1st l would like to thank the Northeast Military Modelers Association for putting on such a good show. It’s was a lot of hard work on theirs part and it all paid off. The overall quality just gets better and better each year. I am already looking forward to next year. And I already have an idea for a theme entry[whstl]
2nd, congrats to all the winners and a special congrats to all the FSMers that took home the hardware. An extra special congrats to Bill Carls (aka Treadwell) who had to run out to but a bigger car to get all the medals and trophies home. Each and every one well deserved.
The thread is open for all the winners to stand up and be recognized.
I am was very happy to have walked away with 2 silver medals, 1 each for my Enigma and Char B1 bis. And A gold for the “nekkid” halftrack.
Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I forgot to throw out some props to Treadwell in the other thread. That man KILLED it at AMPSEast. I had the pleasure of judging one of his builds and it was FLAWLESS. It is the first time I ever sat at a table of four judges and saw a build get a sweep of all 10s.
And his Nekkid Gatling Gun…? WOW!!! AMAZING craftsmanship.
Excellent work! Unfortunately, I was not able to make it this year. That makes two years in a row now that I’ve been absent. Lame, I know.
I know I’ve not been as active lately, but I’ve been busy with the new career and a new kid. Despite the forums’ lack of activity, how was the turn out at AMPS EAST? Still pretty decent?
Hoping to hit up Marauder Con in Maryland this November and then hopefully Mosquito Con in April next year. Maybe I’ll catch some of you all there.
The show was great and it was really good seeing you Mr. Rocca. Like I said before, you are one if the nicest guys in the hobby and someone I always look forward to seeing. Missed you at Mosquitocon old man. I took a gold for the Hetzer and Best German Subject.
Very well deserved Marc. Sounds like a lot of fun at the show. Have to look into going to ANY show one day. Would really like to look around and meet everyone.
It’s not dead. It’s sunday and guys are probably watching football. I’m busy doing the honey-dos and then am going to catch my Giants at the Eagles later. That’s not good for me, because that means I will get little to no model building done this weekend.
Marc, Tread and others, congrats on well deserved awards.
Hi guys, [:)]
Pati & I just returned from Amps East as we stayed over an extra night. I was never really sure I was going to be able to go until right up before the show.
It was a terrific time and really nice to see many of my friends. Marc ,Mike and bbrownii from FSM, Matt Toms and his crew from NMMA from Ct where I live, Iain,Kenny and Todd from MSC had the AK products line. I did 2 tours of judging and sat in with Bill Schmitt (who I learned alot from) and that made Georg Eyerman happy as we were short on judges as per usual ! I also met and had a nice talk with Neil Stokes. Really a nice guy.
I did have my 1/16 T-34-85 along side my M4 105… both just on display.
In the 'Advanced ’ category I did enter a slightly revamped version of my Char B1 bis which I had done for the 'Blitz in France ’ GB and a fenderless KV-1e I had finished a while ago. My third entrant was my 1/16 scale Gatling Gun model 1866 which is nearly a complete scratchbuild and major conversion. It was entered in the show theme of 'Naked Models ’
I feel blessed with how well my models were recieved.
The Char B1 bis received a Gold Medal and a beautiful acryilic plaque for ‘Best Small Army Subject’ .
The KV-1e received a Gold Medal and a beautiful acryilic plaque for ‘Best Russian/Soviet Subject’ and a beautiful acryilic plaque for the ‘Missing " E " Award’.
The Model 1866 Gatling Gun received a Gold Medal and a large trophy figurine for ’ Best Scratch Built and/or Conversion ’ … He looks like a Viking wielding a Huge X-acto knife! and finally the topper, a stunning acrilic plaque for the Show Theme Award ’ Naked Models ’ … ! I am still in a state of shock !!
I want to sincerely thank all of you who judged my work, and all the fine work done by IPMS/AMPS and NMMA.
Thank you guys, I will do a pictoral on the Gatling Gun soon.
tread[H]
Me & Pati (my wife just got home a while ago and I read the nice things you wrote about judging one of my builds. Thanks so much man ![;)] Really nice thing to say and even nicer to hear !! LOL congrats on your work , I wish I would have met you a little earlier in the show. Maybe next time !
Bill (Tread) - It was great seeing to at the show. No one deserve the awards more than you. I am so happy for you. I hope you and Pati had a wonderful weekend. Be well my friend and keep your spirits high.
Again, congrats on all the awards, looking forward to seeing you next year.
It was really good seeing you this year man[:D] and we almost got to work together at judging again!
Your half track is killer man… awsome work![t$t]… and the Enigma…I have to build one of those.I am so glad I got to see your builds, and thanks for the kind words,greatly appreciated !
What’s next for you on the bench now ?
I have been puttering around with the Zvevda T90, but it needs a lot of suspension modification.
Pati says I am working on the house getting it ready for winter… so we will see…[whstl]
And Rob it is truly a pleasure seeing you too. But “Mr. Rocca” and “…old man…” Next time we meet up I have to give you a piece of my mind you young whippersnapper.
Guys: I had every intention of attending this year…unfortunately it didn’t work out.
A sincere congratulations wing_nut and treadwell! tread, you could melt all that down and build your OWN friggin’ tank…UNBELIEVABLE[:D[!!!
Anyone know how redleg did?
bbrowniii: Didn’t get an update from you…did you enter anything?
Marc: It was really nice to see the hardware next to your builds. Tread: Would you mind doing the same thing please? It’s nice to see the quality next to the deserved award…and for those who haven’t been around much the last year ( [blkeye]…like me…[:$]) it would be nice.
