Welcome to
IPMS Stafford

Your Local Scale Modelling Community in Staffordshire

IPMS Stafford is a vibrant scale modelling club based in the heart of Staffordshire, bringing together enthusiasts from across the region. We meet monthly at The White Eagle Club in Stafford, creating a welcoming environment for both novice and experienced modellers alike.

Who We Are

IPMS Stafford is a proud branch of the International Plastic Modellers' Society (IPMS UK), a respected national organization founded in 1963. Our members come from diverse backgrounds but share a common passion for scale modelling craftsmanship.

Our club embraces modellers of all skill levels working on a wide variety of projects including:

Whether you're perfecting kit builds, attempting ambitious modifications, or venturing into scratch building, you'll find support, advice, and camaraderie among our members.

What We Do

Regular Monthly Meetings

We gather on the second Thursday of each month. These meetings offer the perfect opportunity to:

Your first visit is completely free of charge, allowing you to experience our club before committing to membership.

Model Exhibitions and Shows

IPMS Stafford actively participates in scale model exhibitions throughout the United Kingdom. We proudly showcase our members' work at various regional shows and are regular attendees at Scale ModelWorld in Telford, Shropshire—recognized as the world's largest scale modelling exhibition.

These events provide excellent opportunities to:

Community Connections

We maintain strong ties with The Motor Museum in Miniature and collaborate with other modelling groups in the Midlands region. These connections help us broaden our collective knowledge and create special exhibition opportunities for our members.

Why Join IPMS Stafford?

Support network: Access to experienced modellers who can provide guidance on techniques and project challenges
Social atmosphere: Friendly, casual environment where modelling enthusiasts can connect
Resources: Club library with reference materials and occasional group purchases of materials
Skill development: Regular demonstrations and workshops on specialized modelling techniques
Exhibition opportunities: Chances to display your work at shows across the UK
IPMS affiliation: Benefits of connection to the national IPMS organization and its resources

IPMS UK Affiliation

As an affiliated club of The International Plastic Modellers' Society (UK), our members can access the extensive resources and network of the national organization. We highly recommend visiting the IPMS website for additional info

Join the fun!

Come along!

Where:
White Eagle Club, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH, UK

When:
2nd Thursday of each month. 8pm onwards! :)

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Our Mission & Goals

Our mission is to build a sociable scale modeling club for people of all interests and skills!

IPMS Stafford is a friendly modeling club making military models, cars and ships. Monthly meetings include social interaction and expert demonstrations.

IPMS Stafford: Scale modeling club

IPMS Stafford is a branch of IPMS(UK) focused on scale modeling, primarily kit building with some modifications and scratch building.

Fun casual modeling club meetings.

Meetings are informal and social, featuring casual discussion and modeling activities in a lighthearted atmosphere.

IMPS Stafford Best UK Branch Display at Scale Model World Telford 2024

Diverse and eclectic projects

Members work on various subjects including military models, cars, ships, and other plastic modeling projects. Even scratch built!

Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Members participate in and have helped create Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and support The Motor Museum in Miniature.