Random Thoughts :
The National Branch Publication

  

The branch journal of IPMS Canada is called RT, though until recently many members probably couldn't tell you what this means! Many years ago, when the publication started, it was run off on an old Gestetner machine in the basement of a local hobby shop. It was called Random Thoughts, because that's essentially what it was. It was circulated as a newsletter to the then handful of Canadian members.

As the Canadian Branch grew, Random Thoughts - more and more frequently simply being referred to as RT - became a monthly publication. In 1970 a switch was made to commercial printing. Today RT is a quarterly publication, in English, containing 36 pages of photos, drawings, kit reviews, model conversion articles, hints n' tips, wants and disposals, and other items of interest. All content is provided by the members, for the members. As an added membership bonus, every now and then we send out a free special project item with your magazine. 

Take a look at some down-loadable samples of RT in PDF format here.

  

What's in the latest issue?

Main Articles In RT 33 /4:

  • 1/35 Sherman Mk. Ic
  • 1/48 Fi 103A-1 Re 4 Reichenberg
  • 1/48 RCAF P-51D Mustang
  • 1/48 RCN Seafire Mk. XV
  • 1/25 Lunenburg Dory
  • 1/200 I-26 Japanese Submarine
  • Randy's Rants!
  • Chapter & Member Liason
        • RT 33/4 Mailing Date: 
          November 21, 2011

Articles planned for RT 34/1:

IPMS(UK) 2011 Nationals Coverage
New! - From the Members...
1/48 CH-113 Labrador
1/72 RCAF Blackburn Shark
RCAF Blackburn Shark profiles
A Better 1/48 Spitfire XIV
1/48 Flettner Fl 282 ‘Kolibri’
Adding Rivets to Your Model
A Palate Cleanser to cure AMS
Cartoons by D. Fletcher

 RT 34/1 Mailing Date: 
February 15, 2012

Recent RT issues, & mailing dates:

Take a look at some down-loadable samples of RT in PDF format here.

Click here to see which back issues of RT are still available.

Click here to see the complete index of articles in RT.

Some RT Articles Now in Preparation:
Subjects & Themes We’d Like to See in RT

1/35 The CBC’s HUP in Italy

1/32 CF-18

1/48 Sherman Firefly

Canada-based Hawker Hurricanes

Canadian Figure Models

1/48 Lancaster

1/48 Spitfire Mk.IIb

1/144 Air Canada Embraer 190

1/48 CH-113 Labrador

1/48 P-40N

1/48 Spitfire XIV

1/48 Japanese Seiran

 CF-104 Starfighter

Canadair Sabre

Sea Fury

RCAF Mitchell

RCAF Lancaster

CF-5

CH-146 Griffon

CH-147 Chinook

CH-149 Cormorant

Cdn T-33

CF-188 Update

Canadian M113 Family

The CF in Afghanistan

RCN Aircraft

Cdn Armour

Cdn Army vehicles

Figures & Techniques

Civilian Vehicles

Civilian Aircraft

Painting Techniques

Weathering Techniques

Decalling Techniques

Conversions

Canadian Ships

Cdn Water Bombers


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Who’s involved with the content in your RT? A good question! To illustrate the width and breadth of RT’s contributor base, here is a cross-section and tally list to show you who’s keeping RT’s production on time and full of articles.

Summary of Contributors for RT Volume 31/1 - Volume 33/4

Individuals, not aligned with an
IPMS Canada Chapter

Chapter Members:
Nat Exec Members
Canadian IPMS Canada Members
USA-IPMS Canada Members
UK-IPMS Canada Members
Other non-Cdn IPMS Canada Members
Non-IPMS Canada		 29
12
19
2
0
5
 IPMS Toronto
IPMS Edmonton
IPMS Ottawa
IPMS Prince George
IPMS Kingston
IPMS Sir Isaac Brock
IPMS De Havilland
IPMS Ste-Hélène
IPMS Victoria
IPMS Real Coté
 9
5
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
TOTAL non-Chapter contributor articles
 67 TOTAL Chapter Member articles
 27

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