Hi, guys, Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS meeting is this Saturday, 2/8/20.
Hi, guys, Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS meeting is this Saturday, 2/8/20.
January Meeting pics are up here. The meeting was full of Patton armor for our ongoing group build. Don’t forget Spruefest is almost here – better get busy!
SOCAL AMPS MONTHLY MEETING:
Saturday
1/11/20
4:00 – 8:00P.M. (or whenever we get finished)
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.
MEETING ACTIVITIES:
Featured Presentations/Demos/Activities:
(1) Model Judging for Spruecon
(2) AMPS-style Armor Model Judging
(3) Club Build Contest: 1960’s Armor
(4) Special Special Show & Tell: 2021 Club Group Build: Pattons-Progress to Date
Please bring any models that you would like to be sample judged at the meeting.
Everyone Welcome:
Modelers of all ages and experience levels, wives, girl friends significant others, family and friends
are always welcome.
As always, you don’t need to be a national AMPS or local SoCal AMPS member to attend.
There is no cost to buy, sell, trade or just attend the meeting.
Just bring something armor modeling-related to share and participate in the meeting.
Standard Request:
Since our meeting place, the Frye Sign Co., is an operating business with limited seating available, please bring any
folding chairs that you may have so we can make sure to have enough for a comfortable and successful meeting.
2020 SoCal AMS Schedule:
A copy of the finalized 2020 SoCal AMPS schedule is attached at the end of this email.
The schedule includes meeting dates, feature presentations, club build contests, field trips, local and national hobby
events, and contacts and social media links.
Please download and copy this schedule for your own reference.it will not be included in subsequent meeting notice emails.
Club Model Build Contests:
1/11/20 1960’s Armor
9/12/20 Model for Orangecon: Pattons
10/3/20 The 4 Hour Model Build Challenge
12/17/20 Gift Exchange Models
Club Website Online Build Contests:
TBD
Club Group Build: Patton Tank Family
Any experimental or production versions of the M26, M46, M47, M48 and M60 tank family or related vehicles.
Completed models are due at our July 2021 club meeting in preparation for display at the 2021 IPMS Nationals
show to be held Las Vegas, Nevada.
Club Field Trips:
2/1/20 Hawaii and AMPS Honolulu
3/21/20 Palm Springs Air Museum and Rare Planes Detective Warehouse
5/7/20 AMPS International Show, Camp Hill, PA
7/29/20 IPMS Nationals, San Marcos, TX
9/19/20 USS midway, San Diego
10/17/20 Patton Museum, Chiriaco Summit
Upcoming Local and National Hobby Events:
1/25/20 Spruefest, Garden Grove
2/23/20 Modelfest, Camarillo
3/1/20 Valleycon, Pasadena
5/7/20 AMPS International Show, Camp Hill, PA
5/16/20 San Diego Model Expo, El Cajon
7/29/20 IPMS Nationals, San Marcos, TX
10/10/20 Orangecon, Fullerton
SoCal AMPS on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/21007030912816
Upcoming: the February 2020 SoCal AMPS Meeting:
Saturday
2/8/20
4:00-8:00 PM
Feature presentations/Demos/Activities:
(1) Making Master Parts Molds
(2) Soft Drink Beverage Tasting
See you at the next meeting.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The December meeting pics are now up here https://socalamps.org/index.php/december-2019-meeting-pics/ time to start making those New Years modeling resolutions, lets us know your plans either on Facebook or on our Message Board Forums see you at the January meeting!
Year End Party (1) Potluck Dinner
(2) Winter Beer and Wine Tasting
(3) Gift Exchange
(4) Club Model Contest: Gift Exchange Models
(5) Announce Winners of Club Online Build Contest: Anything But 1:35th Scale
(6) Finalize 2020 Club Schedule
The December Meeting is our annual year-end party. So, in addition to our regular meeting activities, we’re planning a number of special activities to make the meeting even more enjoyable:
(1) Potluck Dinner
Please bring something to contribute to the potluck dinner.
We need main dishes, side dishes, appetizers, bread/rolls, desserts and snacks. Please try to be creative with what you bring. The more different stuff we have, the better the potluck meal will be. If you don’t know what to bring, bring a main dish.
If your dish requires a serving spoon, please bring one.
SoCal AMPS will provide the paper goods, utensils, soft drinks and ice.
(2) Winter Beer and Wine Tasting
Please bring something for the Beer and Wine Tasting.
Not a beer or wine drinker? No problem. Bring an exotic soft drink beverage to sample and join in our total beverage tasting activity.
(3) Gift Exchange
Please bring a wrapped gift item (or 2) to participate in our Gift Exchange.
That item, a model, book, etc. should be a serious gift. No gag gifts or white elephant gifts, please. The gift items should be armor or armor modeling related, be in good taste, and be equivalent to something you would enjoy receiving. Please stay away from stuff like early 1970’s Tamiya kits or older dog kits. However, if that is all you have to contribute consider sweetening the deal by including a figure set, book or other aftermarket products with the older kit. You can even consider combining a couple of older kits into one gift.
We want to emphasize that participation in the Gift Exchange is strictly voluntary and is done for entertainment purposes and in the spirit of having fun with your fellow armor modeling club members. You can still attend the meeting and Not participate in the Gift Exchange activity.
(4) Club Model Contest: Gift Exchange Models
Any military vehicle-related subject that you received during any of the previous year end Gift Exchanges, built as you like.
A minimum of 3 entries is required for the contest.
The first 3 place winners will be decided by a vote of the members in attendance.
Winners will receive Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by the Club
(5) Announce Winners the Club Online Build Contest:Anything But 1:35th Scale
Any model of any type in any scale except 1:35th scale, built as you like.
Entries are due by Saturday 12/13/19 and need to be posted at http://socalamps.boards.
Robert Yeatman will pick a winner.
The winner will be announced at our December meeting.
The winner will receive an extra entry ticket to our Gift Exchange.
(6) Finalize the 2020 Club Schedule.
We plan to finalize the 2020 Club Meeting Schedule.
This will be your last chance to provide input, submit ideas or volunteer for a presentation.
Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered for a presentation.
Help! Missing Book:
While cleaning up after our last meeting, Jim Frye reported that he was missing a reference book that he had brought to the meeting to share with another club member.
The book is “Building the Tamiya Tiger I Tank”.
If you accidentally picked up this book or know of its where about please bring it to the December meeting.
1/11/20 1960’s Armor
Subject: Anything But 1:35th Scale Entries are due by Saturday 12/13/19 and need to be posted at http://socalamps.boards.
The winner will be announced at our December meeting.
Club Field Trips:
There are no more Club Field Trips scheduled through the end of the year.
The 2020 Club Field Trips will be scheduled at our December club meetings.
Upcoming Local and National Hobby Events: 12/15/19 Rare Planes Detective Warehouse To You Sale, La Palma
1/19/20 Brewer Brothers Model Kit Show
1/25/20Spruefest, Garden Grove
2/23/20 Modelfest, Camarillo
3/01/20Valleycon, Pasadena
(1) Model Judging For Spruecon (2) AMPS-style Armor Judging
(3) Club Build Contest: 1960’s Armor
(4) Special Show and Tell: 2021 Club Group Build: Pattons-Status to Date
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