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jrutman
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Posted: Monday, May 01, 2017 - 11:57 PM UTC
convention in Philadelphia this past weekend.

A nicely painted duo using Alpine figgies.



Anyone interested in this kind of thread ? Wanna see more from this show ??
J
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 12:13 AM UTC
Hi Jerry,
yes, I'd love to see more photos. I was unable to make it for the first time in quite a few years.

Sean
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 12:35 AM UTC
Jerry,
Yes indeedy-- please post those show pictures. It would be great if Kitmaker members would post more show photos-- there are some shows that get lots of attention like Telford, Monson, etc. but there are smaller shows too, and they seldom get a wide viewing. I for one would like to see more. I know it's dependent on Kitmaker members taking the photos and posting them too, I realize that. Unfortunately, I don't get out that much anymore, so when the rest of you guys go to a show, it would be great to see those photos!
VR, Russ
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 12:35 AM UTC
Heck yeah Jerry !
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 01:49 AM UTC
oh yeah; definitely; looking to improve my skills and can always use inspiration
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 05:05 AM UTC
Another big yes here!! After all, figures bring the life into all the AFV's that we build. Plus it's nice to see the painting & uniform details being displayed.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 06:37 AM UTC
Absofreakinlutley Jerry!!!

Yes please, we'd like some more!

MOAR!MOAR!MOAR!

jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 04:00 AM UTC
In accordance with the wishes of the peanut gallery here we go. I will upload a few of them at a time.
I didn't get any of the folks names though,sorry.





















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Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 08:39 AM UTC
👍🏻🏅👏🏼
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Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 09:25 AM UTC
Great stuff! Beautiful figures and nicely done photos. Thanks
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Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 06:10 PM UTC
Some amazing paint & detail on display here!! So far, my favorite is the GI taking a break. Thanks for sharing, Jerry!
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Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 06:16 PM UTC
I was stationed in Dover, Delaware for 15 years and attended this show religiously (mid 70's to late 80's). I think its the oldest figure club and/or model club in the country as I recall. They had armor (things that go bump in the night) as well as figures when I use to attend. The great builders I admired the most from that period of time, as well as being good friends, was Vince Bounifiglio (R.I.P.), and Dennis Levy. The work these two could produce...

Thanx for reminding me what I have missed all these years of the MFCA!
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Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 07:57 PM UTC
Great stuff, thanks for sharing. If I'm not mistaken, the old-time ballplayer is one of Bill Horan's pieces. Al

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Posted: Thursday, May 04, 2017 - 02:06 AM UTC

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I was stationed in Dover, Delaware for 15 years and attended this show religiously (mid 70's to late 80's). I think its the oldest figure club and/or model club in the country as I recall. They had armor (things that go bump in the night) as well as figures when I use to attend. The great builders I admired the most from that period of time, as well as being good friends, was Vince Bounifiglio (R.I.P.), and Dennis Levy. The work these two could produce...

Thanx for reminding me what I have missed all these years of the MFCA!



Dennis was there on Sat. and I got to speak with him a bit. He runs the show and is always busy. I used to attend the club meetings on Roosevelt Blvd. I knew Vince as well. Super guy and very talented. Got a lot of pointers from him.
J
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I was stationed in Dover, Delaware for 15 years and attended this show religiously (mid 70's to late 80's). I think its the oldest figure club and/or model club in the country as I recall. They had armor (things that go bump in the night) as well as figures when I use to attend. The great builders I admired the most from that period of time, as well as being good friends, was Vince Bounifiglio (R.I.P.), and Dennis Levy. The work these two could produce...


Thanx for reminding me what I have missed all these years of the MFCA!



Dennis was there on Sat. and I got to speak with him a bit. He runs the show and is always busy. I used to attend the club meetings on Roosevelt Blvd. I knew Vince as well. Super guy and very talented. Got a lot of pointers from him.
J


Yea, the IPMS meetings in the basement of the church. I was VP of that club for a bit back in day. Miss those times! When you see Dennis again, tell him I said hi, he'll know who I am (and see if he remembers the time that 4 of us (Dennis, myself, Vince and Jack Kennedy) spent in a house/cabin in the Poconos to attend a modeling contest nearby)...
jrutman
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Posted: Thursday, May 04, 2017 - 06:32 PM UTC

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I was stationed in Dover, Delaware for 15 years and attended this show religiously (mid 70's to late 80's). I think its the oldest figure club and/or model club in the country as I recall. They had armor (things that go bump in the night) as well as figures when I use to attend. The great builders I admired the most from that period of time, as well as being good friends, was Vince Bounifiglio (R.I.P.), and Dennis Levy. The work these two could produce...


Thanx for reminding me what I have missed all these years of the MFCA!



Dennis was there on Sat. and I got to speak with him a bit. He runs the show and is always busy. I used to attend the club meetings on Roosevelt Blvd. I knew Vince as well. Super guy and very talented. Got a lot of pointers from him.
J


Yea, the IPMS meetings in the basement of the church. I was VP of that club for a bit back in day. Miss those times! When you see Dennis again, tell him I said hi, he'll know who I am (and see if he remembers the time that 4 of us (Dennis, myself, Vince and Jack Kennedy) spent in a house/cabin in the Poconos to attend a modeling contest nearby)...


The club I went to met in the Union Hall rooms above an office building. I only see Dennis once a year,at the Show. I will do my best.
J
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Posted: Thursday, May 04, 2017 - 06:45 PM UTC
Another installment


























I always am so impressed by the "flats" but it is hard to get a nice pic of them . You have to see them in person for the best effect.
One more bunch to post and I am finished.
Something that needs to be pointed out here. This show has for years done a smart thing. They bought a bunch of inexpensive PVC pipe and cut it into lengths to stick onto the table legs at the show. This raises the table top to a nice back-saving level and makes it SOOOO much easier to view the models.
J



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Posted: Friday, May 05, 2017 - 02:12 PM UTC
Thanks for the photos Jerry, these are awesome!
The AMPS guys had boxes of PVC for table legs as well for Danbury, but they only worked on about half of the tables so they couldn't use them...
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Posted: Friday, May 05, 2017 - 06:29 PM UTC

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Thanks for the photos Jerry, these are awesome!
The AMPS guys had boxes of PVC for table legs as well for Danbury, but they only worked on about half of the tables so they couldn't use them...


Which of course,then begs the question,why didn't they use them on the tables that they could be used on ?
J
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Posted: Friday, May 05, 2017 - 09:56 PM UTC
Photobucket is acting up again but I think I got it to work long enough for the last views of the show I have. Enjoy !
J







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Posted: Friday, May 05, 2017 - 10:03 PM UTC
Last two,and two of the best I may add.



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