2018 IPMS: Meet the winners

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Take a look at some of the more than 3,500 models on the tables.
Do you like modeling eye-candy? So do we! That's why Mark Savage and Aaron Skinner went to the 2018 International Plastic Modelers' Society/USA National Convention - to marvel at some amazing builds!
They met with a few of the winners and found out how they created their masterpieces.
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[@jeffk3037]

Scratch builds are a whole other level. Amazing

[@soundslikebstome]

My dad was a member of IPMS back in the 60's. He was deep into it. Planes, subs, ships, tanks, and the military figures with the painted eyeballs....never did he paint one that looked crosseyed. His little workshop had nearly 800 built models and more than 3000 still in the boxes; i counted them all. When he passed mom got some good $ for the unbuilt stuff and sold the built kits to one collector. In the mid 70's he got into guns, big time and never built another model until the day he died. Mr. Meticulous in everything he did. I remember going to the mailbox and pulling out that IMPS monthly newsletter countless times.

[@mischermer4767]

can just imagine how hard a time it was to judge the winners as they were so many well-done exhibits! Good job all!

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

All those wonderful builds. I wish I could still build models. I was never close to as good as those from the show, but I loved doing it. Cheers to all who entered.

[@HartDoug]

I have always admired people who could build dioramas! I built models as a kid (but that was 55 to 60 years ago)... These are awesome!

[@tmseh]

I remember reading about Doug Bower's scratchbuilt German AA boat. Amazing skill, a true piece of art.

[@anakin924]

i am a modeller too,they are the king of scale modelling!love their masterpiece,keep on building sirs!!

[@brianleslie2717]

The workmanship is absolutely amazing!!!!

[@modelrestorations]

Incredible work by all. The Vega even had gaskets!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Glad to see Chris Sobak's Army AA/FC there. I watched this thing come together over the last 6 or so years on Modelcarsmag forums and it is first rate in every way. Congrats Chris. From Dragline...

[@2kidsnosleep]

Yes me too. Way to go Chris

[@lynnemorris7516]

Aren't some people so clever and so patient as well.

[@mirekbns]

This kind of dedication, beauty, authenticity and overall excellence restores my faith in humanity!!!

[@eddgong]

I had to stop midways of the AA/FC model interview ,all are incredible but this guy took 7 years and it shows ,he even has new header gaskets between the tubes and the head Im blwn away and she 's in the house ....amazing ....

[@MadSUPANOVA]

Yes agree that ship won. I was in London somewhere at a mall on the weekend and the mall put on dioramas on the weekends... man the military layouts was the most amazing toy stuff I've ever seen... blows these out the water.

[@vincentlussier8264]

Beautiful stuff man! I'm a modeler in Montreal and we don't have an IPMS here anymore.It's great to see these videos from contests so I can see what I'm missing at least

[@garyives1218]

I want to see some Canadian craftsmanship! I love Godin guitars :)

[@jaredcowell5470]

That Mercury Redstone cutaway is jaw dropping!

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Yes it is!

[@DD-ye9bb]

An experienced modeler told me that when you go to these places you'll either get really inspired or extremely depressed lol.

[@vincentlussier8264]

No reason to feal depressed at seeing beautiful work at a model contest. These modelers who are really good weren't allways that good, because they had to learn at the beginning also! You can't run before you can walk right? Every one there is willing and proud to answer questions so don't be afraid of them! It makes the hobby grow. Jimi Hendrix taught anyone who wanted to play guitar and he is theee guitar God even to this day!

[@emperorgameling5064]

@@vincentlussier8264 nerd

[@vincentlussier8264]

@@emperorgameling5064 I'm a nerd? In case that's what you're calling me, go straight to hell and all the way down!!

[@emperorgameling5064]

@@vincentlussier8264 Oh gee what makes you think I'm calling you a nerd, was it the part where I called you a nerd? Nerd.

[@vincentlussier8264]

@@emperorgameling5064 I did see the word nerd on your first reply.

[@DAMIENloh1970]

Amazing,...wished we had access of you tube in the 80s...

[@mapo5976]

There is just so much detail spent on these works of art. I've always been a person that enjoys the minute detail the modlers put into achieving a finished end. What I never see though is a photographic zoomed micro lens view. I know the equipment is scarce and probably expensive... But is there no one that captures.serious close up views ? Instead of panned views then zooming in. Id love to be taken into that world for a life size experience. You know of any YT creator that does this ?

[@WillyDahm]

Amazing quality...the German fishing boat is unreal.

[@michaelmartin9022]

Some of these look just like real life, only smaller. Amazing skills

[@kjaesp]

Having a F-100D lined up in the thunderbirds 1967 markings by CAM pro decals the one shown here instantly surprised me as I haven't seen many builds of the 1/32 trumpeter F-100 floatiung around. Looks great I hope to achieve a similar finish.

[@domm1341]

An A1 demonstration of craftsmanship and dedication. An inspiration to other model-makers like me. Thanks for posting.

[@colingibson8018]

would liked to have seen more of the Bailey bridge diarama, the bridge must have taken ages alone.

