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AMPS-CV “Build it Like it is” ChallengeTen made it to the finish line! See all the entries starting on page 15.
2020 Old Dominion OpenOne of the largest modeling shows on the east coast returns to the Richmond International Raceway complex on February 29. More information on page 5.
National Museum of Americans In Wartime Open HouseThis year’s event weekend is Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30 at the ‘Tank Farm’ in Nokesville, VA. We anticipate having a couple of display tables at this event but details need to be confirmed. www.nmaw.org
2020 AMPS International ConventionJust over 100 vendor tables have been sold and with the pace of hotel reservations, this should be another huge event. Online reservation is already open for model entries and walk-ins. More information is on page 8. www.amps-armor.org
Central VA Chapter, Armor Modeling & Preservation Society | John Robinson, Editor | Volume 25 No.2
MEETING AGENDA6:30 BUSINESS
7:00 DEMONSTRATION
8:00 PASS IN REVIEW
9:00 ADJOURNMENT
(segments can vary in length)
UPCOMING MEETINGSVFW Post 10657 11568 Cedar LaneAshland, VA 23005
Thursday, February 27Demo: Making trees by Frank Blanton
Thursday, March 26Demo: Oil Paint Effects by Brian Alfano
INSIDE THIS ISSUEHeadlines ....................................... 1
Demo from December ..................... 2-3
NRA Firearms Museum Tour ................. 4
Upcoming shows/events .................. 5-9
“Build It Like It Is” Challenge ......... 10-14
2020 calendar ................................ 15
Member projects ......................... 16-23
Quartermaster ................................ 24
AMPS membership ........................... 25
PRE-MEETING DINNERA number of members meet for dinner at 5:15 at the Pizzarro restaurant located at 9966 Brook Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059. www.pizzaropizza.com
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Monthly Demonstration: Airbrush Weatheringby John RobinsonYour airbrush is a great tool for applying primers, paint and camouflage. But there’s more the airbrush can do - it can be the first step in weathering.
You’ll need an airbrush and variable-output compressor that can handle low pressures of 10-15 psi. The airbrush must be clean and literally spotless inside where the paint flows. One tiny speck of dried paint in the airflow will disrupt the nozzle output and cause difficulties putting the paint where you want it and with the consistency you need. While this is an overall good rule to follow, you can still spray a solid base coat with a dirty airbrush so you might not notice it.
Use the paint of your choice that you are experienced with and you trust the results. I use acrylics and do not airbrush enamel paints but either will work. I recommend using the paint manufacturer’s thinner. The company formulates the thinner specifically to work with the paint to get good results, so I figure it’s worth using. A proper thinner allows the pigments in the paint to remain evenly distributed while being suspended in a fluid that atomizes well inside an airbrush. Alternate thinner hacks likely do not do this. Nowadays we spend $60 and up for a model, so why not spend a few dollars on a bottle of thinner that you can count on working well with your paint? (Rant over.)
Have tape and paper scraps handy to block off areas from overspray. Draftsman’s circle templates are very handy (also for painting wheels), as are rectangle templates. You can find these in craft stores. Some tools are made specifically for modelers, such as scribing templates with rounded corners.
The key to this technique is thin paint in multiple, translucent layers. If you’re not used to this, it may take time getting used to. Every paint is different, but you’ll need a mix around 25% paint and the rest thinner. Less paint is even better (10%). What you want is tinted thinner. If the paint is the right consistency, one layer will not be visible. After 3-5 passes you should start to see a difference. The good thing about this is if you stray a little bit off target, it won’t be noticed.
You’ll need to dial down the air pressure to 10-15 psi or less, because the paint coming out is very thin and will easily blow about and cause a mess. Experiment on scrap plastic first until you get the hang of it.
What color to use? You’ll want a darker shade of your base color, so start by adding dark grey to your base color. Don’t use black, it’s too strong. For the demo, my base color was Vallejo Model Air German Dark Yellow and I used Vallejo Model Air Olive Drab to shade. Remember that the weathering color is transparent, so it needs to be harmonious with the base color.
The following illustrate the concept of choosing colors that are tints (lighter) and shades (darker) than the base color.
The first one uses a Khaki or German Dark Yellow:
Next is one using Soviet 4BO (green):
Finally, this one using a German Panzer Grey:
Where to spray? Good areas to start with are hull joints. Their straight lines are easier to follow until you get the hang of it and then you can start circling around hatches or compound curves. Your next consideration is any surface on the model that will be in shadow due to structure above it, such as underneath the fenders/sponsons and the lower hull behind the wheels. Additional areas are underneath the gun barrel and turret mantlet. See the next page for examples.
