| General discussion | Activity https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/groups/general-discussion-area/ Activity feed for the group, General discussion. Sun, 17 May 2026 04:58:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.0 en 30 hourly 2 afd1a7f1f99a0aeaca77450d4993ac50 TomB replied to the discussion IPMS Eagle Squadron Group Build - Now until 8/16 in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/ipms-eagle-squadron-group-build-now-until-8-16/#post-7845 Wed, 13 May 2026 02:48:18 -0400 Reply to IPMS Eagle Squadron Group Build - Now until 8/16

Scott, whats the definition of “NEW”?

]]> 1eb60557af6b7b23e3f2e02ab2c8c04e svanwate started the discussion IPMS Eagle Squadron Group Build - Now until 8/16 in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/ipms-eagle-squadron-group-build-now-until-8-16/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:18:26 -0400 IPMS Eagle Squadron Group Build - Now until 8/16

Last month we spoke at the April meeting about a voluntary group build in memory of the late Mr. Tamiya who passed away on 7/18/2025.

The group build will consist of ANY new Tamiya kit that you can work on and then bring it to our August meeting as the date will be after our July meeting and as a reminder the August meeting will be a week… Read more

]]> eafbe5a1fa4c6fd5c7e059441dd5d377 svanwate started the discussion IPMS Eagle Squadron Monthly Meeting May 11-12:45 in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/ipms-eagle-squadron-monthly-meeting-may-11-1245/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:05:52 -0400 IPMS Eagle Squadron Monthly Meeting May 11-12:45

I hope that everyone’s had a great month so far and enjoyed celebrating our Mother’s/Wives’ this past weekend. This is a reminder that Sunday 5/17 at 11 AM will be our monthly meeting.

We are doing 11 AM again this month and the meeting will be 15-30  minutes shorter. Derrick and I will be meeting with Aviator tomorrow and will hopefully have… Read more

]]> 1ffd9e89a341c1f5a8d6796d56821753 ryan-k started the discussion Brush painting Tamiya paints in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/brush-painting-tamiya-paints/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:33:51 -0400 Brush painting Tamiya paints

A topic that came up at the build night.

Hope this helps.

]]> 82a923008571f179f40654107e079e13 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: A good turnout with Dave, Travis, Norm, Tony, Ryan, Henrik https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1350/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:01:28 -0500 A good turnout with Dave, Travis, Norm, Tony, Ryan, Henrik

]]> 0 3b734d5e321a50b8c53af47c5ce39ab3 Henrik posted an update in the group General discussion: Ryan - a while back you shared with me a websirw where […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1263/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:03:44 -0500 Ryan – a while back you shared with me a websirw where you could buy misc modelling tools – tiny saw blaces for example. Could you share that name/url? Thanks!

]]> 1 a544a21894cb49637567c92306da53d9 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: Dave (Tiger), Norm (Beetle - no photo), Tom and Ryan […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1260/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:23:21 -0500 Dave (Tiger), Norm (Beetle – no photo), Tom and Ryan (Water Buffalo).

December build night can still happen but the shop closes at 6 pm so will have start earlier.

]]> 0 e3416731d20f2c98df07362d09dc7d56 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: Dave Albatros DV, Tony 3d Bell 429, Henrik - 3d WW2 […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1251/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:58:46 -0400 Dave Albatros DV, Tony 3d Bell 429, Henrik – 3d WW2 matting, Ryan – Audi, and Steve – A-7D.

]]> 0 917c9a5339fe56df9ef1499dd52d8845 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: Travis, Dave, Norm and Ryan https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1243/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:17:13 -0400 Travis, Dave, Norm and Ryan

]]> 0 e3ec50313ce5c457ca72ba07bac45065 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: August build night.Travis, Dave, Tony and Ryan https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1207/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:48:57 -0400 August build night.

Travis, Dave, Tony and Ryan

]]> 0 f2eac802b759c296e11e3e2ed97fd20d ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: July’s build night with Henrik, Dave, Norm, Tom, Scott and myself. https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1197/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:35:48 -0400 July’s build night with Henrik, Dave, Norm, Tom, Scott and myself.


]]> 0 8beb3a1425d79c5394fcbb15b94939be Henrik posted an update in the group General discussion: Using stencils for painting national insignas for the […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1181/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:25:59 -0400 Using stencils for painting national insignas for the first time. Did not work out so well. One side is particular bad (which i knew as i couldnt get the mask to lay flat). The others i got white edges. Should have reversed and painted blue first, then white. Know for next tine.

Any ideas on how most easily fix the white edges?

