ISSN 0277-979X · Est. 1982

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Roscoe Turner Indianapolis Invitational scale model contest photo gallery

Model airplanes, tanks, cars, and much more in this full-to-bursting show gallery

By Tim Kidwell

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John Giglio
Bloomington, Illinois
John replaced the tracks on his Academy 1/35 scale M3A1 Stuart with Bronco working tracks, scratchbuilt the headlight guards, added straps and buckles for tools and stowage bags, and made camo netting from medical gauze. He primed his Stuart with Tamiya Fine Primer from the spray can and airbrushed with Vallejo acrylics. Oil-paint pinwashes, chipping, and artist pastels and pigments for dust complete the look.

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the IPMS Roscoe Turner Chapter held its annual model contest and swap meet. This year, modelers brought 578 models for the contest tables and spent a ton of their time in the vendor room, restocking on tools and paint and replenishing their kit stashes. Here are some of the models that caught our attention.