IPMS online?

[Betty Cunningham]

I'm wondering if the IPMS is online or if details about their official
shows and events (world wide) are posted somewheres on the net?

ANyone know?

-Betty Cunningham

[BucholtzC]

Betty--

The official of the 1998 Nationals is located at

http://home1.gte.net/jkberg97/nats_home.htm

There's a link there to the IPMS/USA site, and to last year's nationals site as
well!

Happy surfing!

--Chris Bucholtz
Chairman, 1998 IPMS/USA National Contest and Convention

[F. X. Kranick, Jr.]

Betty -
Go to:

http://www.ipmsusa.org

You'll find all you need at this site, plus a lot more...
--
Frank
IPMS 20352

"I'm a real boy!"
- Pinocchio
*****************************
Frank Kranick
CAD Drafter/CAFM Administrator
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
kran...@lion.uofs.edu
(717) 941-6267 - voice
(717) 941-6220 - facsimile

[Lee Mensinger]

Betty Cunningham wrote:

> I'm wondering if the IPMS is online or if details about their official
>
> shows and events (world wide) are posted somewheres on the net?
>
> ANyone know?
>
> -Betty Cunningham

Betty and every one else. Try ipmsusa.org
While there check out their LINKS. Houston and Albuquerque are great
and Southeastern Maine is right up near the top.
I know they are there. Just got them from my Bookmarks
Lee Mensinger IPMS USA #1080

[Az hosers]

http://members.aol.com/Azhosers/IPMS.html
This is the official site of the Craig Hewitt Chapter in Phoenix ,Arizona-you
will find a link to I.P.M.S./U.S.A.there

[Betty Cunningham]

thanks for all the replies
I have the website now

[John K. Houston]

Hi Betty,
I was looking today for some info on painting the final clear finish
on models when I happened by the IPMS site. I've attached the URL to the
place with this reply. They show not only U.S. but world wide
organizations and events. Lots of other interesting stuff there as well.
Unfortunately, I didn't find what I was looking for, hope you have better
luck. :-)

Regards,

John K. Houston

[John K. Houston]

This IPMS/USA Internet Info page features links and commentary on modeler information resources brought to our attention by members. This page is updated regularly on-line and an updated version published in the IPMS/USA Modelers' Journal.

Updated on: Sunday, February 22, 1998

Ralph R. Forehand, IPMS/USA #1592
IPMS/USA Internet Coordinator/Web Master

A special word of Thanks to Scott Head of IPMS/Houston, Adam Rice of Austin, Texas, and Don Atherton of IPMS/SMSM, for their invaluable assistance in developing this page.