]]> 2 10adb752bda978d4d9726ba57da82589 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: Figure painting youtube tips.Using Oils on […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1178/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:00:22 -0400 Figure painting youtube tips.

Using Oils on a figure

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GxK8vvzLGD4

Nightshift figure painting

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=em8H6Fk5c8U&t=300s

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FJdKNwAaKEQ

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kMRYdTTYyBU

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yoN2m_c-wfY

Different…

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]]> 0 b550453aed1567752fd16e42ad6fdf98 Henrik posted an update in the group General discussion: For my next build i was planning to do something […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1147/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:26:54 -0400 For my next build i was planning to do something different that mynplanes. I bought a Tamiya 1/350 scale Fletcher destroyer, which seemed like a small and good beginner kit. I also got photo etched parts for it (Eduards) since i figured it would be a good way to pratice working with PE.

What i did NOT think through is how complex the…

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]]> 5 1755c8829a3200e8a4fec50250a4950b ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: May 2025 informal build night.2 new folks showed up […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/1061/ Thu, 29 May 2025 12:32:53 -0400 May 2025 informal build night.

2 new folks showed up (William and Henric, I believe) plus Tony, Jeff, Paul, Dave, Scott and myself. Also looks like an old member has started a new modeling group/podcast in Durham.

]]> 0 e9f0641849635893cb7f02ea79118551 derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: Not a model but airbrushed this guy for some practice, […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/974/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:14:45 -0400 Not a model but airbrushed this guy for some practice, now I’ve got a Halloween prop for work

]]> 0 0057baed818f07a7ba9e43285b783b68 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: If you didnt know, Steel Beach is selling of its […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/965/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:19:55 -0400 If you didnt know, Steel Beach is selling of its remaining stock and masters. This includes some 1/72 Spectra Resin items he made as well.

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/steel-beach-summer-selloff-has-begun-t544693.html

]]> 0 e95d4ce1ea226b6e2e893495db5f1e4b ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: June’s build nightPaul 1/48 Tamiya ME-109Dave 1/48 Tamiya […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/936/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:00:41 -0400 June’s build night

Paul 1/48 Tamiya ME-109

Dave 1/48 Tamiya M1A2

Tony 1/48 Tamiya Corsair (not pictured)

Jon 1/100 armor vehicles (not pictured)

Ryan 1/35 Takom MQ-8B (not pictured)

]]> 2 eae835fc7a380c072fb8530813a632ac ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: May build night.Andre Takom 1/35 Tiger IPaul Atlantis […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/932/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:49:01 -0400 May build night.

Andre Takom 1/35 Tiger I

Paul Atlantis 1/48 Type 97 Chi-Ha

Ryan 1/35 Takom MQ-8B

]]> 2 b254b1cc65b7506aa9cfccba72c7691b derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: Shawnee - I'm bringing this kit to meeting tomorrow […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/927/ Sat, 18 May 2024 14:31:18 -0400 Shawnee – I’m bringing this kit to meeting tomorrow if you’re still interested

]]> 0 f072946738f85315bfaf961f45693a94 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: April build night was well attened. Dave - 1/25 AMT […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/919/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:59:15 -0400 April build night was well attened.

Dave – 1/25 AMT GMC General

Paul – 1/72 Heller Amiot 143

Tony – 1/72 Academy F-18F

Norm – 1/32 PCH Spitfire XIV with Griffin engine

Ryan – 1/35 Miniart water buffalo

]]> 1 76d734bdd3555ee8432a147f906a8462 derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: Any idea if we're having a eagle squadron meeting […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/890/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 21:34:19 -0400 Any idea if we’re having a eagle squadron meeting this month and where???

]]> 3 e2259e224415db88521d926779b260f5 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: March build night was Paul (IJA tank) and myself (US Water Buffalo). https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/885/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:37:48 -0400 March build night was Paul (IJA tank) and myself (US Water Buffalo).

]]> 0 f67f46f0b1d2ac90b6a0caea5ba130c0 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: A tour of Round 2 and how they go about releasing thier […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/884/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:38:20 -0400 A tour of Round 2 and how they go about releasing thier kits (new and old molds).

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cpFa37e2YZs

]]> 0 142d2df7f4260788027711e4ff055e53 tlmodels posted an update in the group General discussion: Here are some old Jaguar photos I found from Corel https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/871/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:15:34 -0400 Here are some old Jaguar photos I found from Corel

]]> 0 3d23961f15af3a980286826f216c2c0a TomB posted an update in the group General discussion: Hey Everyone, really great meeting you all and getting […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/848/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:20:06 -0500 Hey Everyone, really great meeting you all and getting to know some of you better at the Minicon last week!

