Author Archives: Frank R

McKinstry Winners at Butch O’Hare 2015 Show

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Frank R

IPMS McKinstry made a strong showing at the 2015 Butch O’Hare show and contest, taking a club award and several individual awards. For the 2nd time in two years, IPMS McKinstry came away with the Best Club display award. McKinstry … Continue reading →

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November 2015 Meeting Notes

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Frank R

November 13, 2015 McKinstry Meeting Theme: Twins Program: Charlie Scardon – Making Water, Pt. 2 (Due to a longer-than-expected, long-winded general discussion, Charlie’s program was postponed until the January meeting.) Notes by Paul Gasiorowski and The Tick For the 2nd time in … Continue reading →

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Tamiya Chieftan Mk.5 Main Battle Tank, Kit No. 35068 in 35th scale, by Mark Murray

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Frank R

Chieftan Mk.5 Main Battle Tank Tamiya Kit No. 35068 in 1/35th by Mark Murray Here’s a quick build article on the Tamiya 1/35th scale British Army tank. The original release date of this kit was in November of 1975. Upon opening … Continue reading →

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The Story of Magic Stone 466

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Frank R

OCT 31, 2015: The Navy Cross was earned 50 years ago Here is the story of Magic Stone 466 Article by Don Jay Lieutenant Commander T. R. Powers in A-4E BuNo. 151173 side number AH 466 was shot down by … Continue reading →

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