Open Thoughts on I.P.M.S.
Hi;
Nope , This is not a slam . I.P.M.S. related events have been a LOT of fun all these years . The vendors just about knock my socks off at times . Beautiful Models . Certainly ! And the chance to mingle with our great Model Mag Guys , and Gals too !
All you see will be the best efforts by all , displaying or entering for that elusive plaque , ribbon or trophy . The display only tables along with the paper , and what if , tables are certainly eye openers . No show categories for them sadly .
There in lies my comments . " International Plastic Modelers Society ' Hmmm . Just Plastic ? I truly think it is time for this group , considering the Media creep from just plastic to about everything should be indentified differently . It is fun . It is so far a great venue .But there's modelers that build in wood and resin that feel left out maybe .
Now there is a growing category for Sci - Fi . How about the rest ? Or how about this ? the "International Modelers Society " Drop one word , and watch international membership grow Plus the categories will grow . Like those guys from The Latin American states who build , say planes ( and very accurate some are ) of aluminum cans and other found materials , Or literally machine parts from other types of materials .
An ALL inclusive club . Covering All modeling venues . How about that ? Just thinking though .