Next Meeting

The next IPMS/John H. Glenn Chapter meeting is on Saturday, November 14, at 1:30 pm at the Independence Library.


November 10, 2009

Cleveland Model Show 13 Contest Winners

POPULAR VOTING

Most Popular Junior Model: Ryan Simpson for his Stuart Tank

Most Popular Aircraft: Lee Ainsworth for his Israeli A-4N Skyhawk

Most Popular Military Vehicle: Greg Hanchuk for his MT-LB

Most Popular Automotive Subject: Paul Simpson for his Calsonic Race Car

Most Popular Ship: Paul Simpson for his Schnellboot

Most Popular Figure: Mark McGovern for “The Mummy”

Most Popular Diorama: Greg Hanchuk for “Battle Plans”

Most Popular Sci-Fi Subject: Gary Cohoe for his Alien Collection

Most Popular Miscellaneous: Janet Hein for Rommel’s Rod

Most Popular Best of Show (the single model that gained the most votes): Janet Hein for Rommel’s Rod

JUDGES’ VOTING

Mel Ainsworth Memorial Award for Best Civilian Aircraft: Jay White for his U.S. Airways DHC-8 200

Jerry Cochrac Memorial Award for Best F-4 Phantom: Bill Dedig for his British Phantom

Andy Vidra Memorial Award for Judges’ Best of Show: Greg Hanchuk for his “Battle Plans” Diorama

Al Vopel Memorial Award for Best Aircraft Finish: Barry Numerick for his Bf-109G-6/AS

Best Aircraft: Mark Smith for his Ki-84 FRANK

Best Military Vehicle: Eric Kemeliotis for his M3 Bradley

Best Automotive: Chuck Nichter for his 1961 Chevy

Best Ship: Don Haugh for his U-96 U-Boot

Best Figure: Mark McGovern for his Werewolf of London

Best Miscellaneous: Greg Hanchuk for his “Battle Plans” Diorama

Best Junior: Ryan Simpson for his Sd.Kfz. 251 Halftrack

AIRCRAFT

Category 1: 1/72 and smaller Prop Aircraft
1st: Kirk Ballash - P-47M Thunderbolt
2nd: Jim Major - G3M NELL
3rd: Jon Hudak - Slovak Bf-109E

Category 2: 1/72 and smaller Jet Aircraft
1st: Jim Major - Su-15 Flagon
2nd: Ed Barthelmes - A-7D Corsair II
3rd: Rick Anielski - AV-8B Harrier

Category 3: 1/48 Prop Aircraft
1st: Mark Smith - Ki-84 FRANK
2nd: Kirk Ballash - Ki-27 NATE
3rd: Barry Numerick - Bf-109G-6/AS
HM: Duane Ward P-39 - “Air-A-Cutie”

Category 4: 1/48 Jet Aircraft
1st: Lee Ainsworth - Israeli A-4N Skyhawk
2nd: Robert Ulrich - F-16C Aggressor
3rd: Peter Kozelj - Yugoslav F-86D Saber Dog
HM: Queito Thomas - Mirage III-C

Category 5: 1/32 and larger Aircraft
1st: Andy Miday - F-16C
2nd: Steven Dottavio - Iraqi Sea Fury

Category 6: Helicopters--All Scales
1st: Janet Hein - PKZ-2 Austro-Hungarian WWI Helicopter
2nd: Steve Dottavio - MV-22 Osprey
3rd: Winston Vermilyea - Ka-Go Autogyro

Category 7: Biplanes and Rigged--All Scales
1st: Mark Smith - Fokker Dr.I triplane
2nd: Nick Decesare - Fokker Dr.I triplane
3rd: Mike Goehring - LVG C.VI

Category 8: Aircraft Conversions, Vacuforms, Scratchbuilt--All Scales
1st: Bill Dedig - F-16D
2nd: Tim Swisher - Fokker D.III
3rd: Winston Vermilyea - F-16XL

MILITARY VEHICLES

Category 9: 1/49 and smaller Military Vehicles--All Types Except
Artillery
1st: Edward St. Denis - M26 Dragon Wagon with Panther Tank
2nd: Winston Vermilyea - Scammel Pioneer
3rd: Jim Mesko - M26 Pershing Tank

Category 10: 1/48 and larger Open Top AFVs and Tanks with Interiors
1st: Paul Simpson - M-18 Hellcat
2nd: Winston Vermilyea - Marder IIII

Category 11: 1/48 and larger Closed Top AFVs
1st: Eric Kemeliotis - M3 Bradley
2nd: Tom Borreli - StuG.III-G
3rd: Jim Mesko - Chi-Ha Tank

Category 12: 1/48 and larger Softskin Military Vehicles
1st: Jim Mesko - Long Range Desert Group Truck

Category 13: 1/48 and larger Armored Cars and Halftracks
1st: Greg Hanchuk - BRDM-2
2nd: Pete Kemeliotis - M2A1 Halftrack
3rd: Paul Simpson - Sd.Kfz. 251/10 Halftrack

Category 14: Artillery, Towed--All Scales (including missiles and rail
guns)
1st: Rick Carlson - Mack No.2 and Howitzer
2nd: Edward St. Denis - M5 high-speed Tractor with 155mm Howitzer
3rd: Janet Hein - XVIII Century British Cannonade
HM: Jim Mesko - Polish Artillery Train

Category 15: Military Vehicle Conversions and Scratchbuilt--All Scales
1st: Jim Mesko - German Char B-1 Tank
2nd: Edward St. Denis - Kugelblitz
3rd: Jay Able - 5 Ton Gun Truck

