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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

August Meeting

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Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting is this Saturday, 8/12/23.
SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting:
Saturday
8/12/23
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: Non-Armor Modeling
 
Agenda:
(1) Local Hobby News and Updates
(2) New Stuff
(3) Feature Presentation: Weathering Products (Jim S. and Scott S.)
(4) Dinner Break
(5) Special Show & Tell: Show Us Your 2023 IPMS Nationals Contest Award Winner Models
(6) Special Show & Tell: Show Us Your Non-Armor Models
(7) Show & Tell
(8) What Are You Working On?
(9) Help Needed
(7) Next Meetings
 
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 over 100 new items (models, aftermarket, books, etc.) per week to the Karl Madcharo estate sale table
located in the back of the store.
Be sure to take 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.
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.
Completed models are due posted online on 7/31/23.
This contest is complete.
Winners will be announced at the SoCal AMPS live meeting on 8/12/23.
(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 our 9/9/23 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: 
(1)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.
(2) You must provide the kit instructions with the completed 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
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 upcoming SoCal AMPS meetings.
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:
8/19/23 Best of the West Model Contest, Las Vegas, NV
9/9/23 Wondercon California Dreaming Model Contest & Swap Meet, Murphy Auto Museum, 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard 90620
10/01/23 Orangecon, Buena Park
10/07/23 IPMS Reno High Rollers Show and Model Contest, Reno, NV
10/22/23 Rolls, Floats & Flies Model Kit Show, Buena Park
Stay connected with fellow SoCal AMPS modelers on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Upcoming SoCal AMPS Meetings:
Saturday 8/26/23 1:00 – 5:00 Online Update & Build Meeting
Build Time
Saturday 9/9/23 4:00 – 9:00 Live Meeting
Build Night
Model For Orangecon Contest: Caricature Models
Prep for M113 FOV Group Build Display for Orangecon

Stay safe, stay well and stay connected.
John

SoCal AMPS 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Live Monthly Meeting, Saturday, 6/10/23

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Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting is this Saturday, 6/10/23.
SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting:
Saturday
6/10/23
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, 15 Year Anniversary Celebration, Summer Beer Tasting, and Paper Model Make & Take
 
Agenda:
(1) Local Hobby News and Updates
(2) New Stuff
(3) Show & Tell
(4) What Are You Working On?
(5) Build Time (through the rest of the meeting time)
(6) Paper Model Make & Take (through the rest of the meeting time)
(7) Summer Beer Tasting (Please bring something to sample and share with  others)
(8) Dinner Break (SoCal AMPS will provide pizza and soft drinks)
(9) Anniversary Cake Break
(10) Anniversary Door prize Giveaway (15 $15 Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS)
(11) Next Meetings
NOTE: SoCal AMPS will provide a variety of simple aircraft, ship and military vehicle paper models for the Make & Take.
We will not be providing any tools/materials to construct the paper models.
You must provide your own simple tools/supplies: namely scissors and either CA, white or paper glue.
Tweezers and  Xacto knifes are also helpful but not required.
Brookhurst Hobbies One Day Only Sale:
Brookhurst Hobbies will be hosting a Special SoCal AMPS 15 Year Anniversary Sale, for SoCal AMPS members only, one day only, Saturday, 6/10/23, 
featuring 20% off all armor-related item purchases (model kits, books, aftermarket, etc.).
Note: 2 exceptions to this sale are:
(1) special store sale items, with sale tickets ending in 4 
(2) Karl Machdo Kit Collection Consignment Sale kits, with sale tickets ending in 7.
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.
Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:
First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
8 guys are currently participating in this contest.
(3) American Tank Destroyers in US and Foreign Service-any scale
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models are due posted online on 7/31/23.
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.
(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 our 9/9/23 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.
(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 STARTS 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 upcoming SoCal AMPS meetings.
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:
6/24/23 Plastic Model Kit Garage Sale, 11261 Pine St., Los Alamitos 90720
7/16/23 Kit Collectors Exposition & Sale, UFCW Union Hall, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park 90620
8/2-5/23 IPMS Nationals, San Marcos, TX
8/19/23 Best of the West Model Contest, las Vegas, NV
9/9/23 Wondercon California Dreaming Model Contest & Swap Meet, Murphy Auto Museum, 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard 90620
Stay connected with fellow SoCal AMPS modelers on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Upcoming SoCal AMPS Meetings:
Saturday 6/24/23 1:00 – 5:00 Online Update & Build Meeting
12 Hour Model Contest: Part 5: Contestant Show & Tell, Voting & Announce Winners
 
