January 2026 Monthly Meeting News

It’s a new year for the OCIPMS and the January meeting had a great turn-out with several new members and lots of models on the tables.

David Frederick discussed the plans for the club in the coming year along with new details about OrangeCon 2026.

Sean Fallesen reviewed the contest themes for 2026, click here to view the list of themes

The January meeting had two contests to start the year; one was the best of 2025 (Theme and judges choice winners) and the regular monthly contest with the theme of STRUCTURES AND SCENERY- Finished buildings or dioramas that emphasizes structures and scenery. See the gallery below to view all the models.

Contest winners for January: Pending

Photos provided by Steve Taylor:

See you all in February – theme will be: DIORAMAS AND VIGNETTES- Best story or snapshot in time