IPMS San Diego and San Diego Model Car Club ModelExpo 2015
We had a great turnout for this year’s ModelExpo
Awards – Please note that we are missing photos of a few award-winners. We will continue to update this gallery in an attempt to make sure that all award winners are represented.
Category 1-Juniors – 17 and under; all scales/types - FIrst place - Luis Gonzalez, A6M Zero
Category 1-Juniors – 17 and under; all scales/types - FIrst place - Luis Gonzalez, A6M Zero
Category 2A-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Single Wing - First Place - Alexandre Bigey, Benes-Mraz Be-50 Beta Minor
Category 2A-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Single Wing - First Place - Alexandre Bigey, Benes-Mraz Be-50 Beta Minor
Category 2A-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Single Wing - Second Place - Joe Lomusio, P-51 Mustang 1 (RAF)
Category 2A-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Single Wing - Second Place - Joe Lomusio, P-51 Mustang 1 (RAF)
Category 2A-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Single Wing - Third Place - Rian Jones, A6M2 Zero
Category 2A-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Single Wing - Third Place - Rian Jones, A6M2 Zero
Category 2B-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Bi-Planes - FIrst Place - Jose Gonzalez, Albatros W4
Category 2B-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Bi-Planes - FIrst Place - Jose Gonzalez, Albatros W4
Category 2B-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Bi-Planes - Second Place - Barry Webb, Waco UPF-7
Category 2B-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Bi-Planes - Third Place - Derek Collins, Sopwith Camel
Category 2B-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – prop -Bi-Planes - Third Place - Derek Collins, Sopwith Camel
Category 3-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – Jet - First Place - Sonny Esparza, TWA MD-80 Reverse Paint Scheme
Category 3-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – Jet - First Place - Sonny Esparza, TWA MD-80 Reverse Paint Scheme
Category 3-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – Jet - Second Place - Barry Webb, F-84 F
Category 3-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – Jet - Second Place - Barry Webb, F-84 F
Category 3-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – Jet - Third Place - Rian Jones, F-16 CJ Block 50
Category 3-Aircraft – 1:72 and Smaller – Jet - Third Place - Rian Jones, F-16 CJ Block 50
Category 4A-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – German and Japanese - First Place - Mark Glidden, BF-109 G-6
Category 4A-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – German and Japanese - First Place - Mark Glidden, BF-109 G-6
Category 4A-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – German and Japanese - Second Place - Graig Brown, Ki-84 Hayate “Frank”
Category 4A-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – German and Japanese - Second Place - Graig Brown, Ki-84 Hayate “Frank”
Category 4A-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – German and Japanese - Third Place - Joe Lomusio, Halberstadt C.L. IV
Category 4A-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – German and Japanese - Third Place - Joe Lomusio, Halberstadt C.L. IV
Category 4B-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – Allies - First Place - Marc Schachter, P-47 D Thunderbolt
Category 4B-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – Allies - Second Place - Randy Rothhaar, Beaufighter
Category 4B-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – Allies - Second Place - Randy Rothhaar, Beaufighter
Category 4B-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Prop – Allies - Third Place - Rian Jones, P-51 D “Sunny VIII”
Category 5-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Jet - First Place - Randy Rothhaar, F-3 H Demon
Category 5-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Jet - First Place - Randy Rothhaar, F-3 H Demon
Category 5-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Jet - Second Place - Jason Mansfield, F-15 E
Category 5-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Jet - Second Place - Jason Mansfield, F-15 E
Category - 5-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Jet - Third Place - Richard Abraham, Brazilian Navy A-4
Category - 5-Aircraft – 1:71 to 1:33 – Jet - Third Place - Richard Abraham, Brazilian Navy A-4
