November 26, 2013

November 2013 Meeting

     A lucky thirteen modelers converged at The Ranch in Loveland, despite a major accident on I-25 that brought traffic to a standstill, to talk styrene and styrene accessories at the HPM November meeting.
     A final reminder was issued regarding the HPM 2013 Christmas Party, to be held December 17th at 6pm at Golden Corral in Loveland. Be there or be square. Or more square than you already are, anyway. There will be lots of fun to be had.
    Pablo confirmed the old club website URL will be shut down as it's not used anymore.
    In bigger news, club elections were held to determine the club officers for the 2014 calendar year. Results are below:

     President: Tony Wallace
     Vice President: Jeff Brown (re-elected)
     Treasurer: Randy Robinson (re-elected, and Randy, we're sorry ;)   )
     Secretary: Chris Nugent (re-elected)

    Lets be sure to give these guys our congratulations and thanks for leading HPM into 2014.

    And, let's give a big round of applause to Michael Adams for his outstanding service as President for 2013. Thanks, Michael!

    Finally, we get to the part of the meeting everyone loves most, and that's the Bring & Brag! Check out the pics below to see what everyone brought this month.

Chris brought a Tamiya 1/48 P-51 in markings for the 332nd Fighter Group.

New Scott's 1/48 ZSU-23 AA gun.

Pablo brought this Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair. 

Gary's 30mm Guard/Gun tower with communications array.

Chip brought Kittyhawk's 1/48 Saab Gripen. Rumor has it Chip sobbed quite a bit over this kit.

Tomasz' gorgeous 1/72 BF-109E by Airfix.

As a bonus, Chris brought in this submarine escape device. Dubbed the Steinke Hood, after its inventor, Joseph Steinke, it was an upgrade from the crude Momsen lung used in WW2 submarines. The Steinke hood was used in all US Navy subs during the Cold War, and discontinued in the mid '90's.

'Til next time, High Plains Modelers bids you adieu. Peace out!

All-American Car Show July 13, 2024

All-American Car Show July 13, 2024

ALL AMERICAN CAR SHOW Details

The All-American Car Show is inviting contestants for the Model Show in Loveland, CO ages 17 or younger. Please see the details below: Model Building contest for Cars & Trucks only. Eligible contestants are those who are 17 or younger. Fee: Free to enter Model Build contest. Main event: All American Car Show. Date: Saturday July 13th, 2024. Time: 8am - 2pm (Model contest judging at 11am). Location: Loveland Sports Complex, 950 N. Boyd Lake Ave. Loveland, CO. Awards: Best in Show: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Note: Those who wish to bring their model car or truck just for show and no award is open to all ages.