NEWSFLASH April 2019

Hello Swamp Foxes, Welcome to the April 2019 Newsletter.

Well April is here already, where has January, February and March gone ????. A quarter of the year has passed by.....Hopefully we have all had some time at the benches, I look forward to seeing some of your work at the next meeting, Wednesday 17the April. 18.00 – 20.00 at Lexington Main Library.

March's meeting saw 22 members attend, The President opened the meeting and First thing was Hubbeing presented with his Emeritus Membership and it is thoroughly deserved Sir. After which the President went through the agenda and any other business.Then it was onto the show and tell of Members models and we had a nice diverse selection to enjoy, some really great builds and in progress work as always.....

From the Front Office…

Howdy, all! On tap for April:

1. DUES: I believe most members have paid, but if you’re dragging your tail, now is the time to pony up.

2. JUNE SHOW: We have two months left until our June Show:

a. Keep asking for sponsorships! Shows are best done with Other People’s Money!

b. Raffle letters have been sent.

c. We’ve received the following Raffle Donations:

· 19 kits from HobbyTown Augusta.

· Advanced Modeling Products sent several raffle items.

· Aves Studios (Apoxie Sculpt), Bob Smith Industries (adhesives), and Xuron Tools have pledged product for the raffle.

d. Tim Darrah is down to 8 vendor tables (out of 60).

e. We have also confirmed four food trucks—Southern Mama’s Catering, Taste of Europe, Arepa Chef, and The Wurst Wagen.

f. I posted (again) to the IPMS/Region 12 Facebook Page, and e-mailed all the Chapter Contacts in the Region. I specifically asked for sponsorships and judges.

g. We have a sufficient number of medals for this show. We will have to re-order for the next show.

3. PROGRAM: Tonight’s program is going to cover a sticky subject—Glues and Adhesives. We’ll discuss what they are, how they work, and where each is best used. Next month, we will discuss the finer points of judging. We’re going to need as many of you as possible to judge the contest.

For the future, I need something from each of you: What do you want to see presented?

4. ROOM ARRANGEMENT: We have outgrown the “Round Table” style of meeting, and the currentroom set-up is the way it will be from this point on. We’ll tweak it as needed. Tonight, we’re moving the display table to the front of the room (in front of the head table); the seating arrangement will be thesame.

When you come up to share what you’ve done, please come up to the table, face the audience, and speak, just like “Show-and-Tell”. If you don’t face the audience, and if we can’t see your model, it becomes simply “Tell”.

5. MODEL INFORMATION SHEETS: Please remember to fill out the Model Information Sheet and bringthem with you. John will make those a permanent page of the newsletter. I will bring some with me, but if you have the wherewithal to do so, please print them out.

6. UPCOMING EVENTS: The sole upcoming show in our Region is the IPMS/Eagle Squadron’s RDUCON on 4 May. The venue is the Wake Tech Community College. Additional information can be found here: http://www.ipmseaglesquadron.org/rducon2019

The IPMS Region 12 Regional Show will be held in Simpsonville, hosted by IPMS/Piedmont Scale Modelers. It will be at the Simpsonville Parks and Rec Center. Additional information can be found at https://psmregion122019.wixsite.com/mysite

The 2019 IPMS/USA National Convention will be held in Chattanooga, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Details on their website: http://www.ipmsnationals.com/

We will be sending sponsorships to all three events.

7. CLUB SHIRTS—PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: I will be ordering club shirts this week. So far, I only have the quote from Pine Press Printing, but I have also looked at 4imprint.com—price-wise, 4imprint has the best pricing, but Pine Press is local. I’ll share the numbers and we will discuss.

These (Pine Press and 4imprint.com) are the only bids for shirts that we will entertain.

Nobody else has provided the information we have asked for in a timely manner, and I believe I have given all parties more than adequate time to do so.

In other words, any and all other outstanding requests for shirt quotes are no longer being considered.I cannot wait any longer to order shirts if we hope to have them before the June show. Discussion about club shirts began late last year and I believe we have been more than patient with these firms who claim they want our business. They haven’t come through, so as far as I am concerned, they don’twant our business that badly.

8. AREA CLUBS: Don’t forget the other modeling organizations area:

a. SCMA, First Monday of the month, 7PM, Genova Karate, 169-B Hwy 378 West, Lexington.

b. AMPS Central South Carolina, Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM, Richland Library, 763 FashionDrive, Columbia. Note the change of time to 6PM, and the change of day from Thursday to Tuesday.

