2013 IPMS USA Nationals - The Ships

a photo feature by Jim Starkweather of a IPMS USA kit
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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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russamotto
I like the Egyptian barge. Something very different. All of these are really nice builds. Thanks for taking the time to post.
OCT 09, 2013 - 11:25 AM
Harry_at_BFM
Hi Jim, Thanks for posting the pics. Also, thanks for sending the ones you took of my vendor tables. When you see a photo of yourself, you really know how old you look.
OCT 09, 2013 - 11:26 AM
mj
Some very impressive work. Thanks for the pics, Jim. Cheers, Mike
OCT 09, 2013 - 01:19 PM
Aurora-7
Thanks for the images. There's what looks like a larger than 1/230 scale 4 pipe destroyer done up as the HMCS St Croix. I have the Revell 1/230 Campbelltown kit I want to do as the St Croix. Was the ship at the show indeed larger than the Revell kit?
OCT 10, 2013 - 04:55 AM
staff_Jim
I was actually able to read the sheet on the right in the original photo. It's 1/72 scale believe it or not. It says scratch-built & conversion. The ship behind that one is also a scratch project so perhaps the same modeler?
OCT 10, 2013 - 05:46 AM
CaptSonghouse
Wonderful ship models as usual for a national convention! I also like seeing the recent kits like the MAS rendered as completed projects and am impressed with the very small scale dioramas like that PT boat being towed. --Karl
OCT 10, 2013 - 05:54 AM
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