My name is Rusty White and I am the Head Ship Judge for IPMS/USA. I would like to take this opportunity to extend a hand in welcome from IPMS/USA. For those of you not aware, there were a number of card model classes at this years IPMS/USA National Convention. As Head Ship Judge, I have received many comments on the ship card models that were on the tables with lots of folks wanting to get into card modeling. The most common comment was "I had no idea "paper" models could look THAT good". And "How did they do that with card?" In short, the card models were a BIG hit!
The purpose of this greeting is to encourage all card ship modelers to enter at the next IPMS/USA National Convention in VA Beach. Although I don't build card models, I really enjoy seeing your ships! I am also wanting to expand the ship categories to include card models, but I need your help. Unfortunately, I can't request an official Card category until we see attendance numbers for three consecutive years. What I can do is if enough card models show (8 to 10), is create a special "split" category for card ships.
As Head Ship Judge, my interest is in ships so I can't speak for any other model genre. I want to invite all of you to show the uninitiated how great these models are when properly built. I can't predict how far this could go, but as long as lots of card ships keep showing up on a consistent basis, I'll keep pushing for categories. How far this will go in IPMS/USA is now up to you.
Ons last thing. Don't concern yourselves with the "P" in IPMS (International Plastic Modeler's Society). Some time ago the Society allowed metal, multi media, die cast, and wood models to be entered, so your entries will be welcome.
I'll be watching this thread and see where it goes. If you wish to contact me, my email address is: shipmodeler@sbcglobal.net
Pass the word and check out the 2008 IPMS/USA national Convention at: The 2008 IPMS-USA National Convention hosted by IPMS Tidewater
Rusty White
IPMS/USA Head Ship Judge
The purpose of this greeting is to encourage all card ship modelers to enter at the next IPMS/USA National Convention in VA Beach. Although I don't build card models, I really enjoy seeing your ships! I am also wanting to expand the ship categories to include card models, but I need your help. Unfortunately, I can't request an official Card category until we see attendance numbers for three consecutive years. What I can do is if enough card models show (8 to 10), is create a special "split" category for card ships.
As Head Ship Judge, my interest is in ships so I can't speak for any other model genre. I want to invite all of you to show the uninitiated how great these models are when properly built. I can't predict how far this could go, but as long as lots of card ships keep showing up on a consistent basis, I'll keep pushing for categories. How far this will go in IPMS/USA is now up to you.
Ons last thing. Don't concern yourselves with the "P" in IPMS (International Plastic Modeler's Society). Some time ago the Society allowed metal, multi media, die cast, and wood models to be entered, so your entries will be welcome.
I'll be watching this thread and see where it goes. If you wish to contact me, my email address is: shipmodeler@sbcglobal.net
Pass the word and check out the 2008 IPMS/USA national Convention at: The 2008 IPMS-USA National Convention hosted by IPMS Tidewater
Rusty White
IPMS/USA Head Ship Judge