A dedicated Christian in North Carolina is fighting the infiltration of pornography into what has been a family pastime–building plastic models.

Bud Press of Shelby, North Carolina, is a member of the International Plastic Modelers’ Society (IPMS). Model-building has long been considered a family-oriented hobby, and members of the Society often participate in shows to display their wares. However, Press is embroiled in a battle over pornographic nude figures that he says are being displayed at those shows and in stores and trade publications.

“IPMS, since its inception in the early to mid 1960s, has always carried the moniker ‘family-oriented,’” Press said. “You would think that the plastic model building industry would be the last place on earth that would allow the infiltration of pornography – but it’s there, and it’s dangerous.”

Press’ objections to pornographic models caused the IPMS to place them behind curtains a! t shows as a compromise, but Press continues to campaign against the very existence of the displays. He also objects to advertisements in the IPMS bi-monthly publication from companies that deal in X-rated materials and sado-masochistic themes. He said the infiltration of pornography is a “tidal wave”–and a battle that, as a Christian, he feels he is fighting alone.

Press said most plastic model contests take place in public schools, civic centers, churches, hotels and National Guard armories. He advises parents to contact the local coordinator and inquire about displays of nude figures or screened areas before taking their children.

[Source: AFA Journal, August, 2002 edition]

Bud Press is a Christian Investigative Researcher and the Director of Christian Research Service. As a service to the body of Christ he provides information, documentation and referral on a wide variety of issues to individuals, companies, pro-family groups, outreach ministries and the Christian news media.

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