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Contents
General Info	Information and Comments
Color Charts	View Testor's ModelMaster Aircraft, Armor, Car and Figure color chips on your Computer. Follow the Products hot link. ** New URL via Miklos Boldog.
Chapter & SIG Website Development Guidelines	The "Technical Guidelines for IPMS/USA Chapter and SIG Website Development" is a 5 page monograph by Sandro V. Cuccia and Ralph R. Forehand that was introduced at the National Internet meetings. This document defines design and implementation guidelines that will help simplify and codify page development. A few free copies are available for interested IPMS/USA members. Please send a Stamped (32¢) Self addressed #10 envelope to; IPMS/USA Guidelines, 24 Leeward Court, Elkton, MD, 21921-6264. Please include your Membership Number in your return address. Now includes important information on correct IPMS/USA Logo use.
CompuServe User Tip	Dave Pluth advises; For more modeling info on CompuServe you simply GO PLASTIC and you're there. There are about 2700 members world wide and about 600 regulars that come through several times a week. Update- Lowell Andrew responded; "It is the best modeling forum on any of the major on-line services.(I know, I've checked them all out) A friendly, informative atmosphere".
E-mail Netiquette	Attention! All e-mail users should read this Netiquette Guide by Fabrik Communications, Inc. This excellent presentation covers basic e-mail etiquette, text icons 8-), commonly used e-mail abbreviations FWIW, and other topics of interest to all e-mail users. via John Noack.
HTML Page Design Tips	Check out Gavin's Computer Room.
Internet Tip	Thinking of going on-line with your chapter, SIG, or personal page but don't know where to start? I highly recommend the book "The Web Page Design Cookbook" by Horton, Taylor, Ignacio, and Hoft, and published by J. Wiley. This book has all the essential ingredients of web page design and a step-by-step web page project tutorial including graphics, sound and even getting your page onto your Internet Service Provider's computer. A CD is included with all the HTML code, graphics, and templates used in the book.
IPMS/USA Logo for Chapter Pages	Michael Benolkin, IPMS Albuquerque, has developed two very attractive and enhanced versions of the IPMS/USA logo for use on IPMS/USA Chartered Chapter web pages and/or publications. See Mike's new logo page with the logos and downloading instructions. NOTE - These logos may not be used on non-IPMS SIG pages or anyone's personal pages.
Modelers To Modelers (MTM)	Having a modeling problem, have modeling information to share, or just want to introduce yourself to modelers around the world? MTM is a discussion forum dedicated to aiding modelers communicate. Page by L.T. Wang.
Modeling Techniques and Tools	Page maintained by Daniel Koehne.
Modelling Course for Beginners	by Bill Zuk.
Scale Model Related Web Sites	A comprehensive and categorized International listing of more than 150 model related sites. by L.T.Wang.
Scale Modeling sites	Tony Matteliano's page listing extended, varied, and interesting links. Page revised and updated to include 571 TOTAL LINKS!!! Breakdown is as follows: Model Clubs - 80 links, Suppliers - 192 links, Personal & SIGs - 130 links, Reference - 160 links, Newsgroups & Databases - 6 links, and AFV pics - 3 links. Larger pages and sections are broken down into smaller pages for faster downloads.
Standard Color Guide and FS 595B Information	Excellent modeling color cross matching guide compiled by Urban Fredriksson, IPMS/Sweden. This guide, primarily aircraft based, cross matches various camouflage colors vs manufacturers paints vs FS 595 Standard colors. Current information on obtaining FS 595B Standard color chips from the U. S. Government, Federal Supply Service Bureau, is at FS 595B Info. by Kim A. Fowler via Steve Brooks.
The URL-minder	Your Own Personal Web Robot! The URL-minder is a free, automatic Web-surfing robot that keeps track of changes to Web pages that are important to you. When the URL-minder detects changes in any of the Web pages you have registered, (like this IPMS/USA page), it sends you e-mail.
What's "Deja News"?	Question - I ....... am wondering about this "Deja News" reference I keep seeing pop up on RMS. What is it, where is it and how do I get there? It sounds like it'd be a good thing to access since I often read replies on RMS to questions that AOL doesn't post to the newsgroup. by Jack Gartner, IPMS ------------ Answer - In your browser enter the URL http://www.dejanews.com and hit enter, that will take you to "Deja News". From there you can enter what your looking for; Mistel for instance, and it will search the newsgroups and pull up every listing that has the word "Mistel" in it. Then you just click on the headers and read the message. There is more you can do with your searches and the site will help you out with the details but that's the quickie lesson. You can also reply to those messages from dejanews. by Jeff Harrison, IPMS.
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National & International	Events and Links
IPMS/Canada	Page by Bob Migliardi now icludes; ** Tell Me About IPMS Canada, Our Society Publication, Our Local Chapters, Members' On-line Comments, Special Products for Members, Membership Application Form , A Special Fun Page!, Let me fill out the survey form!, Some Other Neat Sites to Explore.
IPMS/Sweden Open	Tom Kolk's page includes excellent photos of the excellent models in the April, 97 competition at Stockholm's Technical Museum. Models from previous competitions are also included. Be sure and check out the Model Workshop page. Most images are 20 KB. via Gavin Johns. ** New URL
IPMS/U.K.	David Lane, Webmaster, advises a formal IPMS/UK page has been launched. "The site is a bit basic as yet, but will no doubt develop over time." It currently contains Listings of UK National Officers, Info on their Nationals, UK Chapters (actually called Branches over there), and an Events Page. A Membership Application and topics of interest are included. They offer a unique Decal Trading Bank service to their members. Keep an eye on this one. ** New URL.
IPMS/Belgium	Page, in French and English, by Michel Lefort includes; History, Local Chapters, Events, Membership Application Form, and last issue of KIT (Newsletter) in French and Dutch. A complete index of KIT - issues 1-104.
IPMS/Venezuela	This new IPMS Branch will celebrate it's creation with the "1st IPMS/Venezuela Comvention and Contest" open to all modelers of the Americas. The event will be held July 18th-19th in the Caracas Hilton Hotel. For more info; e-mail or write IPMS/Venezuela, P.O. Box # 89879, El Hatillo 1083-A, Caracus, Venezuela. via Marcelo Saavedra.
1997 National Convention	The Convention was held in Columbus, Ohio, July 9th -13th. Update and Winners listing page by Scott Sharkey.
1998 IPMS/USA National Convention and Contest	Our national event, hosted by IPMS/SemiCon, will be held July 1-4, 1998 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California - 10 minutes from the San Jose Airport and just 50 miles from San Francisco. Come join us for fireworks at a national event your entire family can enjoy! Jonh Bergsing's superbly designed page has; Latest News, The Site and Maps, Tours, Seminars, Other Attractions in the SF Bay Area, Hotel Information, Information for Vendors, How Do I Register?, How Do I Enter, My Model?, How Do They Judge These Things?, What is SemiCon?, Categories and Special Awards, and Contacts. Page by John Bergsing and Chris Bucholtz.
IPMS/USA Office Manager, Jerry Hall	Report change of address, membership status inquires, and e-mail and/or personal homepage URLs.
IPMS/USA Officer, Chapter & Regional Contacts	Rick DeNatale's Official IPMS/USA National Directory page. This page is regularly updated with the latest national, regional, and chapter contacts information based on Fred Horky's, IPMS/USA Director of Local Chapters, national database. Information can be accessed by region or state. A listing of National Officers (both elected and appointed), duties, and e-mail addresses is included.
Croatia - Slavoljub Penkala Modeling Club	Darko Belaj's new page, in Croation and English, has; Info about their club, List of kits of Croatian military aircraft (1941-45) in 1/72nd and 1/48th scale, and a List of model shops in Zagreb. A very promising page on a rare subject. via Frank Kranick, Jr. on r.m.s.
IPMS Foreign Branches	Includes links to IPMS/USA chapters, SIGs and individuals. By Michel Lefort, IPMS/Belgium.
IPMS/Australia, Oueensland	This page, by Leon Pulleine, features club info, links to Modellers photo gallery, IPMS articles and events, and featured links.
IPMS/Australia, Sydney	Meeting and contact information, and competition schedule. via Michel Elst.
IPMS/Brazil, São Paulo	Paulo Pinotti's page, in Portuguese, offers new kit box art, model gallery, and links. ** Added English version of page.
IPMS/Canada "Buzz"Beurling Chapter	This Toronto based page, by Brian MacNamara, covers club happenings, kit pictures, tips and techniques - and that's only a sample of what's here! An excellent Chapter page.
IPMS/Finland	An excellent page by Matti Yrjölä featuring WW II Finnish Air Force and AFV Info. Note- Top of page is in Finnish and lower part of page is in English. Includes info on IPMS MALLARI, the IPMS/Finland bi-monthly, and new URL via new Webmaster Vesa Halme.
IPMS/Israel	Ofer Zidon (IPMS/Israel board member) writes "We have no internet home page, only my e-mail and regular mail address which is: IPMS/Israel, P.O. Box 65131, Tel Aviv 61651, ISRAEL.
IPMS/Italy	Page in Italian and English with very nice presentation of other national branches, their local chapters and contacts, SIGs and publications.
IPMS/México	Victor Vargas presents their new, and very well impressive, Spanish/English home page. It features an About IPMS-México, the Mexican Air Force, Model stuff made in México, a Model shops Directory, Groups and Associations, a Personal Internet Directory, WWII Links, a Coming soon section , a Model gallery, Miniature Magazine, and Links, Links, Links. Update includes a new layout, IPMS Humor, National Convention 97 Review, FAM Helicopters, BlackHawk walk around, and some delightful Aztec Warrior's dress for you figure modelers.
