TANGMERE SECTOR MODELLERS IPMS
Appreciating Scale Modelling
TSM IPMS is a small and friendly group of individuals that live around the RAF Tangmere Sector Area. We are passionate about all genres of scale modelling. We meet once a month at the iconic Tangmere Military Aviation Museum which is situated on the famous Battle of Britain airfield
ABOUT TANGMERE SECTOR MODELLERS IPMS
Supporting Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
TSM IPMS was originally set up in 2016 by Carl, Rich and John. We are the official modelling group for the Military Aviation Museum. Meeting once a month and attedning regional shows throughout the year. The highlight of our year is the Scale Model Show at the museum held over the first May bank holiday and the UK nationals in Telford.
The club's aim is to promote the hobby of scale modelling through displaying at the museum once a month, attending scale model shows, hosting the Scale Model Show at the museum and promoting the museum and the fantastic work it does to preserve and tell the story of RAF Tangmere.
T101
Celebrating 101 years of Tangmere Airfield.
TSM IPMS aim to celebrate the 101 years of this iconic airfield by displaying scale models that have some connection to the airfield. IPMS UK have kindly loaned a superb permanant display cabinet for the club which is situated in the foyer of the museum opposite the cinema where you will find some of the more interesting subjects connected to the airfield.
Established in 1917 for the USAAF Bomber Command who were planning to fly Handley Page 0/400 bombers across the channel ot quickly became a staging airfield for aircraft of the RFC flying out to squadrons on the front line. During the inter war years the airfield was adopted by the newly formed RAF but it wasnt until the second world war that the airfield became an integral patt of the defence of the UK. Many famous squadrons and pilots flew from Tangmere.
The cold war saw the decline of the airfield as the main threat came from the east. The airfield however is proudly associated with two world speed records (the aircraft can be seen in the museum) and several years of spectacular airshows.
MEET THE CLUB
Get to Know Us
RICH SPRECKLEY
As a founder member of TSM IPMS Richard is a keen modeller: having been inspired by his late father inlaw Bill Leadbetter who encourgaed him to get back into the hobby seven years ago. He specialises in 1:48 scale aircraft. He loves history and is proud to be part of this great group of people
CARL HISCOCK
Carl is a founder member of the club and plays an essential role in organising the clubs annual show at the museum.
His main interest is Axis aircraft and he also supplies the members with some excellent wood bases for thier models to be displayed on.
JOHN 'JOHAN' BARLEY
John is another founder member of the club, his passion is German armour and figurines. He especially enjoys creating cheeky dioramas.
SUZIE SPRECKLEY
Suzie enjoys modelling and has always had a keen interest in aircraft through her father Bill Leadbetter. She particularly enjoys building the 'egg' plane kits with a view of encouraging and engaging with the next generation of scale model builders.
PHILIP COWLEY
Philip is the clubs master modeller, his interest is in pre war racing and road cars. His skill set is beyond compare as he scratch builds all his vehicles (and some aircraft) in totallity. Everyone at TSM IPMS learns something new with Phil which inspires us all to improve in our modelling skills.
JON KNAPMAN
Jon enjoys all genres of modelling, his job keeps him away from the bench so peojects take a while, but when completed they are stunners.
GAVIN BROCKIE
Gavin loves all things RAF and brings a wealth of knowledge in this area, he builds mainly 1:72 and 1:48 and also brings sci-fi to the clubs table.
NICK ADLAM
Nick brings great energy and enthusiasm to the club, his main interest is in the fleet air arm and especially the not much known about airfield at Cowdray Park in Midhurst.
LEO STEVENSON
Leo is one of our newest members, a renowned artist he also builds super detailed 1:32 aircraft, his claim to fame is having all the Wing Nut Wings collection and more.
GARY STEVENS
Gary is a very accomplished modeller and has been involved with the Cosfird Model show for several years, having recently moved to the south TSM IPMS are bappy to give Gary a new modelling home.
PETER BOWYER
Peter is an honorary member of the club, he lives in Glasgow and is the owner of M.A.N Models. He also set up the IPMS SIG D-Day and Mullberry Harbour. He has always supported the club and is heavily involved in our show and sponsors our team uniform and the 'Best in Show' club display. Whenever he can Peter will display with the club.
IAN BROCKIE
Ian is also an honorary member of the club, his main interest is in armour which will bring another great aspect to the club and the display.
SCALE MODEL SHOW
The team at TSM IPMS and Tangmere Military Aviation Museum are excited to see you all at this historic Battle of Britain Airfield Museum,, with historic aircraft, open cockpits, flight simulators, BBQ, and a scale model show including the first ever open model competition, raffle, the Bill Leadbetter Memorial Trophy, M.A.N Models Best in show club display and much more!
This year the event is being held on saturday 4th May 2019. Doors open at 10am. For more information go to our show facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/SMSatTangmereMilitaryAviationMuseum/