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Offline Stuart Malone

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IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« on: July 15, 2022, 12:33:51 AM »
https://ipmsusa2022.com/

If anyone is going next week, please send me a forum message.  I will be there the entire show.  I would enjoy putting faces to names.

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2022, 02:45:55 AM »
I will be there, sent a PM.

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2022, 06:07:34 AM »
Please post plenty of images!

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2022, 07:53:55 AM »
Hear hear! I'm excited to see what delights are on display - and please get photos of forum members together!  8)
Zac in NZ

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2022, 01:38:06 AM »
So far, I've only heard from Ed.  I can also be reached through Facebook messenger as Stuart Malone.  Same goofy face there as here.

I didn't even think of taking pictures.  Thanks for the suggestion.  I'll throw my camera in the car.

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2022, 09:40:11 PM »
There were 900 modelers with 2808 models at Nats this year.  I spent 3 hours in the contest room taking pictures of builds that caught my eye.  In total, I was able to get about 90-100 models photographed.  The room was very crowded!  Here are the ones I took of WWI armored cars and aircraft.  Please be patient, the images are slow to load from my public dropbox folder.

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2022, 10:15:39 PM »
Wow!! How do you judge 1,2,3 with quality like that!!?

Steve

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2022, 10:33:11 PM »
Wow!! How do you judge 1,2,3 with quality like that!!?

Steve

The quality of builds on all tables was insane.  My only guess is the judges had to borrow their grandchildren's eyeballs to spot the tiniest of flaws.  I entered my Millenium Falcon and Space airbrush, both of which I have posted here, and a 1/72nd scale tank.  I didn't get my Junkers J.I done in time.  I took it along to work on it but was having too much fun at the convention.  Here's a picture of the trophies my entries were awarded on my hobby table.

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2022, 10:41:05 PM »
Oh no! Swing and a miss! You still won getting to see 2000+ models. I always find the best thing I take away from shows is inspiration...and maybe some swag...

Steve

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2022, 01:52:31 AM »
The best thing was meeting other modelers and vendors.  Almost all of them are just normal dudes like us who love the hobby.

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2022, 06:13:53 AM »
Thanks for posting these pics Stuart, they are a feast to the eye!

Sorry to hear that there were no awards for your models...

Willem
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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2022, 09:54:56 AM »
Hi Stuart

Many thanks for posting those amazing images of the WW1 entries at the IPMS Nationals. There's some jaw dropping work there for sure and we really appreciate you posting such clear images to make us all drool over the quality of the work on show.

I hope you enjoyed some great bargains in the vendor room too! It's great to see WW1 subjects still getting plenty of love from the modellers.

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2022, 10:14:10 AM »
Really nice photos from the show, Stuart. I’m sure you’ll treasure the memories of that experience. I really enjoyed browsing through your images, and appreciate you taking the time to share them.
Cheers,
Gary

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2022, 07:30:47 AM »
Hear hear, it's one thing to visit a show but to take the time to take (and share) such great photos is something I'm very grateful to you for. Thank you Stuart!
Zac in NZ

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Re: IPMS-USA 2022 National Convention
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2022, 02:59:24 PM »
Stunning models, it must be a great show and a memorable experience. Thank you for sharing.
Ciao
Giuseppe