IPMS/Mexico, Monterrey	New Page, in spanish, by Jesus H. Gaytan includes; Club information, model photos, upcoming events, and links. IPMS/Monterrey is affiliated with IPMS/USA, Regi—n 6.
IPMS/New Zealand, Auckland	This Branch, formed in 1965 in Auckland, is on-line with a listing of their Branches (Chapters to us) and contacts. The linked Auckland Branch page offers; About IPMS Auckland, Coming events, and Photo gallery of models built by members. Planned are; Full sized gallery of photographs, taken by our members of full sized subjects, and feature articles written members. via Henry Blecha.
IPMS/Norway	National Brench page, by Ragnar Eckhoff, offers hot links to What's New, About IPMS Norway, SIGs, Local chapters, Events, E-mail index, Gallery, Articles, Links, and Feedback. ** New major article on the Northrop N-3PB with lots of detail pictures.
IPMS/Provinces de France	Page by Bertrand Deleest, in both French and English, is first web site of French plastic modeler society AMV 83, local chapter of IPMS Provinces of France. Page features; Club history, activities, FIMF (Federation Interclub of Model and Figure information), Shows (Maquettexpo 97 held 11/12 October), Fanzine (publication), and Links.
IPMS/Singapore	Page with Armor emphases featuring; What's New, Kit Reviews, Pictures, Modeling Tips, Members, Suggestions, and large Links listing. New page with some sections under construction. via rms.
IPMS/South Africa	This very active branch offers a very impressive page with; About IPMS SA, Region info, National Events 97, National Events 98, Links, Feedback, email us, Postcard, and Reference hot links. They recently held a very successful National of their own. via Ettienne Kotze.
IPMS/Sweden, Göteborg	Eduardo Mitchell, Webmaster, provides a Swedish and English page features a Model Gallery and a very nicely organized listing of links for modelers.
IPMS/UK 1997 Nationals Page	1997 IPMS UK Nationals Show Page features; A couple of general views, photos of superb models, and a link to The Interesting Aeroplane Co for more Nationals Pics. via Gavin Stratford, IPMS/UK.
IPMS/Uruguay	Site has information on Uruguayan themes, historical info, photo gallery, model photos, kit reviews, and links. You can e-mail them in english they will answer. They are waiting for your visit and comments in their guest book. via Tomas Tirado.
IPMS/Venezuela	The "Caracas Master Hobby Show 1998" will be held on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 1998 at the Best Western Hotel in Caracas, Venezuela. This will be its 3rd consecutive year and modelers from all over the country will attended. We are inviting modelers from countries that we have attended shows, as is the case of IPMS/USA, Italy, Spain and Britain. The shows theme will be " Modeling Britain " and is sponsored by the British Embassy. As mentioned, we have attended several shows in Florida, organized by IPMS/USA Clubs and have enjoyed your quality, hospitality and friendship; and we are more than eager to reciprocate. For more information contact Alberto Rada at email:ra...@true.net
Swedish Armed Forces	Covers Army, Navy and Air Force. Mostly in Swedish but enough in English to make site interesting. Some photos. via Gregg Brewer.
U.S. Dept of Defense	DoD Public Affairs page provides links to Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps military pages. An extensive collection of photos provided by DoD Combat Camera and other sources. The Center of Military History page includes a striking Medal of Honor graphic and other information. A very enlightening page to surf through. via Gregg Brewer.
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Regional & Chapter	Links & Events
IPMS/Hawaii	Page by Jim Baker, Chapter President and WebMaster, has info on chapter meetings and an events calendar, the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Visitor's Center, and related links. ** New URL.
IPMS/IN, Indianapolis	The Roscoe Turner Chapter page, by Rick Wilkes, is online with a neat logo, Chapter meeting info and a Chapter activities page. A great example of a first page effort by Rick. ** Page includes a summary of February 7th show and complete info (including Contest Rules and Categories) on Region 4 Convention scheduled for June 12-13, 1998.
IPMS/NM, Albuquerque Scale Modelers	Michael Benolkin's page has chapter meeting and Newsletter info, IPMS and Modeling Info, Links, and features a fully interactive Air Intelligence databases which will assist you in locating the kits (24.000), decals and supplies that you'll need for your aircraft, armor, ship, spacecraft or science fiction projects. Includes kit review library featuring newest releases. A library of member's best modeling works is under construction. The Air Intelligence databases is being updated regularly and is the only FREE online reference of its kind! Congratulations on 7,000 plus visitors since May 97!! ** Club's Bylaws (which other clubs are welcome to adapt), New Automotive section has over 3,000 car, truck and motorcycle kits and supplies online, and links. Site is averaging 1,000 visitors per month.
IPMS/WA, Seattle	This page, by Tracy White, features Local club activities, stores, meeting minutes and schedule, Plastic Online, modeling links.and member projects. ** New section with tips and suggestions and two new kit reviews.
Club Bylaws Template	Michael Benolkin, IPMS/NM, Albuquerque Scale Modelers, has posted their club's excellent Bylaws with the following observation; "How many clubs are operating out there on an ad hoc basis? We did for over 20+ years! We offer ours as a blueprint for other chapters to 'get organized'." Thanks Micheal.
IPMS/MA, Swansea	IPMS Bay Colony Historical Modelers from Massachusetts Chapter Page, by Bob Magina, features; Links, Shows, Excellent Model Gallery, Review Articles, Baycon 97 Info, and Chapter Members On-Line.
IPMS/North Central Texas Contest	This Squadron ScaleFest '98 (in Plano, Texas on March 14th-15th) page, by Penny Thomas, Contest Director, provides complete information on; contest rules, categories, directions & hotel info, and the ever popular discount coupon - all there for the browsing.
IPMS/USA Region 1 Convention, Sturbridge, MA	NOREASTCON 27, jointly sponsored by IPMS/South Shore, IPMS/Patriot Chapter, IPMS/Wings & Wheels Modelers, and IPMS/Granite State Modelers; will be held May 8-9 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge, Mass. Well designed page by Devon Terpening has Contest Categories, Scedule of Events, and Directions. The event will feature 60 scale modeling categories, vendors' tables, demonstrations, a banquet and much more. This year's theme is "Israel's First 50 Years, 1948-1998." Any subject related to modern Israel and it's struggles is eligible for the theme award.
IPMS/USA Region 10 Rocky Mountain	The Regional newsletter page, Published by Jack Garriss, Region 10 Coordinator, and maintained by Michael Benolkin. Covers regional activities and topics of interest. For example; A New Chapter announcement,1998 Region 10 Convention solicitation, Chapter of the Year nominations, Realignment? topic, Contest Announcements/Communication, Chapter Happenings around the region, and Links.
IPMS/Al, Birmingham	The Phlasher Phorum! by the Phantom Phlashers. Chapter page offers items of local, regional and national interest, as well as links to other helpful and/or informative sites. Includes Newsletter, photos (a very nice Zero), and events calendar. Very nice homepage. Webmasters: Doug Hulen & Trey Rush.
IPMS/AL, Huntsville	Chapter page, by Tom Clark, with Contest, Member's models photo Gallery, Area Shows, and selected Links.
IPMS/AZ, Phoenix	The Craig Hewitt Chapterpage has meeting activities and location, Organization, and contacts.
IPMS/CA, Fresno Scale Modelers	Page by Ronald Grasmick details; Who We Are, Our Newsletter (Excellent) On-Line, Other chapters On-Line, Other Sites of the Internet, and Wants and Disposals Listing. ** Major page Update.
IPMS/CA, Mt. Diablo	Site, by Robert Haitsma, offers Who we are, Where we meet, Contacts, Contest Photos, Events, IPMS, and Links.
IPMS/CA, Orange County	Impressive graphics and coverage of local group info, meetings, contests, model gallery, articles, Souther California events, links and local shops. Includes info on ORANGE CON '97 Model Contest, Exhibition & Vendor Fair. Paolo Pizzi, Web Site Curator.
IPMS/CA, Stockton, Tomcats	Page, by John Bergsing, features Meeting Info, Tomcat Links, Contests & Special Events, Links to Industry Sites, Research Sites and Newsgroups.
IPMS/FL, Bradenton	Manate Scale Modelers Chapter page by George Ellis features Meeting and Contest Info and photos, plus Modeling Related Links. Revised Meeting time and contest pages.
IPMS/FL, Melbourne	The IPMS/Space Coast Chapter (east central Florida), a very comprehensive page by Bob Heinz, offers about the chapter-with meeting info and map, photo gallery-models by members, modeling articles, kit reviews, contest info, buy-sell section, membership directory with e-mail addresses, and links grouped by catagory. This group is a founding member of the IPSM/Florida chapters consortium that will be hosting the 1999 IPMS/USA Nationals in Orlando. The theme of the convention will be a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Apollo XI lunar landing, symbolized by man's footprint on the moon. More details later!
IPMS/GA, Atlanta	This chapter page, by Richard Wright, WebMaster, provides info on club and regional events, a Photo Gallery, and monthly versions of their monthly newsletter, "The Trim Tab". They will be adding information about membership, modeling tips, wants & disposal and detailed photos on how IPMS/Atlanta built a 20' x 14' diorama in 1:72 scale for the new Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Savannah, GA. Added a guest book for your comments, Information on their community outreach projects, Photo galleries- including one covering IPMS/Marietta's 1997 Model ExpoInfo, and their upcoming 1998 Model Contest.
IPMS/IA, Davenport	The Quad-Cities Scale Modeler Society, an excellent chapter page by Michael W. Scheel, offers club meeting info and map, their on-line newsletter with Meeting Minutes, local and regional show news, (aircraft, armor, and car) model accurizing tips, kit reviews, etc. and The Quad City Scale Model Show flyer.
