IPMS Old Dominion Open - Richmond Va

[styromaniac]

Sci Fi subjects were well represented...

[styromaniac]

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Armor modelers take up several tables every year, and their weathering skills are top of the line. Check out the chipped paint on this T-55 tank....

[styromaniac]

Fine photo etched mesh on the nose of this Sikorsky helicopter. Aviation subjects also bring a lot of participation.

[styromaniac]

This display of a  missle carrying helicopter concept from the late 50s early 60s had a humorous touch...

[styromaniac]

The tiny pilot sitting on the display actually had a wisp of cotton "smoke" emanating from his cigarette.

[Gramps46]

Thanks for posting Steve.  I think I was standing right next to you when you were shooting pictures. 

[styromaniac]

Perhaps you were Gary ! I wish I had taken more pics....its a challenge to hit all the vendors while still budgeting enough time to appreciate all the great workmanship on display. 7 1/2 hours wasn't enough time.

Edited March 3, 2020 by styromaniac

[stinkybritches]

Where was this held? I would have loved to have been there. 

[vamach1]

Richmond Speedway.

[stinkybritches]

Thank you. I will be on the lookout for the next one. 

[vamach1]

26 minutes ago, stinkybritches said:

Thank you. I will be on the lookout for the next one. 

The Richmond show is a once a year event every February.   There were a lot of flyers there on a table for IPMS shows this year in NC, VA. MD and PA.  NOVA IPMS has their annual show April 18th in Fairfax.  True turnout of car and truck models is usually pretty good and modelers come from the Tidewater area, Roakone, MD and PA etc.. See www.novaipms.org. I go to this show which is ten minutes from my house and almost always win at least one award.  LIke Richmond most of the vendors sell military and sci-fi and figure stuff but this also means you can also find some deals on older kits.  There is a Hobby Lobby and Michael's within a 15 minute drive and one hobby store in Chantilly about 20 minutes away.

[stinkybritches]

Thank you for the information. I have a 14 month old son, so the chance to travel to other areas is limited right now. But I will keep my eyes open for show dates as he gets older. I live about 25 minutes from Richmond Raceway so I would have probably been able to get there for a couple of hours.