IPMS Toronto member Jason Liang presented a summary of his recent trip to the 2026 Shizuoka model show in Japan. Click the photo below to view the pictures from his trip for a closer look!

Here’s your reminder that our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8th from 7 to 9 PM.  Doors open around 6:45 PM, we recommend you arrive early to facilitate starting on time.  

Our July meeting features a special presentation by club member Jason Liang, who attended the renowned Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan this past May. Jason will share his first hand impressions, photographs, and highlights from one of the world’s premier scale modelling events, offering a unique look at the latest kits, aftermarket products, tools, and emerging trends from many of the hobby’s leading manufacturers.  Held annually in Shizuoka—the heart of Japan’s plastic model industry—the Shizuoka Hobby Show brings together companies such as Tamiya, Hasegawa, Aoshima, Fujimi, and many others to unveil new releases and showcase upcoming products. The event attracts thousands of hobbyists, retailers, and members of the international modelling press, making it one of the most influential exhibitions on the modelling calendar. Whether you’re interested in aircraft, armour, ships, automobiles, figures, or modelling techniques, Jason’s presentation promises an insider’s view of this remarkable event and the innovations shaping our hobby.

As always, the :On the Tables” show-and-tell will follow the presentation.

AGENDA

• 6:45 – 7:00 Arrive / setup
• 7:00 – 7:05 Announcements / welcome to new club members
• 7:05 – 8:00 “Shizuoka Hobby Show reportage”, Jason Liang 
• 8:00 – 8:45 On the Tables – show us your projects!
• 8:45 – 9:00 Wrap up and meeting close 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

• For your 2026 membership, please visit https://ipmstoronto.com/membership/ . Without your membership fees we could not host these meetings, so please go to the site at your earliest convenience.  
• We are always looking for members to present any relevant material like museum visits, personal projects, tools, techniques, tips, etc. Please write to IPMSToronto@gmail.com or malaudisa@gmail.com if you would like to present at an upcoming meeting.  Our monthly meetings take place the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  

MEETING LOCATION

Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 948 Sheppard Ave W, North York, M3H 2T6 

Meetings take place every first Wednesday of the month.  We look forward to seeing you all there!

Here’s your reminder that our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd from 7 to 9 PM.  Doors open around 6:45 PM, we recommend you arrive early to facilitate starting on time.  June is our bi-annual Flea Market, time to clear some shelf space and discover a few new treasures for the stash! Join us at our upcoming IPMS Toronto Flea Market — the perfect chance to buy, sell, swap, and chat models with fellow members.  Bring kits, books, tools, aftermarket goodies, or anything hobby-related you’d like to pass along to a good home. You never know what rare gem might show up!  Come early, bring cash, and prepare for serious stash growth.

Also please note that our July meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8th, as the 1st is Canada Day.  

AGENDA

• 6:45 – 7:00 Arrive / setup
• 7:00 – 7:05 Announcements / welcome to new club members
• 7:05 – 8:00 Flea Market 
• 8:00 – 8:45 On the Tables – show us your projects!
• 8:45 – 9:00 Wrap up and meeting close 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

• For your 2026 membership, please visit https://ipmstoronto.com/membership/ . Without your membership fees we could not host these meetings, so please go to the site at your earliest convenience.  
• We are always looking for members to present any relevant material like museum visits, personal projects, tools, techniques, tips, etc. Please write to IPMSToronto@gmail.com or malaudisa@gmail.com if you would like to present at an upcoming meeting.  Our monthly meetings take place the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  

MEETING LOCATION

Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 948 Sheppard Ave W, North York, M3H 2T6 

Meetings take place every first Wednesday of the month.  We look forward to seeing you all there!

Here’s your reminder that our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6th from 7 to 9 PM.  Doors open around 6:45 PM, we recommend you arrive early to facilitate starting on time.  

At our May meeting, we are thrilled to host one of North America’s most accomplished modellers, Steven Hustad.  Steven is a retired architect who has been modeling since the age of 5, getting back into the hobby seriously and continuously since 1989.  He is widely respected within the modelling community for his refined craftsmanship, particularly in small-scale aircraft and armor. Best known for his work in 1/72nd scale, Steven has developed a reputation for combining technical excellence with narrative storytelling—especially through highly detailed dioramas that uniquely capture atmosphere and historical context. His work has been visible at major shows where fellow hobbyists consistently regard his builds as benchmarks of quality and artistry.  Most recently, Steven won Best Aircraft at HeritageCon last March with a 1/72 scale Mitsubishi Ki-21.   As he is based out of Minneapolis, we will host him virtually via Google Meet (a free version of Zoom).  Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of the greats of our hobby! 

We will also hold a raffle after Steven’s presentation, so please make sure to bring your membership cards as the raffle is only open to carded members!

AGENDA

• 6:45 – 7:00 Arrive / setup
• 7:00 – 7:05 Announcements / welcome to new club members
• 7:05 – 8:00 “Modelling 1/72 aircraft dioramas”, Steven Hustad  
• 8:00 – 8:45 On the Tables – show us your projects!
• 8:45 – 9:00 Wrap up and meeting close 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

• For your 2026 membership, please visit https://ipmstoronto.com/membership/ . Without your membership fees we could not host these meetings, so please go to the site at your earliest convenience.  
• We are always looking for members to present any relevant material like museum visits, personal projects, tools, techniques, tips, etc. Please write to IPMSToronto@gmail.com or malaudisa@gmail.com if you would like to present at an upcoming meeting.  Our monthly meetings take place the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  

MEETING LOCATION

Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 948 Sheppard Ave W, North York, M3H 2T6 

Meetings take place every first Wednesday of the month.  We look forward to seeing you all there!

IPMS Toronto member and master figure painter Paul Stockley presented a fascinating seminar at our April meeting where he outlined steps and techniques that any of us can apply to become better figure painters. Paul is a highly skilled and experienced modeller with a strong background bringing scale figures to life through careful observation, refined technique, and a deep understanding of colour, light, and texture. His work consistently demonstrates how thoughtful painting can transform a figure from a simple accessory into a compelling focal point. 

Please find his presentation attached below:

Congratulations to all the IPMS Toronto members who competed at Heritagecon 18 this year! Our members had an excellent showing, capturing the following awards: