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Post by Chris K. Hale on Jun 4, 2021 18:49:51 GMT -8
I didnt copy the flyer for the show , You can view it at www.natslv2021.com for all the info on the show/convention. I will be there on Saturday for at least the first half of the day. I wanted to Apologize to anyone I may have offended by my statements about I.P.M.S. and the show, I have had several bad experiences with that Organization and if anyone has question Please contact me. I know it will be a big deal in the modeling community and my hats off to all those putting in the time and effort to put on a big event like that. Now with the relaxing of the Covid restrictions, I know we can all use a great day with fellow modelers. I look forward to meeting many of you and seeing the many old friends I know in the Hobby. See You All there and I hope we can all enjoy the event. I will try to arrange a time and place we can meet and say Hello to our fellow members. Several of our members will be Vendors there, so bring some Buck's to spread around with them!! Chris Hale Admin. |
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Post by Joel_W on Jun 5, 2021 7:27:39 GMT -8
Chris,
Way to far/expensive of a trip for me. Are you planning on entering any of the car categories?
joel
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Jun 5, 2021 13:40:47 GMT -8
I am not an IPMS member and due to health restrictions will make it a short day, I wish I could show some stuff but maybe next time. Chris
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Post by starfighterace on Jun 6, 2021 6:48:18 GMT -8
I also posted this to a reply in another thread and though it would also fit in here
Best day to attend if you can only come for the day: Friday!
Saturday around Noon, most of the Vendors are packing up to leave. Some folks take their models by noon and leave. Yes, it is expensive to attend, so many show up Thursday, leave Saturday to help cut down the hotel costs. That makes Friday the best day to see the Models entered, shop vendors, and maybe catch a seminar or two.
Yes, the convention offers seminars to folks attending the event. They car range from history, building techniques, "How-To" and on rare occasions, meet and greet with the guys behind the plastic & aftermarket companies. The schedule will be posted online before the show and any changes will be posted at the event. Many of these folks do not work for free, which is why the admission fee is more than usual. I'll bet if anyone wants to do an Automotive seminar, I'll bet you would be welcomed with open arms if you are not to demanding on fees/reimbursement. Wouldn't it be cool to see one on the history of auto racing in Vegas? Stardust raceway, Caesars Palace Grand Prix, and that little speedway outside of town by Nellas AFB?
When run properly, the IPMS/USA convention is more than a glorified plastic model swap meet and show. However, there are those that are just that. You don't know until you go, however. This will be my 20th convention, 19th as a vendor, and first time to one in Vegas. I should have my 1/24 Gulf GT40 decals (2 sheets covers 2-3 cars) for sale by then for the Revell re-pop of the Fujimi kit (ETA July 2020).
Mark T.
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Jun 6, 2021 7:03:07 GMT -8
I look forward to seeing you there, gotta rethink the day I will go now, Friday or Saturday....hmmm my Buddy will go either day and traffic from Bullhead City to Las Vegas will be somewhat lighter on Friday.. well either way I will see everbody there. Chris
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