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Monthly Meetings UpdateWe are meeting in-person this month and we’ll have a weathering demo by Frank Blanton on using Archival Pens. Bring your models for Pass In Review or anything else that you want to share. We’ll have to spread out more than our usual setup, so please be mindful of that and please do not alter the configured chair layout.

We are still at risk for spreading COVID-19 and the decision to attend is yours to make. If you’re in a high-risk category or have been sick, please stay at home. While at the meeting, everyone is encouraged to wear a face covering, no matter what your personal circumstances or beliefs.

AMPS-CV Build Days Our next build days are scheduled for Saturday, September 12 and Thursday, November 27 (Black Friday). Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or so). Bring electric cords if you require task lighting. Drinks are food allowed, but alcohol is not. Bring a comfy chair unless you like the punishment of sitting on folding metal chairs.

Central VA Chapter, Armor Modeling & Preservation Society | John Robinson, Editor | Volume 25 No.8

INSIDE THIS ISSUEHeadlines ....................................... 1

AMPS-CV Demos ............................ 2-4

AMPS-CV Workbench Cam ................. 5-6

Upcoming shows/events ..................... 7

Member projects ...........................8-20

2020 calendar ................................ 21

Quartermaster ................................ 22

AMPS membership ........................... 23

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MEETING AGENDA6:30 BUSINESS

7:00 DEMONSTRATION

8:00 PASS IN REVIEW

9:00 ADJOURNMENT

(segments can vary in length)

UPCOMING MEETINGSVFW Post 10657 11568 Cedar LaneAshland, VA 23005

Thursday, Aug. 27Demo: Weathering with Archival Markers and Pens by Frank Blanton