I’m hoping to learn new techniques and skills from all of you.

First topic: what’s your go-to for a standard wash? This would be for panel lines, texture, highlighting – not necessarily weathering. What’s the base clearcoat you lay down…

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]]> 2 74e87b68cb38c2d21a7a8e9146fc32e2 derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: Go to HOBBYDUDE 007.com and see the nice video Mark did of RDUCON 2024 https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/843/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:56:21 -0500 Go to HOBBYDUDE 007.com and see the nice video Mark did of RDUCON 2024

]]> 2 31579f7c0410da2e956b04839279d278 derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: Nothing like a nice Tamiya kit to help get the mojo back! https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/835/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:02:40 -0500 Nothing like a nice Tamiya kit to help get the mojo back!

]]> 2 baa142da7e766cf49d14c19b83c79b12 derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: Ready for painting https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/811/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 14:35:21 -0500 Ready for painting

]]> 1 fd4d1b292e29987fe06a8bd5fd66892d derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: If you need practice filling huge gaps, seams, […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/810/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:17:56 -0500 If you need practice filling huge gaps, seams, sink-marks and practice working with ill-fitting parts ….. have I got a kit for you!!!

]]> 0 55b5e48d1330637a08a2debf6995b6c5 derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: Trying to get my modeling mojo back and could not have […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/808/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:09:38 -0500 Trying to get my modeling mojo back and could not have made a WORSE choice!!!!

]]> 0 098abf5e8479e1fcbf5333591942dab3 lgriffin posted an update in the group General discussion: BeachCon 2024. Upcoming contest in Myrtle Beach, SC, […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/806/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:39:49 -0500 BeachCon 2024. Upcoming contest in Myrtle Beach, SC, March 23, 2024.

https://www.grandstrandscalemodelers.org

]]> 0 ce2f8146a5ed07df282ee02a2afc58bf ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: 2022/23 F-15E 4th FW Hertiage decals from Speed Graphics. https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/805/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:05:52 -0500 2022/23 F-15E 4th FW Hertiage decals from Speed Graphics.

https://www.reidairpublishing.com/decals/fourth-but-first

]]> 1 a5d5638a13c3038cb3c1512d2ea9c048 dentarthurdent posted an update in the group General discussion: Group Announcement:At the October Meeting, we will […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/792/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:48:46 -0400 Group Announcement:

At the October Meeting, we will be holding a small scale group swap meet. This is how its going to work.

If you want, you can post a list of kits you are looking for on the website group discussion page or on the group Facebook page.

Then we can each bring a maximum of ten kits to sell or trade with each other, plus…

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]]> 0 42217afe9c314a8ed60ce2cb18e67906 jmaples replied to the discussion Portal Compressor in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/IPMS-ES/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/portal-compressor/#post-4253 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:19:39 -0400 Reply to Portal Compressor

Thanks for posting, Ryan. I am defiantly look into this.

]]> 0abf03ae30b524de8e6b7f113ebf117d formulasd posted an update in the group General discussion: Just added to our paint selection. Humbrol Enamels. We […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/769/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:40:04 -0400 Just added to our paint selection. Humbrol Enamels. We have just set up our new Humbrol rack and are getting all the colors stocked.

]]> 1 f284bce46541d93e672c970cdfa81715 ryan-k started the discussion Portal Compressor in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/IPMS-ES/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/portal-compressor/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:35:35 -0400 Portal Compressor

No name compressor at Spraygunner.com

Compressor only

https://spraygunner.com/airbrush-kits/by-type/cordless-airbrush/universal-cordless-airbrush-compressor-by-no-name-brand/

Compressor and airbrush

https://spraygunner.com/airbrush-kits/by-type/cordless-airbrush/cordless-airbrush-set-with-battery-powered-compressor-2023-model-1/

Cannot remember…

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spraygunner.com

Universal Cordless Airbrush Compressor By NO-NAME Brand

Shop for Black cordless airbrush compressor By NO-NAME Brand at SprayGunner. Located in Oldsmar Florida. Fast Shipping. Sales Happening Daily.

]]> aed11b548f6853ca0bb0e70607ac7276 ryan-k replied to the discussion Ordering Kinetic kits directly in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/IPMS-ES/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/ordering-kinetic-kits-directly/#post-4206 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:37:39 -0400 Reply to Ordering Kinetic kits directly

They also have other manufacturers listed as well. More than I saw the past week so it looks like they are updating the inventory.

