IPMS Toronto member Thomas Ricci has assembled some awesome research around the Fiat CR.42 and compiled into a reference document that can be accessed by modelers worldwide!

“By the start of the Second World War, most of the major combatants were firmly of the opinion that the day of the biplane had well and truly passed. Nothing better demonstrates this than the fact that not only did the Italian Air Force continue using biplane fighters in the front line well after their rivals, but they doubled down on the challenge! That led to them developing what must rank as the ultimate biplane fighter aircraft. The aircraft, the FIAT CR.42, like many products of the Italian aircraft industry, was distinguished by elegance, power, stamina, and courage.

The FIAT Group, the Turin automobile business, developed the aircraft via the Fiat Aviazione division; the aircraft entered military service in smaller numbers with foreign air forces such as those of Belgium, Sweden, and Hungary. With over 1,800 constructed, it was the most commonly produced Italian aircraft to participate in WWII. The Fiat CR.42 was the last of the Fiat biplane fighters to see front-line action as a fighter; this Italian marvel represented the pinnacle of its type.”

Hello all, this is your friendly reminder that our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 1st from 7 to 9 PM.  Doors open around 6:45 PM, we recommend you arrive early to facilitate starting on time.  

As mentioned at a prior meeting, Chris Wheeldon, National Director for IPMS Canada, returns to more formally share his own background and perspectives on his organization: what is IPMS Canada, how it contributes to the hobby, what it can do for local chapters, etc.  More importantly, he will be eager to use this forum for productive dialogue and questions.       

AGENDA

• 6:45 – 7:00 Arrive / setup
• 7:00 – 7:05 Announcements / welcome to new club members
• 7:05 – 8:00 “IPMS Canada Presentation”, Chris Wheeldon, National Director 
• 8:00 – 8:45 On the Tables – show us your projects!
• 8:45 – 9:00 Wrap up and meeting close  

UPCOMING SHOWS

• CAPCON 2025, Saturday October 18th, Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, ON.  IPMS Ottawa’s scale plastic model show attracted enthusiasts and entrants from far and wide, and feedback from attendees and participants has been consistently, overwhelmingly positive. The Canadian War Museum — venue for CAPCON since 2017 — continues to be an exceptional and exciting venue that has directly contributed to our success.  https://www.ipmsottawa.com/capcon/ 
• Sword & Brush – Canada’s Premier Miniature & Figure Modelling Expo.  Saturday, November 1, 2025, 3063 S Service Rd., Burlington, ON, Canada, Ontario L7N 3E9.  Sword & Brush is back and bigger than ever for 2025! Join us for our annual miniature and figure painting expo, vendor area, and bring and buy. Our special theme this year is From the Page to the Plinth – Create something that is inspired by one of your favourite books!  https://swordandbrush.ca/model-expo/

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

• 2026 memberships are coming up, please visit https://ipmstoronto.com/membership/  please and thank you. 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

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

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