An Over-Weathered ME-109 Won? | IPMS Las Vegas

“I went to IPMS Nationals Las Vegas 2026 expecting to check out some amazing models, meet fellow builders, and probably spend way too much money on kits and weathering supplies. I ended up doing all of those things… and somehow winning first place with my heavily weathered Tamiya ME-109. No Affiliate links today! Go to your next local show/swap meet and get stuff for cheaper!! 🎨 Featured Builds Mentioned Tamiya 1/48 ME-109 “Scrap to Speed” Y-Wing Podracer Diorama Full Build: https://youtu.be/Z49u7VsICPc How to Make a Tiny Welder With LEDs: https://youtu.be/cJNFwr80FGc “Resupply and Standby” “A Moment of Peace” How to Add Battle Damage Video: In this video, I’ll take you through my experience at the show, some of my favorite builds from the competition, the vendor room haul, and the story behind the ME-109 that unexpectedly took home the win. Whether you’re into aircraft modeling, dioramas, armor, sci-fi, or just love creative hobbies in general, IPMS shows are an incredible source of inspiration and community. Huge respect to all the builders who displayed their work at the event. The level of craftsmanship was honestly insane. ipms las vegas ipms nationals ipms 2026 weathering scale modeling scale model competition tamiya me109 me109 model bf109 model 1/48 aircraft aircraft modeling model airplane weathering techniques battle damaged aircraft diorama diorama build tamiya aircraft scale stories scalestories ak interactive model kit haul military modeling wwii aircraft ipms model show hobby convention plastic models model weathering storytelling diorama award winning model model contest”