November 1980

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Inside the November 1980 newsletter

The November issue introduces Steve Gallacci's new IPMS Seattle logo and lays out early plans for the June 1981 regional convention at the Seattle-North Holiday Inn. Proposed activities include speakers, films, tours of Boeing Everett or Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, judging, a social evening, and a Sunday awards brunch. A date change for the CAN-AM meeting and the final monthly contest before Model of the Year are also announced.

“Three from Heller” reviews the Saab J 21A, de Havilland Vampire FB.5, and SA 316/319 Alouette III, identifying fit, shape, surface-detail, glazing, and decal issues. A Romanian Alouette color scheme supplements the helicopter review. Extensive “New in Town” listings track arrivals at Campus Hobbies, American Eagles, and Triple Alliance, documenting aircraft, armor, ship, figure, and science-fiction releases.