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September 18, 2023

September 2023 – Monthly Meeting Recap

Casey Rupley (webmaster) Monthly Meeting Recap

Club Business

Attendance was approximately 36 people.

Frank Randall provided a recap of the State Fair contest.

Michael Howell spoke about the Cavalcade of Wings display and model donations.

John Tate talked about the upcoming club election and encouraged members who had not participated on the E-Board, and members who might be relatively new to the club, to stand for election and give the Board a try if they had new ideas and wanted to make changes.

Mr. Harvey Chace, Col, USAF (ret.) gave a fantastic PowerPoint presentation on the history and development of the B-26, providing many new details that even WWII airplane enthusiasts didn’t know, like the demand for speed driving the clean design and laminar flow wing, the critical airspeed requirements for takeoff and landing and the particular danger with this aircraft of losing an engine. To thank him, John Tate presented him with B-26 model on behalf of the club.

Open Contest - Bests of Show

Masters
Scott Jaworski
Mine Clearing Tank

Intermediate
James Barrett
Victor

Basic
Aleya Montano
B-1 Battle Droid on STAP

Juniors
(no entries)

Open Contest - Full Results

Masters - Aircraft

1st

Scott Jaworski
Gloster Gladiator Mk. II

2nd

Steve Brodeur
B-26

3rd

Bob Henderson
F1M2

Masters - Armor

1st

Scott Jaworski
Mine Clearing Tank

2nd

Bob Henderson
Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer

Masters - Automotive

1st

Chuck Hermann
Hectors Ride

2nd

Check Hermann
71 Mercury Nascar

Masters - Figures

1st

Scott Jaworski
Vadim

Masters - Science/Fantasy

1st

Bob Henderson
Razor Crest

2nd

Chuck Hermann
Moonbuggy

Intermediate - Armor

1st

Dave Tingley
King Tiger

Intermediate - Dioramas & Vignettes

1st

James Barrett
Vikings

Intermediate - Figures

1st

James Barrett
Fantasy Trench Raider

2nd

Adrian Montano
Wonder Woman

Intermediate - Automotive

1st

Adrian Montano
Ecto 1

Intermediate - Science/Fantasy

1st

James Barrett
Boomerang Amphibian

Basic - Science/Fantasy

Gold

Aleya Montano
Battle Droid

Silver

Aleya Montano
Clone Trooper

Complete Meeting Gallery

September 7, 2023

2023 New Mexico State Fair – Model Contest and Results

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Creative Arts – Division 13
Models – Military and Science Fiction
Sections 471-474 Sponsored by Albuquerque Scale Modelers

Sections

Section 471: Youth (ages 11 and under)
Section 472: Senior Youth (ages 12-17)
Section 473: Adult (ages 18 and over)
Section 474: Professional (More than 5 years experience)

NOTE: ASM members in the Masters and Intermediate Divisions are required to enter models in Section 474: Professional.

Classes

Aircraft, Jet – Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)
Aircraft, Jet – Small scale (1/72 scale & smaller)
Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)
Aircraft, Non-Jet – Small scale (1/72 scale & smaller)
Diorama – miniature scene, wholly or partially three-dimensional, depicting model in a naturalistic and realistic setting
Flying Models, including flying rockets
Helicopters – Jet & Non-Jet – All scales
Military Vehicles – Fully Tracked –Large scale (1/35 scale & larger)
Military Vehicles – Fully Tracked – Small scale (1/48 scale & smaller)
Military Vehicles & Equipment-Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Small scale (1/48 & smaller)
Military Vehicles & Equipment Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Large Scale (1/35 & Larger)
Miniature Figure – single-footed or mounted figure
Miniature Figure Vignette – maximum of 3 related human, animal or equipment figures, no vehicles
Miscellaneous (none of the above)
Powered Ships
Sailing Ships & Oared Ships
Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures – Including Anime, Gundams, Robotech
Science Fiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy Spacecraft and Terrestrial Crafts; and Real (actual) Spacecraft; etc. – excluding figures
Wood Models: models assembled or built of wood from pre-cut/laser-cut kits
Paper Models: models built of paper or card stock, paperboard, or foam from kits or scratch-built
3D Metal Models: models built or assembled from pre-cut metal kits

NOTE: Only one entry per class.