SUPPORT THE LOCAL HOBBY STORES

SUPPORT THE LOCAL HOBBY STORES

Andy Townsend shares his Summer Travels Part Three

US Army Aviation Museum – Fort Rucker – Alabama.

Bell AH-1A Cobra

Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

Bell XH-40, the Prototype of the UH-1 Huey

Boeing Model 347

Boeing–Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche

Brantley YOH-3B

Lockheed XH-51

McDonnell XV-1

Nieuport 28

Piesecki CH-25 Army Mule

Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c

Ryan VZ-3 Vertiplane

Ryan XV-5 Vertifan

Sikorsky CH-37 Mojave

Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe

Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw

Sikorsky R-4B, the first mass produced helicopter accepted for service

Sikorsky R-5D Dragonfly

Sikorsky UH-60L Blackhawk DAP, Marked as Super 68 from the Blackhawk Down incident from the Battle of Mogadishu

Sikorsky VH-34A Army One

Pics from last months meeting

Rick Broome – Revell – 1/25 scale 23 T-Bucket Roadster.

Darby Erd – Heller – 1/72 scale Bf109 F-2 Hans “Assi” Hahn France 1942.

Darby Erd – Heller – 1/72 scale Bf109 G-6 JG27.

Tom Wingate - Revell – 1/24 scale 1963 Corvette Grande Sport.

Ralph Nardone – Hasegawa – 1/72 scale UH-1D x 4. Italeri – 1/72 scale OH-6A x 1.

Jim Hamilton – KIBRI – HO scale German Freight Warehouse, In Progress.

Mike Roof – Original 3D design & print – 1/35 scale AN/PDR-1 RDF set.

Donnie Greenway – 1/24 scale Auto's.

Hub Plott – Fine Molds – 1/48 scale Mitsubishi Ki-15 “Babs” Recon plane.

Hub Plott – Tamiya – 1/48 XP-72, Converted from Tamiya P47D and Lone Star resin

conversion.

Mike Martucci – AMT – 1/25 scale 1949 Mercury Club Coupe.

Mike Martucci – Revell – 1/25 scale 1948 Ford Coupe.

Trevor Edwards – Tamiya – 1/35 – Willy's Jeep, In Progress.

Norm Foote - Tamiya – 1/35 – Willy's Jeep, In Progress.

Lucio Martino – Italeri – 1/35 scale Leopard II Improved KWS version, SwedishTest Vehicle, In Progress.

Eric Schrowang – Airfix – 1/72 scale USAAF Fuel Truck, In Progress.

David Hoover – AMT - 1/25 scale Model A Pick Up Hot Rod.

David Hoover – 1/25 scale 1960 Falcon Ranchero, Fiat Drag car on Single axle trailer.

Tehya-lani Locke – AMT – 1/25 scale Batboat, In Progress.

Paul Deloreto – Artesania Latino – 1848 Stage Coach, In Progress.

Mike Gearon – Lindberg – 1/35 scale LCVP, In progress.

Mike Gearon – Airfix – 1/72 scale Colonial soldiers, In progress.

John Currie – Roden – 1/35 scale M37 Gun Truck conversion, Star Decals, In Progress.

John Currie – AFV Club – 1/35 scale M35 Gun Truck using Hobby Fan coversion,In progress.

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IPMS Mid Carolina Swamp Fox Modelers2019 South Carolina Scale Model Mega Show IPMS Contest Categories

000, Junior (17 years old and younger)

010—Junior, All entries

100, Aircraft

110—Biplanes120—1/72 scale single engine prop130—1/48 scale single engine prop, Allied (by markings)135—1/48 scale single engine prop, Axis (by markings)140—Multi-engine prop, all scales150—1/72 scale jet161—1/48 scale jet170—1/32 and larger, all types180—Small Scale, including airliners185—Civil/Sport, all scales and types (by markings)190—Rotary wing, all scales

200, Ships

210—Surface, powered, all scales220—Submarines, all scales230—Sail, all scales and types

500, Automotive

510—Factory (Street) Stock520—Street Rods and Street Machines525—Customs540—Competition, open wheel 542—Competition, Drag Racing544—Competition, closed wheel other than NASCAR546—Competition, closed wheel, NASCAR550—Light Trucks555—Heavy Trucks560—Civil Service vehicles570—Motorcycles, all scales580—Curbsides and Slammers

600, Space and Sci-FI

610—Real Space620—Sci-Fi vehicles and ships625—Sci-Fi figures and fighting suits (Gundam, MaK)

700, Dioramas

710—Aircraft720—Automotive730—Ships

800, Miscellaneous

810—Miscellaneous

900, Out of Box

910—Aircraft920—Automotive930—Ships940--Miscellaneous

In addition:

We will award the following in addition to the traditional 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. These will be judged by the show’s judges.