Saturday 7/8/23 4:00 – 9:00 Live Meeting 
Pacific Battlefields Tour slideshow
Stay safe, stay well and stay connected.
See you at the meeting.
John

May Meeting- Brookhurst Hobbies 5-13

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Hi, guys

Sorry for the late meting notice. I planned to get it out much earlier but had to deal with a power outage in my area that lasted from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM today.

Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS LIVE meeting is this Saturday, 5/13/23
NOTE that this meeting will be held at Brookhurst Hobbies.
 
SoCal AMPS LIVE meeting
Saturday
5/13/23
4:00-9:00 PM (or whenever)
Brookhurst Hobbies
12188 Brookhurst St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-636-3580
info@brookhurst hobbies.com
 
Agenda:
(1) AMPS, SoCal AMPS and Local Hobby News and Updates
(2) Presentation: Military Museums in Viet Nam (Than Ngo will show slides of interest from his recent trip to Viet Nam)
(3) Dinner Break (SoCal AMPS will provide pizza and soft drinks for the dinner break)
(4) Presentation: The new US Army Armor Museum at Ft. Benning (Luis Castillo)
     (See where all the historical armor stuff from Aberdeen Proving Ground and Ft. Knox went and how its being preserved)
(5) New Stuff
(6) Show & Tell
(7) What are you working on?
(8) Help Needed
(9) Next Meetings
 
Brookhurst Hobbies Meeting Discounts:
Brookhurst Hobbies will have a flyer available that will list special discounts that are only available to SoCal AMPS club members at this meeting.
We will pass out the flyers at the meeting.
However, if you get to the meeting early and want to shop before the meeting, ask for a copy of the discount flyer at the front check out counter.
Special Note:
Please park behind Brookhurst Hobbies so we don’t take up all of the available front customer parking spots during our meeting.
 
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.
Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:
First Place$50
Second Place$35
Third Place$25
8 guys are currently participating in this contest.
(3) American Tank Destroyers in US and Foreign Service-any scale
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models are due posted online on 7/31/23.
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.
(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 our 9/9/23 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.
(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 STARTS 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 upcoming SoCal AMPS meetings.
Save the Date: Next SoCal AMPS Field Trip;
The  2022 field trip to the Palm Springs Air Museum and Rare Planes Detective Warehouse was cancelled.
We’ll discuss rescheduling this trip at a future SoCal AMPS meeting.
Model Show Update-the next 3 months
5/27/23 Model Train Show, Ontario Messanic Lodge, 1025 N. Vine St.,Ontario
5/28/23 R.C. Tank & Armour SoCal Meet Up, 1600 Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte 91733
6/3/23 San Diego Model Expo Contest and Swap Meet, 335 Kenney St., El Cajon 93030
6/24/23 Plastic Model Kit Garage Sale, 11261 Pine St., Los Alamitos 90720
7/16/23 Kit Collectors Exposition & Sale, UFCW Union Hall, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park, 90620
Stay connected with fellow SoCal AMPS modelers on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Upcoming SoCal AMPS Meetings:
Saturday 5/27/23 1:00 – 5:00 Online Zoom Meeting
12 Hour Model Contest: Part 4: Build Hours 9-12
 
Saturday 6/10/23 4:00 – 9:00 Live Meeting 
Build Night
Paper Model Make and Take
Summer Beer Tasting
15 Year Club Anniversary Celebration including door prizes

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

Live Meeting, Saturday, 4/8/23

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Hi, guys,
Just a reminder that the next SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting is this Saturday, 4/8/23.

