The Atlanta Military Figure Society regularly meets on the third Saturday of each month. The meetings take place at Triple AAA Hobby in Marietta, Georgia.

The monthly meetings begin promptly at 10:00 AM EST and typically last no longer than 2 hours. The meetings feature show-and-tell; news about club events and the modeling community; how-to demonstrations and discussions on modeling techniques; and a sought-after door prize. Afternoons following meetings are available for sessions to work on club and personal modeling projects

Figure modelers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Everyone attending AMFS meetings enjoys socializing with fellow modelers and frequently gathers afterwards for lunch at a nearby restaurant.

For more information on AMFS meetings, contact a club representative.

 

 

- Minutes from June 21st, 2008 Meeting.

 

The Club Meeting 

 

The June meeting took place on Saturday, June 21st the same date as the Marietta IPMS Phantom Show, at 10 AM EST at Triplee AAA Hobbies in Marietta, GA.  A number of members were not present due to attending the IPMS event, Chairman Pete Garrison had made the trip across the central USA for the Tulsa Show, while a few other members were on vacation.  Triple AAA Hobbies however did host 8 of our number with 2 visitors from "The Tar Heel State", Dan Kournegay and Sturgis Payne.  The group made them feel welcomed and even tried to twist their arm to come back in June, but due to the cost of gas, that might be a stretch. Nevertheless, President George Christy called the group of painters and miniature enthusiasts to order at 10 AM EST.

 

Old Business…

-At 9 AM the Gettysburg Project Group gathered to talk shop on the display and work on their various figures for the Wright's Brigade Vignette. The group led by the now retired Fire Captain, Dave Oswalt, continued to show progress on their various Shenandoah and Military Miniatures Warehouse kits.  Remember the group meets every meeting date at 9 AM at Triple AAA Hobbies. See you all in July! Keep up the good work!  A side note…The ever prolific painting machine, Ron Wehrman, has already completed his two figures for the display. That Ron is one painting machine of notoriety! When does he sleep…?

 

-The Atlanta Miniature Figure Society has locked up the Smyrna Public Library and will host a display in January and February 2009 to encourage attendance to the 32nd Annual AMFS Show as well as encourage new miniature painters to check out the AMFS Group. Thanks to President, George Christy, for looking into the Smyrna Library and coordinating the display in early 2009.

 

Show and Tell…

 

Jim Blasco …took the point and got Show and Tell rolling….Jim brought in a new Stormtroopers release of a 120mm German SS Machine Gunner from Budapest Campaign, 1942. Jim pointed out several detailed features of the kit purchased from The Red Lancers. He also shared a review from Military Modeling, issue 2nd November, 2007 on Matt Springer's 101st US Paratrooper bust done for Albertaus.  A number of folks agreed that Military Modeling is still one of the best true modeling magazines on the market! Thanks Jim for sharing…  

 

Dee Moore…brought in the Tamiya 80mm German Luftwaffe Pilot. Dee has completed the figure and done a very nice job! It looks like she is being to ramp up her painting as she also showed a completed Tamiya 1/35th scale  Krupp truck which was weathered and airbrushed. Dee added some nice touches to the vehicle by adding a number of items to the truck bed: Mauser rifle, gas cans, ammo boxes, panzerfaust, and a variety of bedroll/sleeping bag items. Nice job on the Krupp Dee! You now have become an official  member of the armor building contingent with your second armor related kit!  She also brought in an in progress bust from Forlorn Hope Miniatures of the 2nd Wisconsin, famed member of the Federally renown Iron Brigade. We look forward to seeing the bust completed in the days to come. It already looked nice due to Dee's meticulous attention to assembly.