Thursday, Sep. 24Demo: US Army WW2 Bumper Codes Ex-plained by Mike Petty

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YEAR TOPIC PRESENTER

2017 3D Printing Parts Mike Canaday

2013 Acrylic Mediums Bob Walls

2008 Airbrush Paint Fading Mike Petty

2016 Airbrush Panel & Pre Shading Scott Bregi

2020 Airbrush Weathering John Robinson

2008 Airbrushing Camouflage Glen Martin

2019 Airbrushing Camouflage with Masks, Stencils & Putty John Robinson

2009 AMPS Judging Mike Petty

2010 Anti-Skid Texture Tabb Tharrington

2018 Anti-Skid Texture Glen Martin

2015 Artists’ Oil Paint Rendering Mark Fergel

2017 Attaching Models To A Base Scott Bregi

2013 Bases And Groundwork Mike Trentadue

2019 Bases And Groundwork, Parts 1-5 Ashley Abernathy

2017 Camouflage Netting Frank Blanton

2019 Camouflage Netting Frank Blanton

2016 Casting Parts Using Resin Rich Isner

2018 Chassis Weathering John Robinson

2018 Chipping A Winter Whitewash Erik Roberson

2012 Chipping Paint Erik Roberson

2014 Cleaning Up Cylindrical Parts Ashley Abernathy

2009 Converting Stock Figures Tabb Tharrington

2019 Craft Paint For Modeling Chris Bryan

2015 Creating Dried Mud Using Pigments John Robinson

2010 Detailing With Wire John Robinson

2008 Diorama Composition Brian Alfano

2011 Dry Transfer Flags Glen Martin

2015 Dust Effects Using Dry Pigments John Robinson

2017 Dust Effects With Pigments & Acrylics Tabb Tharrington

2012 Dust Washes Tabb Tharrington

2012 Easy Trees Frank Blanton

2020 Easy Trees Frank Blanton

2018 Gap Filing Products Chuck Connor

2012 German WW2 Ambush Camouflage Stencils Erik Roberson

2017 German WW2 Camouflage Uniform Painting Erik Roberson

2010 Hairspray Chipping Tabb Tharrington

2016 Historical: 75 Years Of Olive Drab Mike Petty

2013 Historical: AFV Tracks & Suspension Mike Petty

2010 Historical: Constructing Welded Armor Mickey Bates

2011 Historical: WW2 Clothing And Gear Dennis Leonituk

2010 Historical: WW2 ETO Field Applied Armor Mickey Bates

2017 Ice & Snow Effects Erik Roberson

AMPS-CV DemonstrationsOne of the founding principles of AMPS-CV was to always share our experiences and techniques. Demonstrations are one way we do that and while thinking about new demonstrations for 2020, we had the idea to go back in time to see what we’ve already done. Here is that list, which only includes the years 2008-2020 so many were demos not documented. It’s an impressive array of techniques and there’s something for everyone, no matter your skill level or interest. Maybe this list will trigger thoughts about something you’d like to see or maybe something you’d like to share with the group. We should also acknowledge every name on the list for stepping up to demonstrate. We also need to thank Frank Blanton for always working to find and schedule new demonstrations.



