2010 IPMS-USA Nationals

by Jim Starkweather
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Monroe Perdu
Mike Bishop, the owner and creator behind Monroe Perdu, is more a friend than a vendor as we have been at many shows together over the past 6 years. He was my first stop and he shared with me some of his new products.

1/32-1/35 Curved Road
This elegant road section includes a road, sidewalk, raised park and wall section, fencing, and a historic war memorial. For those looking to put some aesthetically pleasing curves into your next diorama this may be for you.

1/24 Coblestone Street Corner
Mike made this for the classic auto modeler in mind. This 1:24th scale cobbled street would look great with a variety of classic or even modern vehicles parked on it.

1/32-1/35 Russian Shop Signs
This set of signs was authenticated by an assistant in Russia for historical accuracy for the Soviet era.

1/48 Street Cobles (3 different styles)
For the quarter scale modeler MP has produced these easy to use cobble sheets.

Also pictured is the 1/32-1/35 scale Sunken Road base.
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About the Author

About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...


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Tarok
Thanks for the report, Jim. I trust Kirsten and Em didn't get too bored while you photographed and hob-nobbed with fellow plasticerians? Speaking Em, I saw a pic of her on another site - surrounded by their members holding up the site logo... little traitor! (mail or PM me if you want the link ) I was (pleasantly) surprised to see a SAAF Cheetah Squadron SIG. No doubt Ex-Pats. Thanks again Rudi p.s. Are there always so few figures at the US IPMS shows?
AUG 16, 2010 - 05:16 PM
staff_Jim
Hmm... at first I thought this was the photo I took (further into the thread), but then I realized Emily wasn't in that photo. Mike told me about someone taking this and his second thoughts about having Emily in the photo. To be honest I would rather NOT see someone posting her picture and have her name in the text as well. If you can get a moderator over there to remove her name that would be good. There actually were a lot more figures at the show. Sadly I ran out of time on Saturday to take all the photos of non-aircraft/armor/ship entries. Those I was able to get a majority of. Thanks! Jim
AUG 16, 2010 - 06:53 PM
Tarok
LOL! Time.... always an issue when the family is in tow at a model show
AUG 16, 2010 - 07:06 PM
staff_Jim
Rudi, See my amended text above. Thanks, Jim
AUG 16, 2010 - 07:17 PM
Tarok
No worries, Jim. Will PM the site administrator.
AUG 16, 2010 - 07:23 PM
staff_Jim
Sorry I should have added this info. Believe it or not many (if not all) of these actually came overseas to be at the show. There was a guy from the UK chapter of the What If SIG and he had brought most of these over with him and some What If models as well. Brave guy! I think he did say he use to live in SA. And another example of the British Invasion. Cheers, Jim
AUG 16, 2010 - 08:26 PM
TedMamere
Hi Jim, Excellent report! It must have been a hell of a job once again to edit it and publish it. thanks a lot! Seeing your article makes me looking forward to the next Nürnberg Toy Fair in february but also the Thionvile Expo of October. Again, great job! Jean-Luc
AUG 16, 2010 - 08:48 PM
Red4
Excellent report Jim. That When Worlds Collide missile on page 11 was built onsite at the convention in a little over an hour by my buddy and owner of Maus Werx, Dekker Zimmerman. It was so funny to watch him build that thing. It was as though he was 6 years old again. Crouched over one of the folding chairs in the vendor room, he was in the zone. He even earned a 3rd place finish with it. There were 15 of us from Colorado Springs on hand for the event and all had a great time. Entries were a little down from previous conventions at 1705, but overall it was still a good show. Thanks for the report, see you in Omaha. "Q"
AUG 17, 2010 - 02:54 AM
skipper
Thanks for sharing the rest of the show and your thoughts about it, Jim! Some good news and new items to follow with interest Cheers, Rui
AUG 17, 2010 - 04:43 AM
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