 

Dave Oswalt... the recently retired Fire Captain from Rome, GA shared the newest Osprey Man at Arms title on the Confederate Army 1861-65 ( 6), Kentucky, Maryland and Missouri Troops. Dave also showed an interesting book on US Armor by David Harper, Tank Warfare on Iowa Jima…And last of all, Dave brought in a book that he read as a young man which inspired him to delve further into history. The book was Bruce Lancaster's, Ticonderoga, The Story of a Fort.  Many a painter stated that they too were so inspired by a book while in their youth. Thanks Dave for sharing. We appreciate it and wish you well on your retirement. Don't build too many tanks or paint too many figures in the days to come!

 

Matt Springer…the ever improving sculpting talent of Matt Springer was further displayed as he not one, but two busts to share…Matt had taken the in progress bust from the last meeting of a basic head and turned it into a General from the Punic Wars between Carthage and Rome. Your humble minute taker cannot describe the completed bust due to his lack of knowledge on the period. But one observation is the bust looked like a small caricature from a museum. Yes, folks it was that good! We will let Matt share with everyone more news on the completed bust in the days to come. The other in progress bust, Matt stated is earmarked to be the character played by Orlando Bloom from the movie, Kingdom of Heaven. Folks, Matt continues to get better  with each new creation. And he is also getting faster as well. We all applaud his efforts and look forward to next month's completed creation.  

 

Sturgis Payne… brought in an in progress 90mm Pegaso Crusader Knight of the 12th Century. Sturgis had some questions on using a crock pot to cure his artist oils as he is striving to get a matte look to his artist oils. The group shared their many experiences from using a crock pot.  An observation to note is Sturgis has really done a very neat and detailed job on the chain mail and is turning out a very smooth, crisp looking white on the drapery and garments. We thank Sturgis for coming out and wish he and Dan many more opportunities to attend our meetings.

 

Mark McGinnis .... recently attended the Joe Atlanta Event and shared a lot of pictures from the G.I Joe extravaganza. It is amazing how much detail the Joe fans put into their work. We hope to encourage their membership to attend our upcoming show in February

 

Closing out Show and Tell…Terry Martin brought in his in progress Le Cimier 54mm figure of Colonel Jolly of the Line Lancers, Metal Models 54mm Honor Guard Officer from Naples, and a conversion of a 54mm Metal Models Chasseur A Cheval of the Guard Imperial.  Terry brought the figures in last month, but has added scenic backgrounds for each kit from A&B Putty, Bass Wood and Magic Sculpt. He also shared  an in progress S&T bust of a Confederate Infantryman from the 1st Tennessee Infantry, 1863 which he has painted in artist oils!  He asked the group for some tips on doing the bedroll as a quilt. And he ended show and tell with an assembled Roll Call 100mm figure of a 95th Rifles Officer from 1815.      

 

 

Bulletin Board 

 

-The 32nd Annual Atlanta Miniature Figure Society Show is scheduled for February 20-22nd, 2009. It will feature the usual mix of history and miniatures that everyone has come to expect, but will also include the AMPS Group work. They will be coordinating their first show with the AMFS... Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming show in February. It promises to be our biggest ever! 

 

-The AMFS 2008 annual Club Christmas Party will take place at The General Museum in Kennesaw, Ga. on December 6th. Further details will be made available on the event in the future. John Matlock is handling the arrangements for the group. Circle December 6th for the Christmas Party folks!

 

 

The meeting was adjourned with visitor Dan Kournegay winning the monthly door prize. The group went their separate ways with some making their way to the Cobb Civic Arena and the IPMS Phantom Show.

 

July's meeting will take place on Saturday, July 19thy at Triple AAA Hobbies. Invite a friend and bring something that you are working on or have painted.   Remember to come at 9 AM if you are working on the Gettysburg Project and bring your figures to work on. The monthly meeting will take place at 10 AM EST!

 

 

       

 

 

  August  16th, Saturday meeting

 

 

 

   September  20th,  Saturday Meeting

 

 

       

  October 18th, Saturday Meeting

 

 

 

  November 15th, 20th Saturday Meeting

 

 

 


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