I am looking for people in northern (Chicago southern suberbs) that could halp me become a beter modeller. Two years ago I had an on the job injury and am somewhat disabled. I have gone back to modeling (I used to assemble models as a kid) so as to keep me occupied. I read alot but would love to have some more hands on direction. I would love to apprentice under someone who would consider taking the time to help me. If anyone knows how I can find help please help me. I have numerous models. I am interested in all genre’s also (armor, aircraft, ships, cars). Thank you in advance for any help and happy modeling!
There are several IPMS chapters in the Greater Chicago area. There area also some in northwestern Indiana.
IPMS/USA Chapters in Illinois
| Chapter | Meeting Information | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| IL, Arlington Heights IPMS/Capt McKinstry Chapter |
3rd Friday of the Month, 7:30pm, Arlington Heights Public Library. Please check our website. (www.ipms-mckinstry.org) to confirm dates and times. | Michael Polk |
| IL, Chicago IPMS/Will-Cook Chapter |
3rd Friday of the Month, 7:30pm, 1st Presbyterian Church, Homewood IL | Mike Valentine |
| IL, Chicago IPMS/Chicago Sprue Stretchers |
2nd & 4th Friday of the Month, 8:00pm, Independence Park Fieldhouse, 3945 N Springfield, Chicago IL | Jerry Ben |
| IL, Chicagoland IPMS/Panzer Gnomes |
Saturdays at M&Models | Martin Jurasek |
| IL, Crystal Lake IPMS/Lakes Region Scale Modelers |
4th Friday of the Month, 7:30pm, Fountains of Crystal Lake | Neil Butler |
| IL, Crystal Lake IPMS/GTR Auto Modelers |
3rd Saturday of the Month, 7:00pm, Fountains of Crystal Lake | Chuck Herrmann |
| IL, Downers Grove IPMS/‘Butch’ O’Hare Chapter |
2nd Friday of the Month, 7:00pm, St Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove, IL 60516 | Marco Fernandez |
| IL, Homewood IPMS/S.P.A.S.A.M. Chapter |
1st Friday of the Month,7:30pm, 1st Presbyterian Church, 17929 Gottschalk, Homewood IL | Jack Bruno |
| IL, Moline IPMS/Quad-Cities Scale Modeler Society |
2nd Saturday of the Month, 1:00pm, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 11th Ave, Moline, IL | Robert Horton |
| IL, North.Chicago.Suburbs IPMS/C.A.R.S. In Miniature |
2nd Saturday of the Month, 7:00pm, Algonquin Township Offices,3702 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake | Jim Brooks |
| IL, Peoria IPMS/Polish Coast Watchers |
First and Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm, contact Dave McWillams for location. | Dave McWilliams |
| IL, Wheeling IPMS/Techmages |
2nd Saturday of the Month, 5:30-7:30pm, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W.Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 | John Lester |