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January 2024 Meeting

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Hi, guys,
Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting is this Saturday, 1/13/24.
SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting:
Saturday
1/13/24
4:00 – 9:00  PM (or whenever)
Frye Sign Co.
12818 Nutwood St.
Garden Grove 92840-8312
714-537-0071
Located just a few blocks south of Brookhurst Hobbies, just east of Brookhurst St. and north of Garden Grove Blvd.,
in the back of the Nutwood Industrial Park.

Reminder to all: Since seats are limited at our meeting place, please remember to bring a chair so that we have enough for everyone.

 
Meeting Theme: My Favorite Built Models and Secrets From My Model Kit Stash 
 
Agenda:
(1) Local Hobby News and Updates
(2) Review New 2024 SoCal AMPS Meeting Schedule
(3) Pick Teams For The Team Diorama Contest
(4)  Special Show & Tell: My Favorite Built Models
(5)  Special Show & Tell: Secrets From My Model Kit Stash
(6)  Special Show & Tell Participants Raffle for Brookhurst Hobbies Gift Certificates provided by SoCal AMPS
(7)  Dinner Break: SoCal AMPS will provide pizza and soft drinks
(8)  New Stuff
(9)  Show & Tell
(10)  What Are You Working On?
(11)  Next Meetings
 
This meeting is intended to be heavy with club member participation, sharing and discussion.
We are featuring 2 Special Show and Tell sessions:
(1) My Favorite Completed Models and (2) Secrets From My Model Kit Stash.
You are invited to participate in both.
Please bring examples of your Favorite Completed Models to share with the other club members.
This is not only limited to armor models.
You can also encouraged bring in your favorite aircraft, ships, automotive, real space, sci-fi, miscellaneous, etc. models.
Please bring selected examples of model kits from your model kit stash to share with the other club members based on the 
kit stash discussion questions listed below:
How many kits are in your model kit stash?
NOTE: Total Model Kit Stash = number of unstarted model kits + number of started but uncompleted model kits
What is your oldest kit?
What is your most valuable/rarest kit?
What is your most interesting kit?
What kit did you pay the most for?
What kit did you get the best deal on?
What vehicle or family of vehicles do you have the most kits of? (Examples: Tigers, Shermans, M113s)
How many individual kits you have in quantities of 3 or more?
What specific individual kit do you have the most of? (Example: 1:35th Tamiya Tiger I late production)
What kit do you have that you will probably never build?
What is your Holy Grail Kit-the kit you most want?
What kits do you wish the major model kit companies would produce?
Special Show & Tell Participant Raffle:
As an incentive to encourage club member participation we will be featuring a special 2 part Participant Raffle.
Club members who bring in examples of their favorite completed models and models from their kit stash will receive a raffle ticket.
There will be 2 raffles. One for participants in the Favorite Model Show & Tell and one for participants in the Secrets of My Model Kit
Stash Show & Tell. So, 2 ways to win.
Prizes will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS.
2024 SoCal AMPS Meeting Schedule:
A copy of the schedule is attached at the end of this email.
Brookhurst Hobbies Update;
(1) Brookhurst Hobbies continues to buy model kit collections to add their items (model kits, aftermarket, tools, books, etc.)
to their special sale tables located at the front and rear of the store.
Be sure to take some time to check out these special deals.
(2)  Brookhurst Hobbies is limiting the purchase of new aftermarket items for the store.
However they have a new policy to special order any aftermarket items for you at 25% off retail.
Delivery is usually within a few days.
 
Club Website Build Contests:

The following is a list of 2024 SoCal AMPS Model Build Contests listed by completion date.
Although the contests may be related to live meetings, Zoom meetings, or online social media activities,
you are encouraged to post your model projects status on our SoCal AMPS online social media sites listed below.
If you cannot post to any of the sites email your photos to Kevin Hjermstadt or Robert Yeatman and they will post them for you.
Their email addresses are listed in the To: section of this email.
(1) Engineering Vehicles (including Recovery Vehicles)
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models are due posted online on 1/31/24.

Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
You must use a non-started kit for this contest.
(2 Grex Airbrush Sponsored Contest: Best Airbrush Finished Model
This is a live meeting contest.
Completed models are due at the SoCal AMPS live meeting on 5/11/24.
Models will be judged by Grex Airbrush personnel.
Prizes will be awarded by Grex Airbrush.
Further details are TBD
(3) 12 Hour model Build Contest #1
This is a SoCal AMPS online Zoom meeting contest
Completed Models are due at the SoCal AMPS online Zoom meeting on 6/22/24.
Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
(4) 12 Hour model Build Contest #2
This is a SoCal AMPS live build night meeting contest
Completed Models are due at the SoCal AMPS live meeting on 9/14/24.
Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
(5) Model For Orangecon Model Contest: Wheeled Military Vehicles
This contest is divided into 2 parts:
(1) Armored Wheeled Military Vehicles
(2) Unarmored Wheeled Military Vehicles
This is a SoCal AMPS live meeting contest
Completed Models are due at the SoCal AMPS live meeting on 9/14/24.
Contest Awards for both parts will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
(6) Tamiya out of the Box Model Contest 
This contest is divided into 3 parts:
(1) 1/72 and 1/48 Scale Aircraft
(2) 1/48 Scale Armor
(3) 1/35 Scale Armor
This is a SoCal AMPS live meeting contest.
Completed models are due at the SoCal AMPS live meeting on 10/12/24.
Models will be judged by Tamiya personnel.
Prizes will be awarded by Tamiya.
(7) 4 Hour Model Build Contest
This is a SoCal AMPS live meeting contest.
Models must be built during the SoCal AMPS live meeting on 11/9/24.
Contest Awards for will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
(8) Team Diorama Contest
This is a SoCal AMPS live meeting contest.
Completed team dioramas are due at the SoCal AMPS live meeting on 12/14/24.
Contest awards are TBD at this time.
Group Build: M113 Family of Vehicles-1/35th scale:

The goal is to complete over 100 models for the Group Build Display category at an upcoming IPMS Nationals Show.

Completed models are due TBD since the earliest time that the next IPMS Nationals will return to a western regional location is 2025.
You are encouraged to post your project status on the SoCal AMPS online social media sites.
The 2 M113 Group Build Status Reports, one a Name Sort and the other a Vehicle Sort, were updated and attached to the 6/11/22 meeting notice. Please check out what everyone is planning to build (so far) and try not to duplicate models based on the same camouflage and markings.

Please email me your updates:
-adds, deletes or changes to what you plan to build (vehicle/country/camouflage colors/markings)
-status on what you are currently building (planned/started/completed)
Save the Date: SoCal AMPS Field Trips;
2/17/24  Palm Springs Air Museum and Rare Planes Detective Warehouse
3/16/24 Yanks and Chino Air Museums
Model Show Update-the next 3 months:
1/28/24 Plastic Model Kit Garage Sale, 11261 Pine St., Los Alamitos, 90720, 9:00 AM – !:00 PM
2/3/24 Model Kit Swap Meet, Gillespe Field, El Cajon
2/25/24 Modelfest, Seaside Park (Ventura County Fairgrounds) 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, 93001, 8:30 AM – 3:00  PM
3/17/24 Kit Collectors Show, UFCW union Hall, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena park, 90620, 9:00-2:00 PM
4/21/24   Rolls, Floats & Flies model Kit Swap meet, Doubletree by hilton, 7000 Beach Blvd., buena park 90620, 9;00 AM – 2:30 PM
Stay connected with fellow SoCal AMPS modelers on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Upcoming SoCal AMPS Meetings:
Saturday1/27/241:00 – 5:00Online Zoom Meeting
Plans for 2024 Online Zoom Meetings
Saturday 2/10/24 4:00 – 9:00 Live Meeting
Build Night
12 Hour Live Build Contest: Part 1: Hours 1-4
Club Swap Meet
See you at the meeting.
John

SoCal AMPS YEAR END PARTY Live Meeting, Saturday, 12/9/23

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Hi, guys,
I’m sorry for the late meeting notice. I’ve had some computer problems over the last few days that just got fixed late Wednesday afternoon.
Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting is this Saturday, 12/9/23.
This is our big YEAR END PARTY live meeting.
 