IPMS/IA, Des Moines	The Hawkeye Modelers page has; Club Calendar, Up Coming Events including I-CON '97 RESULTS with photos of winning entries, What's New, Club Gallery, Model Links, Kit Reviews, and Contact Us e-mail link. via Matt Bittner.
IPMS/ID, Boise Modeling Connection	A nicely organized page divided into two sections; the Club Section includes complete club info - meeting schedule, map, newsletter, contests, model photos, etc., and the General Section includes links, reviews, non-club contests, and "Other Stuff". Contact is Kent Eckhart Jr.
IPMS/KY, Louisville	This excellent Military Modelers Club page, by Jerry Davis, features club info, calendar of events, Region IV coverage, links grouped by category, humor, kit reviews, and a modelers Calendar online. Layout and design by: InterNetWorks of Louisville, Graphics supplied by Mark Cable. The results of the clubs fall contest held October 4th have been posted. via Mark.
IPMS/MA, Chicopee	Wings & Wheels Modelers Chapter page, by Chuck Horner, has chapter meeting, membership, newsletter info, and directions. New Photo Page and averaging over 200 visitors/month.
IPMS/Maine	The Southern Maine Scale Modelers Chapter page, by Donald F. Atherton, Webmeister, has info on the chapter, modeling links, and more. Don's well designed user interface and page includes; What's NEW!, About Our Club, Club Meeting Info, Club Officers, Contact Us!, Feedback, SMSM Members, Upcoming Events, Show And Tell, A Modelers Story, Kit Reviews, Articles of Interest, The Downeast Modeler, Photo Gallery, and Hot Links. ** New page for DOWNEASTCON '98! and updated the following sections; Show and Tell, Photo Gallery, Upcoming Events, Meeting Time, and more Hot links.
IPMS/MD, Baltimore	The IPMS Baltimore Electronic Journal, In addition to complete info on chapter activities, this page by Craig Baumer features a What's New!, articles (reviews,decals and aftermarket) and links to other modeling sites.
IPMS/MN, Minneapolis	Lowell Andrew, Twin City Aero Historians Web Master, has posted an excellent chapter page Featuring chapter info, articles from TCAH's newsletter, "The Aero Historian", aviation history articles on the B-52 crash site memorial, and articles by the club's Soviet SIG members and on Soviet naval aviation. Aircraft modeling articles and reviews include the Hasegawa 1/72 SH-60B Seahawk and Aeromaster "AVG" Special Decal Set. Lowell plans on expanding the page as they go along. Their page is sponsored by Roll Models/Battle Hobbies.
IPMS/NC, Charlotte Scale Modelers	Brian Ludden, "webdude and BUZZ newsletter coeditor" - his title, posts a well done page featuring; Charlotte Scale Modelers Club Info, on-line back issues (to 1993) of "BUZZ", their chapter newsletter, Misc.articles and complete Buzzes for downloading and perusal, Lord Bondo - Modeler, and Modeling links.
IPMS/NC, Raliegh-Durham	Eagle Squadron Chapter page by Rick DeNatale featuring links to other Chapter pages.
IPMS/NE, Omaha	Matt Bittner's Ft. Crook Chapter page, closely associated with the Strategic Air Command, offers; What's New, Club Info, Contests, and Projects. Member's Models, Articles (ex. Italeri 1/72 Me Bf-109F-2/4, by Kenneth L. Hagerup), and Links for modelers.
IPMS/NY, Long Island, Suffolk	Suffolk Scale Model Club page, by Arthur F. Sintef II, links to other pages on WW II, Sci-Fi, Aircraft & post WW II Armor. Now includes a comprehensive schedule of nationwide modelling events based on Upcoming Events from the IPMS Journal, Plastic Modeling magazines, and those directly reported to Arthur. Update Report - Hobby Expo 1997, hosted jointly with the Long Island Auto Replica Society last Nov. 8th, was extremely successful with 1,540 in attendance and 498 (307 cars) model entries.
IPMS/NY, Niagara Frontier	Our 1997 Chapter of the Year is on-line with Tony Matteliano's comprehensive page containing; What's New, Model Reviews, Upcoming Events, BUFCON XV Model Contest, Buffalo Model Shops, Club News & Notes, Kids Model Building Seminar, On-Line Club Members, Model Gallery, Reference Pictures, Tips & Techniques, Related Links.
IPMS/OH, Cleveland	The John H. Glenn Chapter page, by John Pander, includes Meeting Schedule, Presidential Address, Contest & Event Schedule, Cleveland Model Show '97 info, Officers, Advertisements, Member Listing, Articles (Under Construction), and Links.
IPMS/OH, Columbus	Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker Chapter, 1997 Nationals Host, has included a chapter listing and IPMS/USA Membership Application.
IPMS/PA, Philadelphia	IPMS/Delaware Valley Scale Modelers, An old established chapter with a new site featuring some excellent model photos with builder's notes. Bob Polaneczky webmaster.
IPMS/TN, Knoxville Scale Modelers Association	KSMA page by Derek Higgs, WebMaster, includes planned events, articles and reviews, members, local information and links. Uses MapQuest to provide directions to meeting place.
IPMS/TX, El Paso	John Benson's excellent page covers; NEWS!!!......What's Happening at IPMS El Paso, EVENTS!!!.. Upcoming Modeling Events and Contests in the El Paso Area and the 1998 IPMS Region VI Convention - May 1st- 2nd,, How Can I Join IPMS El Paso??, Kit Reviews!!, "The Glue," IPMS El Paso's Monthly Newsletter, E-mail Addresses of members, and a Wants and Disposals page.
IPMS/TX, Houston	Scale Model Forum, a superb chapter page by Scott Head covers a wide range of topics, including aircraft, armor, ships and subs, auto and sci fi modeling. Also modeling humor, links, image galleries and monthly contest. A ***** Star source of Info. Description via Dan Perez.
IPMS/TX, San Antonio	Alamo Squadron Chapter page link via Robert Carr.
IPMS/VA, Hampton Roads Scale Modelers'	Bill Wesley has launched a very impressive club web site. The site features a Meeting Location Map and Calender of Club Events. Under construction are sections for Club Officers, Club News, Photos, Reviews, and Links.
IPMS/VA, Northern	Chapter page by Dick Cole, Webmaster, features a broad range of information including a Club Calendar, News, Directions to meetings, FAQs, Links, Photos, Reviews and VA/DC/MD area vendors. Offers Classified Adds to anyone who wishes to participate.
IPMS/VA, Tidewater	Chapter site, by Scott A. Bregi, offers a Tidewater Model Discussion Group, Modeling Links, Meeting Info, and Newsletter(under construction), The links are grouped by Manufacturers, Clubs and Contests, Museums, Books & Magazines, Dealers, Web Sites "Modeling", and Things to see in Hampton Roads.
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SIG Links	Special Interests Groups & Personal Pages
Japanese WW II Aircraft	Dave Pluth's comprehensive page has a new URL and has been reorganized to concentrate on Japanese aircraft of WW II. It is an ongoing project to track all types of aircraft that are being modeled. Includes lists of kits that are available, reviews (you can contribute these too!), Aces, color info, and general information. Page has more than 1,400 kits, 150 books, 75 decal sheets, 70 engines, 50 types of paint, 150 detail kits, and a Japanese Aircraft Modeling e-mail list you can join. ** New URL.
Model Aircraft Photos - Poland	Dariusz Tyminski invites you to visit his new and interesting scale modeller page. His page, in Polish and English, presents over 40 excellent photos of his mostly WW II models including the unusual ; Avia B-534, Polikarpov I-153, Letov S-231, Caudron CR-714, RWD-14 Czapla, PZL P-11 c, PZL P-24 g, PZL P-50 Jastrzab, and post WW II P-82 Twin Mustang and Tupolev Tu-2. ** New URL.
Asahi Journal: Web Edition	Japanese Information International (JII) is a Special Interest Group (SIG) associated with the International Plastic Modellers Society (IPMS). JII is dedicated to the study of the Japanese Military during WW II. It gathers historians, modellers and enthusiasts from around the world, including top experts on the Japanese Aviation and Military subjects. They publish the Asahi Journal approximately twice a year. This site has a web edition.
AZ, Phoenix / Moonlight Modelers Club	This Model club interest is Cars and all Wheeled vehicles. They meet at various members houses on the third Saturday of each month, have Monthly contests, and Host The Copperstate Model Car Championships each year in Phoenix. There are nearly 50 members in the club, and growing. Write for more info to: Moonlight Modelers, 12626 N.28th Way, Phoenix, AZ-85032
Soviet Air Force in WW II	This excellent site by Matt Bittner and Historian/author Erik Pilawskii is dedicated to the VVS (Soviet Air Forces) of 1930-45 and is designed to help today's VVS aircraft modeler. Since there is a lot of misinformation in the modeling press (and Western history in general) about VVS aircraft, the author of The Soviet Air Forces of the Second World War and the web site co-author thought it was time to expose these myths, and clear up the misinformation. Site includes; What's New, Monthly Feature, VVS Colors, Common Myths and Misconceptions, Kit Reviews, Book Reviews, Model Gallery, Glossary, and Links.
WW II Ace Stories	This site, by Dariusz Tyminski, is very suitable for all airplane modellers and aviation enthusiasts. A lot of information on Soviet, German, Polish, American, Czech and Romanian aces, war time photos, color profiles etc..
A-1 Skyraider Site	This Official Skyraider site, by Byron Hukee, is divided into an A-1 Combat Journal and an A-1 Skyraider Association section. The Combat Journal section includes Spad Bulletin Board - Breaking news including Jolly Green 67 interment information, History and manufacturer's specifications, References and links, "Bet you didn't know" Skyraider facts, The A-1 mission in SEA, Images- including camouflage schemes, Ordnance (Interactive), Combat damage images, SEA 26th Anniversary Journal, SEA theater map, SEA A-1 patches, Tech Order Tidbits. The Association section, under construction, contains images and other info.
Aero L-59 ALBATROS	Modeller's View page featuring; Data, History, Walk around (excellent detail photos), and Kit Review (incl. camouflage info and color chips), by Ladislav Ruzicka, Czech Republic. Page includes Links to Similar Pages on the; Buccaneer, F8F-2 Bearcat, F-86F Sabre, Lightning, Me Bf 109G-6, MIG - 21PF, Sea Vixen, Scimitar, Swift, TSR2, Victor, Vulcan, plus Links to other Pages for Modellers.
