The International Plastic Modellers Society

About IPMS

The British Plastic Modellers Society was founded in 1963 in London very  quickly changing the title to International Plastic Modellers Society as it expanded.

Today there are many societies around the world, a testimony to the  popularity of the model making hobby. Each of the national societies is  independent but all unite in a common aim of encouraging the ‘art’� of  model building in plastic although nowadays many other materials are  used.

Members range from the complete beginner to master craftsmen skilled in constructing from basic materials.

IPMS (UK) has many branches throughout the country plus numerous Special  Interest Groups (SIGs) dedicated to particular areas of expertise such  as Aerobatic Teams or the Gulf War. Details of these branches and SIGs  can be found on the national website (see the Links page).

This year, 2013, sees IPMS UK celebrating its 50th Anniversary.