Please note: Ugly Christmas sweaters are NOT encouraged but WILL be tolerated.
Sweater wearers assume all liability for verbal abuse suffered during the meeting.
SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting:
Saturday
12/9/23
4:00 – 9:00  PM (or whenever)
Frye Sign Co.
12818 Nutwood St.
Garden Grove 92840-8312
714-537-0071
Located just a few blocks south of Brookhurst Hobbies, just east of Brookhurst St. and north of Garden Grove Blvd.,
in the back of the Nutwood Industrial Park.

Reminder to all: Since seats are limited at our meeting place, please remember to bring a chair so that we have enough for everyone.

 
Meeting Theme: Year End Party, Pot Luck Dinner, Gift Exchange, and Completed Models Raffle
 
Agenda:
(1) Local Hobby News and Updates
(2) 2024 Schedule
(3) Dinner Break-Pot Luck Dinner
(4) New Stuff
(5) Show & Tell
(6) What Are You Working On?
(7) Dessert Break
(8) Gift Exchange
(9) Built Models Raffle (remaining built models from the Olech collection previously donated to the club)
(8) Next Meetings
 
Please bring something for the potluck dinner.
We always get a lot of snacks and desserts (which is not a bad thing), so if you are undecided on what to bring think main course dishes
or side dishes.
Please bring something for the Gift Exchange.
Please bring one (or more) wrapped gift for the Gift Exchange.
The basic rule of thumb that we use for the Gift Exchange is that the gift you choose to give should be something that you would enjoy
receiving.
Some General Guidelines:
The gift should be something armor modeling related (model kit, tool. aftermarket, book, etc.)
It should be something as current as possible.
No really old or really bad kits.
No incomplete or started kit.
No gag gifts.
No “White Elephant” gifts.
If you don’t have anything that would satisfy these general guidelines, consider combining 2 or more lesser kits,
or combine a lesser kit with something else like a figure set or an aftermarket set.
Also, to avoid any hurt feelings regarding gift giving vs. gift receiving, at the end of the Gift Exchange we will vote on the
“Least Desirable Gift Received’.
The new owner of that gift will have the option of choosing either any of the remaining left over gifts or a Brookhurst Hobbies
gift certificate provided bySoCal AMPS.
Any remaining left over gifts (some guys generously bring more than one gift) will be auctioned off to the highest bidder with
the proceeds going to the club treasury.
Please note that participation in the Gift Exchange is STRICTLY VOLUNTARY and is done in the spirit of club camaraderie
and having fun.
You don’t have to participate in the Gift Exchange if you choose not to. Each year some guys don’t.
You can still come to the meeting and participate in all of the other meeting activities.
 
Brookhurst Hobbies Update;
Brookhurst Hobbies continues to add new items to their special sale table at the front of the store.
In addition, they continue to add new items (models, aftermarket, books, etc.) each week to the Karl Madcharo estate sale table
located in the back of the store.
Be sure to take some time to check out these good deals.
Also, watch for upcoming Special After Christmas Sales.
 
Club Website Build Contests:
All 2023 Build Contests are complete.
 

The following is a list of 2024 SoCal AMPS Model Build Contests listed by completion date.
Although the contests may be related to live meetings, Zoom meetings, or online social media activities,
you are encouraged to post your model projects status on our SoCal AMPS online social media sites listed below.
If you cannot post to any of the sites email your photos to Kevin Hjermstadt or Robert Yeatman and they will post them for you.
Their email addresses are listed in the To: section of this email.
(1) Engineering Vehicles (including Recovery Vehicles)
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models are due posted online on 1/31/24.

Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
You must use a non-started kit for this contest.
Group Build: M113 Family of Vehicles-1/35th scale:

The goal is to complete over 100 models for the Group Build Display category at an upcoming IPMS Nationals Show.Completed models are due TBD since the earliest time that the next IPMS Nationals will return to a western regional location is 2025.