2013 Kit Building Basics Ashley Abernathy

2018 Lens Replacement With Liquid Glue Victor Divittorio

2009 Make A CA Glue Applicator For Micro Applications Tim Promin

2014 Make Your Own Acrylic Weathering Fluids Frank Blanton

2019 Making Block Sanding Tools Scott Bregi

2012 Making Canvas Covers Victor Divittorio

2011 Making Mud With Liquitex Texturing Gel Alex Valz

2012 Making Rivets & Bolts Eric Rains

2012 Making Sandbags Eric Rains

2009 Making Stowage With A+B Putty John Robinson

2014 Making Straps & Buckles Tabb Tharrington

2013 Making Structures from Balsa Foam Brian Alfano

2010 Making Tool Tie Downs On US Armor Glen Martin

2011 Making Tow Cables Frank Blanton

2016 Making Weld Beads With Liquid Putty John Robinson

2015 Making Weld Beads With Slater’s Rod Scott Bregi

2010 Making Weld Beads With Styrene Rod Mike Petty

2017 Making Wooden Unditching Beams Glen Martin

2016 Making Your Own Decals Ashley Abernathy

2008 Making Zimmerit With A+B Putty John Robinson

2011 Making Zimmerit With A+B Putty In Smaller Scales Glen Martin

2015 MERDC Camouflage Frank Blanton

2018 Metallic Paints And Finishing Products Scott Bregi

2015 Modern Periscopes Frank Blanton

2009 Mold Making & Casting Parts Brian Alfano

2017 Mud Effects Alex Valz

2020 Paint Effects With Airbrush Stencils Jason Jennings

2018 Painting & Weathering Tow Cables John Robinson

2019 Painting 1:48 Scale And Smaller Figures Ashley Abernathy

2009 Painting Bricks Erik Roberson

2011 Painting Figures Using Vallejo Acrylics Brian Alfano

2016 Painting Flesh Tones Ashley Abernathy

2014 Painting Flesh Tones With Acrylics Mike Peirce

2018 Painting Flesh Tones With Acrylics Mike Petty

2010 Painting Flesh Tones With Oils Mike Petty

2008 Painting Pioneer Tools John Robinson

2019 Painting Raw Steel & Rust Effects Brian Alfano

2008 Painting Single-Piece Track Frank Blanton

2011 Painting Single-Piece Track Frank Blanton

2016 Painting/Weathering Steel Track John Robinson

2017 Painting/Weathering Stone & Brick Frank Blanton

2015 Painting/Weathering Wooden Objects Frank Blanton

2018 Painting/Weathering Wooden Objects Ashley Abernathy

2016 Perfect Alignment Technique Chuck Connor

2014 Photo-Etched Brass Stencil Markings Glen Martin

2017 Photo-Etched Brass Stencil Markings Scott Bregi

2011 Pigment Washes Chris Bryan

2011 Plaster Bases Ashley Abernathy

2011 Replicating Parts In 2D John Robinson

2016 RTV Rubber Mold Making Rich Isner



2014 Rust Techniques With Chipping Fluid And Oil Paints Mark Fergel

2015 Rust Techniques With Pigment And Oil Paints John Robinson

2015 Sanding Tools Aaron Winer

2009 Scratchbuilding Ashley Abernathy

2010 Separate Link Tracks Erik Roberson

2014 Tinting Clear Lenses, Lights & Glass John Robinson

2015 Tool Time All

2019 Tools For Part Cleanup Chuck Connor

2010 Tools For Working With Photo-Etched Brass Erik Roberson

2010 Using A Filter John Robinson

2018 Using Alcohol Inks On Clear Parts John Robinson

2014 Using Lacquer Spray Can Paint And Clear Coats Scott Bregi

2009 Using Reflective Tape On Periscope Glass John Robinson

2012 Using Streaking Grime Products Mike Petty

2016 Using Wet Medium Paper For Dry Transfers Frank Blanton

2008 Washes & Dry Brushing Mike Petty

2013 Waterslide Decals Scott Holtz

2012 Weathering Tracks With Burnishing Fluids Erik Roberson

2016 Weathering Tracks With Metallic Powder Glen Martin

2017 Weathering Wheels/Tires John Robinson

2014 Weathering With Artists’ Pens Frank Blanton

2016 Weathering With Artists’ Pens Frank Blanton

2015 Wheel & Track Alignment Tools & Techniques Mike Petty, Ashley Abernathy, Scott Bregi

2013 Working With Resin Tank Stowage Frank Blanton

2014 Working With Rubber/Vinyl Kit Tires Bob Walls



After finding the kit’s DS tracks and the Bronco T-74 “workable tracks” unusable, I found the AFV Club T-62 tracks worked perfectly. It’s the solution for any future Sherman projects.

The figures are from Alpine and I’d like to find two more for a full crew. Fit on the model was poor in some places but putty and strip styrene were used to fill some gaps

AMPS-CV Workbench Cam - Dragon Sexton II in 1:35 scale by Alex Valz



AMPS-CV Workbench Cam - ICM US Standard B Liberty” truck in 1:35 scale by Mike Petty



Thursday, April 29 - Saturday, May 1

The Marriott at City Center740 Town Center DriveNewport News, Virginia 23606

AMPS-Armor.org More details coming soon

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Member display models from the July meeting

Tamiya US M4A1 Sherman

in 1:48 scale

by Ashley Abernathy

This was a pandemic build straight from the box with more focus on painting and weathering. The tracks are link and length. The markings are from the kit using Vallejo decal setting solutions. AK Interactive’s Olive Drab Modulation paint set was used

on the model to provide subtle shading. A Naples Yellow oil paint filter was applied to change the overall tone. A pin wash with Burnt Umber helped to define details. The suspension was weathered with splatters of Naples Yellow combined with dry pigments.




Tamiya US Ford Moto-tug

in 1:48 scale

by Bob Henry

The kit was a basic build but Bob researched the paint color to arrive at this shade, which the US Navy applied to deck equipment in WW2. A few grease stains

were added and the paint was faded using a light grey wash.




Dragon British Sexton II

in 1:35 scale

by Alex Valz

The kit has sprues from three different kits and suffered from poor fit in some areas. The kit tracks were initially replaced with Bronco separate links ones, but liquid cement flooded the connection points and resulted in non-workable tracks that were too crunchy to shape around the suspension.

Alex plans to buy another type of track to complete the project. The paint is all Tamiya, with a combined mixture of Olive Drab, Dark Yellow and Dark Green along with Black. Weathering was done with oil paint streaks.




Tamiya US M10

in 1:35 scale

by Frank Blanton

The kit is a good representation of the M10 but Frank added a Tasca M2 .50 cal MG, a Karaya tow cable and light lenses from MV Products. The park gate is from italeri and the plants/vegetation is from Silflor.




