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  Who is IPMS Manila?   The International Plastic Modelers Society - Manila or IPMS Manila is a Plastic Scale Modeling Club based in the Philippines.  It is a non-profit organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines.  IPMS Manila is a Chapter of IPMS USA.  The club is made up of plastic scale modelers and collectors of different ages and backgrounds.
  Is IPMS Manila's membership constrained to Metro Manila?   No. IPMS Manila's name was given to us by our mother chapter, IPMS USA. We have members from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and also abroad.  Members who are not in Metro Manila are called off-site members. They are member who are not obliged to attend meetings due to their geographical location. However, the benefits of such members are not much different from those based in Metro Manila.
  Are there other plastic modeling clubs in the Philippines other than IPMS Manila.   Yes, there are. The only thing that differs IPMS Manila from other plastic scale modeling clubs is that IPMS Manila is a chapter of IPMS USA and enjoys the same benefits of member-clubs in the United States of America.
  Do I have to be a skilled or experienced modeler to join IPMS Manila?   No.  IPMS Manila actually encourages people who are new into plastic scale modeling to join the club. IPMS Manila's trust is to teach the hobby to others and share our members' knowhow to them through lectures and group builds. In IPMS Manila, we do not have Master Modelers or Beginners. We only have modelers having Fun!!!
  How often does IPMS Manila hold meetings?   We understand that everybody has other important priorities. So we have a fixed schedule for our monthly meeting which is every 3rd Sunday of the month. Unless there are special events during a given month, that schedule is regularly followed.  We meet at the IPMS Manila Clubhouse at #2 Promenade Lane, Blue Ridge, Quezon City at 1PM. We usually end at 5:00pm but some members wish to continue to build and chat beyond that time.
  How do I join IPMS Manila?   You simply have to fill-up a membership form or an E-membership form provided in this site. Once the form is processed, you will be invited to join our monthly meeting. In your first meeting, you will have to pay our annual membership fee amounting to Php 300.
  If I am not based in Metro Manila, how will I enjoy my being a member of the club?   IPMS Manila's main objective is to strengthen the friendship between its members whether they are physically present in our meetings or are in a different location. Plastic Scale Modeling is a solitary hobby, but this does not mean you cannot have friends who can communicate with you. So as a society, the most important ingredient and benefit that everybody gets in return are friends.
  What kind of kit should I buy?   Actually, our answer to that is "What do you have in mind?". If your interest is in cars, then get a "car kit". If you are interested in modern jets, then there are a lot of modern jet model kits in store for you. We think that the actual question is "What is the level of difficulty of a kit that will fit my skills?". Well, now you're talking. For modelers from age 8 to 10, the recommended kits are those that does not require gluing or commonly called "snap-tight" or "snap-tite". These kits have a few parts and are easy to build. For more experienced modelers, go for Skill Level 2 or Skill Level 3.  Take note of the number of parts. The more the parts, the more difficult the kit is. 

For many modelers, they usually begin with tanks or "armor". Why? Because with tanks, it is easy to paint away your mistakes! Remember that tanks are usually dirty in reality so your mistake can be "weathered" out. Many armor kits are also easy to build. Just check out the specifications on the box.
  Where can I buy plastic scale model kits?   Models are available in many places in Metro Manila.  There is Lil's Hobby Shop in Megamall, Futaba in Park Square Makati, Comics and Hobbies in Makati Cinema Square, JMN Hobbies in Harrison Plaza, Special Toy Center in Isetan Recto, Eastwood City, Festival Mall and Alabang Town Center in Alabang, Virra Mall in Greenhills, SM North Mall, SM Fairview and Ali Mall.
  How fast will I get to be a really good modeler?   That actually is up to you! Practice makes perfect. There are modelers who get the hang of the hobby within a few weeks, some in a few months, some in a few years. But what is most important for all of us is that we must have fun in this hobby. After all, it is just a hobby! It should relieve us of our stress and make us enjoy our past time more.