You are encouraged to post your project status on the SoCal AMPS online social media sites.
The 2 M113 Group Build Status Reports, one a Name Sort and the other a Vehicle Sort, were updated and attached to the 6/11/22 meeting notice. Please check out what everyone is planning to build (so far) and try not to duplicate models based on the same camouflage and markings.

Please email me your updates:
-adds, deletes or changes to what you plan to build (vehicle/country/camouflage colors/markings)
-status on what you are currently building (planned/started/completed)
Save the Date: Next SoCal AMPS Field Trip;

At the October live meeting it was decided to reschedule these field trips starting with the 3rd or 4th Saturday in February, 2024.

(1) Palm Springs Air Museum and Rare Planes Detective Warehouse
(2) Yanks and Chino Air Museums
We’ll finalize the schedule for these trips at our December live meeting.
Model Show Update-the next 3 months:
1/28/24 Plastic Model Kit Garage Sale, 11261 Pine St., Los Alamitos, 90720, 9:00 AM – !:00 PM
2/25/23 Modelfest, Seaside Park (Ventura County Fairgrounds) 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, 93001, 8:30 AM – 3:00  PM
Stay connected with fellow SoCal AMPS modelers on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Upcoming SoCal AMPS Meetings:
 
The December online meeting is cancelled due to scheduling conflicts with the Christmas holidays.
 

Saturday 1/13/24 4:00 – 9:00 Live Meeting
Program: TBD
Saturday1/27/241:00 – 5:00Online Zoom Meeting
Plans for 2024 Online Zoom Meetings
See you at the meeting.
John

EARLY START TIME November Meeting

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Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting is this Saturday, 11/11/23.
NOTE: This meeting will start early at 3:00 PM to accommodate the 4 Hour Model Build Contest.
SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting:
Saturday
11/11/23
3:00 – 9:00  PM (or whenever) NOTE EARLY START TIME
Brookhurst Hobbies
12188 Brookhurst St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 636-3580
Meeting Theme: Build Night, 4 Hour Model Build Contest, and Winter Wine Tasting
 
Agenda:
(1) Local Hobby News and Updates
(2) Build Time
(3) 4 Hour Model Build Contest
(4) Winter Wine Tasting (Please bring something to sample and share)
(5) 

Dinner Break-SoCal AMPS will provide pizza and soft drinks
(6) New Stuff
(7) Show & Tell
(8) What Are You Working On?
(19) Next Meetings
 
A Quick Reminder of the Basic Rules for the 4 Hour Model Build Contest:
 
Any subject matter (aircraft, armor, automotive, railroad, ships, real space, sci-fi, and misc.) is OK.
Any model media (plastic, resin, vinyl, wood, etc) is OK.
Models must consist of a minimum of 10 parts and be assembled with some type of glue. No Snap-Tite type kits.
Build the model however you want.
Replacement parts and/or markings, from another kit, scratch built or aftermarket, are OK.
No work of any type may be performed prior to the contest.
All work must be performed during the 4 hour contest time.
Bring your own kit and whatever lighting, tools and materials you need to complete your kit.
No tools or materials, other than access to an air compressor, will be provided.
If you need electricity for your lighting, airbrush or other tools, bring a long extension cord, electrical outlets are limited.
Winners will be chosen by a vote of those present.
First, Second and Third Place winners will receive Brookhurst Hobbies gift cards provided by SoCal AMPS.
Have fun.
Brookhurst Hobbies Update;
(1) Brookhurst Hobbies will be hosting Pre-Black Friday Weekend Sales starting this weekend.
Different selected items will be on sale each weekend.
See store, website or newsletter for details.
(2) Brookhurst Hobbies continues to offer 10-20% sale on model kits. See the store for a list of the brands and their specific discounts.
(3) Brookhurst Hobbies is limiting its stock of aftermarket products.
However, you can order any aftermarket products from the store at a 25% discount with delivery within 7-10 days.
(4) Brookhurst Hobbies has restarted their Brookhurst Hobbies Newsletter.
The weekly newsletter features news on current in stock new releases and information on upcoming releases and sales.
To be added to the distribution list go to their website: https;//brookhursthobbies.com.
(5) The store front sale table continues to feature newly added discounted model kits and books.
(6) The store rear sale table now features over 400 newly added books from the Karl Madcharo estate collection.
Be sure to take some time to check out these good deals.
Club Website Build Contests:

