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Updates from the Annual General Meeting
The following changes have been made following the recent Annual General Meeting: Executive Committee Gary Wenko confirmed as Overseas Liaison Officer John Hebditch becomes Membership Secretary (See https://ipmsuk.org/about-2/executive/) Club Rules…
Viewpoint – May 2019
Because of the role I have within IPMS (UK) it is very rare that I have the opportunity to attend a model show as an independent visitor. I also belong…
Photos from IPMS Alto Valle show, Argentina
Thanks to Roberto Muñoz for some photos from the recent Concurso Regional IPMS Alto Valle de Neuquen y Río Negro event in Argentina (Click on any picture to view gallery)
Viewpoint – April 2019
So much of our hobby is coloured by perception. Several small conversations over the past month have only served to confirm that many modellers seem to have a very skewed…
Viewpoint – March 2019
IPMS has long been a global franchise, with national groups created in different countries around the world, each operating largely independently of one another. Some of those groups are large,…
Viewpoint – February 2019
I was talking with a work colleague recently and we got round to the thorny problem of ‘to do’ lists. I suspect everyone makes them in one form or another…
IPMS Magazine
Unfortunately there will be a delay in the distribution of Issue 6 2018 of the IPMS Magazine. It is hoped that this delay will only be a short one, which…
Viewpoint – January 2019
I feel I’m drowning in projects at the moment. I seem to have started five or six in the past two months and whilst I’ve finished the first one, the…
Photos from Scale ModelWorld 2018
Added photo galleries for SMW 2018 Champions, Class Winners, and general photos from around the show. Many thanks to Chris Ayre, John Tapsell and Andrew Prentis for the pictures. https://ipmsuk.org/gallery-2/
Shropshire Model Show
Shropshire Model Show – 2019, added to events diary.
SMW lost property
Petr from Special Hobby writes: Good morning guys, there is something I would like to get sorted now as it has been troubling me quite a lot since we got…
East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show
Added East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show 2019 to the events diary
SMW 2018 Competition Winners
The results are in – view the 2018 Competition winners here (PDF opens or downloads in separate tab)
AGM reminder
The deadline for submitting resolutions, and for proposing members for Executive Committe posts is 31st December 2018. More details are available here
2 events in Chile
Added Pulga Hobby IPMS-Chile 2018 and the Red October exhibition 2018, Chile to the events diary
Shuttleworth Scale Model Exhibition
Added the Shuttleworth Scale Model Exhibition 2019 to the events diary
Scale ModelWorld – thank you!
The Executive of IPMS(UK) would like to thank all visitors, traders, branches, SIGs, clubs and overseas societies who helped make Scale ModelWorld 2018 such a success. Especial thanks to our…
SMW 2019 trader booking form
Bookings for Scale ModelWorld 2019 are under way. Please note SMW 2018 was fully booked, and so traders are advised to book early for 2019. The booking Terms and Conditions…
IPMS Dorset Poole Show
Added the IPMS Dorset/Poole Vikings show 2019 to the events diary https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/ipms-dorset-poole-vikings-show-2019/
IPMS Farnborough Modelfest
Added IPMS Farnborough Modelfest 2019 to the events diary https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/ipms-farnborough-modelfest-2019/
Bolton IPMS Scale Model Show
Added Bolton IPMS Scale Model Show 2019 to the events diary https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/bolton-ipms-scale-model-show-2019/
Scale ModelWorld 2018 – Products Update
Scale ModelWorld 2018 saw a variety of significant product announcements. Included are: Seam Scraper 2 available Following on from the success of the IPMS Seam Scraper 1 tool, Seam…
Scale ModelWorld 2018 – Competition Champions
Congratulations to the Scale ModelWorld 2018 competition champions: Junior Best in Show Alex Bienek with a World War I Mark IV Male Tank Senior Best in Show George Tenediotis with…
SMW competition closed
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES Please note that entry for the 2018 competition is now closed (the closing date was Saturday 3rd November.) CompetiTION Entries As of 31st October we have…
SMW advance tickets closed
Advanced, online ticket sales for Scale ModelWorld 2018 are now closed, to allow for processing and postal times. Tickets will be available on the door, see https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/ for information and pricing.
SMW Special Displays
The main display for Scale ModelWorld 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force in Hall 3. Many branches and SIGs are also expected to commemorate the founding…
The Clear Prop Award
The Clear Prop Award This is a new award for Scale ModelWorld 2018, sponsored by a new manufacturer called Clear Prop. They will be awarding a trophy for the best…
Membership applications and renewals closed until after SMW
Please note the deadline for membership applications and renewals before Scale ModelWorld 2018 was midnight on 31st October 2018. Applications or renewals received from now on will not be processed …
SMW Members’ Admission
The arrangements for IPMS Members to gain access to Scale ModelWorld 2018 are here (PDF file) (The arrangements for members of the public are available as a PDF here.) Please note…
Ipswich IPMS Model Day
Added the Ipswich IPMS Model Day 2019 to the events diary https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/ipswich-ipms-model-day-2019/
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…
Midland Air Museum Christmas Model Fair
Added the Midland Air Museum Christmas Model Fair 2018 to the events diary https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/midland-air-museum-christmas-model-fair/
New Handley Page trophy
A new trophy will be awarded for the first time at Scale ModelWorld 2018 competition. It is called The Harry Frazer Mitchell Memorial Award & Handley Page Association Trophy, and…
Gloucester Show 2019
The IPMS Gloucester Show 2019 has been added to the events diary, see: https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/ipms-gloucester-show-2019/
SMW briefing for Branch And SIG Leaders
The briefing document for Branch Secretaries and SIG Leaders, with important information for IPMS members is here.
South Cheshire Militaire – Universal Model Show
Added the South Cheshire Militaire – Universal Model Show 2019 to the events diary https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/south-cheshire-militaire-universal-model-show-2019/
Armistice display at SMW
There will be an Armistice display in the foyer at Scale ModelWorld to commemorate the service of British and Commonwealth personnel during the Great War. The display will consist of…
SMW floorplans
Minor changes are still happening to the floor plans for Scale ModelWorld 2018 For the latest versions see https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/scale-modelworld-floor-plan
Wings and Things
Added Wings & Things 2019 to the events diary https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/wings-things-2019/
On Track
Added On Track 2019 to the events diary https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/on-track-2019/