Members in Attendance

• Carl McLaughlin
• Eric Aitala
• Matthew McMillen
• Chris Crowder
• Mike Coggins
• Robbie Barnett
• John T. Flippen
• Patrick Hensley

Kits and WIP brought in by members

• Civil War Figure were brought in by Carl, Chris, Eric, and Mike.
• Robbie brought in a number of cars models.
• Chris brought in his Mummy figure.

See the pictures

Old Business

• None

New Members

New Business

• Our contest is in October. Need folks to be there between 6:30 and 7 AM to set up.
• No December meeting - Christmas gathering at Lewis' house.
• Shows in Huntsville and Memphis.
• Nice letter about our donation to disadvantaged childrens house.
• Officers elections in January!!
  

Demo

Figures by Carl McLaughlin

Carl showed us the work he did on his Civil War soldier.

Notes

• Drilled out empty scabbard
• Grey pants, tan/yellow beown jacket.
• Cleaned out sleeve ends with Dremel tool using very small bit.
• Drill out drinking cup.
• Pulling paper charge with teeth.
• Good reference material is very useful.
• Belt buckles has 'US' on is - reworked to say 'CS'.
• Ammo case has embossed 'CS' on it, but can also be blank.

More on the Roden Pfalz DIIIa by Carl McLaughlin

Notes

• Primed to represent silver dope.
• Much of the kit is in scale so it is very delicate.
• Remade landing gear struts from brass.
• Complete interior and engine.
• Rigging is done last, but holes are drilled early with a pin drill at the prpoer angle that the wires will have once in place.

Car details by Chris Crowder

Chris demonstrated how to create realistic hood vents on car models by careful sanding and cleaning with a knife. Also, he showed how to use flocking to replicate fabric and carpets.