AMPS Nationals 2011

[scratchmod]

Just wondering who from the forum will be going to the AMPS Nat's next month. I'll be there on Fri and Sat. I'll be the one wearing the black "scratchmod" shirt. Would be cool to meet some of you guys from SMA.

Rob

 

[DXM]

Re: AMPS Nationals in Va.

I was planning to go this year but we are in the middle of a move to a new location at work. That quashed those plans.
I had a friend bring a couple of models last year and was lucky enough to come away with 2 golds.
From the photos I've seen it looks like a really nice show to attend, the show and from what I've heard the people.
Maybe next year.
Good luck at the show

 

[panzerace007]

Re: AMPS Nationals in Va.

I'm there Dude !! I'm in the Host chapter- AMPSCV. I'll be there Thursday afternoon - Saturday night.

Little known fact : I turn th BIG 4-0 on that Friday th 8th !!! All are invited to Shannon's Pub that evening ! Meet up & ... stuff !! Knock back a few Gold-N-Delicious ! It also coincides with the Annual AMPS Social !! So ... come on out Friday night !! Play th Face with a Name game .... ?

I won't be hard to spot. Various wardrobe changes from AMPS T's to th SMA T !! Oh ! ... I'll have th longest hair in th Building !!! ;D



See ya there !!

 

[panzerace007]

Re: AMPS Nationals in Va.



Oh Boy !! Almost there. Inside 2 weeks !!! Is it just you & me Scratchmode ? I know fblanton will be there. We should catch up & get a group picture ?

So many vendors ! WoW ! There is going to be a Ton of Great Models there !! 2 days is almost not enough time to get it all in !! ;D ;D

 

[scratchmod]

Re: AMPS Nationals in Va.

Hey Erik, looks like I will not be going after all. Too many other important things that need to be done. Lifes priorities
scratchmod

 

[panzerace007]

Re: AMPS Nationals in Va.

Ah !! Well .... I think it was John Lennon that said -

" Life is what happens , while you're busy making other plans ". A disappointment for sure !! Well .... I'll catch ya' on th Flip Holmzz !!

 

[sharkmouth]

Re: AMPS Nationals in Va.

At least Rob's model made it!


Above and below is Rob Scratchmod Ferreira's T-69II with Celtic Werks T-55 engine compartment


I have many more photos form the show but don't know where to post them.

Regards,

 

[panzerace007]

Re: AMPS Nationals in Va.

SHARK,

Cool Pix !! It was great to meet up with you & the Boys at the Show. Feel Free to post more Pix here on th tread !! Let's see th Armor !! Great Pix & Thanx for sharing !

Welcome to the HERD Sharkmouth !!

 

[Junkie]

Re: AMPS Nationals in Va.

Welcome to SMA Shark.

I just created a dedicated board called Model Show Photos - as there are several opportunities throughout the year - many shows, etc... thought I'd make a dedicated spot to look at all the builds.

Simply start a thread with the name/date of the show and post em all in there.

 

[sharkmouth]

Trumpeter BR-52




































More coming...

 

[sharkmouth]

Olaf Kievit's Malaysian V-150


This is not the Trumpeter kit, it is scratchbuilt and won the Best Soviet subject.




Italian gun






Steve Zaloga's Shermans nearest the camera above and below


The following three are from James Wechsler. He won the Verlinden Productions award for best use of a VP product (the engine)














Even more coming!

 

[sharkmouth]

http://Here are some of John Steinman's work:
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Above and below are the masterfully tamed MiniArt Su-76M
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This is the Tiger Model Designs T-6 Sherman at Aberdeen

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Above and below is his Bronco Sd.Kfz.221 with Panzerbusche gun
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Above and below is his Minerva Rwandan Technical
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Above and below are John Charvat's T-55 Kabul with Celtic Werks T-55 engine compartment
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Above and below is Rob Scratchmod Ferreira's T-69II with Celtic Werks T-55 engine compartment
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Regards,[/color]

 

[sharkmouth]

This won Best German subject.





This is Rob Scratchmod Ferreira's T-69II with Celtic Werks T-55 engine compartment.


Chris of CRM Models

My favorite plastics pusher, Gene Bagnoli:


This is a momentous occasion thanks to your trouble-making photographer:

Iain Hamilton of AK Interactive USA, yours truly, Rick Lawler of Mig Productions USA, and Erik Roberson representing SMA!


Here the vendors are again!


I didn't expect to get this photograph in Fredericksburg, VA. I asked Rick to go put on his Mig Productions shirt.


Joe Hudson (in orange) of Verlinden Productionswanders in on Rick Lawler (nearest camera) of Mig Productions USA and Carlos of AK Interactive Spain. Coincidence? I think not!


Look who was sitting across Carlos and Rick Lawler. By the way, look closely at the product mix on the table.


Jeff of TigerModels was there!


So was Woody of Archer Fine Transfers


While Ted was camera shy, he did let me hold the Commanders Series 1/16th scale Christie tank, BIG!


The rewards ceremony. My camera was dying and I was far away so pardon the images.

The sponsors. Two from Squadron, two from AK Interactive, and Two from Verlinden Productions

The rest of my photographs are of groups from other forums. You will see them posted in their respective areas.

Regards,

 

[Junkie]

WOW! WOW!

 

[Quaralane]

Some excellent work there

 

[panzerace007]

WoW !! Is right !! Thanx so Much for posting these pix SHARK !! My camera was having a moment & never wanted to focus ... Thanx SHARK !! Hey look ... You got a Shot of My 221 in Chinese service ;D

Classic picture of Rick Lawler & MIG ! I really Dig that picture of Gene Bagnoli ! I love that man ! The antithesis of What a Show vendor should be. !! Such a Cool Dude , and Who couldn't love that Brooklyn N.Y. accent !!

In a Flash !!, the Big AMPS show was over ... WoW , It seems like it was yesterday ... Thanx again SHARK !!!