Aerobatics Teams SIG(UK)	Tom Kolk alerted us to this Official Aerobatic Display Teams SIG site. They are interested in all aspects of the worlds aerobatic display teams, past and present, military and civilian. Modelling of team aircraft plays a large part, as does collecting team memorabilia, research, photography, etc. The site includes an About IPMS, a Links Page, a Picture Gallery, and News. They also produce their our own newsletter, "Smoke On ... GO !".
Aeronut's Air Museum On A Website	Visit The Aeronut - 20 years of in flight photography page by Tom Cleaver. Aircraft Gallery covers everything from a 1918 Curtiss Jenny to an F-4 Phantom. Includes an impressive Model Gallery and a well organized Links page. Page includes Air-to-Air Photo-Essay Of The Month. Last month's Photo-Essay was "A Mustang Over Malibu" and this month's Photo-Essay is a flight with a beautifully restored and maintained T-33. Next month will be a flight of the Northrop N9M Flying Wing. There are 120 different aircraft models, which may be largest number of models created by one individual displayed on the Internet. Maybe a candidate for Guineas?
After-School Model Kit Club	Mike Duguay writes "This club meets one day a week after school for an hour. The club is a chance for me to share my hobby with interested students. I provide access to my tools and paints, the students provide the kits. Several adults volunteer their time and efforts as well." His page features photos of the kids "in action".
AFV - SdKfz 251 Reference	An AFV modelers delight. This comprehensive and definitive monograph, by Piet van Hees, Holland, covers the SdKfz 251's technical history and specifications, many body versions and variations, colours and markings, photos of surviving SdKfz 251s, bibliography, associated links and more. Piet also offers technical advice.
AFV Association	Michael McSwiney's Technical Virtue web site is dedicated to examining the plethora of advanced, amazing, impractical, or just plain odd AFV designs developed by Germany during World War II. It features; Armored Railroad Vehicles, E-Series Panzers, Modified Captured Vehicles, Night Fighting Equipment, Panther Variants, Panzerkampfwagen II, 38(t), and IV Variants, Tiger and Its Variants (including Tiger II), Super Heavy Tanks, Other Tracked Vehicles, and Coming Attractions. Also Links to other AFV and Modeling Sites.
Air Modeller page from Poland	This excellent page, by Dariusz Tyminski, in Polish and English, features Aces Stories on Pokrishkin's Airacobra and young soviet aces, Oberlautnant Horst Hannig, Witaliy Popkov, and Siergiey Luganski. Also a Photo Archive, Kit Gallery (very nice), and Links.
Aircraft - Grünherz Models	Grünherz's page from Uruguay has information about the JG54 and other Luftflotte gruppes in WWII. Includes; Jg54 Data Page 1938 - 1945, Fw 190, Me 109, Axis and Allied aircraft, and Links to related Pages. via Marvin Howell.
Aircraft Image Repository	Stephen Tontoni reports; "This is a must-visit index of aircraft image links I discovered while searching for pictures of the IL-28 Beagle (which I found). It'll launch you off to all sorts of other stuff!"
Aircraft Nose Art	From r.m.s. - Gary Nunn wrote: "Just ran across a website for (WW II aircraft) nose art, have not had time to search extensively, but it looks good from what I have seen". Damien Burke replied: "It's excellent, and there's a lot more there than at first meets the eye - keep digging through those framed menus, as many menus are not immediately visible. There is a *lot* of (Great) nose art there".
Airliner FAQs on r.m.s.	Sven Knudson's scale model web page is devoted to space and experimental aircraft subjects, an extensive listing of all models of these types (with boxart photos for many entries), detail photos of real spacecraft, photos from IPMS National conventions, photos of space and x-plane models, etc. There's also a Trading Post for people who are looking for or getting rid of space/missile/x-plane models.
Airliner Modeling	Airmodeller's Digest by Bob Polaneczky. Features photo gallery, Information, FAQs, References & Reviews, and Links.
Airliner Photos Galore	Mick's Airliner Photo Megi-Index is a very large collection of excellent photos airliner buffs will appreciate. via AirN...@aol.com.
Allies X Planes	A "What-If" speculation page by Luca Oleastri. What would have happened in the European skies if WWII has not ended in 1945? What aircraft would have opposed the allies against the technological power of Germany? In this site you will find visual answers to these questions. Some of these aircraft were never operative; others were operational immediately after the end of WWII, but their design was not influenced by the German projects as were all the aircraft of '50 (ie. the Great Britain's De Havilland Vampire). If you want some ideas on what aircraft the Axis would have lined up, browse to Luft '46 - WWII German prototypes, or to the Secret WWII Italian Planes page.
Antenna - Pantyhose for Modellers	Obi Bill Kenobi's "or mor" comment on modeling antennae.
Antennae Material	Humorous debate on modeling antennae and rigging by Don Rakoski and Michael Bludworth, SNAFU Editor, IPMS/Houston.
Armor: AMPS Web Site	Bob Wiber has posted the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society new web page. It has articles and items regarding AMPS, upcoming AMPS shows, and items such as the rules for AMPS competitions and results. Also, we will have an index of all items from the society magazine BORESIGHT. via Cookie Sewell, AMPS President.
Australian Air Force	Aircraft and Weapons of the RAAF including a striking photo of an F/A-18 Hornet as well as other aircraft. Includes the RAAF Museum (Point Cook)- a trip to the RAAFs past. via Gregg Brewer.
Avia S-199 Review	"Israeli Knife" model review by Gavin Stratford, IPMS/UK.
Aviation What-Not	Chris Banyai-Riepl's Monthly page featuring History, Modeling, Camouflage and Markings and Restoration. September's issue included articles on camouflaged F-86Ds, a Spitfire review, an AM-1, Winter Jets, Hurricanes at Sea, and more.
B-1 Bomber Page	The official website for the 184th Bomb Wing, Kansas ANG: Best B-1 bomber photo gallery, online B-1 info, and lots of operations and associated events info. via Bob "Von" Liebman.
Boeing 727 in References and Reviews	On Andrew Abshier's page you'll find reviews (with more coming in the weeks ahead) and reference photos....because airliner kits need detailing also! Starting with the Boeing 727, one of the great success stories for Boeing. Includes pictures of the definitive type, the 727-200, as delivered to USAir in 1981. Andrew plans adding more reference photos, and a list of links to some of the airliner photo sites that have good 727 coverage. Finally, if you've built a 727 model, or have good detail photographs, please contact Andrew.
Brasilian Air Force(FAB) Decals	New decals for the Brasilian Air Force(FAB) in 1/72nd and 1/48 scales are available. E-mail: Paulo E. Pinotti de Almeida, IPMS/São Paulo, Brazil, for more information.
Brewster B-239	Page, by Matti Yrjöl&auml, on Finnish Air Force Buffalos covers; Acquisition by Finland, Combat service, Plans for re-development in Finland: Humu , Information sources and links. via Andres Valdre, IPMS/Finland.
Brewster Buffalo Annals	This site by Dan Ford has everything fans want to know about the Buffalo and it's variants. Some of the contributors include pilots who flew the Buffalo, as well as a whole lot of Finns. via Jim Maas.
Building Plastic Model Airplanes	Oscar Gagliardi Jr's site features a complete guide, with photos, on how to build model airplanes, tips, techniques, and recommendations. You will learn what tools are needed, the construction steps , and the detailing procedures necesary to build a realistic model.
Canadian Air Force	Includes image archives, 400 photographs of military aircraft from the entire history of Canada's Air Force. You can search the archive chronologically, by aircraft type, or by viewing contact sheets of thumbnails. Includes "Roundels Around the World"; a collection of insignia applied to fuselages and wings of military aircraft. via Gregg Brewer.
Captured Aircraft SIG	The Captured Aircraft SIG, coordinated by Ed Robbeloth, serves as an information source/exchange on aircraft which were seized (or otherwise acquired) and evaluated for intelligence/operational purposes or flown operationally by the capturing party. Examples are Me-262's flown by the U.S., Bf-109s flown by the RAF, B-17s flown by the Luftwaffe, Hellcats flown by the Japanese, a MiG-23 flown by the Israeli Air Force, and a MiG-21 flown by the USAF. Contact Ed Robbeloth at "robbe...@aol.com" or snail mail at 13753 Cabells Mill Drive, Centreville, VA 20120. Phone (703) 815-4964 evenings.
Cars - European	A site specially dedicated to european cars: Renault, Peugeot, Bugatti, Fiat, BMW, Mercedes, Duesnbeg. From newest models to the oldest. Over 300 models with pictures and more promised. Barbara Schmidt on rms.
Croatian Air Force	Emil Pozar's site dedicated to all Croatian aviators, airborne enthusiasts and aviation modelers. It is however, NOT an official air force web site, and is not supported as such. A link to the official Croatian Ministry of Defence is provided. This site does contain photographs Emil took since 1991 that show the Croatian Air Force in it's early days and later. Photo studies of the Utva 75, Mi-8s, MI8-MTV-1, Mi-24 V, and MiG-21 bis. These will be updated regularly and your submissions of interesting scans are welcome.
Department of the Navy - Naval Aviation History Branch	A great touch base for you Naval Aviation enthusiasts.
F-5E/F & F-20 Homepage	Michael Benolkin's new F-5E/F and F-20A homepage. This site provides the modeler and historian alike with a F-5E/F Tiger II Photo Library and Factory Paint Schemes, F-20A Tigershark Photo Library, and F-5E/F Serial Numbers coming soon! If you are an F-5 fan, stop by regularly as this site will expand in the coming months!
F-86F Sabre	José Herculano's great page of modeling details for the famed Sabre jet. A multitude of beautiful walk-around and cockpit photos of a Portuguese Air Force F-86F. Page includes Sabre F links and other Sabre info such as Books, Users, Brief, Wings, Details, Models and Decals pages are under construction. An F-86 modelers delight. Also has in-depth review / comment / detailing guide on the F-86F Sabres by Hasegawa, and it is available by selecting "Sabre models". A "The Huff" special details what to do with the Hasegawa's Huff to represent the true F-86F-1NA it was, and includes a photo of the real aircraft.
