Welcome to the Website of the
International Plastic Modellers Society
Christchurch (Inc)
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The Christchurch branch of I.P.M.S was formed back in 1987 from the former Christchurch Military Modelling Society (CMMS) which started back in 1977.
I.P.M.S (Chch) is made up of a small but friendly group of members of all ages who enjoy meeting and talking about their interest in the modelling world, ranging from Aircraft to Armour, Figurines, Ships, Motor Vehicles and Sci Fi.
Please feel free to drop in on one of our meetings for a look and have a cup of tea or coffee with us. Please take a look at the other pages on this site for more information.
When do we meet?
The society meets regularly on the second Sunday of every month between 1:00pm and 4:00pm, in the hall at the rear of St Matthew's church, 145 Cranford Street, St Albans, Christchurch.
News from our last meeting:
Welcome to the first update for 2010. We had a great start to the year with many models on the table and lots of familiar face's and some new one's coming along to see what happens, it was great to see some new people coming along and even better to see the kits that they brought with them.
This month's theme as it is every year in January was Under Construction, this as usual brought out all sorts of kits that people have been working on over the holidays (and from a few previous holidays also) There were many aircraft, ships, figures, tanks, train wagons and much more, a really great turn out by all, Glynn even had his first ever none flying type kit to show off!!
A small updte on the club Group Build 2010. As was passed on last month it is Nightfighters and Recon but this can be any subject in either category. There will be 3 trophies this year, best Nightfighter, best Recon and best figure under these two subjects. So as an example you may have a vehicle, aircraft or figure as a recon or nightfighter subject. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Remember our meetings are open to anyone, all welcome.
Next month's meeting:
Next Month's Meeting: 14th of February 2010, at the usual place and time.
Theme: "Stalingrad" This theme is was a major campaign during WWll so should bring out many interesting subjects for Feburary
GALLERY
Images from our meetings
John Belcher's superb Maori Chief
Some of the entries in this years group build
November 2009
The early stages of a Model by Andy Cairns
1/72nd scale by Pat Larsen
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Enjoy.
I.P.M.S Christchurch Club News
2009 Annual Competition Results:
The Clubs Annual Competion was held as usual in November and the major awards are as follows:
Golds ribbons were awarded to:
Colin Heffer - 1/72nd Heinkel HE 219, Pat Larsen - 1/72nd BE 12 b, Steve Timson - 1/32nd MIG 19, Craig Robertson - 1/35th Sdkfz 251 D, Craig Robertson - Fantasy SS Stormtrooper, Masa Yonetani - 1/72nd Savoia S21 F and Mark Dunsmuir - 120mm 82nd Airbourne Pathfinder.
Group Build - New Zealand Squadrons: Colin Heffer - 1/48th Mosquito
New Zealand Armour/Vehicle: Thomo Thompson - 1/35th Stuart "Honey"
Mike Grimes Memorial Presidents Choice: Masa Yonetani - 1/72nd Savoia S 21 F
I.P.M.S Chch Best In Show 2009: Colin Heffer - 1/72nd Heinkel HE 219
The I.P.M.S Chch Group Build for 2010 has been decided: There are two subjects again this year but with a slightly different twist. The subjects are: "Nightfighters" and "Recon" but this year you can have a vehicle, aircraft or figure under the specific subject, get building now in time for the completion date in November at the Annual Club Competition.
I.P.M.S Christchurch is hosting the 2010 I.P.M.S New Zealand National Competition at the Woolston Club, 43 Hargood Street, Woolston, over the weekend of the 3nd and 3rd of October 2010. Planning is well underway and more information will be made avaliable and sent out to clubs around New Zealand in due course.
Group Build 2010
I.P.M.S Nationals 2010
What is I.P.M.S Christchurch about:
IPMS (Chch) holds meetings every month which include general interest topics, theme's and modelling technique demos but the underlying wish is to meet with like minded people who enjoy the very fun and interesting hobby of scale modelling.
The society runs an annual club competition in November with Gold, Silver, Bronze and Highly Commended ribbons awarded with the winners of a Gold award going into the running for the Best in Show.
The club also has annual trophies for :
Vehicles, The Wittman Battle Trophy, held in February.
Aircraft, The Kitty Hawk Flight Trophy, held in May and
Figures, The Grenadier Trophy, held in August.
These are all major events within the club calender but are fairly low key events so please don't be put off from bringing along anything to compete. The only stipulation is you must be a financial member to enter.
We encourage visitors to attend in the hope that they may also wish to join and share in the benefits that memberships brings. There is no obligation to join at any time but this is encouraged to gain in the benefits that the club offers.
Subscriptions:
Annual membership is NZ $ 30.00 for Adults and Families and NZ $ 20.00 for Juniors (aged 17 years and under).
Subscription period is MAY 1st to APRIL 31st. To encourage members to renew on time, the subscription will be discounted by NZ $ 5.00 if paid by the July club meeting. So that's NZ $ 25.00 for Adults and Families, NZ $ 15.00 for Juniors, BUT ONLY if paid by JULY. This discounted price applies to all members regardless of date joined.
I.P.M.S Christchurch Committee 2009-10:
Club President : Grant (Thomo) Thomson.
Vice President : Neil Russell.
Secretary : Andrew Cairn's.
Treasurer : John Donnell.
Committee: Les Smith and Craig Robertson.
Junior Representatives: Nicholas and Zachary Ashley.
Contacts and other info:
For more info please contact one of the following:
Email: ipmschch_gmail.com
Neil Russell - (03) 3886116 or 021 215 9049 .
Andy Cairns - (03) 9609770.
Correspondence can be sent to:
I.P.M.S Chch (Inc)
C/-
382 Keyes Road.
New Brighton.
Christchchurch 8083.
Meetings held at:
St Matthews Church Hall, 145 Cranford St, St Albans, Christchurch.
Second Sunday of every month between 1-4pm.
All Welcome.
