Welcome to the
International Plastic Modellers Society
Christchurch (Inc)
Welcome to the Home of I.P.M.S Chch
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.
About I.P.M.S Chch
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 and Bronze 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 2008-09:
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.
News from our last meeting:
Welcome to Novembers update This was the clubs big day for the year with our Annual Competition being held.
We had a good turn out of members at this months meeting but it appeared there were less entries in this years competition. This being so the standard of modelling was non the less very high as has been the trend from previous years. Well done to all those who managed to finish there models in time for the competition. As usual the results will be announched at next months meeting on December 13. Please check the gallery page for pictures from our latest meeting and many more.
There was plenty of discussion, swapping of idea's and other models on display including srcatch built and sculpted figures. Thank you to those who brought along there in progress models for all to see.
Next month is the clubs final meeting for the year and there will be the usual christmas goodies to sample so make sure you come along .
With the completion of this years group build we will also be deciding on next years group build at next months meeting.
Remember our meetings are open to anyone, all welcome.
Next month's meeting:
Next Month's Meeting: 13th of December, at the usual place and time.
Theme: South East Asia. This has many many options for subjects so lets see what you have at home. Bring it along.
Next years Club Group Build will be decided by all those present at Decembers meeting. Also there will be christmas goodies to taste before we all head away on our christmas and new years breaks.
GALLERY
Please click on the image for a larger view
John Belcher's superb Maori Chief
Wellington
Outer Space
Octobers Meeting
Some of the entries in this years group build
November 2009
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.
