April 2011 Newsletter

[Lee_K]

Squadron Alert!

The official newsletter of IPMS Eagle Squadron
http://www.ipmseaglesquadron.org

Next Meeting

Sunday, April 17, 2010, 1:30 PM
Classroom 126A, Engineering Tech Building, Wake Technical Community College


Last Month's Meeting Highlights

   Joe Marranca gave a very helpful demonstration of how he masks canopies on his aircraft models.  Thanks to Joe for helping out at the last minute.


This Month's Meeting

        Lee Kolosna will conduct a workshop on IPMS judging, including a hands-on exercise.


RDUCON 2011

   Less that one month away.  All hands on deck! 


Build Outside the Norm

        Our club is conducting a group build of subjects that we don't normally do.  For example, if you're primarily an armor modeler, you would select a car or a ship, or any subject from a category that you don't normally build.  The idea is to stretch your skills a bit and perhaps gain an appreciation for a different genre.  Any subject is allowed, and all members are welcome to participate.  Completed models will be presented for inspection at the September 18 meeting.


Future Meeting Calendar


•   Saturday, May 14 – RDUCON 2011

•   Sunday, June 12 – Informal build session

•   Sunday, July 17 – Informal build session

•   Sunday, August 14 – Informal build session

•   Sunday, September 18 – Build Outside the Norm

•   Sunday, October 16 – Slides from RDUCON 2011

•   Sunday, November 20 – Working with clear parts.  Demonstration by William Reece

•   Sunday, December 18 – Holiday Celebration and Gift Exchange.  Modeling year in review.  Officer elections.  Most Improved Modeler Award.


Local Contest and Event Outlook

   Saturday, April 22.  Contest, hosted by IPMS Spartanburg.  Boiling Springs, SC
   Saturday, April 30. Contest, hosted by IPMS Northern Virginia.  Fairfax, VA
   Saturday, May 14.  RDUCON, Raleigh, NC
   Saturday, July 23.  Contest, hosted by IPMS Eastern Carolina.  New Bern, NC
   Saturday, August 13.  Contest, hosted by IPMS Roanoke Valley.  Roanoke, VA
   Saturday, September 17.  Contest, hosted by IPMS Piedmont.  Spartanburg, SC
   Saturday, September 24.  Contest, hosted by IPMS Foothills.  Morganton, NC