Show and Tell - June 14, 2007
Meeting Location: HobbyTown USA, Petaluma
Meeting Time: 7:00pm
Theme: It Should Have Been
Pictures by Doug Dropeskey
Commentary by Doug Dropeskey
Edited by Doug Dropeskey
Club Announcements (by John Admire, Acting President):
• The treasurer is still taking club dues.
• Club meetings take place on the second Thursday of every month at HobbyTown in Petaluma. Steering meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of every month at HobbyTown in Petaluma.
• The latest issue of IPMS USA Journal was released last month. The quality of this magazine rivals that of Fine Scale and similar publications.
• Join IPMS USA to receive 4 issues of the IPMS USA Journal and become eligible for the Meteor Award. Each IPMS Chapter awards one Meteor Award annually, to the greatest contributer as judged by club leadership.
• The IPMS Nationals are now two months away.
• The club will hold a series of 4 weathering classes at HobbyTown in Petaluma, starting in August. The classes will cover weathering with an airbrush, using washes, drybrushing, and the application of pigments and chalk. Rees Gwillim will teach the fist class. See the club calendar for more information about individual classes.
• Club elections will occur at the July 12 meeting. Club secratary Greg Reynolds will email and mail out ballots the week before the election. Members must return ballots BEFORE the July 12 meeting. If you want to run for President, Vice President, Secratary, or Treasurer, notify the club secretary as soon as possible. Get on the ballot now!
• The club continues to sponsor kit reviews. A kit review volunteer receives up to $40 towards a recent kit release of his or her choice. The volunteer must complete three reviews over the next three month--an in box review, an in progress review, and a completed model review.
• Three color logo club shirts are now available. The club extends thanks to Jack Riggar for his efforts to make these new shirts available.
• Please submit photos of your models and workbench for the developing website member area.
• The club is still looking for someone to do a monthly newsletter.
• The Nike Hercules Missile Site tour was a great success. If you could not make it, the site opens one day each month, and the area includes many other attractions.
• See the club calendar for a list of upcoming events and model shows in this area.
Website Announcements (by Doug Dropeskey, Site Administrator):
• Please see the Update History page for a complete listing of all changes to this website.
• Please submit photos of your workbench if you would like them to appear on this site. See the workbenches area for examples by other members.
• If you would like to contribute photos of events, meetings, walkarounds, and so forth, please contact the site administrator. We are happy to handle all image processing and include any information or captions you like.
• The workbench area will soon expand into a more comprehensive member area with personalized pages for each member. These pages will include workbench photos, model photos, and awards received.
Slide Show:
Nike Hercules Missile Site tour
Shizuoka Hobby Show, 2007 (May 17-20)
Question and Answer:
The question and answer was fast and furious this month, covering numerout topics.
Kit Review:
Ken Lawrence's son presented a brief in box review of the recently released Panzer IV Ausf. F2/G in 1/35 scale by Dragon. The model includes very fine molding and excellent detail.
Demonstration:
John Boes discussed the use of felt tip markers to mark seams before the application of CA glue, to assist as a guide during sanding.
Show and Tell (select a picture to view at full size):
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• John Boes displayed this 1/35 scale M2/M2A1 Halftrack by Dragon. He notes that the parts fit very well. John added many extra details to the engine including a hinged access door. • Ed brought in the next two models, a heavily armored, super deformed Gundam and a Batmissile from Batman Returns. |
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• Ed also presented the next three models, a super deformed Gundam with jetpack, a Klingon D-7 Battlecruiser in 1/1000 scale by Polar Lights, and a Maquis Peregrin class courier from Star Trek. |
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• Lon brought in the next two models, a Sturmgeschutz IV in 1/16 scale by Bandai and an older flying model by Tomy. The fully motorized stug broke down fairly recently. The plane includes a lot of detail for such an old kit, built around 1998. • Doug Dropeskey displayed a Jagdpanzer IV L/70 Late in 1/72 scale by Hasegawa. The model includes exhaust stacks, drive sprockets, and tracks from a Dragon jadgpanzer, scratch built details, and stowage from Verlinden. The paint scheme came from the recent book Wehrmacht Panzer Divisions 1939-45. |
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• Jack Riggar presented the next two models, an excellent Flakpanzer V in 1/35 scale by Dragon and his ongoing A-7 Corsair II project. The flakpanzer includes many upgrades and scratch built details. The Corsair now includes a nearly complete cockpit and many other fine details. • Randy Bumgardener detailed his progress on the Tamiya P-47 Thunderbolt in 1/48 scale. He notes that the upgraded cockpit by True Details fit extremely well. |
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• Randy also brought in a De Haviland Mosquito in 1/32 scale by Revell. He's adding a cockpit by Paragon and scratch building the main wheel wells. • Wesley offered the next model, a black semi tractor by Revell. • Greg Reynolds surprised everyone with this 1/72 scale card model of the Trojan Rabbit from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. WINNER: THEME AWARD |
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• Rees Gwillim displayed the next three models, a small window, steel cab Peterbuilt 359, a Ford C600 kitbash, and a heavily weathered cement mixer. The Peterbuilt utilizes a 30 year old kit combined with a logging trailer from AMT/Matchbox and many scratch built details. The C600 includes a scratch built sleeper and an extra axle. The cement mixer was painted using the salt weathering technique to produce a dramatic flaked paint and rust effect. |
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• Dale Bohling brought in his current project, an English Electric Canberra in 1/32 scale by Classic Airframes. He notes that many fit problems make the kit an exceptionally difficult build. • Mike presented the next two kits, a White Scout Car in 1/72 scale by ESCI and a M8 Greyhound in 1/72 scale by Italeri. |
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• Dave displayed the next two models, a Republic P-47 Thunderbult in 1/48 scale by Hasegawa and a Grumman F-14A Tomcat in 1/72 scale by Fujimi. The Tomcat, started in 1989, is about halfway through the weathering stage. • Tom Young presented a White Scout Car in 1/72 scale by ESCI. He converted the model to Russian configuration and added many scratch built details. |
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• Spencer Yew brought in his ongoing project, a Grumman F-14 Tomcat in 1/72 scale. The model now wears all decals and a coat of clear gloss to seal them. • John Boes brought in this selection of home made display bases, turned on his lathe. • Jack Riggar Brought in a figure kit in 1/35 scale by Master Box and a German searchlight. |
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