Author Archives: Frank R

July 2015 Meeting Notes

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Frank R

July 17, 2015 McKinstry Meeting Theme: Inline Engines Weeeelllll… Not such a great meeting this time around. Chalk it up to everyone going to the IPMS National Convention in Ohio. A short show-n-tell for the evening; the theme was inline … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps and Photos | Leave a comment

Airfix Spitfire MkXII in 1/48th, by Mike Hanlon

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Frank R

Airfix Spitfire MkXII in 1/48th by Mike Hanlon Supermarine Spitfire Mark XII was the first Griffin engined Spitfire. Produced in limited numbers it served in two England based RAF squadrons in 1943 and 1944 used in intercepting day intruders and subsequently V-1s. … Continue reading →

Posted in Kit Reviews | Leave a comment

June 2015 Meeting Notes

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Frank R

June 19, 2015 McKinstry Meeting Theme: Bare Metal aircraft Program: Dan Paulien – Applying Metallic Finishes Notes by Paul Gasiorowski AT the meeting: Carl Geiger, Glenn Estrey, Brain Gardner, Mark Murray, Jim Batchelder, Charlie Scardon., Steve Kumamoto, John Koziol Sr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Meetings, Recaps and Photos, Themes and Programs | Leave a comment

Civil War Re-enactment Cannon Demo by the Tick

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Frank R

Civil War Re-enactment Cannon Demo by Norris Graser (the Tick) For five years, a civil war cannon reenactment has been presented at the school located across the street from where I live. I missed the first time around, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in History in 1/1 Scale | Leave a comment