Northern Virginia IPMS

09/02/2026

Meeting is not today but next Wednesday the 9th and will be at Fairfax High School

08/12/2026

August meeting is on the 12th

Next (In Person) Monthly Meeting

Sully District Office

4900 Stonecraft, Chantilly, VA 20151

Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 6:30pm - 9:30pm​

Contest: Colorful – Build anything that is brightly colored
Program: TBD

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Meetings are normally held at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run (Formerly Rebel Run), Fairfax, VA 22030. Dates of the meetings are at the discretion of Fairfax High School, so be sure to keep an eye on the club webpage www.novaipms.org and the latest Newsletter for the latest information. At any time during the year, if the school is closed due to inclement weather, our meetings are also canceled. Always check the Fairfax County Public Schools website www.fcps.edu to determine whether the schools have been closed during times of inclement weather. If the meeting is cancelled, it will NOT be rescheduled that month and the next meeting will take place as scheduled the following month. Meetings begin at 8:00 p.m. and are concluded by 10:00 p.m. Contact any of our club officers for more information.

Directions and maps for the meeting location can be found at https://novaipms.org/ Always check the Home page for updates.

06/03/2026

June Meeting will be at Fairfax High School
June 10, 2026, not tomorrow 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

06/01/2026

Next (In Person) Monthly Meeting
Fairfax High School (Cafeteria)
3501 Lion Run (Formerly Rebel Run), Fairfax, VA
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Contest: Modeling the early years - Produced before 1980 – Build any kit that was manufactured before 1980 and bring proof.
Program:
Alexander Tratensek - Modeling the Berlin Airlift

05/22/2026

Monthly Special Themes for 2027

January: Best Builds
Bring your best build from 2026.

February: Winter Theme
Build something with a winter, snow, arctic, or cold-weather connection.

March: Naked, Not N**e
Bare wood, natural metal, no camouflage, toga, plate armor, or other exposed finishes.

April: Record Breaker
Build something that was first, fastest, biggest, smallest, or broke a record.

May: Flower Power
Build something colorful, bright, or bold.

June: School’s Out
Build something from a training unit, military school, flight school, or school theme.

July: Water, Water Everywhere
Build something that floats, is on floats, operates on water, or goes beneath the waves.

August: Race Day
Build something used in racing.

September: Fabric Time
Canvas, fabric, ragtops, sails, biplanes, or fabric-covered subjects.

October: Spooky
Spooky name, spooky theme, black ops, or all-black finish.

November: Paper Projects & Prototypes
Build something designed or proposed but never placed into service, or there was only one of.

December: Holiday Party Theme Build
Build the selected club theme kit or holiday-themed subject.

Aircraft - Junkers F.1

05/07/2026

We have started a group for our club to share their work, ask questions, tips and tricks, etc. All to help modelers become better at their hobby. So this is your community, lets make it great! Friends of IPMS Northern Virginia

04/12/2026

Hello NOVA Club Members,

With just days to go before the Model Classic 2026 at Fairfax High School this Saturday, we are in the final stretch—and we still need your help to make this event a success.

We still have several key volunteer gaps that must be filled, especially for the raffle. Without enough support, we may not be able to run the raffle this year. As you know, this event is critical to funding our club’s activities since we do not collect annual dues.

If you are able to volunteer, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ADA923ABFEC07-61344619-model #/

Even an hour or two of your time will make a big difference.

This show is a reflection of our club, our passion, and our community. It takes all of us working together to deliver the experience we are known for. Let’s come together and make this year’s Model Classic one of our best.

Thank you for your support,

Scott Bricker
President, IPMS Northern Virginia

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

02/04/2026

Hi all,

Unfortunately, we have to cancel the NOVA meeting for February due to scheduling conflicts with the school. We will notbe meeting on February 3rd at Fairfax High School. Our next meeting will be March 11th at Fairfax High School.

Special Contest Themes

February: Operation Desert Storm – Build anything that was involved in Desert Storm

March: Kit Bash and What-Ifs – Build anything kit-bashed or a “what-if”

Program: Vince Mankowski, “Tips & Tricks in Scale Modeling”

Please do not arrive before 6:30 PM.

Note: There will be no vendoring at the March meeting.

Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
Scott Bricker
President
IPMS Northern Virginia