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AMPS NATIONAL CONVENTION
j76lr
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 04:44 AM UTC
I've been to several AMPS shows in Danbury Conn , and several shows in Wayne NJ and a few in other locations. What makes the National Convention better ? More Vendor ? Its being held there in April 2017 , was wondering if it was worth the 90 min trip . the last 2 shows weren't that hot .
Armorsmith
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 05:06 AM UTC
I was at nationals last year and the year before. It's a 3 day event with lots of vendors. Not just the regular local guys like Gene Bagnoli. Squadron has been there in the past as well as other internationally known names such as Mig/Ammo who always has a ton of stuff. Hard Target was also there last year. There are also lots of killer kits for raffle. Also more armor than you can shake a stick at plus all the shop talk among the participants. Really good show all around in my humble opinion. Also forgot mention that there are a number of seminars as well as various demonstrations. These will be posted on the AMPS site as we get closer to April 2017.
Tojo72
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 05:34 AM UTC
Do the model companies show up like at the toy shows?You know,like Tamiya,Meng,Dragon.
fhvn4d
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 05:49 AM UTC
I drove with the family to the Sumter SC Nats last year..... even tried out MosquitoCon on the way.... Considering I live in MA, and NJ alone was a 5 hour drive.... the Nats being in CT this year is gonna be AWESOME!!!! The raffle items are going to be some seriously decent stuff, the raffle manager is doing a great job to get high quality stuff for raffle... and when you can buy 20 bucks worth of tickets and come out with 100 bucks worth of cool stuff... its a win win!! and if you buy 20 bucks worth of ticket and come out with nothing but 20 bucks worth of stubs, hey.... its 20 bucks and you are at the NATIONALS BABY!!!! LOL. I was very impressed with the Nationals vendor area in SC, and I fully anticipate Danbury will be the same way. The Hotel being the same site as the convention is a SUPER convenience IMO.... especially for those of us who dont know how to use a GPS LOL
jekrott
Joined: March 25, 2006
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 06:00 AM UTC
Having just gone to my first show a few weeks ago in Danbury,which was just a awesome time i can"t wait for the Nationals.I can"t imagine what the Vendors room will look like.Already started to put aside alittle money every week.And the Hotel was really nice as well
Armorsmith
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 06:17 AM UTC
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Do the model companies show up like at the toy shows?You know,like Tamiya,Meng,Dragon.
If I remember correctly Tamiya was at the 2014 nationals in Indiana. The vendors and the "big" names are not always the same but there are generally a couple. There are usually a number of modeling heavy hitters that show up as well, Cookie Sewell, Steve Zaloga, and until he passed away Shep Paine. Lots of books and reference material as well. Archer was also there both years I was at nationals.
ericadeane
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 07:36 AM UTC
A hallmark of the annual International show is the cameraderie as people will come in from all over. While I would love to enjoy Armorcon, I just can't justify it. That AMPS International show is on a different scale. My airline tickets are already booked.
KurtLaughlin
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 08:10 PM UTC
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I've been to several AMPS shows in Danbury Conn , and several shows in Wayne NJ and a few in other locations. What makes the National Convention better ? More Vendor ? Its being held there in April 2017 , was wondering if it was worth the 90 min trip . the last 2 shows weren't that hot .
It's the largest all-armor show in North America. That's why I drove five hours to Maryland all those times, four hours to Indiana a few times, nine hours to Sumter, ten and a half hours to Atlanta and am willing to drive seven hours to Danbury.
As I recent wrote someone when they asked if I was going to the show:
"Yup, I will be there. It's AMPS."
KL
j76lr
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 02:31 AM UTC
Thanks guys , I have an hour or two to drive , Im defiantly going to make it ....wonder if i can refinance my house !!
j76lr
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 02:33 AM UTC
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I drove with the family to the Sumter SC Nats last year..... even tried out MosquitoCon on the way.... Considering I live in MA, and NJ alone was a 5 hour drive.... the Nats being in CT this year is gonna be AWESOME!!!! The raffle items are going to be some seriously decent stuff, the raffle manager is doing a great job to get high quality stuff for raffle... and when you can buy 20 bucks worth of tickets and come out with 100 bucks worth of cool stuff... its a win win!! and if you buy 20 bucks worth of ticket and come out with nothing but 20 bucks worth of stubs, hey.... its 20 bucks and you are at the NATIONALS BABY!!!! LOL. I was very impressed with the Nationals vendor area in SC, and I fully anticipate Danbury will be the same way. The Hotel being the same site as the convention is a SUPER convenience IMO.... especially for those of us who dont know how to use a GPS LOL
with my luck Id win nothing !! the last lottery I won was the draft lottery !!
redleg12
Joined: March 11, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 03:29 PM UTC
All, I am the show chairman for this years show. We are still six months away and already more than 70 vendor tables have been reserved. We are lining up a list of seminars from some great people and lets not forget as stated earlier, the largest gathering of armor models in the US. With all that said, the best item is the great people who attend and make it a modeling social event.
