January 2026 – Meeting Recap
Summary of the January 2026 meeting and contest results.
News
Model Shows and Margaritas!
Dave Tingley, Jim Coatney, and Brian Peck made the trip over to New Braunfels, TX on January 3rd for the IPMS Alamo Squadron’s “ModelFiesta.”
USAF Thunderbirds 2026 Schedule
September 19-20 in Roswell.
Border Models 1/35 B-17G
Border Models’ forthcoming 1/35 B-17G model. It is a late B-17G, with staggered waist gun positions and a Cheyenne tail gun turret.
Model of the Year Contenders
Click here to get information on who is eligible for Model of the Year 2025.
New Airfix Bf-109G in 1/24
Who’s ready for this big boy in 1/24 scale?!
Osprey Wild Tail Art
Some of coolest tail art in the U.S. military. Check out how the serial number and aircraft number are painted on the surfboard.
UK Model Airplane Factory
Facebook reel from the late 1950s or early 1960s about a model airplane works in the UK
“Showtime 100” Build
Build review of the F-4J Phantom II “Showtime 100” for the Aces Gallery Model Display at the USAF Academy, Colorado.
Throwback Advertising
An old-timey way to advertise for model airplanes.
Black Widow Modeling
They specialize in estate sales for models. You might find something good or unique!
MODELZONA 2025 – November 1
Saturday, November 1, 2025. 9am – 5pm. Phoenix, AZ.
Randy Cunningham Obituary
His jet ace status made his F-4J Phantom II “Showtime 100” a popular modeling subject; his jet graced many kit box tops and model shelves.
Model Handling Models
She would have made a fine Contest Director.
Mig-21MF Decorated in African Beadwork
Currently on display at Boeing’s Museum of Flight in Seattle
June 2025 – Meeting Recap
Summary of the June 2025 meeting and contest results.
Visit to the Fort Irwin, California Armor Display
A visit to the armor displays outside of the National Training Center (NTC) and 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Heritage Center at Fort Irwin, CA.
May 2025 – Meeting Recap
Summary of the May 2025 meeting and contest results.
The last surviving Battle of Britain Pilot passes away
Paddy Hemingway played a crucial role in defending the United Kingdom against Nazi oppression during the summer of 1940.
March 2025 – Meeting Recap (late)
March 2025 contest results and picture gallery.