[@howardfortyfive9676]

I saw a terrific WWII film with Elliot Gould and Redford with *"that Bailey Crap"* and a fine Brit actor who stood up in his Brit Scout Car with his field glasses. *Michael Caine 1977 A Bridge Too Far.* I sub to several model and RC channels. Once it's in your blood....

[@jeeperscreatures]

These are the guys that inspire me. Damn fine build all of them....Love it !

[@gabber88ful]

The first boat looks Magnificent

[@mh53j]

The righting of the Oklahoma really looked amazing. Trying to capture such a monumental task in scale form accurately.... can't even imagine. Wonder if the person building this did so in light of the renewed efforts during past several years to identify the unknown dead that were found aboard her when she was salvaged?

[@corinnegattmann9241]

Hi! Actually my dad made that model. He’s from Oklahoma and so has a soft spot for her. He saw the documentary of the unknown and so knew about this. Thanks for liking his work!

[@spm36]

That KM boat is AWESOME!

[@muchasgracias6976]

These are all fantastic, but I think I like THAT one the best!

[@aaaaaaaaaaaa808]

Yo that German boat reminds me of that from arcade classic, I believe it was Metal Slug.

[@abar7178]

Absolutely amazingLY BEAUTIFUL .. the detail in these models seem almost come alive. Art certainly takes in many forms. Amazingly beautiful work to all. thank you for SHARING.

[@centennialsportsjournalism4846]

That Oklahoma salvage model just blew my mind. So great.

[@robinblitz5213]

Congrats to all the modellers, lots of work

[@munkeenevahrong239]

I could spend a week in there. Amazing skills.

[@peterlewerin4213]

3:25 I built that kit back in the 1970s, when I was in my teens. My car did *not* look anything like that when I was finished.

[@harrytuttle8161]

they all deserve applause .

[@blackfrancis4926]

Such amazing talent. These modellers are on another level to amateurs such as myself. Wow, just WOW!!! Subscribed.

[@THM.miniaturestreetart]

Amazing jobs! My favs: The kriegsfischkutter and the Mercury Redstone, but anyway all works are brilliant

[@TheConmany]

iv got one word to say "Impressive"

[@ChrisSprenger.]

I think they are all pretty spectacular honestly

[@inclusivemodeldesigns16]

Fantastic work here!

[@bantalee2002]

All very nice. I will be starting my scaled down version of the "Black Pearl". I'm new to this hobby so.

[@wherethe2riversmeet628]

The “Snake” was my favorite driver when I was a kid. Nice to see his funny car here.

[@hephaestus6365]

Wow. All of these are impressive!

[@paladin0654]

Excellent work. BTW it's a 37mm/3.7cm gun on the first model.

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Kriegfishkutter and dragster are best for me. Great details and great ideas! ;)

[@dragonsknights]

I love Sully's Hudson cruise diorama. Is possible to get more infos about plane and figures used? Some are not of my same opinion here, criticizing because of some "mistakes". I thus appreciate the idea to give honour and commemorate a crew who saved many souls. That diorama has its own soul, others dioramas haven't.. Best congratulations to its maker from Italy :)

[@corinnegattmann9241]

Hi! That’s actually my dads build. So sorry I didn’t know this video existed until today. I’ll get that info back to you here in a bit. I sent your response to him and he will text me back soon. He used liquid water on this build which didn’t survive the heat of the travel to the show. Kind of depressing because it was one of the best build. The liquid water just didn’t hold up to really capture it.

[@dragonsknights]

Hi Corinne! Thank you very much! I had in my mind that diorama but no more the title of the video. Now I have saved it. Lot of questions for him: Please ask him if boats are scratch built, which factory makes the plane as well passengers. Last, if he made by himself the decals with the name of the airline. I bought some planes 1/144, have to check if I bought that model of A-300/320 Thank you again 🙂

[@robertspeicher5047]

One word for the winners....WOW

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Indeed!

[@MorroTreece]

Love the first one and Westland Lysander.

[@mrhearse777]

This is Ultramodelling . Just like God reduced the real thing in size ! I would buy any of these How much Gentlemen ?!

[@captainbuttnuggets4786]

Omg they are all incredible

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Some amazing Models great job everyone!

[@philRminiatures]

Inspiring, love the Hudson episode, brilliant!

[@johndo3930]

WOW ... That is a lot off dedication................fantastic.

[@luisparga5707]

John do

[@uf9309]

Don’t know why this was recommended, but it’s pretty cool.

[@DaLizMs]

The Striker Engineering vehicle is dope just because I build those things at 4:08. The Mercury Redstone title through me off but found out it was for the previous model Rocket. I also dont regognise that vehicle due to the Hatch layout either, wonder if its real or the builders own creation.

[@raoulcruz4404]

The models are fabulous. The video sells itself. Boom chicka music not needed.

[@aprofile2857]

I want to see that model of the GS-4

[@Chickenworm9394]

Winners. Truly.

[@alangale5666]

Superb work on show there. well done all.

[@oscarwildeghost]

It would be a 3.7 cm or a 37 mm.