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1 pass
5 passes
3 passes
8 passes
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Continued from previous page...
Base color=Dark Yellow
Untouched Base=Dark Yellow
Airbrush Weathering with Olive Drab
Shade color=Olive Drab
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The NRA National Firearms MuseumAMPS-CV members Ashley Abernathy, Mike Moran, Frank Blanton, Tony Bowery & John Robinson visited the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, VA recently. The history of firearms in the USA is long and deep and the museum has a little bit of everything. I was amazed at the condition of artifacts from the Revolutionary War and earlier. Also interesting were the “Guns of Hollywood” and Police Firearms exhibits.
Photos are courtesy of Tony Bowery.
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Follow IPMS Richmond for updated information on:http://ipmsrichmond.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/IMPSRichmond
OLD DOMINION OPEN SCALE MODEL SHOW & CONTEST
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
RICHMOND RACEWAY COMPLEX Henrico Hall600 E. Laburnum Ave.Richmond, Va. 23222
Doors Open at 8:30 am
Registration Closes at 12:00 pm Noon
Over 70 Model Categories
Hobby Vendors Galore
Huge Kit Drawing
2019 Best in Show
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MOSQUITOCON 29 Model Contest April 4, 2020
NEW JERSEY IPMS IS PROUD TO PRESENT FOR IT’S 29th YEAR...
FOR CONTEST AND VENDOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Big Bill Schwarz: 732-567-3724 (No calls after 9 PM) Email: [email protected]
Registration info: Adults–$15 (includes unlimited model entries). Walk-In’s–$10. Kids under 16– $5 (children under 12 free). Active members of the military are also free. No bills larger than a $50.
Visit our web site at www.njipms.org for more information
Please note that registration ends at 12 noon. Models “should not” be removed until awards ceremony. There is “No snow date” for this show.
This year’s show theme is: “That’s Entertainment”, at the Wayne PAL Hall, PAL Drive, Wayne, NJ (973-696-2896)
• Hot food available • Doors open at 9:00 am • Judging begins at noon• Plenty of parking around
back of PAL building
• Best Aircraft • Best Armor • Best Civilian • Best Ship • Best “That’s Entertainment”
• Judge’s Best • Tailhook Award• Trifecta category • Raffles and Prizes• Wall to wall vendors
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MAY 7 - MAY 9, 2020 At The Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, PA SSHHOOWW TTHHEEMMEE::
Hosted By:
For more information contact: Peter Espada (Show Chair) at [email protected]
Get the latest Event, Registration, Schedule, and Theme information at:
amps-armor.org
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AMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge BuildAMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge Build
Peerless US Dodge Ambulance in 1:35 scale by Brian Alfano
Takom US M3A1 Lee in 1:35 scale by Mark Fergel
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AMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge BuildAMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge Build
Takom Polish PL-01 in 1:35 scale by Scott Bregi
Tamiya Soviet T-72M1 (GDR)Tamiya Soviet T-72M1 (GDR) in 1:35 scalein 1:35 scale by Steve Fittonby Steve Fitton
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AMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge BuildAMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge Build
MPC US M1009 in 1:35 scale by Erik Roberson
Italeri German Elefant in 1:35 scale by Victor Divittorio
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AMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge BuildAMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge Build
Tamiya US M4A3E8 Sherman in 1:35 scale by Alex Valz
Tamiya French Somua S35 in 1:35 scale by Mike Petty
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AMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge BuildAMPS-CV 2019 “Build It Like It Is” Challenge Build
Dragon German Ersatz M10 in 1:35 scale by John Robinson
Tamiya British Achilles in 1:35 scale by Craig Ashby
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s M T W R F s
AMPS-CV Meetings
2020
JANUARY 29 30 31 01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
AMPS-CV Meeting 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
FEBRUARY 26 27 28 29 30 31 01
02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Modeler's Retreat, Fort A.P. Hill, VA09 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Armor, Figure and Modeling Contest/Exhibition, Atlanta, GAAMPS-CV Meeting 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Old Dominion Open, Richmond, VA
MARCH 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
AMPS-CV Meeting 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
APRIL 29 30 31 01 02 03 04 MosquitoCon, Wayne, NJ05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Model Classic, Fairfax, VAAMPS-CV Meeting 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
MAY 26 27 28 29 30 01 02
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 AMPS Int'l Convention, Camp Hill, PA10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
AMPS-CV Meeting 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