SoCal AMPS Live Monthly Meeting:
Saturday
4/8//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.

Feature Presentation/Activity: Presentation: Glues and Fillers (SeanF.)

Agenda:
(1) AMPS, SoCal AMPS and Local Hobby News and Updates
(2) Presentation: Glues and Fillers (Sean F.)
(3) Dinner Break
(4) New Stuff
(5) Show & Tell
(6) What Are You Working On?
(7) Help Needed
(8) Next Meetings

Meeting Note 1: If you have a new/different/special/unusual glue or filler that you use please bring it to the meeting to share with the other club members as part of the feature presentation.

MeetingNote 2: You are on your own for the dinner break. SoCal AMPS WILL NOT be providing food and soft drinks at this meeting.

Model Kit Sale Club Fundraiser:
The SoCal AMPS Model Kit Sale Club Fundraiser held during our 3/11/23 meeting was an outstanding success.
The club raised a record total $1,814.
That should be enough to keep us in 2 topping or more pizzas for the rest of the year!
Thank You to everyone who donated stuff and bought stuff.
Thank You for Jim Wechsler, Jim Frye and Pascal Zandt for conducting the auction.
A Special Thank You to Brookhurst Hobbies for their kit donations and the use their credit card reader.
And a Very Special Thank You to Fred Medel and Tamiya for their new kit donations. We appreciate their supporter our club.

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.
Contest Awards will be Brookhurst Hobbies gift certificates provided by SoCal AMPS:
First Place $50
Second Place $35
Third Place $25
8 guys are currently participating in this contest.

(3) American Tank Destroyers in US and Foreign Service-any scale
This is a SoCal AMPS online social media contest.
Completed models are due posted online on 7/31/23.
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.

(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 our 9/9/23 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.

(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 STARTS 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 upcoming SoCal AMPS meetings.

Save the Date: Next SoCal AMPS Field Trip;
The 2022 field trip to the Palm Springs Air Museum and Rare Planes Detective Warehouse was cancelled.
We’ll discuss rescheduling this trip at a future SoCal AMPS meeting.

Model Show Update-the next 3 months:
4/8/23 Rare Planes Detective Warehouse Event, 25688 Cathedral Canyon Drive, #110, Cathedral City 92234
4/8-9/23 Plastic Model Kit Garage Sale, 11951 Jennifer Lane, Garden Grove 92840
4/14-15/23 The West Coast Historical Military Collectors Show, Fairplex, Pomona
4/15-16/23 Model Railroad Festival, 237 Four Seasons Blvd., Hemet 92545
4/23/23 Rolls, Floats & Flies Kit Sale, Doubletree by Hilton, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park 90620
5/4-6/23 AMPS Show, Camp Hill, PA
5/7/23 SoCal Open Model Car Show, 2100 Plummer St., Chatsworth
5/7/23 Rare Planes Detective Car & Train Collection Sale, La Quinta Buena Park, 3 Center Pointe, Buena Park 90620
5/27/23 Model Train Show, Ontario Messanic Lodge, 1025 N. Vine St.,Ontario
5/28/23 R.C. Tank & Armour SoCal Meet Up, 1600 Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte 91733
6/3/23 San Diego Model Expo Contest and Swap Meet, 335 Kenney St., El Cajon 93030
6/24/23 Plastic Model Kit Garage Sale, 11261 Pine St., Los Alamitos 90720

Stay connected with fellow SoCal AMPS modelers on Social Media:
Website: socalamps.org
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/21007030912816

Upcoming SoCal AMPS Meetings:
Saturday 4/22/23 1:00 – 5:00 Online Zoom Meeting
12 Hour Model Contest: Part 3: Build Hours 5-8

Saturday 5/13/23 4:00 – 9:00 Live Meeting at Brookhurst Hobbies
Slideshow Presentation: Lesser Known European Military Museums
Slideshow Presentation: War Museums in Viet Nam

Stay safe, stay well and stay connected.

John