Author Archives: Frank R

McKinstry is Moving in 2024!

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Frank R

After 30 (40?)+ years at the Arlington Heights Library, we’re moving our meetings – new day, new location. And – hold on to your hats – we’ve scheduled the holiday party, too! Our home for so many years, the Hendricksen … Continue reading →

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National Convention Recap

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Frank R

I attended the IPMS National Convention in San Marcos, Texas last week. I also joined the tour to the WWII Museum of the Pacific (AKA the Nimitz Museum) in Fredericksburg. A number of members asked me to share pictures from … Continue reading →

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Norris Graser Memorial Meeting – Friday, June 16

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Frank R

The next meeting of the IPMS McKinstry chapter will be dedicated to our late President, Norris Graser. The chapter would like to invite anyone who knew Norris to join us in remembering an exceptional modeler and historian, who has been … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Challenge Contest – Grand Rapids, Oct. 7

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Frank R

Entry forms and related documents (all PDF)

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