Model Fiesta 43 – January 2025
Alamo Squadron in San Antonio presents Model Fiesta 43, January 4th, 2025.
News
Model Airfield Circa 1943
Check this out. It’s a model airfield complete with 1/48 scale (?) military airplanes and electric lights, used for military training.
A Tribute to American Ace “Bud” Anderson
Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson, America’s last triple-scoring ace, passed away on May 17, 2024 at the age of 102. He was the 31st ranking U.S. ace and the 26th ranking USAF ace.
Smithsonian Restores Model of Enterprise
Get a closer look at the Star Trek Enterprise model. The starship model used in filming underwent an extensive conservation.
New Kit – Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Va
New kit announcement from Kotare. Pre-order now available for $109, includes some after market parts.
President’s Corner
Our next club meeting on Friday, June 7th, 2024, has two scheduled events- my “Jet Bombers” sponsored contest and Dave Straub’s talk on Albuquerque aviation history through the 1940s.
OkieDokieCon – Bethany, OK – June 15
Here’s another close alternative if you can’t make it to Nationals this year. Bethany, OK, is about 8 hours away from Albuquerque.
May 2024 – Meeting Recap
Summary of the May 2024 meeting and contest results.
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft
Might we see a MIG-31 in U.S. markings?
ScaleFest – Grapevine, TX – May 25
Need a closer alternative than Nationals in Madison, WI? How about IPMS Region 6 ScaleFest in Grapevine, TX!
ABQ Journal Article: Ford Tri-Motor at Double Eagle
Here is a recent article from the ABQ Journal featuring ASM member, and Chairman of the Cavalcade of Wings, Michael Howell.
April 2024 – Meeting Recap
Summary of the April 2024 meeting and contest results.
IPMS Region 10 Coordinator
ASM member, Jim Coatney, is the new Region 10 coordinator!
The Hunt for the P-38J Lightning “Marge”
This hunt for the wreckage of this lost aircraft is the same one depicted on the box art of Tamiya’s recent 1/48 P-38J Lightning kit.
Quick & Dirty Builds Vol. I – Revell 1/72 “3 Freedom Fighters of WWII”
Build review by John Tate on the 1967 release from Revell.
March 2024 – Meeting Recap
Summary of the February 2024 meeting and contest results.
Quick & Dirty Builds Vol. I – Italeri 1/35 Panzer IV F.1, F.2, G
Build review by John Tate on the Italeri 1/35 Panzer IV F.1, F.2, G.
February 2024 – Meeting Recap
Summary of the February 2024 meeting.
Quick & Dirty Builds Vol. I – ICM 1/35 Liberty B Truck
Build review by John Tate.
New Kit – 1/200 Artemis Rocket by Round2/AMT
Here’s a new 1/200 model of the Artemis moon rocket, in its uncrewed November 2022 test flight configuration.