Category 6- Aircraft – 1:32 and Larger – Prop - First Place - Mark Glidden, Gotha G. IV
First Place - Mark Glidden Gotha G. IV
Category 6- Aircraft – 1:32 and Larger – Prop - Second Place - Jason Mansfield, He 219
Category 6- Aircraft – 1:32 and Larger – Prop -
Category 6- Aircraft – 1:32 and Larger – Prop - Third Place - Dany Galgani, P-51 D “Sunny VIII”
Category 6- Aircraft – 1:32 and Larger – Prop - Third Place - Dany Galgani, P-51 D “Sunny VIII”
Category 7-Aircraft – 1:32 and Larger – Jet - First Place - Gary Williams, F-86 F
Category 7-Aircraft – 1:32 and Larger – Jet -
Category 7-Aircraft – 1:32 and Larger – Jet - Second Place - Joe Porché, BGM-109 Tomahawk
Category 7-Aircraft – 1:32 and Larger – Jet - Second Place - Joe Porché, BGM-109 Tomahawk
Category 8-Helicopters – All Scales and Types - First Place - Jeff Foltz, AH-64 D Apache Long Bow
Category 8-Helicopters – All Scales and Types - First Place - Jeff Foltz, AH-64 D Apache Long Bow
Category 8-Helicopters – All Scales and Types - Second Place - Mason Doupnik, CH-53 E
Category 8-Helicopters – All Scales and Types - Second Place - Mason Doupnik, CH-53 E
Category 8-Helicopters – All Scales and Types - Third Place - Jason Mansfield, AH-7 Lynx
Category 8-Helicopters – All Scales and Types -
Category 9A-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Wheeled - First Place - Robert Yeatman, M3 Scout Car
Category 9A-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Wheeled - First Place - Robert Yeatman, M3 Scout Car
9A-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Wheeled - Second Place - John Brubaker, LDRG Truck
9A-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Wheeled - Second Place - John Brubaker, LDRG Truck
9A-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Wheeled - Third Place - Mark Deliduka, Mack Truck with FT-17
9A-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Wheeled - Third Place - Mark Deliduka, Mack Truck with FT-17
Category 9B-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Tracked - First Place - Jerry Jackson, Elefant
Category 9B-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Tracked - First Place - Jerry Jackson, Elefant
Category 9B-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Tracked - Second Place - Joe Lomusio, Pz. Kpfw. III Ausf. M
Category 9B-MiCategory 9B-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Tracked - Second Place - Joe Lomusio, Pz. Kpfw. III Ausf. Mlitary Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Tracked -
Category 9B-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Tracked - Third Place - Mark Deliduka, JGSDF Type 10 with Dozer
Category 9B-Military Vehicles – 1:72, all Types – Tracked - Third Place - Mark Deliduka, JGSDF Type 10 with Dozer
Category 10-Military Vehicles – 1:48, Armor – Tracked - First Place - Jon Brubaker, Jagdpanther
Category 10-MilitaryCategory 10-Military Vehicles – 1:48, Armor – Tracked - First Place - Jon Brubaker, Jagdpanther Vehicles – 1:48, Armor – Tracked -
Category 11- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Tracked - First Place - Paul R. Miles, Tiran 5
Category 11- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Tracked - First Place - Paul R. Miles, Tiran 5
Category 11- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Tracked - Second Place - Mark Glidden, Firefly Vc
Category 11- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Tracked - Second Place - Mark Glidden, Firefly Vc
Category 11- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Tracked - Third Place - John Brubaker, IS-2 Stalin
Category 11- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Tracked - Third Place - John Brubaker, IS-2 Stalin
Category 12 - Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Wheeled - First Place - Jason Mansfield, Buffalo MPCV
Category 12 - Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Wheeled - First Place - Jason Mansfield, Buffalo MPCV
Category 12- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Wheeled - Second Place - Mark Deliduka, Sd. Kfz. 221
Category 12- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger, Armor – Wheeled - Second Place - Mark Deliduka, Sd. Kfz. 221
Category 13- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger – Soft Skin - First Place - Joe Lomusio, Soviet Aerosan NKL-26
Category 13- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger – Soft Skin - First Place - Joe Lomusio, Soviet Aerosan NKL-26
