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Model Builder's Club In-Person

A once a month gathering for model builders of all kinds to get together to share their current projects and work with fellow hobbyists.

Most plastic, wood, and metal scale models are welcome including Gundam, Warhammer, Star Trek, Star Wars, Zoids, cars, planes, military vehicles, trains, buildings, and more. 
Participants will be asked to sign the City's Safety Waiver and will be required to follow all club rules and safety guidelines listed below. 

  • Models may include 

  • All stationary plastic model kits and buildable miniatures 

  • Wooden models  

  • Metal models and miniatures 

  • Lego Kits 

  • (This program is unaffiliated with Lego specific Library activities and Legos will not be provided )

  • Resin models (Please see bellow regulations regarding resin) 

  • 3D printed models 
     

  • Rules for Builders 

  • Maintain a clean space 

  • Clean nibs, runner bits, paint cups, or any other materials from your build before leaving. 

  • Practice proper safety measures for sanding, cutting, or using chemical based adhesives and paints. 

  • All participants are responsible for their own tools, models, and other supplies. 

  • Practice safety with all tools,  

  • repeated failure to follow safety guidelines will result in you being asked to leave the program for the day. 

  • Repeat offences over multiple days will result in you being asked not to come back. 

 

  • Prohibited Models and Builds 

  • Remote control vehicles 

  • Drones 

  • Models with excessive electronics 

  • Real/realistic weapons 

  • 3D printed weapons 

  • Sexually inappropriate figures and models 

 

  • Prohibited activities 

  • Spray Painting, finishing, or other aerosol can based chemicals.  

  • Airbrushing 

  • Resin sanding 

  • Sawdering 

  • Use of power tools 

  • Open flames 

Safety Guidelines 

 

  • Do not put fingers or skin between nipper blades 

  • Cut away from yourself when using hobby knifes and other cutting implements 

  • Keep sharp implements in your own space and do not point them toward other club members 

  • Do not dry sand resin models 

  • Keep doors open to provide proper ventilation 

  • Cap all adhesive products when not in use 

  • Clean spills immediately 

Date:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Newbury Park Library Meeting Room
Event Locations:
Newbury Park Library
Audience:
  Adults (18+)  
Categories:
  Crafts     Self-directed Activities