Open cockpit day, line-control aircraft demonstrations set stage for International Plastic Modelers Society show
On Saturday, September 6, the Air Zoo will be the host site of more than 200 plastic models ranging from space crafts, custom cars and hot rods to airplanes and helicopters. Modelers from all over the Midwest will gather for the 10th annual Air Zoo plastic model contest.
On average, there will be 200-300 models on display in categories that range from airplanes and cars, to ships, tanks, figures, spacecraft and fantasy/science fiction. Organized by the West Michigan Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society and the Kalamazoo Scale Modelers, this event is one of the largest of its kind in the region. The modelers will be up for numerous awards as their models are judged.
Visitors to the Air Zoo can also participate in the fun by checking out the models between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., which is included in the regular price of admission.
During the event, the Air Zoo will also open the cockpits of the P-47 Thunderbolt—a prominent World War II aircraft—and the Grumman Mallard, an aircraft donated to the Air Zoo last summer. During this time, the West Michigan Smoke Rings club will be demonstrating line-control aircraft on the Air Zoo grounds (weather permitting). Youngsters will also have an opportunity to build their own model at the make-and-take table.
For details about the event and for contest details please visit www.ipmskalamazoo.org.