I always enjoyed to make models when I was a boy. The exactness, the attention to every conceivable detail.
~ Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), Die Hard 1988
We keep adding to this list – More Coming Soon
The links provided here lead to groups, clubs, companies, and websites that have all been mentioned, attended, shopped, or utilized by HPM members at one time or another. The High Plains Modelers does not endorse and makes no guarantees as to the worthiness of any of the groups / clubs / companies / websites linked below. But we do encourage “shopping local” whenever possible.
IPMS/USA Region 10 Clubs
Region 10 – Rocky Mountain – IPMS/USA
Colorado
- IPMS/Centennial Chapter – Colorado Springs, CO
- IPMS/CoMMiES – Lakewood, CO
- IPMS/Denver-Rob Wolf Chapter – Englewood, CO
- IPMS/Front Range Scale Modelers – Denver, CO
- IPMS/Rocky Mountain Chapter – Longmont, CO
Utah
- IPMS SLC – Salt Lake City, UT
Arizona
- IPMS/Ernest A. Love Chapter – Prescott, AZ
- IPMS Phoenix/Craig Hewitt – Phoenix, AZ
- IPMS Sonoran Desert Model Builders – Tucson, AZ
New Mexico
- IPMS/Albuquerque Scale Modelers – Albuquerque, NM
- IPMS ZIA Scale Modelers – Rio Rancho, NM
Other Colorado Modeling Clubs
- The Colorado Crew – R/C Scale Boat builders and sailors
- Colorado Miniature Painting Alliance – Broomfield, CO
- Estes Valley Model Railroaders – Estes Park, CO
- F.R.A.M Front Range Automotive Modelers – Colorado Springs, CO
- Gunpla Colorado – Gundam+Plastic Modeling=Gunpla – Aurora, Longmont & Westminster, CO
- HAAM/High Altitude Armor Modelers – Armor Modeling Preservation Society – Colorado Springs, CO
- Northern Colorado (NoCo) AMPS – Armor Modeling Preservation Society – Mead, CO
- Northern Colorado Model Railroad Club – Meets monthly in Greeley, Loveland & Fort Collins, CO
- Outcast Plastic Modelers – Scale auto focused model club based in Colorado
- Pikes Peak “N” Gineers Model Railroad Club – Colorado Springs, CO
- Rocky Mountain Shipwrights – Denver, CO
- Scale Junkiez Model Car Club – Denver, CO
Local Hobby Shops
- Colpars Hobby Town – Address: 1915 S Havana Street Aurora, CO 80014 • Phone: (303) 341-0414
- Colpar’s HobbyTown Lakewood – Address: 3355 S Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, CO, 80227 • Phone: (303) 988-5157
- Heroes And Horrors Games – 1215 Main St, Unit B, Windsor, CO 80550 • Phone: (970)833-5128
- Hobby Town Littleton – Address: 7981 South Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122 • Phone: (720) 459-7387
- Hobby Town Westminster – Address: 9120 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster, CO, 80021 •
Phone: (303) 431-0482 - JackWagon R/C – 2102 9th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 • (970) 400-7760
- Rocky Mountain Train Supply – 6060 West 55th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002 • Phone: (303)-456-6702
- Warhammer Loveland – 6055 Sky Pond Drive, P148, Loveland, CO 80538 • Phone: (970) 667-2443
Online Suppliers
Online Hobby Shops
- AK Interactive – Paints, weathering and terrain supplies, tools, aftermarket parts, kits and reference books & magazines
- AMMO by MiG – Paints, supplies, tools, kits, reference books & magazines
- Andys Hobby Headquarters
- The Gundam Place – Online gundam store, gunpla models & tools
- Hobby Link Japan
- Impulse Hobbies – Independent shop for gunpla and scale models in Colorado
- KitLinx, LLC – Models, accessories and history
- Mecha Warehouse
- MegaHobby – The USA’s Largest Online Hobby Shop
- Paprika Miniatures – Historical diorama and modeling tools, supplies and tutorials.
- Sprue Brothers – Scale models, accessories
- tools and supplies
- Squadron – Kits, accessories and modeling supplies
- Unique Master Models/UMM USA – Modeling blogs & reviews, as well as model kits, tools, accessories and supplies
Kit Manufacturers
- Academy Hobby
- Airfix Models
- Billing Boats – Modelboats, fittings, accessories and tools designed and made in Denmark
- Eduard Model Accessories
- Hasegawa Corporation
- ICM Holding – Plastic model kits from Ukraine
- Miniart – Manufacturer of highly detailed plastic model kits from Poland
- Revell USA
- Round 2 Models – Reviving kits from AMT, MPC, Polar Lights, Lindberg, Hawk & more…
- SBS Model – Resin Kits and Accessories
- Tamiya USA
Aftermarket Parts
- Detail Master / J&J Scale Designs – Photo etch, billet aluminum parts, hoses and wires for 1:24/1:25 scale cars and trucks
- Iceman Collections – High detail automotive and diorama parts, tools, etc.