Contest Summary

The 2023 State Fair Contest had 49 total models entries. Thanks to all who participated in the contest and in the ASM display, helped with the model entries and pick-up, and did the judging.

The Youth section had 1 entry by 1 entrant. The Best of Show – Youth entry was the F-4 Phantom by Augustine Romero. There were no Senior Youth entries.

The Adult section had 25 models across 13 different sections. The Best of Show – Adult entry was the Luftwaffe Machine Shop Car by Paul Beok. The Professional (ASM members and others) section had 23 models in 14 classes. The Best of Show – Professional entry was the scratch-built HMS Bacchante from Byron Gore. A total of 6 ASM members entered models in the 2023 contest.

Complete Gallery

Section 471: Youth

Best of Show
Augustine Romero
F-4 Phantom

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
2 - Aircraft, Jet - Small	F-4 Phantom	Augustine Romero	1	Yes

Section 472: Senior Youth

(no entries)

Section 473: Adult

Best of Show
Paul Beok
Luftwaffe Machine Shop Car

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
2 - Aircraft, Jet – Small scale	F-100 Eject	Mark Chino	1
2 - Aircraft, Jet – Small scale	Communicating F-14/Mig	Selina Chino	2
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale	P-51D	Matthew Burress	1
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale	P-40	Russell Levrett	2
5 - Diorama	Panzer IV	David De Young	1
5 - Diorama	WWII Street Scene	Lawrence Aguilar	2
5 - Diorama	Orbiting Ship	Brad Smith	3
5 - Diorama	Ruins of Roost	Jason Waggoner
5 - Diorama	WWII Battefield	Selina Chino
6 - Flying Models	Rocket	John Walter	1
8 - Military Vehicles – Fully tracked	Sherman Tank	David De Young	1
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	Three Butterflies	Haley Gibson	1
14 - Miscellaneous	Luftwaffe Machine Shop Car	Paul Beok	1	Yes
14 - Miscellaneous	Dragon RC Boat	Jerry Valenzuela	2
15 - Powered Ships	Titanic	Tony Harris	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Stormcast Knight on Griffin	Jacob Miller	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Tarrasque Dragon	Stephen Reimus	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Transformer	Haley Gibson	3
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	ATM6 Walker	Lawrence Aguilar	1
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	USS Excelsior	Mark Chino	2
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	Roswell Alien	Brad Smith	3
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	Mars Rover	Haley Gibson
19 - Wood Models	Wood F-15	Hubbard Elmore	1
20 - Paper Models	Sherman Tank	Brandon Brown	1
21 - 3D Metal Model	Skimwing	Haley Gibson	1

Section 474: Professional

Best of Show
Byron Gore
HMS Bacchante

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
2 - Aircraft, Jet – Small scale	SR-71	Frank Randall	1
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale	Taiwan IDF	Victor Maestas	1
4 - Aircraft, Non-Jet – Small scale	Bf-109E-1	Frank Randall	1
5 - Diorama	M8 Light Armor	Jeffery West	1
5 - Diorama	Mercedes G4	Byron Gore	2
5 - Diorama	Sherman Tank in Winter	Frank Randall	3
5 - Diorama	Apollo 11 Landing	Mark Vaughn
5 - Diorama	On the Trail of Geronimo	Steve Miller
8 - Military Vehicles – Fully tracked	Ketzer	Dave Tingley	1
8 - Military Vehicles – Fully tracked	Panzer IV	Jeffery West	1
8 - Military Vehicles – Fully tracked	T-55	Byron Gore	2
10 - Military Vehicles – Non/Half Tracks, Small	M1126 Striker	Frank Randall	1
11 - Military Vehicles – Non/Half Tracks, Large	Sd Kfz 222	Byron Gore	1
12 - Miniature Figure	German Solider	Byron Gore	1
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	Roman General and Standard	Gerard Coffey	1
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	Bunkies to the End	Steve Miller	2
14 - Miscellaneous	Prop Jet Engine	Mark Vaughn	1
15 - Powered Ships	HMS Cacchante	Byron Gore	1	Yes
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Snailien	Victor Maestas	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Wolfenstein	Byron Gore	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Machao Gundam Barbatos	Matt Blohm	3
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	Apollo Command Module	Mark Vaughn	1
21 - 3D Metal Model	Hellcat	Byron Gore	1

August 25, 2023

Nothing else compares

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August 25, 2023

WWII Veterans Reunite With Their B-26

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From FOX8 News in Ohio. Full article can be found here.

NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WJW) — Two World War II veterans are getting a chance to see the plane they flew in combat during the the B-26 Historical Society’s reunion.

Stan Walsh and Jerry Raschke have lived in different corners of the United States for decades. But when they were both teenagers, they served in our country’s Air Force during World War II.

“As long as I was flying, I was happy,” shared Raschke.

August 22, 2023

Marauder Fodder

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Looking for inspiration on a B-26 build? In honor of our upcoming presentation from Col. Harvey Chace, USAF (ret.), on the B-26, check out these fantastic builds.

August 21, 2023

MiniArt’s New 1/48th scale P-47D-25RE

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From The Modelling News website. Full article can be found here.

P-47D-25 RE Thunderbolt

From MiniArt Models

Kit No: 48009

1/48th scale

The kit contains two marking choices in the box.

Clear parts, full engine & weighted wheels are included.

Looks to be coming out in November, 2023.

Mini-art website for this model is here.

The first in the series is is called the “Basic Kit” version of the Republic P-47D-25 RE Thunderbolt. This is probably one of the more popular and well-kitted variants. Knowing MiniArt however, this first kit will be the start of many different types of the “jug” that we will see (fingers crossed).

August 18, 2023

B-26 Contest

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Our September 8th ASM meeting will feature Harvey Chace speaking on the Martin B-26 Marauder medium bomber of WWII fame. In connection with this presentation, I will be sponsoring a contest for the best model of the Martin B-26, from any kit in any scale. Given the short suspense, the contest is open to old builds and previous winners. As there have been more than a half-dozen model kits of the B-26 issued over the years, many of us may have a model of this airplane sitting on the shelf, so this is a chance to win recognition for an old “hangar queen” build.

As a reminder, there is also an Open (points) contest on September 8th, so looking forward to some great-looking models on the contest tables.

John Tate
ASM President

August 12, 2023

August 2023 – Meeting Recap

Casey Rupley (webmaster) Monthly Meeting Recap

Club Business

Attendance was approximately 25.

Nationals winners had their models proudly on display for Show-n-Tell and tales were told from the event. This was a swap meet night, so there were no contests.

Reminder that the State Fair is coming up. Volunteers are needed to check-in models on Friday and Saturday, August 25-26. Use the Contact Us link at the bottom of this page to reach out and sign up.

The September meeting will have two contests: Points Contest #4 and a “Victory Markings” contest sponsored by Mike and Matt Blohm.

Complete Meeting Gallery

August 7, 2023

IPMS Nationals 2023

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This year’s IPMS National Convention took place in San Marcos, TX. The weather was incredibly hot (about 106° on average), but the competition was even hotter. Held in the San Marcos Convention Center, which is attached to the Embassy Suites, the convention consumed one gigantic room for the Contest Hall, three large vendor rooms, and several smaller rooms for breakout sessions. Whether from size limitations at the facility or a larger than expected turnout, the Contest Hall was packed with over 3,000 models, which created a very cramped and claustrophobic atmosphere that made it very difficult to enjoyably and comfortably get through the room. Similarly, the vendor rooms shared the same cramped layout. Despite that, the quality and quantity of models didn’t disappoint, and the jovial interactions amongst scale modelers and vendors from all over the world made a wonderful event.

Quick facts:

3,110 model entries (2 short of record from Chattanooga, 2019)
963 entrants
625 guests

We had a strong showing from ASM. While not a definitive number, I counted 12 members in attendance and 4 recent members now residing in different cities. I don’t have an exact count on our number of entries but estimate it at around 75. Our members collected the following wins (more than 3x what we collected in 2022!):

1st place = 3
2nd place = 5
3rd place = 3

Be sure to attend this Friday’s ASM club meeting to see the winning models and awards. The entire banquet presentation can be found in the YouTube video to the right.

The 2024 Nationals will be held in Madison, WI. Their website can be found here.

It was announced that the 2025 Nationals will be held in Hampton, VA, August 6-9.

ASM’s Media Manager, Casey Rupley, won the 2023 Ralph Forehand Website of the Year award.

There were simply too many fantastic models to attempt to cover them in a comprehensive photo gallery, so I only impart general photos of the event. I’m sure in the days and weeks ahead there will be plenty available through the usual online sources.