Once again Gates is working tirelessly to organize a bus trip down to the IPMS National Convention in Wisconsin – see below for details.
Bus Trip to the IPMS Nationals 2024!
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January Meeting
| Good day all, and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s almost 2024?! This is your reminder about our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, January 3rd from 7 to 9 PM. Join us for a very interesting presentation by Harvey Low on the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Harvey spent a week at the famed battle site of Custer’s Last Stand back in June 2023, as part of the 137th anniversary of the battle, including a reenactment! Hear the fun facts and trivia behind the participants of this famed battle. As always we will also hold our “On the Tables” segment, so please bring your creations for all to view and enjoy! Our monthly meetings take place the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Doors are open around 6:45pm, so members may arrive early to setup. Meeting location is: Royal Canadian Legion Hall Wilson Branch #527 948 Sheppard Ave W, North York, M3H 2T6 We look forward to seeing you all there! |
On The Tables December 2023
It was a great turn out for our December Flea Market. We didn’t get a chance to do the usual show and tell, so bring out your models again in January and we’ll do it all over again!
Video: Dave Browne’s Sherman
Dave Browne joins the Garage Studio Modelers (Harvey and Dave) for an in-depth discussion of his recent Sherman build.
Video courtesy of Robert Wlodarek.
December Meeting
| Just a reminder about our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, December 6 from 7 to 9 PM. We will be holding our Flea Market during the first half of the meeting. During the second half of the meeting, we are pleased to welcome Garfield Ingram as our guest speaker with a presentation entitled ‘A Visit to The First World War Western Front’. Garfield is a long-time member of IPMS Toronto, specializing in aircraft. In the last number of years, he has been focusing his attention on the first World War, building a variety of aircraft subjects in 1/48th and 1/32nd scale. He has taken two trips to the western front which include two hot spots- The Somme and Ypres. His Somme tour will take you along on seeing the area from the air, from a pilot’s perspective. He flew the low level route of Von Richthofen’s final flight and photographed the crash site from the air. The second half of the presentation will be of his trip to one of Canada’s most significant areas, the Ypres salient. He will show shots of many of the significant areas where our Canadian boys fought like Paaschendale Ridge. He will bring along a few models of WW1 aircraft as well and will be happy to discuss techniques like rigging with you. Our monthly meetings take place the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Doors are open around 6:45pm, so members may arrive early to setup. Meeting location is: Royal Canadian Legion Hall Wilson Branch #527 948 Sheppard Ave W, North York, M3H 2T6 We look forward to seeing you all there! |
| We’re still renewing memberships for both IPMS Toronto and Fort York AMPS so if you’re interested to renew your membership don’t hesitate to see David Chang-Sang in the “kitchen alcove” at the meeting locaiton. A reminder; memberships are the following amounts:IPMS Toronto Membership Only – $25 per annumFort York AMPS Membership Only – $25 per annumMembership in Both Clubs – $30 per annumFor more information on the meeting location please refer to the IPMS Toronto Website |
Video: London Model Show 2023
The model shows have been back in full force in 2023 and London was no exception.
Video courtesy of Robert Wlodarek
Video: Steve Mercer Seminar
Back in August 2023 we were treated to an excellent presentation by Steve Mercer where he talked about his experiences serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. This is a perfect time to remember the sacrifices of our veterans and take a moment to thank them.
Video courtesy of Robert Wlodarek
On The Tables November 2023
Enjoy the pics of the models that were on display at our November meeting! Photos courtesy of Maurizo Laudisa.
On The Tables October 2023
As I was preparing to post the November meeting photos I realized I didn’t post October yet! Oh well, better late than never…
In Remembrance: Bill Dingle
It is not easy to do this, as I regret to inform you of the loss of one of our close scale modelling friends. William (Bill) Dingle died suddenly and unexpected earlier this week. We have not only lost a close friend, but we lost his talents as a master modeller in the 1/72 armour model community. He was well known internationally as a great modeller and great friend. He was a true friend personally and will be deeply missed! Bill helped found AMPS Fort York and has been instrumental in supporting and contributing to IPMS Toronto.
Bill leaves behind a loving family, with his mother (Jean); sisters Melody and Becky; brothers Duane and Bobby; nieces Sarah and Kayleigh (and her husband James); great-niece Margot; and great-nephew Jensen. Our hearts and condolences go out to his family.
At this time, there will be no service as we leave the grieving to his family. Bill, keep building up there!
Harvey Low
September 17, 2023
IPMS Toronto 