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    IPMS

    Hi all


    I have been thinking about joining a club so I can get out of the house and have something for myself away from work. I used to play rugby but that became all consuming and my recovery was getting longer. I dont have that kind of time now and I would rather follow my sons around now as they take steps into the sport. I have found that there is an IPMS Club nearby (Salisbury) so I think that would be a good opportunity to have an evening out of the house with like minded people.


    What happens on a club night and does an IPMS membership offer what I need? 


    Thanks for the advice.


    Dave
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    • Dave W
      • Jan 2011
      • 4713
      #2
      I joined my local club (Southend) last year. There's a competition every month to which most members take a model or Two.No prizes,but a chance to talk about each other's work and pic up tips.

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        • Snowman
          • Oct 2014
          • 2100
          #3
          I guess that depends on what you are expecting....


          I have not been able to find an IPMS club close to me in Crawley, West Sussex and the nearest is down in Brighton (Hove). Logistically a nightmare after getting back from London. The closest club that I found was a non affiliated club in Horsham that do a mixed bag of hobbies which include models. It's just nice to sit around talking "shop", whilst "working" on a kit or showing your latest creation. A sharing of knowledge...


          There seems to be a black hole down south with regards to clubs, almost a dirty word. The closest local "club" is a war gaming club, which is great for the Warhammer croud (I have 40K Eldars"), but it does not cater for the "static" modelers.

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            • stona
              • Jul 2008
              • 9889
              #4
              All clubs are different, whether IPMS affiliates or not. Any club, of any type, essentially reflects the membership; as a fellow ex-Rugby player I have had very different experiences at different clubs over the years.


              I would suggest going along to your local, Salisbury, club and seeing how you get on. Obviously I don't know that club, maybe another member here can give you more specific information, but you will hopefully receive a warm and encouraging welcome. In general terms it should meet your requirement for an evening out of the house with like minded people at the very least.


              Cheers


              Steve

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