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Post by broadsword1 on Jan 11, 2012 20:58:19 GMT
Just touching base as another new member to the IPMS, decided to join after a visit to the show in Telford, people where great no matter who you spoke too on the stands, great encouragement from the the guys and girls on the club stands, and as for the quality of the models, simply world class. Planning on making contact with the local clubs down in sunny Essex and visiting a few more shows around the country. Concentrating on 1/48 aircraft, 1/12 bikes, 1/24 cars, got a few bargains at the show and simply because it's easier on the eyes.. Looking forward to this..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2012 22:42:50 GMT
Welcome to the forum. In case you haven't visited the IPMS (UK) web site yet, there's a full list of branches and special interest groups listed: ipmsuk.co.uk/network.php I look forward to seeing your work eventually on the forum.
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Post by jwhalen on Jan 12, 2012 12:49:32 GMT
Hi,
Welcome to the IPMS and the forum! SMW is the premier show and I'm pleased that you found everyone to be so friendly. My model building certainly took on new dimension when I started being in clubs and chatting to people at shows.
I haven't got time to be in model club but the Hot Rod and Custom Car Sig I belong to has a forum and we have a table at SMW, so for me, the internet has become my virtual model club! If you have time look up a IPMS branch near you and I'm sure you'll like it.
Nice to see someone who builds a wide range of sfuff as well.
Cheers,
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Post by peebeep on Jan 12, 2012 16:47:21 GMT
Which bit of Essex? Although I'm an active member of a virtual branch IPMS Locate & Cement and have a couple of active IPMS branches within a 20-30 mile radius, I've toyed with the idea of seeing if I can find enough interested bods to set up a branch in the Chelmsford area. peebeep
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Post by broadsword1 on Jan 12, 2012 21:17:18 GMT
Thanks folks for the welcome, been slowly working my way through the info I received with my introduction IPMS mag, just starting to have a look around the web site and the trader sites that support IPMS members with a discount, do love a bargain.. Southsix1, hope I get to a standard that's good enough for the forum, will have have a look soon at whats being submitted.
Jwhalen. Like the idea of using the forum for SIG, especially the shining side up models..and enjoyed the table at SMW.
Peebeep. Live in Basildon, work in Chelmsford, planning on visiting the Hornchurch show in March and making contact with the local clubs there, but please keep us in mind if you do go looking for like minded people in the area of Chelmsford. Thanks again folks.
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Post by PeterBagshaw on Jan 13, 2012 9:51:09 GMT
Hi Broadsword1
There is a model club in Chelmsford, but it's not an IPMS one, I have contact details, please PM me if you are interested.
Hoepfully you'll be able to meet up with all the local Essex clubs at Southern Expo and perhaps decide for yourself which one suits you, or go to them all!
IPMS Hornchurch has a meeting this Monday at the Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Hornchurch if you are free in the evening.
Regards
Peter Bagshaw IPMS Hornchurch Club Secretary Southern Expo Show Organiser
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Post by broadsword1 on Jan 24, 2012 20:01:10 GMT
Peter.
Sorry on the slow reply, just couldn't make the meeting, but will certainly be at the Southern Expo "the friendly show" been going for the past few years, actually more than a few, really enjoy that weekend. Will make contact with the guys and girls on the club stand and go from there. Steve.
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