F8F-2 Bearcat	José Herculano has posted his Grumman Bearcat page containing; Detail photos (44), Models, Detail sets, Books & Magazines, and Bearcat History. José follows the same format as his fine F-86 page. This is just in time for the forthcoming Hobbycraft 1/48th Bearcat.
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets	Fighter Squadron 21 page has lots of information on Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornets. Includes Squadron Profile, News & Events, Links, and Photo Downloads. via Vesa Halme.
Fokker D.XXI SIG	Gem by Erik van de Pol, The Netherlands, offers comprehensive coverage of the Fokker D.XXI aircraft including; kit review, historical background in Dutch, Finnish, and Danish service, technical data sheet, photos of a full scale replica at the Military Aviation Museum at Soesterberg, and a Bibliography. An excellent single subject page.
Formula 1 Cars	This excellent car modelers site, by Eric Aitala, offers Resources, Other F1M Pages, F1 Kit List, Quick Kit Reviews, Reviews, Tips, News Archive, GP Mirror, Classified Adds, Links, and a Guestbook. via Martin Schultz.
Gavin's Aviation Page	Modeling images and reviews, Color charts with extensive color cross-matching of various manufacture's (Humbrol,Testors, Tamiya, Airfix, and Revell AG) colors, modelling tips, Su-27 Flanker modeling, and links. by Gavin Stratford, IPMS/UK. Includes colour mixes from, and more info on, the new "Humbrol Colour System Binder".
Helicopter/ S-51 Dragonfly	Pete Harlem's page, Rotowash Online, dedicated to scale helicopter model builders. Features detail photos of the Sikorsky S-51 Dragonfly, plus HO3S-1 and H-5G versions, for those building the new Belcher Bits resin kit in 1/48 scale. All known kits of Sikorsky's first successful helicopter are listed and briefly reviewed. Color line drawings of four S-51s are included for building inspiration.
Imperial Japanese Navy	A superb SIG by Jon Parshall. This one's a true labor of love.
IPMS/UK Czech & Slovak Aviation SIG	This IPMS/UK based site, by Geoff Trenholme, includes; Czech & Slovak Aviation History, Emblems, Photos, Models (Example - a stunning L-29 Delfin in special 'Tiger' scheme), Newsletters, Links to IPMS sites, Model Companies, Related sites, and Airshows.
IPMS/USA Fleet Air Arm SIG	This SIG, headed by Lee Coll, is on-line with Scott Spencer's page featuring; FAA Ship Based Aircraft Listing, Feature Articles, Colors and Markings information, Aircraft Technical Information, FAA Carrier Based Aircraft Kit Listing, Photos of FAA aircraft models. Fleet Air Arm Bibliography, and an Exchange Board If you need information.
Israel Military	The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) page. Features the IDF's Mission, History including Aircraft and Armor photos, structure, insignia, and more. Click on the "Units" button to get branch info.
Japanese Army Air Force	Two very informative pages on Japanese Army aviation; one on the camouflage and painting of the "Oscar" and the other on JAAF organization. Most of the information on the Oscar applies to other army fighters. Pages by Mark T.Wlodarczyk, IPMS/Sweden.
Japanese Font Pack v1.3	Two Japanese 'brush-stroke' fonts -- Hiragana Brush and Katakana Brush
Japanese Military History	Scott Hoffman's current topic of study is the Aichi D3A1/2 Val. His page includes; A short history of the Aichi aircraft, Artworks depicting Val camouflage schemes, Illustrations of details on the aircraft. Also includes links to other Japanese interest sites. Watch for Scott's next aircraft of interest; the Nakajima B5N.
Kelly Quirk's Page	Kelly's personal page features superb Models and Photos. For example his 1/72 scale F-14 Tomcat diorama took 3rd place in the 1994 IPMS Nationals. Kelly also shows other aircraft, helicopters, ships, car and a figure. Many are in dioramas.
Lavochkin La-5FN	A comprehensive article on Improving KP's 1/72 Lavochkin La-5FN.
Luftwaffe 1939-45	Excellent page, by Ruy Horta, has photos, graphics, music, Jagdwaffe Structure, Jagdgeschwader Markings, Markings of Germany's Co-Belligerents, Jagdgeschwader Emblems, Defense of the Reich Markings, RLM Color List, Luftwaffe Score System, Luftwaffe Ranks, Luftwaffe Pilot Wings, Luftwaffe Cuff Titles, Guns and cannons of the Jagdwaffe, Lieder und MŠdeln..., Soldier's Grave...
Luftwaffe Discussion Board	"12 O'Clock High!" discussion board, by Ruy Horta, where you can read, post and reply to messages about the Luftwaffe or related subjects available at this forum. You can post your theories, questions and requests. Commercial items if they are directly related to the subject will be accepted, probably even appreciated by many who visit this Luftwaffe forum.
Luftwaffe Fighter Page	Site, by Randy Taillon "Sluggo", has a photo page and a links page. Planned are pages for a weekly feature, models, and IPMS. There are a dozen photos and more will be added. They will be changed out every couple weeks. If you have a picture you would like to see on the page, send it to Randy. You can send pics of your models as well and he will try to keep them rotated. Ron Downey has made a very significant contribution to this page's success.
Luftwaffe in Norway	Olve Dybvig's great page on the Luftwaffe in Norway during WW II. Includes nice narratives and excellent aircraft color profiles in. via John R. Beaman, Jr.
Luftwaffe Jagdgeschwader 300	This developing site is about Jagdgeschwader 300 which was the "Wild Boars" single-engined nighter fighters founded in 1943. It eventually became an all-weather and "Sturm" Geschwader. Contains; Memory of Adolf Galland, history JG300 (coming soon), pictures of II Gruppe (Sturmgruppe)/JG300, links, 22th Reunion 8.05.-11.05.1997, and guestbook. via John R. Beaman, Jr.
Luftwaffe Jets in World War II	Page by Frank Henriquez includes aircraft pictures, cover box art and model pictures, a Reference section, with useful books on German WWII jets, rockets and other aircraft. via Mike Settle.
Luftwaffe Nightfighters	This is a Nachtjager: nightfighter site by Lorenz Bärmann. It is under construction and offers People, Planes, Radars, History, Links, Books, and Help request. via John R. Beaman, Jr.
Luftwaffe RLM - FS 595a Colour Cross Reference Chart	David E. Brown's compilation of Luftwaffe colours, and their Federal Standard equivalents, based on previously published research by recognized authorities on Luftwaffe camouflage and markings. For each RLM colour, an interpretation is given as to which FS 595a shade is the most likely equivalent. via Nikos Drakos.
Luftwaffe SIG	This Queensland, IPMS/Australia SIG offers Photo Galleries, Kits, Decals References, Reviews, Articles and Favorites. A very interesting page Luftwaffe enthusiasts will want to check out. Page by Craig A. Chidley.
Luftwaffe Staffel, Gruppe and Geschwader Markings.	Les Butler's top-notch page displays the various emblems and personal insignia adopted by Luftwaffe Units during the period 1939-1945. Includes an Introduction to the subject, Luftwaffe Unit Description And Abbreviations, Markings Applied To Single Engined Day Fighters And Ground Attack Units, and Defence Of The Reich Colour band Designations. Some very nice supporting photos and color drawings are given. via Marvin Howell.
Luftwaffe/Luft '46	Dan Johnson's page is devoted to those wacky WWII German projects. Includes info and 3 view drawings of some unusual aircraft. No Me-109's here.
McCaulley Model Airplane Museum, TX	McCaulley Recreational Development, a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation, has established a model airplane museum in a WW II vintage Nissen hut. We have over 150 model airplanes on display and would like to enlarge our collection. Models donated to us will be displayed with owners info and your donation is tax deductible. We are small, but dedicated to the preservation of this hobby. Steve & Lori can be contacted at via e-mail or via snail-mail at McCRDC Model Airplane Museum, P. O. 161, McCaulley, TX 79534.
Me 262 Stormbird	Superb single subject page. Includes; History, Pilots, Survivors, Texas Stormbirds, Scale Models, Camouflage and Markings with excellent aircraft color profiles. Also David Brown's research paper on Luftwaffe RLM colours 81, 82 & 83. And Links.
Military Modelling Page/UK	John Harris' Armor resource page covering research and building scale models of military vehicles. His pages are updated regularly with news, reviews of models, and other items of interest. He just updated his page with several new Armor pictures.
Military Modelling Society/ Perth, Australia	This homepage, by Terry Ashley, contains sections on Diorama's, single aircraft, vehicles and single figures, About Us, How To?, plus links to top modeling and military sites.
Muscle Car Garage	John J Walton Jr's site devoted to Muscle Cars has; Photos of the Greatest Cars Ever Made, The Rollcall listing of all the Cars, Terminology of Cars - what the manufacturers meant with their Letters & Numbers, Featured Car of the Month , Pictures and stories of you and your car, Books, Magazines, Models and Other Stuff related to Muscle Cars, related Links, Car and Engine Specifications, Q & A Area, Upcoming Events, An Enthusiasts Scrapbook, and The Lounge - Talk (in a CHAT room) to other Enthusiasts. via Donald F. Atherton.
Navy - NavRing	This ring is made up of homepages on Navy related subjects all over the net. Includes information on joining the ring or jumping to a random site in the ring. via Michel Elst.
New Zealand Kiwi Aircraft Images	Phillip Treweek presents over 570 original photos covering 79 different aircraft and offers closeups on request. Need a closeup of a P-51D instrument panel, etc.Phillip has included a number of exterior and interior 'detail' photos (subjects include Spitfire, Mustang, Sea Fury, Vampire and Harvard). A highlight is a photographic tour of a Lancaster (inside and out).
NNL (Cars) South Africa	This model car site by Peter Thomas features; FAQ's, 97 NNL Report, South African NNL 98 Info, News, and Links. A Model Car Gallery is planned for September. via Ettienne Kotze.
Panza Page	Armor modelers page by Bob Wiber.
PBY Catalina SIG	Mark Aldrich has been gathering info on the PBY Catalina for nearly 20 years and is willing to help on Catalina questions. Mark is also looking for unpublished photos, civil registration lists and other difficult to find items.covering the 1945-1965 time period.