AUTOMOTIVE SUBJECTS

Category 16: 1/32 and smaller Automotive--All Types
1st: Chuck Nichter - Peterbuilt 359 and Freuhauf Trailer
2nd: Tim Glowacki - Renault Megane
3rd: Greg Taylor - 1930 Ford Truck

Category 17: 1/25 and larger Factory Stock Automotive
1st: David Shook - Aston Martin DB-4
2nd: Greg Beard - Dodge Superbird
3rd: Chuck Nicther - Toyota Land Cruiser

Category 18: 1/25 and larger Rod and Custom--All Years
1st: Chuck Nichter - 1961 Chevy
2nd: Greg Taylor - Fink’s Ford
3rd: David Perry - 1941 Willys

Category 19: 1/25 and larger Racing and Competition, Closed Wheel
1st: Jim Foose - Demolition Derby Car
2nd: David Shook - Toyota Celica
3rd: Chuck Nicther - JPS Mustang Trans-Am

Category 20: 1/25 and larger Racing and Competition, Open Wheel
1st: Jim Foose - Midget Racer
2nd: David Baum - 1955 Chevy Race Team
3rd: David Baum - Teenage 4X4

Category 21: Trucks and Commercial Vehicles
1st: Greg Taylor - Sconia Truck
2nd: Glenn Marek - Linda Vaughn and 1966 Hurst Jeep-Gear Shift
3rd: David Shook - Toyota 4Runner

Category 22: 1/25 and larger Factory Stock Automotive
1st: Jim Foose - Dukes of Hazzard Charger in Reading, PA
2nd: Greg Taylor - Black Forest Scratch Build

SHIPS

Category 23: 1/401 and smaller Surface Ships--All Types
1st: Bill Dedig - USS Pittsburgh Cruiser

Category 24: 1/400 and larger Surface Ships--All Types
1st: Paul Simpson - Schnellboot
2nd: Gary Cohoe - Elizabethan Man ‘O War
3rd: Nick Decesare - PT-109

Category 25: Submarines--All Scales
1st: Don Haugh - U-96

FIGURES

Category 26: 90mm and smaller Figures--Real to Life
1st: Mark Smith - Templar Knight
2nd: Tom Borreli - German Paratrooper

Category 27: 91mm and larger Figures--Real to Life
1st: Craig Whitaker - Dante’ Bust
2nd: Tom Borreli - German SS Grenadier
3rd: Pete Kemeliotis - Roman Legionnaire

Category 28: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Figures--All Scales
1st: Mark McGovern - Werewolf of London Bust
2nd: J. Johnston - Davey Jones
3rd: Steven Dottavio - Raw Head Rex
HM: Ginfritter - Halfling Short-Order Cook

Category 29: Dioramas and Vignettes (2 or more Figures)--All Scales
1st: Craig Whitaker - Kelly’s Heroes Busts
2nd: Dan Pocek - Battle of Guagamela

MISCELLANEOUS

Category 30: Space, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy--All Scales
1st: Ginfritter - Cyclops
2nd: Gary Cohoe - Alien Collection
3rd: Michael Edwards - Roswell Crash Scene

Category 31: Dioramas--All Types and Scales
1st: Greg Hanchuk - “Battle Plans”
2nd: Mike Madasz - “You Fix It, Fritz!”
3rd: Rick Anielski - “A Summer’s Day”

Category 32: All Others (including Motorcyles)--All Scales
1st: Janet Hein - Rommel’s Rod
2nd: David Perry - Ruby Red Pro-Street Chopper
3rd: Winston Vermilyea - MG-42 Machine Gun Display

JUNIORS

Category 33: Junior Aircraft--All Types and Scales
Bronze: Stephanie Horner - Me-163 Komet
Bronze: Ariana Vermilyea - Fw-190 Egg Plane
Bronze: Ariana Vermilyea - P-47 Egg Plane (Bumblebee)

Category 34: Junior Military Vehicles--All Types and Scales
Gold: Ryan Simpson - Sd.Kfz. 251 Halftrack
Silver: Stephanie Horner - Hunting Tiger
Silver: Ryan Simpson - Stuart Tank

Category 35: Junior Automotive--All Types and Scales
Silver: Dana Simpson - GTO Judge
Bronze: Joey Barteld - 1957 Chevy
Bronze: Stephanie Horner - 1950 Chevy Truck
Bronze: Darren McGuire - Dodge Magnum
Bronze: Aaron Taylor - 1932 Ford
Bronze: Aaron Taylor - Quaker State Indy

Category 36: Junior Aircraft--All Types and Scales
Bronze: Stephanie Horner - Dregg Alien
Bronze: Stephanie Horner - Subs
Bronze: Dana Simpson - Ladybug
Bronze: Dana Simpson - Lost in Space Robot

Total Number of Modelers: 69
Total Number of Entries: 207

November 3, 2009

Cleveland Model Show 13

Once again IPMS/John Glenn will join with IPMS/Western Reserve to host the Cleveland Model Show on November 7, 2009. There will be a change of location this year, with the show being held at the Educational Development Center located at 5700 W. Canal Road, Building B, Valley View, Ohio.

Please click here for the show flyer.

Click here for the CMS Modeler Registration Form and click here for the CMS Model Registration Form. Both forms are necessary for the modeler entering models in the show.

November 2, 2009

November 2009 RECON

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September 28, 2009

October 2009 RECON

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September 3, 2009

September 2009 RECON

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July 28, 2009

August 2009 RECON

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June 30, 2009

July 2009 RECON

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May 23, 2009

June 2009 RECON

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May 2, 2009

May 2009 RECON

May 1, 2009

Paul Hayward's 1/72 EMHAR MK IV Male