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2010 IPMS-USA Nationals - The Armor/AFV Photos

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About the Author

About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...


Comments

Jim Thanks for the photos. There didn't seam to be that many dioramas there. Did you stay to see who won what awards? I left on thursday afternoon, so I did see who won what. Tom
AUG 10, 2010 - 06:09 AM
Yes - I believe you are seeing a trend, one of several that appear to be popular recently.
AUG 10, 2010 - 06:42 AM
Hi Jim, Thanks, great set of pics, and some awesome builds, lots of great dioramas, cool artillery and just excellent kits and workmanship. Al
AUG 10, 2010 - 06:43 AM
Someone with Silicon Valley (or using their gallery) published this: LINK I have to say kudos as well because this is a LOT of work based on number of winners and categories, etc. Also I read on another site that it's in order 3rd, 2nd, 1st. Cheers, Jim
AUG 10, 2010 - 10:53 AM
Jim Thank you for the beautiful photos. Here is a link to a great victory James K Wechsler. Miloslav LINK
AUG 10, 2010 - 10:59 AM
Ahh... yes that piece was very impressive. I wish I had bumped into Jim at the show. I actually saw Jim Lewis for about 2 minutes and assumed I would see him again (sorry Jim!) but didn't. The photos of Jim's Stryker are on the last page (photos 6 & 7). Cheers, Jim
AUG 10, 2010 - 11:11 AM
Thanks Jim, enjoyed that batch of photos also.
AUG 10, 2010 - 01:23 PM
What an awesome array of photos. Thanks for your work Jim.
AUG 11, 2010 - 11:13 AM
Thanks Jim, impressive models and photos. Makes me want to go next year...
AUG 11, 2010 - 03:38 PM
Next years show is in Omaha, which is pretty centrally located in the upper middle of the US. Does anyone know more about what's in Omaha, NE? Some driving stats: From Minneapolis: 378 mi - 6 hours 14 mins From Saint Louis: 438 mi - 7 hours 19 mins From Chicago: 474 mi – 7 hours 49 mins From Oklahoma City: 457 mi - 7 hours 50 mins From Denver: 538 mi - 8 hours 20 mins From Indianapolis: 607 mi - 10 hours 11 mins From Dallas: 638 mi - 11 hours 35 mins Cheers, Jim
AUG 11, 2010 - 04:13 PM