We will have some awesome opportunities for you to learn more about modeling and the subjects of your models. We are working to line up some great speakers and instructors for both free seminars and paid workshops throughout the convention for those having full registration. As we lock down presentations, we will have more information here and on the convention Facebook site. Times and room locations will be posted here and on the Schedule on this site.
If you have questions on seminars as they are posted or suggestions for speakers, please reach out. We want to be sure your interests are covered to make this convention a great experience.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
John Martin
Sessions Coordinator
2026_seminars@ipmsusa.org
Seminars
Olive Drab, Haze Blue, and Jet Black: Camouflage Paint for WWII USAAF Aircraft by Brian Duddy
The history of camo paint used by the Army Air Forces during WWII. Discussion includes standard finishes and special finishes needed for night fighters, reconnaisance aircraft, and antisubmarine missions.
OSL: Make your Figures Glow by Mandy Rozema
Learn to make any object "glow" using only acrylic paints with this painting technique.
Painting and Weathering USN Aircraft by Scott Samo and The Model Geeks
Demonstration on how to paint and weather aircraft, with an emphasis on modern jets.
Painting Figures with Artist's Oil Paints by Jon Fincher
Learn to paint figures with Artist's Oils quickly and easily to create depth and volume with very little effort.
Podcast Roundtable
Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp (1:8 Scale) by Cary Millsap
How far can you push a plastic kit when you can machine your own parts? Watch an aging Williams Brothers kit become a photorealistic, museum-quality engine using a home-shop lathe and mill.
Rat Fink? Improving Modeling Techniques with Ed Roth Designs by Bill & Dick Engar
Using ancient 1960s moldings to improve your assembly and painting techniques to meet current standards whether modeling auto models, figures or whatever your preference.
Small Scale Pics: Scale Model Photography Basics by Kevin Epling
Tips and tricks for lighting and photographing your models to create visual art. Including: Lighting (LED/RGB/Flash), Cameras, Lenses, Angles, Composition, and practical effects.
Star Trek 60th Anniversary by Jay Chladek
Jay focuses on the use of Licensed Star Trek models from Television and the Big Screen, including the USS Constellation in "Doomsday Machine," the "Wolf 359 Borg" debris fleet, and the desctruction of the Klingon vessels around DS9.
Starting an IPMS Chapter During a Pandemic by Dick Davenport
Dick takes you through the origins of the Capital Area Modelers Society (C.A.M.S.) during the Covid Pandemic to become the IPMS Chapter of the Year!