Leaders as of 9/18/2023
Masters – Scott Jaworski
Intermediate – James Barrett
Basic – Aleya Montano
Juniors – AJ Tate
ASM is a chapter within IPMS/USA Region 10. Want to know more about IPMS and what is has to offer? Check this out!
Here are the details for the upcoming 2023 New Mexico State Fair model contest, sponsored by ASM.
ASM will have models on display during the month of October at the Cherry Hills Library. Additionally, ASM members Don Gatewood and Dave Tingley will be giving a presentation. See attached flyer for details.
Do your back and feet hurt? Do you have trouble finding the right position in the moment? Then perhaps you need to evaluate the ergonomics and comfort of your workspace. Check out James Barrett’s “Just The Tip” series! Find more of his videos on his YouTube channel.
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Article by Mike Blohm that was published in the IPMS USA Journal, May/June 2023 – Volume 35, Number 03
A 1960’s Fouga Magister on display at the EAA “Land of Enchantment Fly-In.” Not your typical show bird.
Saturday, 9/23/23, was Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 179’s “Land of Enchantment Fly-in” at the Double Eagle II Airport in Albuquerque.
New images by Ocean Exploration Trust show in detail the wrecks of USS Yorktown (CV-5) and two Japanese aircraft carriers IJN Kaga and IJN Akagi sunk during the pivotal World War II Battle of Midway.
In honor of the upcoming presentation by John Tate and Tony Humphries, learn about the state of model kit options around the time of the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
The Royal Navy nuclear ballistic missile boat looked like a sea monster that had emerged from a long slumber at the bottom of the ocean.
Have $400,000 lying around? That’s the starting price for a long-lost original X-wing model headed for auction.
Some cool kit recon from The Modelling News. A 1/35 Akagi Bridge + B5N2 Kate; a 1/48 Avro Lancaster; and a 1/35 MRZR D4 Ultra-light Tactical All-terrain Vehicle (combo kit).
Loaner models hereby requested for ASM’s model display at the 2023 Air Force Ball on Saturday, November 4th at the University of NM Student Union. This will be our fifth club display at this event, which celebrates the birthday of the USAF.
Report on the ASM Model Display at the 2023 Folds of Honor Event
Summary of the September 2023 meeting. Points Contest #4 and Sponsored Contest (B-26) results, and a fantastic presentation by Harvey Chace on the B-26.
We have a busy meeting scheduled for September 8th- a guest speaker on the B-26, an open points contest and a sponsored contest.
Next Meeting/Contest
The next club meeting is Friday, October 6, at 6:30pm. ASM members John Tate and Tony Humphries will give a presentation on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. Sponsored Contest by John Tate – “Middle East Conflicts.”
Meeting Schedule