JUNE 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 MaurauderCon, Havre de Grace, MD07 08 09 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
AMPS-CV Meeting 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
JULY 28 29 30 01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
AMPS-CV Meeting 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
AUGUST 26 27 28 29 30 31 01 IPMS National Convention, San Marcos, TX02 03 04 05 06 07 08
09 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
AMPS-CV Meeting 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Americans in Wartime Museum Open House, Nokesville, VASEPTEMBER 30 31 01 02 03 04 05
06 07 08 09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PennCon, Gettysburg, PAAMPS-CV Meeting 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
OCTOBER 27 28 29 30 01 02 03
04 05 06 07 08 09 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 IPMS Region 2, Salem, VAAMPS-CV Meeting 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
NOVEMBER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
AMPS-CV Meeting 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Thanksgiving 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
DECEMBER 29 30 01 02 03 04 05
06 07 08 09 10 11 12
AMPS-CV Meeting 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Christmas 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31 01 02
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Member display models from the January meeting
Trumpeter US M1078 LMTV
in 1:35 scale
by Chris Bryan
The M1078 is part of the FMTV (Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles) that began service in the mid-1990s. The original specs were intended to replace the aging 2.5- and
5-ton fleet. Current production is owned by Oshkosh Corporation.
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Member display models from the January meeting
Hobby Boss Soviet T-35
in 1:35 scale
by Spencer Van Gils
Spencer added the soft stowage and painted the stripes and stars using masks.
Tamiya US M10
in 1:35 scale
by Frank Blanton
The kit is good out of the box, but Frank replaced the molded-on handles with new ones made of wire. The tow cable is from Karaya, the stowage from Blast and the
lenses from MV Products. Inside, spare Academy parts were used to kit out the driver’s station and transmission. The fit was problematic at the rear hull because the parts were warped and the gun mantlet was also warped. Crew figures are included. The bogies were improved with bolt heads and holes for the track support
brackets. The base is construction foam sheet with Aves Clay Shay groundwork. The cobblestone is plaster with bricks carved out with the back of a hobby knife blade. It was sealed with Vallejo Satin Varnish and then painted tan. After a gloss coat, a Drybrushing of grey, green and light grey completed the look.
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Member display models from the January meeting
Heller/Italeri German Leopard 1A1 (Italy)
in 1:35 scale
by Brian Alfano
The Heller Leopard 1A4 hull was used with a turret from an Italeri Leopard 1A2 to make a Leopard 1A1. Brian used an LED to light up the muzzle flash with wires snaked through the main gun barrel. The cloud is cotton
batting material from a fabric shop and the projectile exiting the barrel is the tip from a ball point pen.
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Member display models from the January meeting
Takom US M46
in 1:35 scale
by Mike Petty
This is a very nice kit with lots of detail. The most difficult aspect is cleaning up and installing the nine separate lift rings on the engine deck. The kit includes two full sets of link and length tracks; both rubber block and steel chevron. A jig is provided to aid assembly, but still the track was one link
too short, so a spare link from the unused set was needed. Six marking choices are provided – Mike intends to use the one with the tiger face on the glacis. The figure is from DEF Models. Read Mike’s inbox review here.
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Member display models from the January meeting
Takom Russian CADS-N-1 KASHTAN CIWS
in 1:35 scale
by Scott Bregi
It is a simple kit but the parts articulate and it includes a separate missile in case you want to display it in firing mode.
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Member display models from the January meeting
Trumpeter Italian Puma 4x4
in 1:35 scale
by Brian Alfano
Lots of surface detail is present and the rear-mounted winch is especially complex. The lenses are SKP Models photo-etched brass.
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Member display models from the January meeting
Esci US M60A1 Blazer (Israeli Magach 6)
in 1:35 scale
by Chris Bryan
Israel purchased various Patton tanks from Germany and the U.S. and uparmored them with ERA. This variant would have fought in the Yom Kippur war of 1973.
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Member display models from the January meeting
Trumpeter Italian C-1 Ariete (uparmored)
in 1:35 scale
by Brian Alfano
A photo-etched brass detailing set was utilized for improving details and the main gun. The tracks are separate link versions from Bronco.
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