Plastic Ship Model Page/ NAVIS	Paolo Pizzi's well organized online Ship and Naval Aviation magazine. Model Gallery, Ships, Aircraft, Kits & more, News, rumors, etc., Special Features, Colors/Camouflage, Bibliography, Naval History, Bulletin Board, Links, Awards and more.
Polikarpov I-16 Page	Complete info on an I-16 being restored by New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum. Includes photos and a cockpit shot! Utilizes thumbnail pictures which when clicked on, give you enlargements. Other aircraft links too. via Brent Theobald on r.m.s.
Rotorwash Online - Helicopters	Cybermag for Helicopter History and Modeling - by Peter Harlem. A great info resource with Commentary, Models (Builtups, Model News and Reviews, and Murphy Rules/modeling tips, Book Reviews, Upcoming Events, Classified, Military and General Links, and a featured helicopter each month. via Jeff Zimmerman.
Royal Air Force	Lots of Info on RAF but the most interesting page for modelers is the links page. via Gregg Brewer.
Royal Netherlands Air Force	Well done picture gallery of the Twenthe AFB Airshow. via Gregg Brewer.
Russian Aviation	More Information on Russian Aircraft.
Sci-fi and Figure	Jhoda, a.k.a. Tont Spangler, started his own page for sci-fi and figure modelers but does not to exclude others. He includes photos of his models. You are invited stop by, let him know what you think, and if you want to have your kits posted on his page just let him know.
Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Sculpture	Dan Perez Studios page includes a Gallery, Model Shop with tips for model building, Work Shop with tips for sculpting and painting, Links, and more. Dan is also working on both; a model contest for sculptors, and an article on molding and resin casting, for his page.
Science Fiction/Star Trek/Star Wars Modeling	Page, by Steve Iverson, aimed at assisting modelers in building detailed accurate Science Fiction/Star Trek/Star Wars models. Page includes painting schemes, conversions, detail kits, modifying tips, electronic and lighting information to enhance your kits. via Martin Schultz. ** Now includes Modeling Guild; a mailing list/digest for Sci-Fi Modeling. It features discussion of kits, tips, information etc. and is your chance to interact with other modelers on the Internet. New URL and info via Bill A. Powell.
Scott's Modelling Madness	"One of the best aircraft kit sites on the web" by Scott Van Aken, offers; What's New, Kit Review Index, Kit Photo Index, Links - well organized, Wives of Modellers comments, and a Survey.
Scotty's Home Page for Aviation Nuts	Scott Van Aken's site featuring well over 200 reviews of kits both old and new with photos as well as over 200 photos of completed models, all with an index. Updated weekly. Not all reviews and photos are of aircraft as we are interested in all modelling. In addition there are magazine indexes and interesting links. In the Archives section there are unpublished photos of well over 400 aircraft and unit patches with the list growing weekly. IPMSers are encouraged to send in reviews and photos of what they have built for inclusion to this site.
Ship Builder's FAQs on r.m.s.	A collection of frequently asked questions from the Rec.Models.Scale newsgroup.
Space and X-Plane models	Sven Knudson's page offers a wide verity of resources such as: Foto galleries of models, IPMS/USA Nats, real space hardware, and museum tours. Also Mail order sources for space models, Max Mutchler's instructions for building a Hubble Space Telescope model, Mike Mackowski's IPMS Judging Guide for Space and SF Models, Other scale model web sites, Rec.models.scale FAQ, Kit Reviews, Spacecraft and X-plane models listing, Tips and Reference Data, and a Trading Post for kits.
Space models/reference info	Karl D. Dodenhoff's site is devoted to Space models/reference information on several specific topics on space with the modeler in mind. Project Apollo Galleries include Lunar Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Spacesuit, Apollo Lunar Surface Experiment Package (ALSEP) (under construction), Lunar Roving Vehicle and some important new information for space modelers. There is also a Gallery of the Soviet Manned Lunar Program.
Spitfire Page	For Spitfire aficionados. Features a Spitfire Picture Gallery and other things of interest. Edited by Matthew P. Kortas.
Star Wars Site	Fantasy model site, by Tony Spangler, features Models, Figures, Replicas & Collectibles, and Artwork. See the Jerry Jawa model.
SubCommittee SIG	Submarine Special Interest Group via Tom Dougerty.
Task Force 72 - Ships	The association of Australia's 1/72 scale warship modellers. Includes About Task Force 72 - What we do, NOW HEAR THIS: News about Task Force 72, News from the Model Shipyards, Picture Gallery - see our ships and what we do, Events Calendar - What we're doing, Our venue - where to find us, News from the Grey Funnel Line, For Sale - classifieds, and where to get 1/72 warship stuff, Links to our favourite Navy sites, and Links to our favourite modelling sites. via Michel Elst.
The Kit Box	Alan Lomax's personal page with extensive Color and cross matching info and other modeling info. Also has info on The Modellers Database (a Microsoft Access database capable of documenting kits, paints, and reference materials).
The Luftwaffe Resource Page	All things Luftwaffe by Scott Rose.
The Military Aircraft Archives	Color Photos and Technical Specs collection by Jeremy Harkin.
The Modeler's Home Page	Troy Downen's page offers model kit reviews, tips, techniques, tools, and reference photos of the real things. In addition, you will be able to browse an extensive collection of links to other model related web sites and a photo gallery of models on display.
The Nautical Research Guild	A non-profit, tax exempt and deductible membership organization of model builders, historians, artists, etc. They are involved in the research and associated construction of highly accurate ship models. Their home page is a source list for model builders which in most cases, except for the ship model specific sections, is applicable to all model building. via Gene Larson.
Tom's Armor and Military Page	Features photos, armor links and armor book reviews. Just posted some pics of South African Olifant mk 1a and mk 1b, also Hungarian BMP-1 ICV.
Track-Link	AFV resource site for armor modelling, maintained by Paul A. Owen, features Articles, Reviews, Model Gallery, Tips & Techniques, Museum Guides, and a Panther Resource Guide, Discussion Groups, Buy & Sell; plus other AFV Organizations and sites. The page also posts an excellent "Mission Statement". via Gray Creager.
Troy Downen Page	Model Gallery, Tips & Tools, Model Reviews, Reference Photos (Superb Models and captioning, and Photography), Model Web Pages, and Cool Sites.
US Naval Aviation SIG	This IPMS/UK site includes; Tailhook Magazine, Vulture's Row, Brad Barnes navy air page, USMC Aviation / AV8 Harrier Page, and Hornet's Nest--Aviation Marine Corps Style. David Lane, site administrator advises; "We welcome interested members from any national IPMS organization. The Web site incorporates a membership application form. We would appreciate links from any of the other IPMS sites on the Web, and will be happy to provide return links on our site.
Victoria Model Ship Builders Society	The Binnacle - The official Web Site of the VMSBM Society. Web Site Administrator, Dave Winter
Warbirds and Luftwaffe Enthusiasts	Ruy Horta's key page offering links to superb information resources on Luftwaffe, The Mighty Eighth, WarBirds, JG53 - Horrido!, Books and Links.
Warbirds Over New Zealand	Aircraft photos by Alex Mitchell of; Rata I-16, F4U, Spitfire MK 16, P51, P40, Bf-109 G-10, and Misc. planes. Photos include several excellent walk-around and interior shots of each aircraft. Also Links to other sites.
WARSHIPS - Modeling Allied Navies: 1900 - 1945	Scott Spencer's website dedicated to the Royal Navy and US Navy ship models and information; features ship photos, detailed technical aspects, color and camouflage information, model kit and phototech listings for the modeler, model ship photos, a bibliography, and a message board for posting questions or to buy and sell kits.
What«s on the worktop?	This personal modeling web-site, by Johnny Pedersen of Denmark, features his favorite modeling topics; 1/35 AFV«s and softskins, WWII to present (with a soft spot for early WWII german vehicles), 1/35 military dioramas, 120mm resin figures, Motorcycles (Harley Davidson), 1/24 Rallycars, and Woodenmodels of sailingships. Page links include; So what IS on the worktop?, Favorite links, Photo gallery, and building Tips and hints.
Wings Over The Web	Scale Modelers and Aviation Enthusiasts Homepage. Aviation Graffiti, Camouflage & Markings, Scale Modeler's Library (Bf-109 and Ju-88 References), and a MultiMedia Corner. Also a very well organized General Aviation and Scale Models Links listing.
WW I Aircraft	A very well done Modelers page by Allan Wright. This WWI Modeling Archive contains WW I; Modeling Mailing List Archive, Model and General Images, Modeling Informational Files, Product Reviews, Links to other Modeling or WWI related sites, Help promote WWI model production!, and News, News, News! - What's changed here recently? via Matt Bittner.
WWII Aircraft Pictures, Sounds, and Posters	EarthStation1 page offers American, British, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Miscellaneous aircraft. Many photos, color and b/w, of the actual aircraft. Thumbnail photos can be selectively viewed full-size, and much more. Examples; An interesting and extensive collection of sounds, and a great selection of WW II posters are offered on-line. This website is a member of The Aero Ring. via Dwayne Horton.
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r.m.s. Tips	rec.models.scale Newsgroup & other topics of interest
rec.models.scale FAQ	Don Schmitz presents a nicely indexed compilation of r.m.s. FAQs into 18 modeling interest categories. Covers general questions about modeling, how-to questions, making custom decals, high gloss and bare metal finishes, weathering, and much, much, much,.... more. Extensive resource page. New URL via Sven Knudson.
