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Our Next Meeting 
is a DEMO by Jim Smith
"How he does Vinyl Tops"

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Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: 
Bridgeton Methodist Church
510 B Street
​Bridgeton NC 28519

Fellowship Hall (front door)
Parking in front and around back


Another great tip from David Mohr!

​Some vehicle kits include small diameter vinyl tubing that is used to simulate radiator/brake hoses or wiring.  This can be difficult to work with, especially where the tubing has to be bent in multiple directions.  If the inside diameter is large enough, try inserting a length of bendable wire (I've used straightened paper clips) into the tube and then shaping it to fit the installation.  The wire holds the proper shape and also reduces stress on the connecting points at each end.

Upcoming events: 

March 21, 2026: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm - Monthly Meeting

April 18 21, 2026: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm - Monthly Meeting

May 16, 2026
: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm - Monthly Meeting



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Alan Welch submitted this video about the demise of Airfix.  Some very interesting information about them.

Watch the video HERE.

Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers is a registered IPMS chapter located in New Bern, NC. We build scale models and our meetings are free and open to visitors. If you build, or used to build, or would LIKE to build scale models of any subject, we welcome you to visit and/or join. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience we would love to share with you.

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Why We Build

Building a scale model freezes a moment in history. It preserves a time and a place and an event in a form you can hold in your hand.

It's an aid and an incentive to learn about times past in a way that is not only easy to comprehend, but also enjoyable.

It lets you not only revisit history, but rebuild it.



  Interested in Armor? 

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