Field of Armor/Armorpax US M16 Halftrack

in 1:6 scale

by Chip Williams

The foundation for this model is the Field of Armor M3 Halftrack and the Maxon M45 Quadmount anti-aircraft system is from

Armorpax. Chip then added many additional parts and details that he fabricated by hand. Most were made from ABS to keep things light. Many screws and bolts are actual parts; some of which are nylon to make length adjustments easier than metal. The dash and many internal parts were fabricated from scratch and the windscreen

was made from Lexan. A radiator was added and the louvered armor that protects it was constructed to remain movable. Nearly all hinges and latches work as the actuals did. The .50 cal ammo is turned brass with steel connecting links. The turret’s battery label was printed out using an image found online.




ICM US Standard B “Liberty” truck

in 1:35 scale

by Mike Petty

The kit’s plastic is soft so Mike’s warning was to be careful during cutting and sanding. The parts don’t always fit well and dry fitting is a must before applying

cement. Mike used a HobbyTrax track alignment tool to keep the chassis parts square.




AFV Club US M60A3 TTS

in 1:35 scale

by Erik Roberson

Erik replaced the kit’s tracks with AFV Club’s separate link set. The MILES sensor strip on the turret is 3M Blue painter’s tape. The Hoffman simulator was detailed with Riich Model vinyl rope. The commander’s

MG blank adapter is a combination of brass rod and modified kit parts. The clear periscope parts were painted with Tamiya Clear Blue. The splash guard on the glacis is wood strip. An 8” howitzer round tube was installed on the turret side, which was used as a waterproof container for maps and accessories. The bustle rack did not fit well. Spare track blocks were added to it along

with a tarp made from a Klondike ice cream bar wrapper. The #60 markings were cut with the Shadow Hobby circle cutter and the number transfers are from a craft store. The light housings are painted chrome, then black, then Alclad Purple Exhaust. The figures are from Valkyrie with Royal Models mic and headset details.




AFV Club US M728 CEV

in 1:35 scale

by Scott Bregi

The engine pack is a resin item from Legend and when installed into the engine bay it sat too low. Scott added styrene shims underneath to bring it in line. He also had

to detach some of the final drive parts so that they could be lined up with the corresponding kit parts.




Takom US Jeep & German Panther Ausf.A

in 1:35 scale

by Frank Blanton

Both Takom kits go together well and have high levels of detail. The Jeep has photo-etched brass details for the tiny handles and comes with an option for open or closed windscreen glass. It also includes the figure seen here.

The Panther kit includes the interior but Frank added wires and scrap parts for more accuracy. The rubber tires were cut off the wheels to depict a burned out condition. Zimmerit sheets in styrene were purchased and once cut to fit worked out very well.




Zvezda Soviet T-34(76)

in 1:35 scale

by Mike Petty

There is nice detail and the product line is much better now than years ago. It’s mostly out of the box, except that the barrel is by RB and the tracks are Master Club individual

links. Mike used AK-Interactive Dark Steel pigments to impart a worn look on traffic areas.




Revell US Corporal Missile with Transporter

in 1:40 scale

by Scott Holtz

This kit was originally released in 1955 but has been re-released over the years. It’s built straight from the box and uses the kit’s decals. The missile was painted with Tamiya Fine White Primer. The black is

Model Master Acryl Black and the Olive Drab is Tamiya XF-62. The photo below is from President Eisenhower’s Inaugural Ceremony in 1957.




Monogram German Sk.Kfz.232

in 1:32 scale

by Victor Divittorio

This 1970s classic was built straight from the box and Victor intends to paint it in a North African scheme of dark grey underneath desert yellow with some paint chipping thrown in.




Freedom Models US MIM-14 Nike Hercules

in 1:35 scale

by Scott Bregi

The red stripe indicates a nuclear warhead. The missiles were painted differently but Scott has depicted to look of the ones that were deployed around the Newport News area in the 1960s. The erector is movable to facilitate transport and display. It is fairly clean because these were kept in underground bays and only exposed occasionally.



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