Build. Create. Inspire.
Kawartha Scale Modellers (KSM) is a hands-on community for scale modellers of all levels—whether you’re opening your first kit or chasing the last 5% of realism under a macro lens. Our club meetings are equal parts bench craft, shared learning, and good company.
If you want a hobby that’s creative, technical, relaxing, and endlessly deep—scale modelling is it. And doing it with other modellers accelerates everything: skills, confidence, and motivation.
Bring a model. Bring a question. Leave with new ideas.
What Happens at a KSM Meeting
Member Show-and-Tell
Bring what you’re building—finished, in-progress, or “problem child.” Meetings are a safe place to share progress, get practical feedback, and swap tips that actually work at the bench.
Demos and Mini-Workshops
Short, focused demos are a core part of KSM. Expect rotating topics such as:
- airbrushing & atomization control
- painting workflows, masking, modulation, weathering
- decals & finishing (clear coats, panel lining, oils)
- diorama groundwork, textures, and scene composition
- tools, adhesives, and problem-solving techniques
Have a technique you’re confident with? Volunteer to run a 10–20 minute demo. KSM grows by members teaching members.
Swap / Free / Sale Table
Out of sight is out of mind—until it hits the table. Bring any of the following:
- kits (started or unstarted), parts, decals, tools
- paint you’ll never use, aftermarket, reference books
Label items clearly if they’re for sale; otherwise, mark them swap or free. This table is one of the best parts of the night—great for clearing stash, helping new members, and finding exactly what you didn’t know you needed.
Raffle / Club Draw (Fundraising)
We keep it fun, and we keep it moving. Raffles and Club draw help support club activities and future events. Bring a few bucks, and you might leave with a surprise kit or modelling goodies.
Why Scale Modelling Wins as a Hobby
Scale modelling is “quietly superior” because it combines:
- craft + art + engineering in one activity
- deep focus without being screen-based
- problem-solving, patience, and real skill-building
- a rewarding loop: plan → build → finish → improve
It’s relaxing when you want it to be—and intensely technical when you want to go full-tilt.
Who Should Come?
- brand new modellers (yes, seriously—come early, ask everything)
- returning builders restarting the hobby
- armour, aircraft, automotive, sci-fi, ships, rail—if it’s scale, it’s welcome
- anyone who wants a friendly club with real bench knowledge, not gatekeeping
What to Bring
- a model (any stage), or even just photos on your phone
- questions you’re stuck on
- optional: items for the swap/free/sale table
- optional: a small item for raffle/door prizes
Join the Wider Modelling Community
KSM supports the broader modelling ecosystem and values being connected to the wider standards and community that organizations like IPMS help foster—shared learning, shared visibility, and a healthier hobby for everyone.
