Seminar

The F-14 Tomcat achieved renown in combat and fame in movies, but a lesser known part of Tomcat history spanned more than three decades of Grumman experimental and production flight test out on the east end of Long Island. This seminar unpacks this history, from the flight of the first F-14 in 1970 into the development of new engines, sensors, and capabilities along with the F-14A(Plus) and F-14D development programs of the 1990s.  Throughout, scale modelers will see what needs to be done to build models of the most unique and rare F-14s that ever existed. 

If you, your club or clubs in your region would like to develop a bid to host a national convention IPMS/USA Second Vice President Scott Hackney will walk through the requirements and some things to think about.

Mandy reviews the basics of acrylic painting and how to use it's properties to get depth for shadows and highlights on a model.

A truly great model captures a moment, an atmosphere, and a history. This session will provide you with a roadmap to transform your projects into compelling visual narratives.

Discussion will focus on the strategies and tactics of the opposing fleet commanders as well as the naval technologies and their use - or sometimes misuse - that contributed to the outcome.

We’ll help you discover which airbrush is the best fit for your specific needs, the types of models you paint, and the results you're looking to achieve.

We’ll go over the techniques, steps, and products needed to get a perfect mirror finish without the need for polishing.

Join us as we explain the role Special Interest Groups play in IPMS/USA, what constitutes a SIG, and how you can start your own!

Using ancient 1960s moldings to improve your assembly and painting techniques to meet current standards whether modeling auto models, figures or whatever your preference.

We took a room full of curious kids and turned that energy into a thriving youth group. Come hear what worked, what didn't, and walk away with a simple framework you can take back to your own club!