Three silvers, one gold and a special award, were won by Arma Hobby models at one of the world’s largest model competitions – the IPMS USA 2024 National Convention, held in Madison, Wisconsin, on 20 July. Arma Hobby was also honoured with its own category, sponsored by IPMS USA: the Arma Hobby Best Model Award.
Here is a brief overview of the medal-winning models.
1/48 – Hurricane
In the RAF/Commonwealth single engine, in-line, 1/48 scale prop aircraft category, Arma Hobby Hurricanes dominated the podium, taking gold and silver. Only in third place was the Spitfire …
1/72 – Yak and Hayate
Another silver, this time in 1/72 scale, went to Steve Baker’s Yak-1b.
Another silver was awarded to the Ki-84 Hayate made by Scott Samo.
Special Prize: Best ARMA Hobby Model Award
Steve Baker’s beautiful Yakovlev also received a special award: ‘Best Arma Hobby model’ – sponsored by IPMS USA.
Congratulations to the Medalists!!!
Photos are from the official presentation of IPMS USA. Thank you!
We will try to prepare galleries of the medal-winning models soon.
Modeller, son and father of a modeller. Loves digging through references and analysing old photographs. He builds aircraft, ship and vehicle models, the older the better. He has a weakness for Polish equipment, but does not despise the RAF, FAA and Great War topics. A journalist by training.
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