The following is a list of the remaining 2023 SoCal AMPS Model Build Contests listed by completion date.
Although the contests may be related to live meetings, Zoom meetings, or online social media activities,
you are encouraged to post your model projects status on our SoCal AMPS online social media sites listed below.
If you cannot post to any of the sites email your photos to Kevin Hjermstadt or Robert Yeatman and they will post them for you. Their email addresses are listed in the To: section of this email.
(6) 4 Hour Model Build

This is a SoCal AMPS live contest.

Models will be built during our 11/11/23 meeting.

Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
(7) Engineering Vehicles (including Recovery Vehicles)
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models are due posted online on 1/31/24.

Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
You must use a non-started kit for this contest.
Group Build: M113 Family of Vehicles-1/35th scale:

The goal is to complete over 100 models for the Group Build Display category at an upcoming IPMS Nationals Show.Completed models are due TBD since the earliest time that the next IPMS Nationals will return to a western regional location is 2025.You are encouraged to post your project status on the SoCal AMPS online social media sites.The 2 M113 Group Build Status Reports, one a Name Sort and the other a Vehicle Sort, were updated and attached to the 6/11/22 meeting notice. Please check out what everyone is planning to build (so far) and try not to duplicate models based on the same camouflage and markings.

Please email me your updates:
-adds, deletes or changes to what you plan to build (vehicle/country/camouflage colors/markings)
-status on what you are currently building (planned/started/completed)
Save the Date: Next SoCal AMPS Field Trip;

At the October live meeting it was decided to reschedule these field trips starting with the 3rd or 4th Saturday in February, 2024.

(1) Palm Springs Air Museum and Rare Planes Detective Warehouse
(2) Yanks and Chino Air Museums
We’ll finalize the schedule for these trips at our December live meeting.
Model Show Update-the next 3 months:
11/11/23Plastic Model Kit Garage Sale, 11951 Jennifer Lane, Garden Grove, 92840
11/11/23Gundam Guys Show, Fairplex Pomona
11/12/23 Kit Collectors Exposition and Sale, UFCW Union Hall, 8530 Stanton St., Buena Park 90620
1/28/24 Plastic Model Kit Garage Sale, 11261 Pine St., Los Alamitos, 90720
Stay connected with fellow SoCal AMPS modelers on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Upcoming SoCal AMPS Meetings:
 
The November and December online meetings are cancelled due to scheduling conflicts with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
 

Saturday 12/9/23 4:00 – 9:00 Live Meeting
Year End Party
Pot Luck Dinner
Gift Exchange
2024 SoCal AMPS Schedule
See you at the meeting.
John

October Meeting

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Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting is this Saturday, 10/14/23.
NOTE: This meeting will be held at Brookhurst Hobbies.
SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting:
Saturday
10/14/23
4:00 – 9:00  PM (or whenever)
Brookhurst Hobbies
12188 Brookhurst St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 636-3580
Meeting Theme: A Busy Night At Brookhurst Hobbies
 
Agenda:
(1) Local Hobby News and Updates
(2) Presentation: Military Museums in Texas (Henry T. & Jim W.)
(3) Live Model Contest: Tamiya Out of the Box Armor and Aircraft
(4) Live Model Contest: Model for Orangecon: Caricature Models
(5) Special Show & Tell: Something of Interest (all are invited to bring something to share)
(6) Dinner Break-AMPS will provide a surprise meal for the dinner break
(7) Special Show & Tell: SHOW US YOUR AWARD WINNING MODEL FROM ORANGECON
(8) New Stuff
(9) Show & Tell
(10) What Are You Working On?
(11) Next Meetings
 
Special Note:
Brookhurst Hobbies will be providing special discount coupons good for Saturday, 10/14/23, only 
to those who attend this meeting.
 
