Scale Models and Business with IPMS Gateway

After work ended for me Tuesday night (19 November), I made my way to Calvary Presbyterian Church (http://calvarypresbyterianchurch.org/) for that night's IPMS/Gateway (https://sites.google.com/prod/view/ipmsgatewaychapter/home) meeting. This was a big meeting.

For one thing, we had the fourth and final contest for our 2019 Modeler of the Year Award. This featured the Special Category of "Italiano" (Italian subjects), which drew a few entries. I had completed a P-51D Mustang aircraft that I built for my friend Linsey Daman, who wanted it named for her uncle Jimmie. The kit gave mew a few problems, but I got it done and it was in the Aircraft category. However, it did not place.

We also had nominations for next year's club officers and this year's Bob Stroup (Member of the Year) Award. Final nominations and voting will take place at next month's meeting. Additionally, Rick Keasey did a demo on color modulation using oil paints. There was also Show & Tell, and several kits were donated to the Kit Auction at our January meeting.

Members who entered models in the contest or had something for Show & Tell were entered in a raffle for prizes. My ticket was picked and I won a 1:72 F6F-5 Hellcat kit.

Next month's meeting is IPMS/Gateway's annual Christmas Party. Should be fun.

Later.