Magazine Index updated
Mike Davey has updated the Magazine index, which covers over 60 years. It is available either sorted by subject, or by date. There are links to both on the Magazine page
Membership processing reopened
The membership system is open again following Scale ModelWorld 2024 Click here for information on joining IPMS(UK) Click here for information on renewing our membership
Nominations for the Executive Committee
This notice is to advise the membership that the following roles on the executive Committee are due for re-election in 2025. Under the Articles of Association of the Society any nomination for a position on the Executive Committee must be delivered to the Honorary Secretary before the end of the previous year. This means if…
Health and Safety for Modellers
Many thanks to Alfie Bass of the Technical Advisory Service for writing a guide to Health and Safety for modellers. This is available as a PDF to download: Click here to download Health and Safety for Modellers.
New SIGs and Branches
Welcome to the following new Special Interest Groups and UK Branches: Airborne Police and Emergency Forces – Worldwide US Navy Warships Doughnut Models Monster Mayhem Scale Fanatics
Seam Tools out of stock
Online sales of Seam Tools are suspended as at 15th May 2024 through shortage of stock. Items may be available at shows where IPMS Executive is present, click here for list
New Executive Members
We welcome Keith Goldsworthy and Mark Sanderson to the executive team. Keith has been co-opted to replace Doug Hughes as Membership Secretary, while Mark has been co-opted to replace John Tapsell as Publicity Officer. Click here for a full list of the Executive Committee
New Glass File available online
The new IPMS(UK) Glass File was launched successfully at Scale ModelWorld 2022, and is now available to purchase online. The Glass File is a sanding file manufactured from tempered glass, and has an abrasive surface that, if properly cared for, will last far longer than a typical abrasive paper or sanding stick. For prices and…
Change from PayPal to Stripe
As of 1st September 2022 online payments for IPMS(UK) memberships and merchandise will cease to use PayPal. Instead, payments can be made using either a credit card or a debit card. The card transactions will be administered securely by payments processor Stripe (see https://stripe.com/gb)
Magazine Index and Magazine History
The latest version of Mike Davey’s index to the IPMS Magazine is now on this site. It is available either sorted by subject, or by date. Mike has also written a history of the Magazine. There are links to both the history and the index on the Magazine page
Nic Bavington
Obituary notice at request of family: Nicholas Allan BAVINGTON Sunrise 25/09/1973 – Sunset 29/12/2021 Former pupil of Ousedale School and a man who always thought of Newport Pagnell as home, sadly passed away in Milton Keynes University Hospital after a short illness bravely fought, aged 48yrs. Nic was loved and cherished by his wife Jean…
Regis Auckland
Tom Foxon of Guideline Publications writes: It is with much sadness that Guideline Publications announces the death of its company chairman, Regis Auckland, after a long illness. Regis had been with Guideline from the beginning and, although not a modeller himself, he soon became a popular figure within the hobby both in the United Kingdom…
Dick Ward – RIP
Richard L Ward 1938 – 2017 With great regret we note the passing of a founder of the Society, Dick Ward. Dick was rightly celebrated as an aviation researcher, author, and as a designer of decals, with both his own “Modeldecal” range, and sheets for many kit manufacturers. A charming and well-liked character, he will…