Author Archives: RBeach

‘Detail & Scale’ Adopts New Publishing Paradigm
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At the recent IPMS/USA Region 2 Convention in Roanoke, I had a wonderful opportunity to speak with Bert Kinsey, the publisher of the famed ‘Detail and Scale’ series of (primarily) aircraft detail & history monographs.  Over the years, the series … Full Article→

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Menu Sign-up for Club Holiday Potluck Dinner Meeting – 20 Dec 2013
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Please put your planned food item and number of attendees into the “Leave a Reply”for this post; read the other Replies to see what everyone is bringing (I will consolidate the list as we progress for easier reading.)  Remember, bring … Full Article→

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Saturday @ The Hobby Shop – November 9th, 2013
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Once again, the Day is just around the corner!  Get your “battle boxes” out and dig out a portable project, then plan on coming by the Club Saturday Build Day at HobbyTown- USA (VA Beach store), anytime from 10 am … Full Article→

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HobbyTown USA (Virginia Beach) – Shop Report
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A long-time presence in the local area hobby scene, the Virginia Beach HobbyTown USA store is a fixture in the Southside modelling community. Based on experience, not all HT-USA franchises are equal so it is fortunate that “our” store is … Full Article→

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Post your ‘classified ad’ as a Comment here (click the “Classified” link above to see the listings!)

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Jaguar XK120 (c.1950?) at Military Aviation Museum
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The Military Aviation Museum in Pungo area of Virginia Beach has an eclectic collection of aircraft and vehicles. I was pleasantly surprised to see this lovely Jaguar XK120 there. I wanted to share these images given these cars are not … Full Article→

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1941 model 741-B Indian Military Motorcycle
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This vintage restored motorcycle was on display at the 2012 “Americans in Wartime Museum” open house event at the ‘Tank Farm’ near Nokesville, Virginia.  This machine is a 1941 model 741-B Indian, according to the owner, Herb Gill.

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2013 Americans in Wartime Museum Open House
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It is that time again! August 17th & 18th are the dates for this years “Tank Farm” Open House.  If you have any interest in armored vehicles or just history in general, the vehicle displays and demonstrations at the Nokesville, … Full Article→

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Polikarpov I-153
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The Polikarpov I-153 at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia is a flyable restored example that is perhaps less authentic than say, the one in Paris – at least in equipment – for safety reasons.  It is however … Full Article→

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Latest Club Meeting Report
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July 18 , 2014 Club Meeting Meeting Minutes: Report HERE (pending) Meeting Agenda: Welcome & Visitor greetings National Convention Volunteers Coordination/ Envelope Stuffing Party in Hampton Saturday @ the Hobby Shop for Aug 16th – Participation & Planning Member photos … Full Article→

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