- Marabudesign – Photo etched aircraft detail parts
- Red Fox Studio – Highly detailed aircraft decals, resin parts and painting masks
- Scale Motorsport – Automotive detail parts and decals
- Texas 3D Customs – High quality scale model parts
- Victory Models – Decals, resin and metal details for aircraft, cars, sea, sci-fi and space
Tools and Supplies
- Alclad II Lacquers – Airbrush ready, fast drying, natural metal model finishes
- Archer Transfers – Rivets, welds, 3D surface detail decals and transfers
- Bare-Metal Foil Company – Plastic modeling, mold making and casting products
- Bases by Bill – Display Bases for Scale Models, Club Awards and Paint Masks
- DspiaeStore – Premium Precision Model Tools
- Evergreen Scale Models – Plastic (ABS and PS) shapes, strips, and sheet materials
- Hobbyist Haven – Resource for special pieces of equipment that are hard to find a solution for
- K&S Precision Metals – Precision metal shapes, bars, and sheet materials
- Lazy Modeller – Flame and stripe masks for airbrushing, custom wheels for 1:24/1:25 automobiles
- MicroMark – Mini tools and supplies
- Microscale Industries – Custom decals and finishing products
- Midwest Airbrush Supply – Grex, Badger, Paasche, Iwata, Harder & Steenbeck, Createx, Auto-Air, Jacquard, Mack, 1Shot, ProAiir, Mehron and many more.
- Monument Hobbies – ProAcryl paints, primers, tools and supplies
- SprayGunner – Airbrush, paint and spray gun accessories
- Woodland Scenics
On the Web
Forums
- ARC Discussion Forums
- Britmodeller.com – Modeling forum with a British slant
- FineScale Modeler Forum – FineScale Modeler Magazine
- Hobby Link International – Model building and 3D printing
- IPMS/USA Forums
- KitMaker Network – Scale modeling forums
- Large Scale Modeller – Serious modellers in any scale on a large scale!
- MRH Forum – Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine
- Model Cars Magazine Forums
- Model Ship World – Nautical Research Guild forum
- Modelers Social Club Forum
- Scale Model Addict
- Starship Modeler – Starship Modeler discussion forum
Websites
- Amazing Figure Modeler – Online magazine for figure makers and painters
- The Box Art Den – The world’s largest collection of restored artwork from vintage model kits
- Cults3D – Downloadable free 3D printer models
- Cybermodeler – Online scale modeling magazine
- Don’s Airbrush Tips – A collection of airbrush tips and reviews
- Drastic Plastics Model Car Club – Model kit instructions & box art database
- Info EDUARD – INFO Eduard, a monthly scale model-historical magazine published in Czech and English by Eduard Model Accessories
- International Plastic Modelers Society – IPMS/USA
- Model Junkyard’s Blog – Hot rods, classic car modeling and diorama blog
- The Modelling News – Upcoming kit releases and other news
- Modellers Without Borders – International non-profit dedicated to building an inclusive and connected modelling community
- NASA 3D Resources – A repository of 3D models, 3D printable models and textures.
- Rocky Mountain Region National Model Railroad Association
- Scalemates – Scale modeling database / stash manager
- Tony Tio’s A PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE for MODELLERS – This site takes a deep dive that can help you produce better photos of your models
Social Media
- Colorado Model Car Builders – Facebook Group
- Front Range Modelers – Facebook group, Colorado Springs, CO (Not associated with the F.R.A.M club listed above)
- High Plains Modelers – HPM club Facebook Group
- Hobby Manufacturers Association (HMA) – Facebook Page – Posting about upcoming model kits and other hobby news
- International Plastic Modelers Society USA – Official Facebook Page
- International Plastic Modelers Society USA – Official Facebook Group
YouTube Channels
- Barbatos Rex – Airbrush, paint and modeling tool reviews
- IPMS / USA – Official YouTube channel
- Mile High Scale Modeler – YouTube channel
- Model Club TV – Monthly podcast featuring garage kits, collecting and more
- Sprues N Brews – Scale Modeling & Historical Content – Enjoying the Hobby One Brew at a Time!
Podcasts
- Beyond The Box Art – For modelers who like their paint like their humour… Dry!
- Model Geeks Podcast – Be excellent to each other, and by all means . . . build something!
- On the Bench – A podcast designed for the scale model builder
- Plastic Posse Podcast – A bi-weekly podcast about scale modeling
Helpful Calculators, Tools and Documents
- Scale length conversion calculator
- Tips for Understanding and Converting Scale Model Ratios – FineScale Modeler Magazine
- Tips for Wiring a Scale Model Car Engine – FineScale Modeler Magazine
- ACME License Maker – Make custom license plates for your car models
Notes: Entries marked with are email links. Online suppliers with a are American (USA) based shops. However, certain items may still be subject to tariffs and/or delays depending on the manufacturer’s location – check with the shops before ordering.
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