[@braeeee_]

I was thinking the same, but maybe he was referring to the real life diameter of the barrel? But yeah you're right.

[@alext7667]

I like the coloring of the hudson. gets the contents right

[@howardfortyfive9676]

Words fail me at 4:18 the detail that went into this APC is phenomenal. The Coca Cola case the cooler inside that looks like a 60s-70s era Coleman similar to one I had. Also the Kraut gun boat that is SERIOUSLY BOSS. WWII Armor was my era growing up in the 50s-60s. Checkout dragonman.com out near Colorado Springs. Museum all guns Armor is OPERATIONAL Half Tracks he has it all. He's a Character!!

[@MultiDivebomber]

WW2 modelling is always amazing

[@tricks9210]

some are really detailed but too neat, they miss that rugeddness if you know what i mean

[@barrypfost2963]

They all are winners! Wow!

[@artkarounos816]

Wow! Thanks for the video!

[@bigeddie1231]

awesome builds thank you for sharing

[@Scale-Model]

Great Models, great Video - thanks for sharing 🚂❤️

[@pettaipei]

0:53 塗裝的真是漂亮

[@nowar458]

Wow! All are amazing

[@sotirismiaris421]

Very beautiful dioramas very nice work.

[@ericverpeten8503]

awesome!

[@TotalRookie_LV]

Amazing! Too bad I have so called "essential tremor" (my hands have been shaking a bit since around age 10-12, so manipulating small things is.. not _entirely_ impossible, but I can't do really fine details) and I have little patience. XD

[@Yendri1983]

anybody knows about the first diorama, the train scrapyard? This is stunning!

[@eoinrogan8478]

Amazing works.

[@ffjsb]

The military vehicle should've had a case of RockStar energy drinks and Otis Spunkmeier cookies on it, EVERY friggin' vehicle in Iraq had cases of that stuff on them!!! Awesome model, best of show maybe.

[@garoscale2587]

awesome models !!

[@eligebrown8998]

These are all just amazing. Wish I w as s this skilled

[@sunshine_water5139]

Very inspiring to watch. Thanks for the vid👍

[@fakename7423]

I just want to say.......HOW THE HELL DO YOU DO THIS!!!!!!!!!

[@28russ]

Practice and patience .....And then some more practice and patience lol

[@johanderuiter9842]

Kriegsfischkutter!! Got to love the Kriegsmarine for that.. One way to ensure the monopoly over those North Sea fishing grounds. A fresh herring with a cut onion for the Fuhrer! :D Seriously, awesome job though - love the idea and your work. Pretty good.

[@markchip1]

On the very first model, I doubt the original vessels would have been very effective with a main gun of "3.7mm" calibre!

[@gary851]

so beautiful!

[@olddogcitypound5859]

I had the pleasure of working with the greatest diorama builder in the world Adam Morrison. Check out his military dioramas, you won't be disappointed. 👍

[@ratius1979]

Bonkers stuff!

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

"90% scratch built from a kit" what does that mean? 2:18

[@doodad77]

Impressive! Inspiring! Thank you

[@boomerdiorama]

The DKM Kriegsfischkutter diorama base is a little overwhelming. Good work though.

[@stanmohr8601]

Haven't built a model in over 30 years so really just curious, would using a 3d printer really still fall in the catagory of "scratch built"?

[@pastorofmuppets1968]

Amazing stuff!

[@franciscoolguin6125]

Puro talento

[@MrMferg240]

the josey wales bust is nice but it doesn't look like clint and clint has green eyes not blue.

[@Buzzramjet]

WOW incredible. BUT I guess the title should be only scratchbuilt models will win. Right?

[@BetterAircraftFabric]

Its not a "French Freedom Version" of the Westland Lysander, but its a "Free French" Version ! WW2 History !!!

[@ericverpeten4249]

Awesome

[@ronfleming6701]

There all good

[@headrockbeats]

Are they itchy? What's with all the scratching?

[@kaysee88]

i know right ;)

[@outlawflyer7868]

Very cool but I didn't like the sully plane. It was to bland and up close of the rescue boat you can tell the paint job is just horrible. Other than that congrats to the winners.

[@adriengadson3544]

I agree the Sully plane was a great idea and looked very hard to pull off , but the paint work was lack luster.

[@wcresponder]

Anytime you want to upload your scratch built version that wins the competition we'll be glad to see it.

[@ffjsb]

wcre, it's just a fact man... The water line work was poor as well. Cool subject, just not the best work. Compared to a lot of the other entries, it just didn't measure up.

[@corinnegattmann9241]

Hi there! This was actually my dads build. And yes the paint was an off. My dad had used liquid water that initially looked great and worked. Even as he set it on the table. And over the period of time somehow the liquid water sunk. Like literally caved in. We don’t know if it was the best of traveling to the show or if the product just failed. It was super disheartening. Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. Literally did not know this existed

[@JohnDoe-tx8lq]

I do like a good diorama! The German boat is great, it has a lot of atmosphere. But I think it's funny he did all that work from scratch but then added the anchor and life-boat which he has to point out "Completely from scratch... except...." 😫 Still great work though.😎