Welcome to AVG website, get ready for the Desert Classic XXV!Update: Model Entry Form and Contestant Entry Form are uploaded on the website under the Desert Classic tab. Download and print them before you come to the contest!
The wait is over! The official information on the Desert Classic Contest 2023 is out. It will be very special event with it also being the IPMS Region 8 Regional Model Contest. The contest will be held on October 28th, at the Desert Christian High School. Flyer is in the Desert Classic Tab. Click Here IPMS AVG (Antelope Valley Group) is a premier modeling club in the Antelope Valley, which has been major centers of USAF, NASA and famous aerospace companies. The area is known for having major milestones in aviation history for a long time. This also brings a lot of passionate modelers, and AVG forms a strong community for those members. GUBERIS UPIS NONUM (Don't Goober it up!) |
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Who We Are
The Club originates from the western Mojave Desert region where most of the club members reside. This region consists of Boron, California City, Mojave, Tehachapi, North Edwards, Edwards Air Force Base, Rosamond, Lancaster, Palmdale, Ridgecrest and Apple Valley. AVG got its start in the mid 1990's by a small group of modelers who were originally meeting at various locations throughout Palmdale, Lancaster, and Edwards AFB. Eventually, the clan grew enough in size to seriously consider forming a new Chapter of IPMS Region 8. IPMS AVG is a unique melting pot where quite a few members are from aerospace, associated with the USAF, NASA, and major defense contractors.
In January of 1996, the Antelope Valley Group officially became “IPMS AVG.” The first meeting was organized by Billy Chrisler and was held at the AFFTC mesuem on Edwards AFB. Membership has grown steadily over the years despite those that have moved out of the area. We've been able to maintain a consistent membership of approximately 20 to 25 members. AVG has never been a large club by any measure, but maintains a core of quality and dedicated modelers. Although aviation subject matter is a predominate strength of the club, armor, sci-fi, auto, ships, and figures also prevail as interests. AVG has a well balanced medium in all categories of model building. Most members actively retain both AVG club and National IPMS membership, directly contributing to the success of Region 8 and IPMS.
In January of 1996, the Antelope Valley Group officially became “IPMS AVG.” The first meeting was organized by Billy Chrisler and was held at the AFFTC mesuem on Edwards AFB. Membership has grown steadily over the years despite those that have moved out of the area. We've been able to maintain a consistent membership of approximately 20 to 25 members. AVG has never been a large club by any measure, but maintains a core of quality and dedicated modelers. Although aviation subject matter is a predominate strength of the club, armor, sci-fi, auto, ships, and figures also prevail as interests. AVG has a well balanced medium in all categories of model building. Most members actively retain both AVG club and National IPMS membership, directly contributing to the success of Region 8 and IPMS.
Our Meeting Location
The club meets the third Saturday of each month from 1PM to 4PM at the Desert Christian High School. (Please check the Club Calendar page for more accurate info) If you would like to attend a meeting, or have any questions about the club, please contact the club president on the contact tab.
Desert Christian High School
2340 W. Ave J-8 , Lancaster, CA 93526
2340 W. Ave J-8 , Lancaster, CA 93526
