IPMS Philippines - Bert Anido

By Aaron “4-eyes” Ronquillo

Starting the new year with a bang, IPMS Philippines Bert Anido (BA) has been requested by the management of SM to put up a static model exhibit at the Cinema area which will run until the 25th of February.  The exhibit is part of promoting the release of the war-drama-suspense movie Valkyrie starring Tom Cruise.  The movie centers on the story of Lt. Col. Klaus von Stauffenberg, one of the officers in the German military involved in the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.  Upon receiving the request from SM, the Club immediately went into action full blast.  The announcement was put out in the Club’s Yahoo mailing list for models needed and during the February 8 meeting, several members have already brought in their models that they wanted to put in the exhibit.  In keeping with the theme of the movie, the models to be displayed were to be World War II German subjects.

February 9 was the ingress date.  Several volunteers already began assembling at Lil’s Hobby Center around 8 pm and brought in more models.  At about 9 pm, the volunteers buckled down to work.  With the help of Prez Chopper’s people, SM’s maintenance crew and even our chief patron, Shakes Chan, tables and panels were brought in and set up.  In about 2 hours, the setup was complete even while the last full show in the theaters was still ongoing.  Everyone left for home in high spirits and are looking forward to watch the movie once it is shown (Valkyrie opens on February 11, see you there!).

Theatrical release poster for Valkyrie, Copyright © 2008 by MGM/UA. All Rights Reserved.

Acknowledgments:

Jim (Bigman) Gonzales
EG (Bull) Ruiz
Frank (Chopper) Ching
Aaron (4-Eyes) Ronquillo
Wrandell (Warden) Selda
Oliver (Twisty) Sia
Gerry (Lost Boy) Rolda
Chino (Scrat) Fernandez
Vino (Shrikes) Nañangas
RJ (Bistro) Villarroel
(Doc) Cesar Martinez
Pocholo (Fritz) Nualla
Abet (Pointer) Anido
Raphy (Panzerjaeger) Marbella
Jojo (Mojo) Añonuevo
Toby (Spidey) de Castro
Byron (Hunter) Lee
Joseph (Bubbles) Carunungan
Martin Molinos
Bong Marfori
and Mr. Shakespeare (Shakes) Chan