Plastic modeling has come a long way over the last 60+ years.    The kits we see and buy today are light years beyond the flash infested, blobby , single sprue kits of the past - BUT - they do have one thing in common.

 

THEY'RE PLASTIC

 

The logo above and below will link you to the International Plastic Modeler's Society - USA.   Our "mother ship", if you will.   A place to belong.   A place to share.   A place to better enjoy the hobby you've come to love as your own.

 

Repeating IPMS's history "PMS/USA is the United States Branch of the International Plastic Modelers' Society, whose roots can be traced to the startup of the first IPMS National Branch during the 1960's in Great Britain. In 1964 a US-based modeler applied for a charter to start the US Branch. In the ensuing 4 decades, IPMS/USA has become a 5,000 member, all-volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the modeling hobby while providing a venue for modelers to share their skills in a social setting, along with friendly but spirited competition in the form of local, regional, and national contests and conventions. As this is written, there are over 220 active US chapters (including groups in Canada and the Philippines as well as one "cyber-chapter" existing entirely on the internet). These chapters are organized into 13 geographically-determined Regions, overseen by Regional Coordinators. The IPMS/USA Executive Board, made up of elected and appointed members, serves as the overall governing body for IPMS/USA.

 

Joining IPMS USA will assure we will continue far into the future with a new generation of modelers and model lovers.    It's less that $3 per month and your membership in IPMS national will help your IPMS FIRST COAST chapter grow and prosper as well.     Consider the benefits and click on the link before and discover a whole continent full of plastic modelers.