you Spitfire junkies (and you know who you are!), E.L. has forwarded a "Modeler's Guide to the Spitfire." It's loaded with good info on the Spits but what I found of great interest is the table listing distinguishing features of the different variants.

You can read the article by clicking here or by clicking the link under the Resources tab above.

Chapter Contest Results: June 5, 2023

 IPMS Richmond Summer 2023 Chapter Contest Results

June 5   -   11 Modelers   -   23 Models

 

Best Model

Doug Hayes, Nemesis

 

Category 1: Figures

First Place: John Mullins, Mantango

Second Place: Scott Ratliff, Phantom of the Opera

 

Category 2: Armor/Artillery/Softskins

First Place: Alex Valz, Panzer VI E Tiger I

Second Place (tie): James Crumpler, T-34/76

Tom Dailey, Steyr 1500A Sonderkommando Dora

Third Place: Tom Pulliam, M2/M59 155mm Gun

 

Category 3: Civilian Cars/Trucks

                      First Place: Jamie Brannan, Faded Glory 1941 Plymouth Coupe

Second Place: Richard Leininger, Mercedes AMG GT3

Third Place: Jamie Brannan, Little Red Wagon

 

Category 4: Maritime

First Place: Adam South, USS Louisiana (BB-71)

Second Place: Adam South, Bismarck

Third Place: Adam South, Yamato

 

Category 5: Aircraft

First Place: Alex Valz, Corsair F4U

Second Place: Scott Ratliff, F-4J Phantom

 

Category 6: Real Space/Sci-fi

First Place: Doug Hayes, Nemesis

Second Place: Scott Oates, Mercury Capsules, Atlas & Redstone Rockets

Third Place: Steve Bruce, Star Destroyer

 

Category 7: Dioramas/Vignettes

(No Entries)

 

Category 8: Other Subjects

First Place: Tom Dailey, Old Wharf

June 2023 Spare Parts and Upcoming Meeting

Our next meeting on Monday, June 5, will feature the return of our chapter's June contest--the same categories you all love and a chance for bragging rights until our Christmas Contest in December. No theme, no awards... just good ol' camaraderie. So finish-up those kits you purchased or won at the ODO and let's see the finished models! Be sure to print and LEGIBLY complete a registration form for EACH MODEL you're entering in the contest and bring them with you on Monday. The Center will open at 6:00 p.m. and model registration will begin at that time. Registration forms are on the last page of this month's "Spare Parts."

E.L. has published the June issue of "Spare Parts" chocked full of articles and photos. You can access it by clicking here or under the Spare Parts tab above.

Enjoy and see everyone on June fifth!

P-38 Lightning USAAF Flight Manual

Guerry Bowen is one of our members who lives in Chester. Over about the past five years, his health has kept him from attending monthly meetings, but he continues his interest in and support of IPMS-R.  A few days ago, Guerry e-mailed E. L. with something he wanted the club to have. He sent him the official USAAF Flight Manual for the P-38 Lightning. It obviously has everything you would want to know about the P-38... 102 pages of good information. It’s a neat bit of WWII history.

It is posted here under the Resources tab above for all to enjoy. Thank you, Guerry!

Chapter Contest: June 5, 2023

A highlight of our next meeting on June 5 will be our summer chapter contest! No theme, no awards... just an opportunity to show your completed models.

Categories are the same as for our annual Christmas contest:

1. Figures
2. Armor/Artillery/Softskins
3. Civilian Cars/Trucks
4. Maritime
5. Aircraft
6. Real Space/Sci-Fi
7. Dioramas/Vignettes
8. Other Subjects

..... and "Best in Show"

So finish up all those kits you purchased or won at the ODO and bring them to our June meeting.

PLEASE complete the Contest Entry Form before our meeting. Download it by clicking here, complete it LEGIBLY, and bring one for each of your models to the meeting. I will have a few blank copies at the meeting but not enough to cover everyone who wants to enter.

Model registration will begin as soon after 6:00 p.m. as possible. See you then!

Next Meeting: Monday, May 1, 2023

Our next meeting will be Monday, May 1, at Deep Run Park Recreation Center. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting begins sharply at 6:30.

Glen Martin will continue his demo on pin washing and detailing techniques.

The latest newsletter with photos of Show and Tell from our last meeting can be accessed by clicking here or under the Spare Parts tab above.

See you Monday!

March 2023 Spare Parts Newsletter

CLICK HERE for a link to the March 2023 issue of Spare Parts. It can always be accessed under the Spare Parts tab above.

