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Welcome to IPMS Southend Model Club

​Welcome to IPMS Southend Model Club, your local hub for passionate plastic modellers! Affiliated with the International Plastic Modellers’ Society (IPMS), we're dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where enthusiasts can gather, share their craftsmanship, and revel in the joy of scale modelling. At IPMS Southend Model Club, we embrace the artistry and precision that goes into every build, whether it's recreating historical aircraft, crafting intricate dioramas, or assembling detailed scale replicas of your favourite subjects. Our monthly meetings provide the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow modellers, exchange tips and techniques, and showcase your latest creations. But our enthusiasm doesn't stop at our monthly gatherings. Throughout the year, we proudly participate in various events and exhibitions, showcasing the collective talent and creativity of our members to a wider audience. Whether it's displaying our models at local shows or engaging in collaborative projects, we're always eager to share our passion with the community. Whether you're a seasoned modeller or just starting out, IPMS Southend Model Club offers a welcoming environment where hobbyists of all skill levels can come together to learn, inspire, and grow. So, join us on this journey as we celebrate the art of plastic modelling and forge lasting connections within our community. Come be a part of our club – where every build tells a story, and every modeller finds a home.

Upcoming Competition Changes

Dear Club Members

Further to feedback received from members, the Committee has discussed the future of “themed” competition nights and the “competition classes” in general, with the aim that moving forward this help clear up any confusion around the both events.

 

Challenge
When a competition is titled “Challenge” it means that it will be held as a separate competition alongside the main competition. Members will be free to enter the challenge, the main competition, or both, as they wish.

 

Themed
When a “Themed” night is held, the theme will apply to the whole competition and only models that comply with the spirit of the theme may be entered into the competition on that night. Members will be given plenty of notice when a “Themed” night is scheduled.

 

Upcoming “Challenge” & “Themed” Nights
 

June 17th - Napoleonic “Challenge”
The Napoleonic competition is a “Challenge”, which means the main competition will still be held on the night but with a separate area for Napoleonic themed entries.


September 16th – Battle of Britain “Theme”
Battle of Britain, this will be a “Themed” night, therefore all models entered must comply with the spirit of the theme.
This means that all aircraft, vehicles, boats/ships (military or civilian), figures, buildings etc. must be modelled as they would have appeared during or around the period of 10th July - 31st October 1940. 

December 16th – Red “Theme”
This will be a “Themed” night; therefore all models entered will need to feature the colour red on 50% or more of the model. As this is the last meeting before Christmas, festive-themed builds will be most welcome.

We hope that this clarifies the situation regarding “Challenge” and “Theme" nights and that member’s will support these events with understanding should the Competition Secretary remove a model that does not conform to the spirit of the theme or challenge. Any model so removed may of course be re-entered in the next normal competition night (usually the following meeting).

Changes to Competition Classes 
Throughout the year the Committee has been taking note of feedback received from members on how to improve the highly competitive competition amongst the aircraft classes. After a discussion and review, the Committee believe there is merit in making an adjustment but as April is our last meeting before the May Finals, it has been decided to maintain the existing classes until after this event.


However, from June 2025, the aircraft classes will be sub divided into 4 classes as detailed below:


•    Class A1: Aircraft 1/73 and smaller. (No change)
•    Class A2: Aircraft 1/72 to 1/49. (No change)
•    Class B1: Aircraft 1/48 to 1/33
•    Class B2: Aircraft 1/32 and Larger


The Committee hopes that members will appreciate these changes and enjoy the closer competition that this improvement will generate.


Regards 
Mark Bellamy
Competition Secretary

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Latest News - Airfix Trip Update

We are going to start collecting coach fares from members at the April meeting. The cost if £18 per person cash.

It is not too late to put you name down for the trip so if you are interested please speak to Christian at the next meeting.

 

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Tue, 15 Apr
    Ekco Social and Sports Club
    15 Apr 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
    Ekco Social and Sports Club, Ekco Social and Sports Club Association, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PU, UK
  • Model World Live
    Model World Live
    Sat, 26 Apr
    National Exhibition Centre
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 27 Apr 2025, 17:00
    National Exhibition Centre, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK
  • Sun, 18 May
    de Havilland Aircraft Museum
    18 May 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
    de Havilland Aircraft Museum, Salisbury Hall, London Colney, Shenley, St Albans AL2 1BU, UK
  • Tue, 20 May
    Ekco Social and Sports Club
    20 May 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
    Ekco Social and Sports Club, Ekco Social and Sports Club Association, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PU, UK
  • Mildenhall Model Fair
    Mildenhall Model Fair
    Sat, 07 Jun
    The Jubilee Centre
    07 Jun 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
    The Jubilee Centre, Mildenhall, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 7HG, UK
  • June 2025 Meeting & Napoleonic War Challenge
    June 2025 Meeting & Napoleonic War Challenge
    Tue, 17 Jun
    Ekco Social and Sports Club
    17 Jun 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
    Ekco Social and Sports Club, Ekco Social and Sports Club Association, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PU, UK
  • West Anglia Scale Model Show
    West Anglia Scale Model Show
    Sun, 22 Jun
    Littleport Leisure
    22 Jun 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
    Littleport Leisure, Littleport Leisure, Camel Rd, Littleport, Ely CB6 1EW, UK
  • Tue, 15 Jul
    Ekco Social and Sports Club
    15 Jul 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
    Ekco Social and Sports Club, Ekco Social and Sports Club Association, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PU, UK
  • Airfix & WonderWorks Visit
    Airfix & WonderWorks Visit
    Mon, 21 Jul
    21 Jul 2025, 08:00 – 22 Jul 2025, 17:00
    Westwood, Westwood, Margate CT9 4JX, UK
    Airfix & WonderWorks Visit
  • Sun, 27 Jul
    Hannakins Farm
    27 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
    Hannakins Farm, Rosebay Ave, Billericay CM12 0SY, UK
  • Tue, 19 Aug
    Ekco Social and Sports Club
    19 Aug 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
    Ekco Social and Sports Club, Ekco Social and Sports Club Association, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PU, UK
  • Sat, 06 Sept
    Royal Engineer's Museum
    06 Sept 2025, 09:00 – 07 Sept 2025, 15:00
    Royal Engineer's Museum, Gillingham ME7 1UR, UK
  • September 2025 Meeting - Battle of Britain Group Build
    September 2025 Meeting - Battle of Britain Group Build
    Tue, 16 Sept
    16 Sept 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
    Ekco Social and Sports Club, Ekco Social and Sports Club Association, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PU, UK
  • St. Ives Model Show (IPMS Brampton)
    St. Ives Model Show (IPMS Brampton)
    Sun, 05 Oct
    Burgess Hall, One Leisure.
    05 Oct 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
    Burgess Hall, One Leisure., St Ives, St. Ives PE27 6WU, UK
  • Tue, 21 Oct
    Ekco Social and Sports Club
    21 Oct 2025, 18:00 – 21:00
    Ekco Social and Sports Club, Ekco Social and Sports Club Association, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PU, UK
  • Sat, 08 Nov
    Telford International Centre
    08 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 09 Nov 2025, 18:00
    Telford International Centre, International Wy, Telford TF3 4JH, UK
  • Tue, 18 Nov
    Ekco Social and Sports Club
    18 Nov 2025, 17:00 – 20:00
    Ekco Social and Sports Club, Ekco Social and Sports Club Association, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PU, UK
  • December 2025 Meeting - Christmas Social & 'Red' Group Build
    December 2025 Meeting - Christmas Social & 'Red' Group Build
    16 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
    Ekco Social and Sports Club, Ekco Social and Sports Club Association, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PU, UK

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