Category 13- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger – Soft Skin - Second Place - Robert Yeatman, Willy's Jeep
Category 13- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger – Soft Skin - Second Place - Robert Yeatman, Willy's Jeep
Category 13- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger – Soft Skin - Third Place - Phil S. Garn, Long Range Desert Group- T Patrol “Te Anav II” Truck
Category 13- Military Vehicles – 1:47 and Larger – Soft Skin - Third Place - Phil S. Garn, Long Range Desert Group- T Patrol “Te Anav II” Truck
Category 14-Dioramas – Small Composition - First Place - Graig Brown, B-25 “King Nine Will Not Return”
Category 14-Dioramas – Small Composition - First Place - Graig Brown, B-25 “King Nine Will Not Return”
Category 14-Dioramas – Small Composition - Second Place - Joe Lomusio, Pfalz D III
Category 14-Dioramas – Small Composition - Second Place - Joe Lomusio, Pfalz D III
Category 14-Dioramas – Small Composition - Third Place - Jim Spellmire, Panzer Striker
Category 14-Dioramas – Small Composition - Third Place - Jim Spellmire, Panzer Striker
Category 15-Dioramas – Large Composition - First Place - Jim Spellmire, “Saving Man's Best Friend”
Category 15-Dioramas – Large Composition - First Place - Jim Spellmire, “Saving Man's Best Friend”
Category 15-Dioramas – Large Composition - Second Place - Alberto Villasunia Diaz, "Collateral Damage"
Category 15-Dioramas – Large Composition - Second Place - Alberto Villasunia Diaz, "Collateral Damage"
Category 15-Dioramas – Large Composition - Third Place - Steve Taylor, Hatari Scene
Category 15-Dioramas – Large Composition - Third Place - Steve Taylor, Hatari Scene
Category 18-Ships – Submarine - First Place -
James Stute,
U-40 Type IX-A
Category 18-Ships – Submarine - Second Place -
Ethan Idenmill,
JMSDF Submarine Sachisio
Category 18-Ships – Submarine - Second Place -Ethan Idenmill,JMSDF Submarine Sachisio
Category 18-Ships – Submarine - Third Place -
Graig Brown,
German WWII Mini Sub
Category 18-Ships – Submarine - Third Place -Graig Brown,German WWII Mini Sub
Category 20-Figures – 53mm and Smaller - First
Place - Jim Stute,
Bastille
Category 20-Figures – 53mm and Smaller - First Place - Jim Stute, Bastille
Category 20-Figures – 53mm and Smaller - Second Place -
John Brubaker,
Sgt Kaffekan
Category 20-Figures – 53mm and Smaller - Second Place - John Brubaker, Sgt Kaffekan
Category 20-Figures – 53mm and Smaller - Third Place -
Ron Odell,
Imperial Japanese Naval Pilot
Category 20-Figures – 53mm and Smaller - Third Place - Ron Odell, Imperial Japanese Naval Pilot
Category 21-Figures – 54mm and Larger - First Place -
John Brubaker,
Teutonic Knight
Category 21-Figures – 54mm and Larger - First Place -
John Brubaker,
Teutonic Knight
Category 21-Figures – 54mm and Larger - Second Place -
Jim Stute,
Grenadier Freikorps von Schony
Jim Stute,
Grenadier Freikorps von Schony
Category 21-Figures – 54mm and Larger - Second Place - Jim Stute, Grenadier Freikorps von Schony
Category 21-Figures – 54mm and Larger - Third Place -
Joe Porché,
Samurai Warrior
Category 21-Figures – 54mm and Larger - Third Place - Joe Porché, Samurai Warrior
Category 22-Figures – Sci-Fi and Fantasy - First Place -
Mark Chan,
Bride of Frankenstein
Category 22-Figures – Sci-Fi and Fantasy - First Place - Mark Chan, Bride of Frankenstein
Category 22-Figures – Sci-Fi and Fantasy - Second Place -
John Brubaker,
Maggoth Lord
Category 22-Figures – Sci-Fi and Fantasy - Second Place -
John Brubaker,
Maggoth Lord
Category 22-Figures – Sci-Fi and Fantasy - Third Place -
Ron Odell,
Mars Attacks
Category 22-Figures – Sci-Fi and Fantasy - Third Place -
Ron Odell,
Mars Attacks
Category 23-Sci-Fi and Real Space Vehicles - First Place -
David Frederick,
Colonial Viper
Category 23-Sci-Fi and Real Space Vehicles - First Place -
David Frederick,
Colonial Viper
Category 23-Sci-Fi and Real Space Vehicles - Second Place -
Milt Gibbs,
V-2
Category 23-Sci-Fi and Real Space Vehicles - Second Place -
Milt Gibbs,
V-2
Category 23-Sci-Fi and Real Space Vehicles - Third Place -
Mark Deliduka,
Y-Wing Fighteer
Category 23-Sci-Fi and Real Space Vehicles - Third Place -
Mark Deliduka,
Y-Wing Fighteer
Category 24-Hypothetical - First Place -
Dany Galgani,
When an Aircraft Modeler...
Category 24-Hypothetical - First Place -
Dany Galgani,
When an Aircraft Modeler...
