The 51st Chicago Show takes place at the Marriott Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Rd., Oct. 16-17, 2026
ROOM RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN AT THE DISCOUNTED CLUB RATE; CLICK HERE
Next meeting is March 7th
10am - 1pm at the Morton Grove Park District’s Prairie View Community Center at 6834 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL across the street from Coopers Hawk Restaurant. We’ll be in the second floor activity room. (There is an elevator.) As usual, anyone interested is welcome to join for lunch at Moretti's following the meeting.
The theme will be Flats. Joe Berton will present a PowerPoint featuring outstanding flats exhibited at recent shows, and Noel Meyer and George Mickelson will share commentary on the collecting, sculpting and painting of flats.
People are encouraged to bring in examples of flats from their own collections. Samples of painted and unpainted flats will be available to take home as well.
What Are Military Miniatures?
Today's "military miniatures" go well beyond their beginning as toy soldiers, vehicles, airplanes, and ships. This world in miniature ranges from historical subjects, to events happening in our world today, to fantasy topics that express the artists' creative talents. No longer regarded as just toys, these miniature works of art are highly valued by those who appreciate the subject and especially the artists who have created the wide variety of pieces seen today which encompass individual pieces, vignettes, and dioramas.
Our Publication - “The Scabbard”
The Scabbard is published quarterly for and by the members and friends of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois. Electronic subscriptions are free.