IPMS - Acadiana is the local chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society located in Lafayette, LA. and serving the surrounding areas.   We are one of four IPMS chapters located in Louisiana at this time.  We meet once a month to discuss modeling issues, have how-to demonstrations, show off our newest creations and seek help on making the latest build as best as it can be.  Our club consists of about 20 or so active members.

We are very involved in local and regional contests and several members have taken builds to the IPMS - Nationals.  Our members build the complete spectrum of available genres to include past and modern armor, warships, aircraft (military and civilian), show cars, sci-fi, figures and just about whatever else catches our eye.

In addition to good advice and helpful insights we also plan occasional road trips to area locations in which we have interest.  Good friends and good builders permeate the group and our meetings are laid back and fun.  Along with model building, don't be surprised to hear discussions on history, movies, upcoming contests, current events and doughnuts.   Military movies and television shows are common as well.

Our most "famous" member is Steve Boutte.  Steve has won numerous local and regional contests and has had his custom cars portrayeed in several nation magazines, the latest being in Scale Auto World along with a build write-up of the vehicle.  Some of Steve's cars can be seen in the "Submissions" page.

If you are interested in checking out what we have to offer, please Contact US or Chapter President Kaliste Saloom, III.