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
Traditional Modeling and Gunpla by Zach Rensberger
Are you a scale modeler wondering how these pre-colored, snap-fit robot models for kids could possibly appeal to you? Or an avid Gunpla builder wondering how to take your models to the next level? There's more we have in common than you might think and we'll discuss how techniques and philosophies cross to help you appreciate all forms of plastic modeling.
USS Princeton (CVL-23) in World War II by David Leick
The USS Princeton (CVL-23) was a light aircraft carrier commissioned in February 1943 and earned 9 battle stars. She participated in two daring raids on Rabaul in 1943 and participated in the Central Pacific Drive as a part of Task Force 58/38 until taking a lethal bomb hit at the Battle of Leyte Gulf on 24 October 1944.
Workshop: A Painterly Approach with Jim Rice by Sabot Miniatures
During the two-hour workshop, expert painter Jim Rice will teach painting leather, wood grain, eyes and other features on figures. Participants will need to provide their own brushes and wet palette.
Workshop: Airbrushing and Masking Skills by Grex
By the end of this day-long workshop, you will learn to use and clean an airbrush, thin paint and mask designs. You will then paint camouflage on a WWII aircraft. The course fee includes a model and all necessary supplies. Each workshop has limited seats and is for those ages 14 and older.
Workshop: Painting and Weathering with Abilio Pineiro by AK
Learn painting, weathering and related skills from award-winning modeler Abilio Pineiro, part of AK's Spanish modeling team. The fee for the event includes a model and all the supplies needed to learn weathering. The workshop will last the full day and, due to space, is limited to 15 people per day.
World War II in North Africa; June 1940-June 1941 by Jim Chrzan
Little known facts about the war in North Africa before General Rommel's campaign.