Category Archives: Themes and Programs

March 2014 Meeting Recap

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Frank R

March 14, 2014 McKinstry Meeting Theme: NUDIE NITE(!) – semi-nude, partially clothed, unclothed, Naked, Nude, or anything Girlie nose art (Naturally, this brought out more participation than most meetings.  Surprise, surprise.)

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February 2014 Meeting Recap

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Frank R

February 28, 2014 McKinstry Meeting Theme: Modern Cats – post WW II A scratch-built model of a combine – all metal construction built by Dunbar Sr.  The tractor is diecast.

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October 2013 Meeting Recap

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Frank R

October 2013 McKinstry Meeting Program: Frank Ress – Casting Lead Weights Frank Ress described how to cast lead weights for nosecones and similar uses.  The presentation included demonstration how to use modelling clay to create a positive master, mixing Hydrocal plaster to prepare … Continue reading →

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September 2011 Meeting Notes

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Frank R

September, 2011 McKinstry Meeting Theme: Cold War Program: Dan Paulien – Applying Gloss Finishes The monthly theme generated 6 models. Not a very good showing, but then only 11 modelers made an appearance at the September meeting. Interesting to note … Continue reading →

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