Best JuniorBest AircraftBest ShipThe James Palasz Best Automotive AwardBest Space and Sci-FiBest DioramaBest MiscellaneousBest Out of Box

Theme Award: Hit the Beach! (as judged by the IPMS/Mid-Carolina Show Staff)Special Award: Beach Racin’ (as determined by Ralph Nardone, the award’s sponsor)

The Monty Tuck Best of Show award

IPMS Mid Carolina Swamp Fox Modelers2019 South Carolina Scale Model Mega Show Contest Rules

Please note that IPMS Mid Carolina will not be providing a separate, screened area for Adult-themed models. All participants must abide by the IPMS/USA policy on nudity and explicit themes (aircraft nose art not included).

1. Eligibility: All entrants must be registered with the contest. Absentee entries will be accepted only if they are registered under the name of the person who built the models. The same registration and entry fees apply to absentee entries.

2. All work *must* be the sole work of the builder listed on the registration form.3. IPMS/USA Membership is not required to enter the contest. It is, however, encouraged.4. Sweeps are allowed. However, we suggest those who wish to enter multiple models in the same

category consider placing some of those models on the “Display Only” tables to allow others a better chance of an award.

5. Limited splits are available if necessary. There are no pre-planned splits.6. The contest is open to all models except as follows:

g. Those which have earned a 1st Place at an IPMS Regional showh. Those which have earned any award (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) at any IPMS/USA National

Convention.i. Factory-assembled and finished models (die-case and pre-painted/decorated) are not

permitted in any of the adult categories.j. We encourage all armor and figure models that meet the AMPS eligibility be entered

into the AMPS contest. k. Any AMPS-eligible items entered into the IPMS contest will be placed in the

Miscellaneous Category.12. Junior categories are reserved for modelers 17 years old and younger. Juniors may enter pre-

painted (but not pre-assembled) models in their appropriate categories.13. Nobody will be allowed to enter the contest room before registering all of their entries.14. Bases will only be judged in the diorama categories.15. Each entrant will determine which category their model belongs in. When in doubt, the

Registrar will assist entrants in ensuring the model is entered into the most appropriate category.16. Out of Box. For this contest, the following Out of Box rules apply with no exceptions:

q. Each model entered in the Out of Box class must be accompanied by its instruction sheet. Models without instruction sheets will be moved to the appropriate “Open” category.

r. Seams may be filled.s. It is not permissible to cut control surfaces, open hatches or doors.t. It is not permissible to add items such as seat belts, rigging, or ignition wires unless these

parts are part of the base kit in a High-Tech kit.u. No aftermarket or scratchbuilt parts are allowed.v. Alternate paint schemes and decals are allowed.w. Any questions will be answered by reviewing the instruction sheet. If the instructions do

not show a part or feature that has been added to the model, the model will be moved to the appropriate “Open” category.

24. This contest will be judged using IPMS/USA judging criteria to evaluate the craftsmanship exhibited in the model.

25. Three awards—1st, 2nd, and 3rd place—will be awarded for each category.26. Best of Class awards will be awarded to the best model in each class (i.e., Best Aircraft, Best

Ship, etc.)

27. The Monty Tuck Best of Show Award will be conferred upon the model judged as the best in the contest by the show’s judges.

28. Any entrant trying to influence any judge at any time during the show will be disqualified from the contest.

29. LARGE DISPLAYS: People wishing to enter models with large bases (4 feet or more in any dimension) should be prepared to provide their own display table. Advance notification of any larger models would be appreciated.

30. ALL JUDGES’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

IPMS/Mid-Carolina is not responsible for any lost or damaged models. Exhibit at your discretion.

Theme and Special Awards:Theme Award: Hit the Beach! — Any subject associated with the beach. Think landing craft,amphibious and sea planes, beach buggies, sand rails, etc. This award will be judged by the SC Scale Model Mega Show IPMS Staff.Special Award: Beach Racin’ — The best model of a stock car raced on the Daytona Beach/Road course between 1949 and 1958. This award will be judged by the sponsors.