Air on the cheap	From r.m.s.- With the many past posts of converting scuba cylinders, portable inflation tanks, etc., I thought I'd throw out my latest attempt. Those looking for an inexpensive way to power your airbrush might consider acquiring and old, five or ten pound CO2 fire extinguisher and converting it. I'm on my way to the gas supplier to pick it up now. The cylinder was sent out and pressure tested, a new CO2 valve was fitted and it was filled for $22.00. Now, I have a spare and will never run out of gas (hold the navy beans, please). If you could find one, a fire extinguisher could be the way to go. I was lucky enough to have three at my parent's house, forgotten for over a decade. Just a thought... by Frank Kranick, Jr. ----------------------- Question - A friend of mine uses an old commercial fire extinguisher tank and fills it with air to use his airbrush. The biggest problem is that this provides an inconsistent air pressure with which to work. Anyone else try this? Answer- Lots of folks use variations of this - I'm working on putting one together myself now. For $20-40 you can get a 5-10 gallon air tank from an auto-parts or discount store that you refill at the local gas station - they'll hold about 120 psi with should last you at least a few evenings. I got a 9 gallon tank at KMart for $36. You can work around the inconsistent air pressure with a regulator that will give you a constant pressure - you only need 15-20 psi for airbrushing so the pressure at the brush will be steady until the tank pressure falls lower than that (the tanks usually have a cheap pressure gauge so you'll know when its approaching empty). Sears has some cheap regulators in the $20-30 range, but my local store was sold out so I haven't had a chance to try it out yet. You'll probably need $5 worth of fittings and some teflon tape to put it together. Total cost should be $50-70 for a more flexible and quiet setup than a $100+ hobby compressor (that price usually doesn't include a regulator). Yes, you have to refill the tank frequently. by Don Schmitz --------------------------- Another Idea - I use a storage air tank I bought at Sears. i installed a gauge, regulator and a moisture trap. total cost me 125.00. I fill it with an air compressor that plugs into my car's cigrarette lighter. I have never had a problem with moisture. Its cheap and I never run out. by lagnaf8917
Downloading Group of RMS Messages	Question - How in the heck do I "download" the group (rms messages) to disk and then read it at my leisure?? I keep seeing where people have downloaded, etc, but I can't find the right buttons to push. I am using Netscape Navigator Gold and Win '95. by Moon Answer - The procedure I use for downloading messages is; 1) Set the "Flag" icon on messages you want to read later. Note- There is a limit on how many message you can download at a time. Try just a few messages at fist to establish your browser and/or CPU llmit. 2) Select "Flagged Messages" under the Edit Menu 3) Do "Save AS..." under the File Menu and name the file. The Flaged messages will be saved as a simple text file for your later reading. by RRF.
Dried paint, stuck lids & Gumout	Bill Thompson tip: As usual, I couldn't get a (used) bottle of paint open a while ago. The lid had glued itself in place with some dried paint, and I couldn't break the seal even with water-pump pliers and a vise grip. Remembering an earlier misadventure, I took a bottle of Gumout carb & choke cleaner and *carefully* squirted a few drops between the lid and the upside down bottle. Just be careful squirting the Gumout from the spray can; it spatters. At least the can comes with a long tube to insert in its nozzle, so it's easy to apply. The seal broke in less than a minute and the lid came off without any problem. I wiped away the dissolved paint from the lid and bottle to keep from contaminating the paint with Gumout. For those who don't know, Gumout can be found at auto supply stores. I think there are similar carburetor cleaners under different brand names; this is just the brand they sell at my local supply store. Whatever the active ingredient is, you have to admire its paint-destroying ability. Being paranoid about unknown chemical reactions, I'd try it on acrylics in a well-ventilated area.
Floquil/Aeromaster Color Chips	Stef Karver asked: Is a color paint chip chart available a la Aeromaster? Answer; You need to write to Floquil directly at: Floquil - Polly S Color Corp. 206 Milvan Dr., Weston Ontario M9L 1Z9, Canada They have chip charts for all their colors, but they also have a "Military Color Reference Guide" with chips of their Rail, Military, and Marine (Naval) enamels plus 17 supplemental chapters cross-referencing the colors. This guide is in an 8 1/2 x 11" 3-hole loose-leaf format and useful IMHO - for about $30.00. The individual chip charts will probably be about $3.00 to $5.00 each. You might also write Aeromaster for their enamel chips - their paints are made by Floquil and are chemically identical - and their chips come on the same sized paper and can be punched to fit in the same binder as the Floquil. You will then have a cross-reference to well over 300 distinct colors. Pete Chalmers
Luftwaffe Spinner Spiral - decals or painting	Question - I need some suggestions for using spinner spiral decals included with most Luftwaffe after market decal sets these days. I ruined the 2 that were included on the Cutting Edge sheet for Monograms Me 110G-4. I could not get them to fit right. Handling the wet decal was a nightmare so I ended up sectioning them and applying them in pieces. This worked OK, but the spiral didn't look like anything seen in photographs of the aircraft. Have any of you had any success with these decals? Is there a way to mask and spray the spirals? via Kent on rms Answer #1 - Cut them into at least four sections using very sharp scissors or a new Xacto blade. When applying the sections, start at the nose of the spinner and work towards the base. Use setting solutions. After the decal has had a day or two to dry, dry brush any gaps that are left. There should be few and very minor gaps. Use an Xacto to trim any decal that overlaps the openings for the prop in the spinner base (again, only after it has completely dried). via Art on rms Answer #2 - Suggestions: if the front of the spiral has a "circle" then cut it off, if all else fails then cut the decal in half and apply the front end first (starting at the front "nose" of the spinner) and then apply the back half - it worked for me ! via John on rms. Answer #3 - Here's another method. Take some masking tape. With a steel ruler and a sharp exacto, cut a thin strip of masking tape, tapered so its pointed at one end and gets increasingly wider at the other. On a 48th scale job the strip will probably be an inch or so long, Carefully wrap the tape in a spiral around the spinner which you will already have painted white. Now spray black or black green or whatever. Pull off the tape after painting. Presto chango...a spiral! via WSchurr on rms. Answer #4 - Another idea, is to paint the spinner in the SPIRAL color. While it's drying, either xerox the decal sheet, or cut the spiral decal out, and use it as a guide for a tape mask. Then, apply the tape, and paint the spinner the base color, and remove the tape. You should have NO problem, if you are patient, and go carefully. This is how I also make fuselage bands as well... viaa Allan on rms Answer #5 - Here's something else that works.....photocopy the decal then cut it out roughly (an area bigger than the decal), lightly coat with rubber cement and stick down to the back side of masking tape, let dry for about fifteen minutes, cut out decal with x-acto knife to exact shape, lift stuck down photocopied decal off tape and apply tape to spinner. You get the exact shape with very little effort. via Tom Smithdeal.
Metal Flacks to add to paint	Car modeler ask "Where can I get metal flakes to add to paint?" Answer - Any good large art supply store sells metal powders in small vials for a lot less than LMG or any other "Hobby" supplier - mine is called "LUCO bronze powder, #32 sunbrite chemically pure aluminum" made by Leo Uhlfelder Co., Mt. Vernon, NY 10053. About $5.00 for a 1" x 3" plastic tubular vial - copper, brass, bronze, "gold" also available. VERY finely ground. by Pete Chalmers.
Packing Models	A monograph, by Adam Rice of Austin, TX, describing how to pack your models for shipment. It is based on his extensive packing experience.
r.m.s - Rec.Models.Scale	This is the place to get lots of specific modeler info and to post your questions on the web. You'll reach the widest possible audience here. It will be helpful if you make the first word of your subject AIR, AFV, CAR, SHIP, etc. in brackets- for example [AIR]. Be patient - some questions take a little longer to answer.
Russian Cockpit Colors	Doubters of the value of the internet to modelers should read the following recent exchange on r.m.s. - Question: The other day, .... I noticed that Model Master by Testors has a paint resembling the garish blue-green interiors of Soviet/Russian cockpits. However, I have seen various reference photos suggesting that interiors such as the MiG-29 or something on the line of Dark Gull Gray. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if some are grey and others blue-green or what? I am particularly interested in the interior colors of the Su-25 Frogfoot, the MiL-24 Hind, the Su-27 Flanker and the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Additionally, what are the camouflage colors for the Fulcrum and Frogfoot? If anyone knows, I would be grateful for their help. Thanks, C.J. Hamilton ----------------- Answer: Yesterday I had a chance to look inside a Mi-24P (NATO codename Hind-E) at a local airshow. The interior of the pilot & gunner's cockpits is gray, something close to Dark Gull Gray. But the control panels are green -- the color looks like Revell "Patina Green". By the way, the oxygen cylinder behind the gunner's seat was bright blue -- Testors "Light Blue" is a reasonable match (probably this is done because the liquid oxygen has the same color). The same applies to Mi-2, Mi-8 and Mi-26. Probably it is not right for "all" Mi-24s etc., but it seems to be a standard here. BTW, "Archive-Press" book on MiG-25 has six interior shots on the back cover, and the control panels are also green. Dmitry Yu. Bolkhovityanov Novosibirsk, Russia

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