Some Random Thoughts about our 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. 

Click here to see what's in the latest issue. 

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

Click here to see back issues of RT that are still available for purchase

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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 - Volume 32/1

Individuals, not aligned with an IPMS Canada Chapter USA Members 8 Canadian Members 6 Non-IPMS Canada Members 3 UK Members 1 Other Foreign Members 0

Chapter Members: IPMS Ottawa 8 IPMS Toronto 5 IPMS Edmonton 3 IPMS Kingston 1 IPMS St. Catherines 1 IPMS Victoria 1 IPMS Ste-Hélène TOTAL 20 articles

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Here's some examples of articles
appearing in past issues of RT:

442 Squadron's Yellow Mustangs!   

Here are two articles, taken from RT Vol. 24, No. 6, on some very colourful RCAF Mustang Mk IVs (P-51D/Ks). One explains how the colour schemes were researched and also presents some colour side views. The other article describes how one of our members built and detailed his 442 Sqn. Mustang in 1/32 scale.

Three Spitfires & a Mustang

This article covered the aircraft provided on the free IPMS Canada decal sheet. It showed how to modify existing kits, and included detailed drawings, data and photos for building and finishing models in 1/48 and 1/72 scales.

Canadian Vehicle Markings

Another article which was accompanied by the free D-Day decal sheet. This one provided an explanation of armour and softskin markings as applied to equipment used in the invasion.

Gulf War Sea Kings

CAF Sea King helicopters which operated during the Gulf War were highly modified and specially marked. This article provided the information, drawings and photos to enable you to model these special machines.

The Focke Wulf 190F-8 in Hungarian Service

A brief history of the FW 190F-8's used by the Royal Hungarian Air Force in WW II, along with profile illustrations depicting colour schemes & markings.

The Stuart Family of Light Tanks - A Study in Tank Evolution

An examination of the various versions of light tank from T2 through M3, along with modelling hints for each variant.

If you think these are the types of articles you would be interested in, why not ensure that you don't miss any future issues? 
Bring up the IPMS Canada Application Form, and join right now!