Pics from IPMS/USA 2009 Nationals

philp · August 22, 2009, 10:02:03 PM

OK, I didn't make it again this year but have been searching the web for some pics and have found a few.

First, the IPMS site:
http://www.ipmsusa2.org/EventsGallery/2009_Nats/index.htm
not all the categories have their pics in there yet but getting closer

The Columbus site:
http://www.ipmsusa2009.org/photos
Word of warning, these pics are huge and take a while to download, even with cable. Also, the Wed and Thurs pics are mainly of the vendors but do have pics of some of the new kits coming. Friday appears to have model pics.

A few others:
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb33/Ciapka_album/Nats%2009/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kbwr/sets/72157622106542376/
http://public.fotki.com/DarylH/09-us-nats-day-one/
http://www.empirecitydecals.com/ipms-nationals-2009-gallery/

philp · August 22, 2009, 10:06:52 PM

Some of the Whiffs I found:

philp · August 22, 2009, 10:12:10 PM

Some more:

philp · August 22, 2009, 10:16:54 PM

Still more:

Ack, someone beat me to my idea. But mine will be the stripe version.

philp · August 22, 2009, 10:29:44 PM

I think this one is my fav thou:

Some more:

There were also a bunch of nice RW builds.
Look for the USS Harry Truman which took Best of Show and Peoples Choice.

GTX · August 22, 2009, 10:49:09 PM

Liking that propeller X-wing thing!!!

Regards,

Greg

Allan · August 23, 2009, 01:58:14 AM

Beautiful Triebflugel.
Allan in Canberra

mwf4nut · August 24, 2009, 04:18:33 PM

Here are my pictures from the show. The whiffs are sprinkled throughout.

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s14/mwf4nut/IPMS%202009%20Nationals/

A club did a series of whiff corsairs - I think I got pictures of all of them.

Enjoy!

Mark

ChernayaAkula · August 24, 2009, 04:28:14 PM

Thanks for all the links and pics!

ChernayaAkula · August 25, 2009, 02:03:03 PM

Chris Mrosko posted several (four so far) threads chock-full of outstanding pics from the IPMS Natinals on TREADHEADZ.

In case the pics don't display right away, click HERE and HERE.

Beautiful!

And the walker and diorama ain't half-bad either.

anthonyp · August 25, 2009, 02:07:24 PM

Quote from: philp on August 22, 2009, 10:16:54 PM

Oh, sweet! I picked up one of these earlier this year. It's part of my space series of Whifs (shuttles, stations, space fighters, etc). I'll eventually get around to posting them.

philp · August 25, 2009, 04:19:56 PM

Quote from: ChernayaAkula on August 25, 2009, 02:03:03 PM
Chris Mrosko posted several (four so far) threads chock-full of outstanding pics from the IPMS Natinals on TREADHEADZ.
Beautiful! And the walker and diorama ain't half-bad either.

Anyone know which figure was used in this. I wouldn't mind trying to paint her.

Mark,
Nice pics. Did you get any info on the Corsair whiffs? Also, how did you like the Convention itself?

mwf4nut · August 26, 2009, 05:19:40 PM

Hi Philp,

I didn't get any more info on the Corsair whiffs. I'm not even sure which club did them. The show was great. There was so much good work, it was amazing. I only heard a couple of JMN's grousing about whether flaps should be up or down when a particular plane is parked. The seminars I sat in on were really good. The owner of Badger Airbrushes gave a talk about using airbrushes (not just Badger). I learned a lot, and I really want to give their paints a try. The guy that did the seminar on painting dinosaurs was awesome. He has his work in museums and on the Discovery channel. He really stressed how important it is to study nature and learn to really see patterns in the color and markings of various animals. The big thing I came away with was the need to practice, practice, practice.

The best thing though was eating in the food court one evening. I sat at a table with a lady that was at the hotel for a different convention. We got to talking, and she asked about what we do with the models. She didn't have a clue, so I opened one of the kits I had with me and showed her. Then I asked her what she was there for. No joke, she said she was there for a convention of therapists that deal with obsessive behaviors. I told her she was in the right place, and she said to send folks her way!

Mark

Shasper · August 26, 2009, 06:41:41 PM

QuoteThe best thing though was eating in the food court one evening. I sat at a table with a lady that was at the hotel for a different convention. We got to talking, and she asked about what we do with the models. She didn't have a clue, so I opened one of the kits I had with me and showed her. Then I asked her what she was there for. No joke, she said she was there for a convention of therapists that deal with obsessive behaviors. I told her she was in the right place, and she said to send folks her way!

Oh the irony! lol