IPMS Richmond Venue Change

Beginning this month, IPMS Richmond will be meeting in Ballroom B at the Deep Run Park Recreation Building in western Henrico County. The room will open at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

For your GPS:

9910 Ridgefield Parkway

Henrico, VA 23233

2023 Meeting Dates:

2023 ODO Results

CLICK HERE to see a listing of all first, second, and third place winners from last weekend's 2023 Old Dominion Open as well as some pertinent ODO statistics!

2023 ODO Class Winners!

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this year's ODO a success! Without your work both on the day of the show and, for many, years before, we would not have been able to provide modelers with the experience that is uniquely the ODO. And thanks, too, to all the vendors and attendees for once again making the trek to the Richmond Raceway.

The remaining contest results and other pertinent ODO information will be posted soon.

Following are photos of the class winners. Special thanks to John Robinson for his trove of excellent ODO photos!

Best of Show and Best Military Vehicle

"Delta Four One," David Vickers

Photo by John Robinson

Best Aircraft

Avia CS-199, Barry Numerick

Photo by John Robinson

Best Automotive

'41 Willys Gasser, Mike DeSorbo

Photo by John Robinson

Best Maritime

USS Maine 1898, Rob Willis

Photo by John Robinson

Best Figure

US Special Ops Afghanistan 2001, Bob Prokop

Photo by John Robinson

Best Gundam

Wreckage: Hit & Run, Nick LaPrade

Photo by Mark Groth

Best Real Space & Sci-fi

Garbage Truck, Jason Jennings

Photo by John Robinson

Best Diorama

"Home Alone," Jeff Feller

Photo by John Robinson

Best Junior

Doom Gundam, Ezra Hoskin

Photo by Mark Groth

Bandai KIts for Raffle Just Arrived!

 

Just look at all those kits! Thank you, Bandai, for donating such fine kits to our ODO raffle.

Remember, if you want a chance to win one of these kits, you'll need to attend the ODO on February 25th!

Call for ODO Judges!

 

Uncle ODO Wants YOU...
... to help judge the afternoon of the ODO on February 25!

If you've never judged during a model contest before, here's your chance. The Judges Meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the front of the hall. Numerous announcements will be made during the show as to time and place.

Participating as a judge allows a modeler to look at models in a new and objective fashion and has been declared almost unanimously to be the single best way to become a better modeler.

If you've never judged before, you will be placed on a team with more experienced judges to assist you in learning the ropes. Do NOT let inexperience stop you from volunteering to help judge...that's how you learn.

See you on February 25!

participating as a judge allows a modeler to look at models in a new and objective fashion and has been declared almost unanimously to be the single best way to become a better modeler.participating as a judge allows a modeler to look at models in a new and objective fashion and has been declared almost unanimously to be the single best way to become a better modeler.

participating as a judge allows a modeler to look at models in a new and objective fashion and has been declared almost unanimously to be the single best way to become a better modeler.

More ODO Raffle Donations

Kits donated by Firehouse Hobbies for our 2023 Old Dominion Open raffle... many thanks to Firehouse Hobbies!

ODO Raffle Prizes from Tamiya

 

Shown above are the 2023 ODO raffle prizes generously donated by Tamiya. Plan to attend the show... you can't win if you're not there!

February 13, 2023 Meeting & Newsletter

Our next meeting will be held on February 13, 2023 at the Smoketree Community Building beginning at 6:30 p.m. Note that this is a change in both location and time. Further details can be found in the February Newsletter under the Spare Parts & Newsletters tab above or by clicking here.

This will be an important meeting! We will finalize plans for this year's Old Dominion Open to be held on February 25th as well as voting on a venue change for future meetings. Please attend if at all possible!

2023 ODO: Raffle Prizes Are Rolling In!

Mecha Warehouse Donation

 

Hobby Town Donation

Donations for this year's ODO raffle have been arriving! Shown above are those from Mecha Warehouse and from Hobby Town. Thanks to you both for supporting our ODO!

We'll see everyone on February 25th!

January 2023 Meeting & Spare Parts Special Edition

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Deep Run Recreation Center located in Deep Run Park off of Ridgefield Parkway in Henrico County beginning at 6:00 p.m. This is a change both in location and time!

More information and a map can be found in the special January 2023 edition of Spare Parts accessed under the Spare Parts tab above or by clicking here. This special edition also includes photos from our chapter Christmas contest--thanks E. L. Motley, John Robinson, and all others who provided photos!