Category 24-Hypothetical - Second Place -
Jerry Jackson,
Do 335
Category 24-Hypothetical - Second Place -
Jerry Jackson,
Do 335
Category 25-Miscellaneous - First Place -
Derek Collins,
Space Shuttle and SCA with Chase Planes-
Category 25-Miscellaneous - First Place -
Derek Collins,
Space Shuttle and SCA with Chase Planes-
Category 25-Miscellaneous - Second Place -
Terry Huber,
Bates Mansion Psycho House
Category 25-Miscellaneous - Second Place -
Terry Huber,
Bates Mansion Psycho House
Category 25-Miscellaneous - Third Place -
Joe Lomusio,
British 6-pounder Anti-Tank Gun
Category 25-Miscellaneous - Third Place -
Joe Lomusio,
British 6-pounder Anti-Tank Gun
Category 26-Out of the Box - First Place -
Joe Lomusio,
Israeli M-50 Sherman
Category 26-Out of the Box - First Place -
Joe Lomusio,
Israeli M-50 Sherman
Category 26-Out of the Box - Second Place -
John Brubaker,
FT-17
Category 26-Out of the Box - Second Place -
John Brubaker,
FT-17
Category 26-Out of the Box - Third Place -
Rian Jones,
Nakajima Noght Fighter
Category 26-Out of the Box - Third Place -
Rian Jones,
Nakajima Noght Fighter
Category 27-Automotive – Juniors - First Place -
Brigitte Galgani,
2006 Camaro
Category 27-Automotive – Juniors - First Place -
Brigitte Galgani,
2006 Camaro
Category 28-Automotive – Production/Replica - First Place -
Art Laski,
SCCA A Production Corvette
Category 28-Automotive – Production/Replica - First Place -
Art Laski,
SCCA A Production Corvette
Category 28-Automotive – Production/Replica - Second Place -
Olivier Galgani,
Dan Tana Thunderbird from “Vegas”
Category 28-Automotive – Production/Replica - Second Place -
Olivier Galgani,
Dan Tana Thunderbird from “Vegas”
Category 28-Automotive – Production/Replica - Third Place -
Tim Shipley,
1959 Ferrari Testarossa
Category 28-Automotive – Production/Replica - Third Place -
Tim Shipley,
1959 Ferrari Testarossa
Category 29-Automotive – Hot-Rods, Street Rods, Street Machines - First Place -
Art Laski,
1941 Willys Street Rod
Category 29-Automotive – Hot-Rods, Street Rods, Street Machines - First Place -
Art Laski,
1941 Willys Street Rod
Category 29-Automotive – Hot-Rods, Street Rods, Street Machines - Second Place -
Kyle Allen,
1969 Chevy Nova
Category 29-Automotive – Hot-Rods, Street Rods, Street Machines - Third Place -
Leslie Benci,
Ala Cart
Category 29-Automotive – Hot-Rods, Street Rods, Street Machines - Third Place -
Leslie Benci,
Ala Cart
Category 30-Automotive – Custom - First Place -
Olivier Galgani,
1956 Rolls Royce Convertible Woody
Category 30-Automotive – Custom - First Place -
Olivier Galgani,
1956 Rolls Royce Convertible Woody
Category 30-Automotive – Custom - Second Place - Mark Chan,
1960 Pontiac Bonneville
Category 30-Automotive – Custom - Second Place - Mark Chan,
1960 Pontiac Bonneville
Category 30-Automotive – Custom - Third Place -
Glenn Day,
1937 Ford Panel
Category 30-Automotive – Custom - Third Place -
Glenn Day,
1937 Ford Panel
Category 31-Automotive – Competition – Non-Drag Racing - First Place -
Dany Galgani,
Audi R-10 TDI., 2006 Le Mans Winner
Category 31-Automotive – Competition – Non-Drag Racing - First Place -
Dany Galgani,
Audi R-10 TDI., 2006 Le Mans Winner
Category 31-Automotive – Competition – Non-Drag Racing - Second Place -
Art Laski,
1991 Andretti Lola Indy Car
Category 31-Automotive – Competition – Non-Drag Racing - Second Place -
Art Laski,
1991 Andretti Lola Indy Car
Category 31-Automotive – Competition – Non-Drag Racing - Third Place -
Michael Alvarez,
Ligier Formula 1 Car
Category 31-Automotive – Competition – Non-Drag Racing - Third Place -
Michael Alvarez,
Ligier Formula 1 Car
