An Over-Weathered ME-109 Won? | IPMS Las Vegas

Описание: I went to IPMS Nationals Las Vegas 2026 expecting to check out some amazing models, meet fellow builders, and probably spend way too much money on kits and weathering supplies.

I ended up doing all of those things… and somehow winning first place with my heavily weathered Tamiya ME-109.

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“Oops” Diorama=Tex Valadez
1/35 Trumpeter IS-7: Tex Valadez

“ N…Victory”: Bruce Macrae
“Chillin Out the Dogs”: Bruce Macrae

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In this video, I’ll take you through my experience at the show, some of my favorite builds from the competition, the vendor room haul, and the story behind the ME-109 that unexpectedly took home the win.

Whether you’re into aircraft modeling, dioramas, armor, sci-fi, or just love creative hobbies in general, IPMS shows are an incredible source of inspiration and community.

Huge respect to all the builders who displayed their work at the event. The level of craftsmanship was honestly insane.

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