]]> 51f0af0f444d073d36d7d5ac941701fd ryan-k started the discussion Ordering Kinetic kits directly in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/IPMS-ES/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/ordering-kinetic-kits-directly/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:33:01 -0400 Ordering Kinetic kits directly

Kinetic has a US warehouse you can order direct from.

https://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?department=MAIN%20%20%20%20%20%20&catalog_no=SUS

Also lower left side ‘IPMS Nats Sales (US warehouse)’ on Lucky Model main page.

Then change shipping to ‘local UPS.com 4-7 days’ shipping goes to about $11-13.

]]> 8451c0b1d116586b3854210f613deb49 derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: I used some oil paint to do some details on c-47 […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/658/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:50:48 -0400 I used some oil paint to do some details on c-47 Saturday and Sunday, not alot and the oils soaked on cardboard overnight before using them.

Will it be okay to spray with a flat clear coat this weekend????

]]> 3 b57af4242b74599f94c081c61ba9cf33 tlmodels posted an update in the group General discussion: Rob was asking me what rivets I was using on the Apache […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/643/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:42:54 -0400 Rob was asking me what rivets I was using on the Apache and I’ve used in a variety of builds are from Archer. The sheet number was AR88015 and if I’ve had the sheet a while I’ll give a quick spray of decal film. I found the cutting a line of rivets once in water they could break into smaller rivet sections making the alignment task harder.

]]> 0 9db26867f0b528ce7f5b5a172aa115f0 derrick posted an update in the group General discussion: Mail call https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/549/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:11:06 -0400 Mail call

]]> 2 6b2568729caf558c9e0fce7e681b5fa7 dentarthurdent posted an update in the group General discussion: LED Light Arch https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/495/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:53:15 -0400 LED Light Arch

]]> 0 aa8715780f38821a180e2cd87f45a799 formulasd posted an update in the group General discussion: This is a public service announcement: Wings Wheels […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/440/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:25:32 -0400 This is a public service announcement: Wings Wheels and Waves in Sanford will be closed the following days. Tue 6-6 thru Fri 6-9 and will reopen Sat 6-10 (11a to 5p). We will resume regular hours the following week. Our normal business hours are Tue-Wed 11-5, Thur 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun-Mon Closed. Thanks.

]]> 0 b0afd9b87de2662cad889af469a7b1d2 tlmodels posted an update in the group General discussion: New Apache E model V6 for local NC National Guard. […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/392/ Wed, 10 May 2023 19:54:19 -0400 New Apache E model V6 for local NC National Guard. Very impressive to see them up close.

]]> 1 087f83e4c39e34ffdaae716e37492a6a ryan-k started the discussion Helicopter modeling references in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/IPMS-ES/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/helicopter-modeling-references/ Wed, 03 May 2023 09:54:05 -0400 Helicopter modeling references

For this small community, post links for resources.

https://wernerswings.com
https://cavupublications.com
https://reskit-models.com
https://scaleworx.com

Blade folds

https://scalewarship.com
If you find more please post links.HTH

]]> 8a507bd4cf08e3770a05c4e515435fc4 ryan-k started the discussion April ‘23 build night at Hanger 18 in the forum General discussion https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/IPMS-ES/groups/general-discussion-area/forum/discussion/april-23-build-night-at-hanger-18/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:31:47 -0400 April ‘23 build night at Hanger 18

We had a few members turn out, the Bill’s (O and L), Tony, Rob and myself. Good time was had by all.

]]> 5f25e9b8fef619a136613491f7e42f34 ryan-k posted an update in the group General discussion: Found a new 3d figure bust company out of […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/342/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:28:11 -0400 Found a new 3d figure bust company out of the UK.

https://www.scale-collectables.com/shop/

2 of the 3 prints I ordered.

scale-collectables.com

Shop

Shop

]]> 0 2a7a76d506cdcc59a3252f85e9646416 lgriffin posted an update in the group General discussion: New hobby shop in Sanford:Mike GuestWings Wheels […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/317/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:38:23 -0400 New hobby shop in Sanford:

Mike Guest
Wings Wheels and Waves
2414 S Horner Blvd.
Sanford, NC 27330
919-292-1695

]]> 2 f86b65762e3dd308a78596871e14f7e1 dave posted an update in the group General discussion: Does anyone have suggestions on good videos to obtain […] https://ipmseaglesquadron.org/news-feed/p/285/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:33:10 -0400 Does anyone have suggestions on good videos to obtain model building advice?

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