Thank you to Brookhurst hobbies for your support to our club. It is much appreciated.
Special Request:
Please park in the parking lot behind the store.
We don’t want to take up the limited customer parking spots in front of the building during our meeting time
and its easier to access the meeting area from the rear of the building.
Brookhurst Hobbies Update;
(1) Brookhurst Hobbies has restarted their Brookhurst Hobbies Newsletter.
The newsletter features news on current in stock new releases and information on upcoming releases and sales.
To be added to the distribution list go to their website: https;//brookhursthobbies.com.
(2) The store front sale table now features newly added discounted kits from Meng and Takom.
(3) The store rear sale table now features over 200 newly added decal sheets and aftermarket sets from the Karl Madcharo estate collection.
Be sure to take some time to check out these good deals.
Club Website Build Contests:
The following is a list of the 2023 SoCal AMPS Model Build Contests listed by completion date.
Although the contests may be related to live meetings, Zoom meetings, or online social media activities,
you are encouraged to post your model projects status on our SoCal AMPS online social media sites listed below.
If you cannot post to any of the sites email your photos to Kevin Hjermstadt or Robert Yeatman and they will post them for you. Their email addresses are listed in the To: section of this email.
(1) Russian Heavy Tanks 1930-1980—any variant, any scale
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models were due posted online on 1/31/23.
This contest is complete.
(2) 12 Hour Model Build Contest
This is an online Zoom meeting contest.
Completed models were due at the 6/29/23 online Zoom meeting.
This contest is complete.
(3) American Tank Destroyers in US and Foreign Service-any scale
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models were due posted online by 6/30/23.
This contest is complete.
(4) Model for Orangecon: Caricature Models; Toon Tanks, EggPlanea, Wierd-Ohs and More
This is a SoCal AMPS live contest.
Completed models are due at the SoCal AMPS meeting on 10/14/23.
Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:
First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
(5) Tamiya Out of the Box Aircraft and Armor
This is a SoCal AMPS live contest.
Completed models are due at the SoCal AMPS meeting on 10/14/23.
Models will be judged by Tamiya employees.
Awards will be model kits provided by Tamiya.
Note: This Contest excludes extra large scale models including the 1:35th scale Dragon Wagon and Famo recovery tractors,
limited edition kits that include added special aftermarket sets and 1:32nd and larger aircraft models.
Note: You must provide kit instructions with your model.
(6) 4 Hour Model Build
This is a SoCal AMPS live contest.
Models will be built during our 11/11/23 meeting
Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:
First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
(7) Engineering Vehicles (including Recovery Vehicles)
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models are due posted online on 1/31/24

Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
You must use a non-started kit for this contest.
Group Build: M113 Family of Vehicles-1/35th scale:

The goal is to complete over 100 models for the Group Build Display category at an upcoming IPMS Nationals Show.Completed models are due TBD since the earliest time that the next IPMS Nationals will return to a western regional location is 2025.You are encouraged to post your project status on the SoCal AMPS online social media sites.The 2 M113 Group Build Status Reports, one a Name Sort and the other a Vehicle Sort, were updated and attached to the 6/11/22 meeting notice. Please check out what everyone is planning to build (so far) and try not to duplicate models based on the same camouflage and markings.

Please email me your updates:
-adds, deletes or changes to what you plan to build (vehicle/country/camouflage colors/markings)
-status on what you are currently building (planned/started/completed)
M113 Group Build In Process Display for Orangecon
The SoCal AMPS  M113 Group Build In Process Display at the Orangecon model show on Sunday, 10/1/23, was a resounding success.
Club members displayed about 55 completed and in process M113 models making for an impressive display.
We’re about half way to our Group Build goal of 113 models.
Thank you to everyone who brought models for the display..
A Special Thank You to Jim Frye for producing the display sign.
You can see 3 photos of the display in the Orangecon photos that Bill Evans posted on the SoCal AMPS facebook page. 
See website address below.
Save the Date: Next SoCal AMPS Field Trip;

