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August 17, 2026, Pelikan Model Meeting
We had 32 folks attend the meeting. The theme was "Russia/USSR" 1914-2026; pictures are posted in the Gallery.
August Model Theme Winners were: Erich Kalbfell - 1st place for his T-34/85 Tank, 2nd place - Robert Marquinez for his "BMT Soviet diorama, and 3rd place - Donn Buerger for his BT-18 & BT-20 Soviet armored car. See the latest Gallery Pictures. Congratulations all!
Pelicon 2027 convention chair Ozzie has now posted the flyer for next year's convention, Pelicon 2027, on March 6th. Check it out; just go to the next menu item down and check it out for details.
IPMS Pelikan Scale Modelers Club Meeting Minutes
Pelikan Meeting Minutes 17 August 2026.
Meeting Minutes 17 August 2026. The meeting was called to order at 1915 hours by President Donn Buerger. There were 34 members and two guests present. Guests included Jordan Finney and Jay Ritchie. Both were welcomed to the meeting. Member Steve Newman inquired about adding a Kit Bash Category to our show. A short discussion was held, and the consensus being this was worth a further look.
Donn mentioned member Bill Malick is still battling illness, and prayers are being asked for Bill.
The next topic was the recently completed IPMS Nationals, held in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Secretary Doug Hamilton gave a report. It was noted that four Pelikaneers were seen in Ft Wayne. Three of them, Dave Frederickson, Dale Stanek, and Doug, all showed off this year’s event shirt. There were over 3100 individual entries in the contest, and over 1000 entered in the Display Only Tiger Meet.
The overall quality of the models across all the categories was outstanding, and three club members brought home awards: Doug brought home a bronze, Dale brought home two bronzes, and Brian Fowler brought home a few, which will be reported on at a later date. Congratulations to all club members that attended and won awards.
The vendors had multiple rooms with a host of items for sale, and deals were to be had!! Dale added it was an amazing event, and Dave said he stopped at the Indianapolis Speedway and caught some on-track testing of the new car scheduled to be coming to the IndyCar series soon. The consensus being this year's show was well run, more fun than should be allowed in one place, and an overall great event. Next year the Nationals will unpack its tents in Huntsville, Alabama, in what is expected to be another great event.
Donn mentioned upcoming shows beginning with the Flight 19 show this coming Saturday. Modelpalooza was also mentioned in October and Jaxcon in February. Additional dates and information will be added as they come in. Donn said the theme for next month's meeting is Open. October will be “Fabulous Boomer Years 1946-1964”. Anything from that time frame, and November will feature Shelf of Doom/Queens.
The meeting was adjourned for a break at 1945 hours. At 2005 hours, the meeting was recalled to order for Table Talk and to announce the winners of the night’s contest. The night’s winners were: 3rd Donn Buerger for his Russian Armored Cars, 2nd Rob Marquinez for his Armored Car, 1st Erich Kalbfell for his T-34-85. Congratulations. With no further business before the club, Donn adjourned the meeting at 2030 hours.
Respectfully submitted, Doug Hamilton, Secretary
We are still doing the monthly Theme "Modeler of the Year" award with the point system we used last year (see points given under "Club Happenings"); the top 3 modelers receiving the most points by November's meeting will receive a gift certificate.
The Theme for September 21st is the "Fabulous Boomer Years 1946-1964.
The Pelikan Club Theme Winner was Erich Kalbfell his T-34/85 tank. Congratulations!