Category 32-Automotive – Competition – Drag Racing - First Place -
Bob Romero,
VW Engine Masters Funny Car
Category 32-Automotive – Competition – Drag Racing - First Place -
Bob Romero,
VW Engine Masters Funny Car
Category 32-Automotive – Competition – Drag Racing - Second Place -
Anthony Rios,
1940 Willys
Category 32-Automotive – Competition – Drag Racing - Second Place -
Anthony Rios,
1940 Willys
Category 32-Automotive – Competition – Drag Racing - Third Place - Art Laski,
1968 Pontiac Firebird Drag Car
Category 32-Automotive – Competition – Drag Racing - Third Place - Art Laski,
1968 Pontiac Firebird Drag Car
Category 33-Automotive – Large Scale - First Place -
Glenn Day,
1970 AMX
Category 33-Automotive – Large Scale - First Place -
Glenn Day,
1970 AMX
Category 33-Automotive – Large Scale - Second Place -
Kurt Wilson,
Porsche 910
Category 33-Automotive – Large Scale - Second Place -
Kurt Wilson,
Porsche 910
Category 33-Automotive – Large Scale - Third Place -
Santiago Hernandez,
Pony Express Wagon
Category 33-Automotive – Large Scale - Third Place -
Santiago Hernandez,
Pony Express Wagon
Category 34-Automotive – Low Riders - First Place - Anthony Rios,
1964 Impala “The Omen”
Category 34-Automotive – Low Riders - First Place - Anthony Rios,
1964 Impala “The Omen”
Category 35-Automotive – Motorcycles - First Place - Steve Taylor,
Ducati Panigale 1199
Category 35-Automotive – Motorcycles - First Place - Steve Taylor,
Ducati Panigale 1199
Category 35-Automotive – Motorcycles - Second Place - Tim Shipley,
1970 Hond Minitrail 70
Category 35-Automotive – Motorcycles - Second Place - Tim Shipley,
1970 Hond Minitrail 70
Category 35-Automotive – Motorcycles - Third Place - Bob Romero,
Batman Motorcycle
Category 36-Automotive – Out of the Box - First Place - Art Laski,
1950's Kurtis Midget
Category 36-Automotive – Out of the Box -
Category 36-Automotive – Out of the Box - Second Place - Kurtis Chandler, Ferrari 288 GTO
Category 36-Automotive – Out of the Box - Third Place - Melvin Hawkinson, Porsche 911 GT2
Category 36-Automotive – Out of the Box - Third Place - Melvin Hawkinson, Porsche 911 GT2
Best 1:72 Aicraft - Alexandre Bigey, Benes-Mraz Be-50 Beta Minor
Best 1:72 Aicraft - Alexandre Bigey, Benes-Mraz Be-50 Beta Minor
Best Aicraft - Marc Schachter, P-47 D Thunderbolt
Best Aicraft - Marc Schachter, P-47 D Thunderbolt
Best Automotive – Fred Fimbres Memorial Award
Best Diorama - Jim Spellmire, "Saving Man's Best Friend"
Best Diorama - Jim Spellmire, "Saving Man's Best Friend"
Best Figure - Mark Chan, Bride of Frankenstein
Best Figure - Mark Chan, Bride of Frankenstein
Best Hypothetical – Craig Burke Memorial Award - Dany Galgani, "When an Aircraft Modeler..."
Best Hypothetical – Craig Burke Memorial Award - Dany Galgani, "When an Aircraft Modeler..."
Best Military Vehicle - erry Jackson, Elefant
Best Military Vehicle - erry Jackson, Elefant
Best of Show - Marc Schachter, P-47 D Thunderbolt
Best of Show - Marc Schachter, P-47 D Thunderbolt
Best Space, Sci-Fi & Fantasy - David Frederick, Colonial Viper
Best Ship - Jim Stute, U-40 Type IX-A
Best Theme – Korea: The Forgotten War - Rian Jones, M41 Walker Bulldog
Best Theme – Korea: The Forgotten War - Rian Jones, M41 Walker Bulldog
Best Theme – 50 Years of Ford Mustang - Glenn Day, Mustang Funny Car
Best Theme – 50 Years of Ford Mustang - Glenn Day, Mustang Funny Car
The following are some pictures from around the contest room
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Ethan
Ethan Idenmill has built scale models for the last forty years (badly for most of them). He is a past President of IPMS San Diego and is now the club Webmaster.