2 future field trips were discussed at the May live meeting with the memberships’ preference to delay the trips until after summer:

(1) Palm Springs Air Museum and Rare Planes Detective Warehouse
(2) Yanks and Chino Air Museums
We’ll discuss scheduling these field trips at a future SoCal AMPS meeting.
Model Show Update-the next 3 months:
10/22/23 Rolls, Floats & Flies, Doubletree Hotel, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
10/28/23 IPMS Desert Classic, Lancaster
10/29/23 Spirit of Speed Model Car Show & Swapmeet, Nhra Motorsports Museum, Fairplex Gate 1, 1101 McKindley Ave, Pomona
11/4/23 Modelzona, Mesa, AZ
11/12/23 Kit Collectors Exposition and Sale, UFCW Union Hall, 8530 Stanton St., Buena Park 90620
11/??/23Gundam Guys Show
Stay connected with fellow SoCal AMPS modelers on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Upcoming SoCal AMPS Meetings:
Saturday 10/28/23 1:00 – 5:00 Online Update & Build Meeting
Build Time
Note: This will be the last online meeting of the year due to scheduling conflicts with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Saturday 11/11/23 4:00 – 9:00 Live Meeting 
Build Night
4 Hour Model Build Contest
Winter Wine Tasting
Note: This meeting will start at 3:00 PM to allow enough time for the 4 Hour Model Build Contest.
See you at the meeting.
John

SoCal AMPS Live Meeting, Saturday, 9/9/23

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Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting is this Saturday, 9/9/23.
SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting:
Saturday
9/9/23
4:00 – 9:00  PM (or whenever)
Frye Sign Co.
12818 Nutwood St.
Garden Grove 92840-8312
714-537-0071
Located just a few blocks south of Brookhurst Hobbies, just east of Brookhurst St. and north of Garden Grove Blvd.,
in the back of the Nutwood Industrial Park.

Reminder to all: Since seats are limited at our meeting place, please remember to bring a chair so that we have enough for everyone.

 
Meeting Theme: Build Night
 
Agenda:
(1) Local Hobby News and Updates
(2) Planning Prep for M113 Group Build In Process Display at Orangecon
(3) Dinner Break-SoCal AMPS will provide pizza and soft drinks
(4) Build Time
(5) New Stuff
(6) Show & Tell
(7) What Are You Working On?
(8) Next Meetings
 
Grab a kit and some tools and enjoy some uninterrupted build time surrounded by your helpful and friendly fellow modelers.
 
Also, we will need a count on who is bringing what models, either complete or in progress, for our M113 Group Build In Process 
Display at Orangecon 0n Sunday, 10/01/23.
 
Brookhurst Hobbies Update;
Brookhurst Hobbies continues to add new items to their special sale table at the front of the store.
In addition, they continue to add new items (models, aftermarket, books, etc.) each week to the Karl Madcharo estate sale table
located in the back of the store.
Be sure to take some time to check out these good deals.
Club Website Build Contests:
The following is a list of the 2023 SoCal AMPS Model Build Contests listed by completion date.
Although the contests may be related to live meetings, Zoom meetings, or online social media activities,
you are encouraged to post your model projects status on our SoCal AMPS online social media sites listed below.
If you cannot post to any of the sites email your photos to Kevin Hjermstadt or Robert Yeatman and they will post them for you. Their email addresses are listed in the To: section of this email.
(1) Russian Heavy Tanks 1930-1980—any variant, any scale
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models are due posted online on 1/31/23.
This contest is complete.
(2) 12 Hour Model Build Contest
This is an online Zoom meeting contest.
Models were chosen/voted at the 2/25/23 online Zoom meeting.
Completed models are due at the 6/29/23 online Zoom meeting.
This contest is complete.
(3) American Tank Destroyers in US and Foreign Service-any scale
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
This contest is complete.
The winners received Brookhurst Hobbies store credit provided by SoCal AMPS:
First PlaceKonrad Schreier1/48th M10/Achilles$50
Second PlaceKen Kawahara1/48th M10$35
Third PlaceBill Evans1/35th M36$25
(4) Model for Orangecon: Caricature Models; Toon Tanks, EggPlanea, Wierd-Ohs and More
This is a SoCal AMPS live contest.
NOTE CHANGED DATE: As decided at our last live meeting, completed models are now due one month later at our 10/14/23 meeting.
Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:
First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
(5) Tamiya Out of the Box Aircraft and Armor
This is a SoCal AMPS live contest.
Completed models are due at our 10/14/23 meeting.
Models will be judged by Tamiya employees.
Awards will be model kits provided by Tamiya.
Note: This Contest excludes extra large scale models including the 1:35th scale Dragon Wagon and Famo recovery tractors, limited edition kits that include added special aftermarket sets and 1:32nd and larger aircraft models.
Note: You must provide kit instructions with your model.
(6) 4 Hour Model Build
This is a SoCal AMPS live contest.
Models will be built during our 11/11/23 meeting
Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:
First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
(7) Engineering Vehicles (including Recovery Vehicles)
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
This contest STARTED on 8/1/23
Completed models are due posted online on 1/31/24

Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:

First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
You must use a non-started kit for this contest.
Group Build: M113 Family of Vehicles-1/35th scale:

The goal is to complete over 100 models for the Group Build Display category at an upcoming IPMS Nationals Show.Completed models are due TBD since the earliest time that the next IPMS Nationals will return to a western regional location is 2025.You are encouraged to post your project status on the SoCal AMPS online social media sites.The 2 M113 Group Build Status Reports, one a Name Sort and the other a Vehicle Sort, were updated and attached to the 6/11/22 meeting notice.Please check out what everyone is planning to build (so far) and try not to duplicate models based on the same camouflage and markings.

Please email me your updates:
-adds, deletes or changes to what you plan to build (vehicle/country/camouflage colors/markings)
-status on what you are currently building (planned/started/completed)
M113 Group Build In Process Display for Orangecon
Since the IPMS Nationals is unlikely to return to the west coast for at least 2 more years we decided to keep the momentum on the M113 Group Build by planning an In Process Display of our Group Build progress for the 2023 Orangecon show in October. Look for further discussions and planning at the 9/9/23 meeting.
Save the Date: Next SoCal AMPS Field Trip;

2 future field trips were discussed at the May live meeting with the memberships’ preference to delay the trips until after summer:

(1) Palm Springs Air Museum and Rare Planes Detective Warehouse
(2) Yanks and Chino Air Museums
We’ll discuss scheduling these field trips at a future SoCal AMPS meeting.
Model Show Update-the next 3 months:
9/9/23 Wondercon California Dreaming Model Contest & Swap Meet, Murphy Auto Museum, 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard 90620
10/01/23 Orangecon, Doubletree Hotel, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
10/7/23 IPMS Reno High Rollers Show & model Contest, Reno, NV
10/22/23 Rolls, Floats & Flies, Doubletree Hotel, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
10/28/23 IPMS Desert Classic, Lancaster
10/29/23 Spirit of Speed Model Car Show & Swapmeet,
11/4/23 Modelzona, Mesa, AZ
11/12/23 Kit Collectors Exposition and Sale, UFCW Union Hall, 8530 Stanton St., Buena Park 90620
11/??/23Gundam Guys Show
Stay connected with fellow SoCal AMPS modelers on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Upcoming SoCal AMPS Meetings:
Saturday 9/23/23 1:00 – 5:00 Online Update & Build Meeting
Build Time
 
Saturday 10/14/23 4:00 – 9:00 Live Meeting at Brookhurst Hobbies
Presentation: Military Uniform Collection (Joseph R.)
Live Model Contest: Tamiya Out of the Box Armor and Aircraft
Live Model Contest: Caricature Models
Special Show & Tell; Something of Interest
SoCal AMPS will provide a surprise meal for the dinner break

Stay safe, stay well and stay connected.
See you at the meeting.
John