As we get close we will have updates on the AMPS website. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Rounds Complete!!
As we get close we will have updates on the AMPS website. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Rounds Complete!!
phantom8747
Joined: March 09, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 05:57 PM UTC
I have been to the last 3 that were held in Auburn Indiana,they were all great.Lots of vendors.
Tankrider
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 09:20 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextI've been to several AMPS shows in Danbury Conn , and several shows in Wayne NJ and a few in other locations. What makes the National Convention better ? More Vendor ? Its being held there in April 2017 , was wondering if it was worth the 90 min trip . the last 2 shows weren't that hot .
It's the largest all-armor show in North America. That's why I drove five hours to Maryland all those times, four hours to Indiana a few times, nine hours to Sumter, ten and a half hours to Atlanta and am willing to drive seven hours to Danbury.
As I recent wrote someone when they asked if I was going to the show:
"Yup, I will be there. It's AMPS."
KL
Yup,
That is what Kurt said when I asked if he was going to attend. IMHO, with the show being 90 minutes to 2 hours away from you, it is a no brainer... The closest show for me was a mere 15 hour drive from Oklahoma City to Auburn Indiana.
Yup,
That is what Kurt said when I asked if he was going to attend. IMHO, with the show being 90 minutes to 2 hours away from you, it should be a no brainer to attend... The closest show for me was a mere 15 hour drive from Oklahoma City to Auburn, Indiana.
Folks attend for various reasons mentioned above. Me personally, I attend to see folks that are AMPS members that frequent the armor building DGs/FB pages. Folks at the show are generally friendly and will share techniques and secrets of their builds. I would recommend that you do several turns as a field judge, which will result in becoming a better armor modeler. Whatever your reason for attending end up to be, I sincerely hope that I see you in Danbury in April 2017. Look for the guy in the Fraternal Order of Water Buffalo AKA the Grand Poobah hat during the show.
John
bill_c
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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 08:12 PM UTC
The Crown Plaza is filling up fast. If you go through the AMPS site it's $99 a night (pretty good for the NYC area). I'm staying over Friday night so I can spend some time with my friends there.
j76lr
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2017 - 06:57 PM UTC
Im looking forward to it !!
Tankrider
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2017 - 07:09 PM UTC
Lou,
Good to hear that the excitement is still present. Make sure that you get a couple of turns at the judging tables. Also, ask questions of folks there. Most, if not all whom attend are more than willing to share information, techniques, and tips about their models and how to make your efforts better.
John
Good to hear that the excitement is still present. Make sure that you get a couple of turns at the judging tables. Also, ask questions of folks there. Most, if not all whom attend are more than willing to share information, techniques, and tips about their models and how to make your efforts better.
John
fhvn4d
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Posted: Saturday, January 28, 2017 - 06:03 AM UTC
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Lou,
Good to hear that the excitement is still present. Make sure that you get a couple of turns at the judging tables. Also, ask questions of folks there. Most, if not all whom attend are more than willing to share information, techniques, and tips about their models and how to make your efforts better.
John
Cant re-state this enough. If you want to become a better modeller, and share alot of different experience levels and get to see stuff up close and personal... TAKE A SHIFT as a judge!!! Mike Pettys judging class is second to none, and will give you the pointers you want to have. Take a second and peruse the AMPS website, download the judging rules, and give them a quick read.... but most importantly... DO IT... best thing I have ever done at either regional show or NATS, aside from draining my bank account and coming home with a car full of goodies LOL
redleg12
Joined: March 11, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 04:34 PM UTC
The show page is up on the AMPS website. You can check in there to see the latest list of vendors and seminars. The show schedule and initial list of vendors are posted already.
Hope to see you all in April!
Rounds Complete!!
Hope to see you all in April!
Rounds Complete!!
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