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Model on the table · September 2026 meeting
THE DATE APR 10 2027
One day only Spring Show 2027
2027 IPMS Region 7 Scale Model Contest & Exhibition
Saturday, April 10, 2027 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Spanaway Lake High School
- Aircraft
- Armor
- Ships
- Automotive
- Figures
- Science fiction
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Community Center 4063 148th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98009
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