Fees and Other Information1. Contest Entry Fees:2. Adults (18 years of age and older): $15 first three entries, $3 each additional 3. Juniors (17 years of age and younger): $6 first three entries, $2 each additional4. IPMS members (with proof of membership) will receive a $2 discount5. Modelers entering both the IPMS and AMPS contest will pay ONE base fee of $15. The

additional fee for additional models still applies and is paid to the applicable club. 6. General Admission: Free7. Display Only: Those wishing to display their models (without having them judged) pay a

flat rate of $15 (adult)/$6 (Juniors). Display Only is on a Space Available basis.8. Vendor Tables: $30 for each 8’ table. Vendors are also asked to donate one item to the

show raffle.9. Raffle: Donations to the show raffle are appreciated.

IPMS JUDGING SURVEY

An official survey of the membership to ascertain preference of GSB and 123 judging systemsis now under way. THIS IS AN OFFICIAL SURVEY TO SUPPLY CURRENT INFORMATION TO THE E-BOARD, NOT A PROPOSAL. There is NO effort I am aware of to change the way IPMS/USA judges our contest. The purpose of this e-mail is to inform the membership ofthe survey. As part of the survey, we have provided basic, unbiased descriptions of both GSBand 123 systems that will be included in the April/May issue with the survey card to include non-computer folks. Full details of the survey can be found here: SURVEY Voting will take place via a survey card in the April/May 2019 issue of "The Journal", at the nationals in Chattanooga this summer, and now on-line on the election ballot. The survey will also be printed at the bottom of the model registration forms at the national contest to best insure the maximum participation of the membership. The survey, questions, 1-2-3 and GSB descriptions, were composed by a group of volunteers with oversight from Ron Bell, the E-board, with participation from Mark Persichetti, Chief Judge for IPMS/USA and the NCC. ON-LINE VOTING IS NOW ACTIVATED! Members may vote for their choice on the survey when voting in the general election. The instructions are here: https://voting.ipmsusa3.org/content/activate-your-account. The only way you can vote on the survey on-line is register to vote in the general election.

Hey Ralph,

My name is David Bennett and I am the president/creator/whatever of the ModelWorx Model club in Raleigh, NC. I started the club way back in 2010 to focus on models based on sci-fi, horror, fantasy, mecha, Kaiju, etc. ModelWorx has recently branched out and we now have a Charlotte chapter as well.

I’m reaching out to you today to let you know about an upcoming event we are doing and hoping you will spread the word among your chapter members.

On Saturday, May 18th we will be having a build day, meet up and showcase for our clubs, ModelWorx Raleigh & ModelWorx Charlotte, and the North Carolina Gundam Model Community.

This event will be held at the spacious home office of Holy Mountain Printing in Raleigh. Check out their site listed below to see all they do and especially their new monster shirts! This is a great, open space with plenty of room for tables to display your work and build something new. The space is currently displaying a Kaiju art show and an 8’ MechaGodzilla. That alone makes it worth the trip!

I hope this will be the first of many events we do in conjunction with the Gundam community. This group grew from our first build day a few years back and with Joel, Luke and others at the helm, they have exploded into a strong and very active community of model builders that meet weekly at our host store, Hangar 18 Hobbies.If you know anyone in your chapter that’s interested in these genres or any others, you are welcome to come to this event.

If anyone can make it, please let us know so we can get a somewhat accurate head count and know how many tables to set up. Right now we’re looking at 8-10 tables, 8’ long, but we have room for more if need be. We want to be sure we have plenty of room to work and hang out.

There may also be some hobby shops setting up there with things for sale as well.There is also an event posted on FaceBook with some more info about activities for this: https://www.facebook.com/events/444016139674590/ SUMMARY:WHEN: Saturday, May 18th from 12:00 -8:00pm.WHERE: Holy Mountain Printing @ 2810 Yonkers Road, Unit D, Raleigh, NC 27604https://holymountainprinting.com/https://www.facebook.com/HOLYMOUNTAINPRINTING/DINNER: Dinner will be whatever you like. We might order pizza or you can run out and grab something on your own. I really hope to see some of you there. If you have any questions just shoot me an email.Thanks,Dave Bennett

Well thats all folks

See you at the next meeting

John