Dela NewsletterWare Valley SCale MoDelerS / ChapTer ... Valley Scale Modelers...Kawanishi H8K2 “Emily,” 1/72, by Chris Schwach P-38 Lightning, 1/32, by Chris Schwach Duke of Brunswick

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TheWinners Circle

‘‘Made From Trees’’

D e l aW a r e Va l l e y S C a l e M o D e l e r S / C h a p T e r i p M S u S a

Newsletter

Visit the DVSM website: www.dvsm.org

april 2016

Photos by Paul tomczak

March 2016 Contest Winner: 1/48 Fokker Dr-I by Mark Webb

Mark Webb’s well-done triplane was the favorite for the march theme contest. like all mark’s builds it displays excellent workmanship,

crisp paint and markings, and subtle weathering. congratulations, mark! below, mark provides a brief description of his experience with the model...This model is from Dragon/DMl in 1/48 scale. I

always loved the Fokker Dr. 1 thanks to the Red baron (stupid snoopy). the Fokker triplane is the only World War I aircraft in my collection. the main reason is that it has very little rigging. I hate sewing and rigging is too close to sewing for me.

i originally wanted to paint the plane to represent Werner Voss’s aircraft. Eventually, I decided to make up my own by combining several different schemes. Not having a lot of reference material, I wasn’t sure how to represent the streaky dope finish of the plane. I ended up using thinned down acrylics over an enamel base. It took me at least 3 tries to get the black and white pattern on the horizontal stabilizer correct. other challenges were dealing with the photo-etched machine gun jackets. as well as difficult to follow instructions. maybe someday before my eyesight goes I’ll build some more WW1 aircraft. I have a desire to build siemens schuckert with a wood grain fuselage. n

MORE PHOTOS on page 11

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Presidents’ Corner by Paul Tomczak

it is certainly a lot like spring around here. the temperature is getting warmer, clocks have changed and soon it will be time for yard work. that definitely reduces my time at the bench!

lately i have been in a bit of a rut and have been unable to finish any builds. I put away my build for the First and last theme. I just lost interest in the model – so back to the shelf of doom with that one! luckily there was an empty spot there. this got me thinking about what to do when you want to reset. For me I usually do 2 things...I clear my bench, clean it up and get my tools ready. second I pick an easy build model that I can do quickly. usually a small 1/72 WWII fighter like a spitfire or me-109. Its finishing that model that gets me going again.

as far as getting my theme build done, I am well on the way with my second choice build. as I write this chrome yellow is about to be painted on the wings. that’s all the clues I will give. and pardon the misspellings, but I am shaking the paint as I type this...

See you on april Fools day with your First or last build.

happy Modeling! n

January: “The BriTiSh eMpire”Winner: Fairey swordfish by charlie lockard

February: “CaTS & DogS”Winner: Grumman tomcat by Joe Volz

March: “MaDe FroM TreeS”Winner: Fokker Dr-I by mark Webb

april: “FirST anD laST”subject that was either the first or the last of its kind.

May: “Big anD SMall”any model, any era, but smaller or larger than the usual scale.

June: golD/SilVer/Bronze ConTeSTNo theme contest.

July: “SoMeThing ToWeD”something that was towed or is modeled as being towed (i.e., with the towing device or vehicle), for example a junked car; 105mm howitzer; an airliner or X-plane to a runway; a truck trailer.

august: “haulerS”a model of something that hauled cargo.

September: “The ForTieS” a model of any subject that dates from 1940 – 1949.

october: “Doo Wop, DuCk & CoVer”a model of a subject from the “atomic age” / Rock ‘n Roll Era roughly 1954 - 1963.

november: “neW anD iMproVeD”this month requires two models, one being an improved, successor variant of the other, for example, a P-51c and P-51D; 1948 Ford and 1949 Ford; b-24D and b-24J; successive sherman tank variants. For cars, they must be close successors, i.e., a 1948 Ford and

1964 Ford do not qualify.

Questions about DVSM’s Contests should be directed to Mike Turco at [email protected]

Monthly Theme Contests 2016

nexT MeeTing

april 1• Theme Contest “First & Last”

Goodies on the Raffle Table at the March meeting.

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Photos by Paul Tomczak

Tigercat fire Bomber, 1/48, by Dave Anderson PAK 40 Anti-tank Gun, 1/35, by Logan Brown

1959 Indy 500 Pole Sitter, 1/24, by Bob Cicconi VW Beetle, 1/25, by Tom Gill

DH Venom FB-4, 1/72, by John Goschke ’58 Ford Fairlane 500 custom, 1/25, by John Goschke

2016 DVSM group Build…

“The Shelf of Doom” Projects

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Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat, 1/48, by Brad James

Ferrari Testa Rossa, 1/24, by Keith Jones

P-47D Thunderbolt, 1/48, by Brad James

Ilushyin Il-3 Stormovik, 1/48, by Joe Leonetti

Grumman E-2C Hawkeye, 1/48, by Charlie Lockard Corsair II, 1/72, by Howard Rifkin



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Kawanishi H8K2 “Emily,” 1/72, by Chris Schwach

P-38 Lightning, 1/32, by Chris Schwach

Duke of Brunswick Infantry Regiment, 54mm, by Dennis Sosna



GMC Camper, 1/25, by Dennis Scheidemantle

Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, 1/72, by Paul Tomczak Monogram USAF Air Power Set, 1/240, by Mike Turco

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Caudron-Renault CR-714, 1/48, Mark Webb

Curtiss P-36 Hawk, 1/48, by Chuck Webb

“Flash” superhero, 1/5, by Tony Wootson

“She-Hulk” superheroine, 1/5, by Tony Wootson



AH-56 Cheyenne, scratchbuilt, 1/48, by Joe Vattilana

it’s april already, guys!get Busy!Time’s a’Wastin’

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Northrop F-5A “Skoshi Tiger,” 1/72, by Howard Rifkin 1991 Chevy Lumina Stock Car, 1/25, by Tom Gill

Bell AH-6 Little Bird, 1/72, by Howard RifkinKawanishi H1K2 “George,” 1/72, by Paul Tomczak

Star Wars X-Wing Fighter, 1/72, by Mark Webb2016 Toyota Camry stock car, 1/25, by Dave Anderson

March Display Highlights Photos by Paul Tomczak

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Convair F-106 Delta Dart, 1/72, by Joe Vattilana Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, 1/48, by Dave Anderson

USS Constitution, 1/196, by Joe leonettiM-4 Halftrack, 1/72, by Chris Schwach

USN LCVP Higgins Boat, 1/72, by Logan BrownDehavilland Mosquito, 1/32, by Paul Kopczynski


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Fokker D-VII, 1/72, by Mike Turco Heinkel He-162, 1/72, by Paul Tomczak

1970 Plymouth Superbird, 1/24, by Dave Anderson6x6, 1/35, by Tom Gill

’58 Impala & Edsel Pacer in progress, 1/25, by John GoschkeHawker Typhoon & P-47 in progress, 1/48, by Brad James


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T H E B E S T M O D E L I N G S H O W I N N E W J E R S E Y F O R 2 5 Y E A R ST H E B E S T M O D E L I N G S H O W I N N E W J E R S E Y F O R 2 5 Y E A R S

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This is our 25th show so the theme is “SILVER” this year. Wayne PAL Hall, PAL Drive, Wayne, NJ (973-696-2896)

FOR CONTEST AND VENDOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Bill Schwarz: 732-567-3724 (No calls after 9 PM) Email: [email protected]

Registration info: Adults–$15 (includes unlimited model entries). Walk-In’s–$10. Kids under 16– $5 (children under 12 free). Active members of the military are also free. No bills larger than a $50.

Visit our web site at www.njipms.org for more information

The “Make & Take” will be from PM to PM. “Make & Take” kits donated by IPMS/USA. Please note that registration ends at 12 noon. Models “should not” be removed until awards ceremony. There is “No snow date” for this show.

• Best “SILVER” theme • Best Armor • Best Ship • Best Aircraft • Best Civilian • Judge’s Best • Tailhook Award

(US Naval Aircraft) • Trifecta category • Club “Make & Take” table • Doors open at 9:00 am • Judging begins at 12:00 pm

Daniel Morgan’s Rifle Company, 1775, by Paul Keefe

Dehavilland Mosquito, 1/48, by Doug Goerke

March Display Highlights Photos by

Paul Tomczak

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Mark Webb’s Fokker Dr-I Continued from page 1

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Time Capsule Triplane

John Bell’sFokker Dr-I by John Goschke

it’s easy to see when looking at mark Webb’s fine Fokker triplane how far our hobby has come. Dml’s kit is finely detailed and today we have any number of authentic paint colors, decals, and reference sources. but what makes mark’s model

really special is his high level of craftsmanship.Back in the early days of the hobby modelers weren’t

quite as lucky to have so many options to choose from. but then, as now, a high level of craftsmanship could result in a great looking model from those early, basic kits.John Bell was one of the early members of DVsm. he

got his start carving and building solid wood models in the 1930s, and started building plastic kits in the 1950s. he built this aurora 1/48 Dr-I when the kit first came out in the mid-’50s. the paint is enamel applied with a brush and shows virtually no brush marks. the fuselage seams are nearly invisible. there are many subtle detail painting touches when the model is closely examined, including the wood-grained prop and the carefully painted instruments.John Bell was a veteran of the Eighth air Force in

WWII and an engineer at boeing-Vertol. he passed away in 1999. It is my privilege to have this model, built by a man whose character and talent I admired, in my collection. n

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Join IPMS/USA Why? the International Plastic modelers’ society/usa, of which Delaware Valley scale modelers is a chapter, fi-nances the insurance required for our monthly meetings and for model contests around the country, and offers a make and take program for young modelers. Encour-age the enjoyment of modeling in all its forms: aircraft, armor, cars, ships, fantasy, figures, military or civilian, beginner or advanced, join IPms/usa! “by modelers, For modelers”

What do i give? adult, 1 year: $30. adult, 2 years: $58. adult, 3 years: $86. Junior (under 18 years), $17. Family, 1 year: $35 (adult + $5).

What do i get? a membership card with your IPms number that entitles you to enter the IPms/usa National contest, plus the magazine, IPms/usa Journal, six issues per year, featuring great models and building techniques, kit and book reviews, and activities, plus access to members-only content on ipmusa.org.

how? clip and mail the coupon in the DVsm Newsletter or the IPms/usa brochure, see our IPms contact, Joe Vattilana, at the next DVsm meeting, or join online at ipmsusa.org. n

Jan. Feb. Mar. April May July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. TotalsGill, tom 4 3 4 11anderson, Dave 1 4 4 9turco, mike 3 2 4 9tomczak, Paul 1 3 4 8brown, logan 3 1 3 7Volz, Joe 2 5 7lockhard, charlie 5 1 6kopczynski, Paul 1 4 5leonetti, Joe 1 4 5Webb, m. 5 5James, brad 4 4Vattilana, Joe 3 1 4blum, marty 3 3cicconi, bob 2 2Goerke, D. 2 2orsino, l 2 2senner, Don 1 1

Monthly points are awarded as follows: Each person who enters a model into the theme receives 1 pt. 1st place = 4+1, 2nd = 3+1, 3rd = 2+1

2016 Theme Contest Point Standings to Date

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