69th Annual MFCA Show and Mart-live reports (1 Viewer)

[glossman]

I only saw this one:

Andanna,

Thanks very much for the photograph of the dhow. Much obliged.

.....glad that everyone is having a good time.

Raymond.

*******

 

[tdubel]

Tommy,

It was $795 and it was beautiful. There was a question about whether it was complete but the general consensus was that it was. Ed, from Gettysburg (a real character if there was ever one) had many Trophy sets for sale, all in mint condition. I picked up 4 ACW sets myself.

I have his card and get you his info if you want.

I should have bought this one.....................

 

[boerboy]

Well this Arab Dhow looked nice but it was not complete : it had only 4 figures instead of 7 and a cannon barrel was "bare metal" instead of correct black one.
I enclosed a picture of its close up.
Al

 

[boerboy]

More picture from the show:
2nd picture - Mike Ferguson
3rd - Bob Shoulberg
Al

 

[boerboy]

Unusual AQM sets on the first picture

 

[boerboy]

More

 

[tdubel]

Well this Arab Dhow looked nice but it was not complete : it had only 4 figures instead of 7 and a cannon barrel was "bare metal" instead of correct black one.
I enclosed a picture of its close up.
Al

I feel better now!

Tom

 

[jazzeum]

I feel better now!

Tom

I bet you'll never convince Ed of that

 

[maddadicus]

I bet you'll never convince Ed of that

You would surely lose that argument...Known him for 20 years...Michael

 

[aujj65]

Guys, great photos! Thanks for posting these; those Metal Shed sets are rather intriguing to say the least.

Jeff

 

[theBaron]

Hi, everyone, good morning! We've just opened for today, and folks are coming in. It's a great show, I'm very happy that I got to meet Louis, Brad, and Tom in person, it was great finally to meet you guys. Wendy Rafalski is here, too, and here's a group picture that we took:

That's Louis, Tom, Brad, George (Warrior) and Wendy, and yours truly kneeling in front.

Other Treefroggers here are Pat Deluhery, and I just ran into Mark (Revwarbuff), as I was on my way back to my room to load more pictures. And I got to meet Erika and Ken Osen in person, and talk about their work, a real treat! They're sharing space with Richard Walker from Britain's, very good to see him again, too, and I'd like to thank Richard and Britain's for their donation of Deetail figures for our younger patrons.

Andreas, Al, and Mike, I'm sorry I missed you guys, and I'd like to thank you all for the pcitures. Andreas, you're right, the Varusschlacht dio is outstanding! I'm curious to see how it will do, when the awards are announced. It was produced by Time Machine Miniatures, by the way--simply outstanding!

I have more photos from yesterday afternoon, which I hope you will enjoy, more "people" pics, to give those who can't be here with us an idea of the activity.

First, here's George and his dad, Chris, and as always, they're busy with their customers:

Here's Noel Schlageter, staff photographer and writer from Old Toy Soldier News. We were competing for shots at this table

Ron Ruddell from London Bridge Collector's Toys, in my neck of the woods, with one of his customers:

Ron is a real gentleman and one of the best dealers in our hobby. He's getting ready to retire, and I know I'll miss seeing him at the shows and at his shop.

Another dealer who's local to me, Ken Russo from Stockade Miniatures in Stroudsburg:

And our past president, and current chairman of the show committee, Arthur Etchells, at his table:

Art is well travelled and find the most interesting pieces, books and other items around the hobby. I'm always astounded by what he brings to the meetings.

Another regular at our show, dealer Tom Litras at his display:

More to follow (have to split the post because of the limit on the number of photos)

 

[theBaron]

As I was making the rounds, these items caught my eye. These are glicee on canvas prints by Keith Rocco, from his original paintings:

The quality of the process really tricked my eye, I thought at first that they were oil on canvass. Here are more:

Keith hosted an exhibition of his work last year at the show, excellent quality!

More dealer pics-here's a selection of samurai at TedToy:

...one of the many vendors selling books:

...and some classic toy soldiers in boxed sets:

And to wrap up this set, some patrons admiring the Russian figures at AeroArt:

I had a nice chat with these gentlemen about the quality and unique style that we see from the Russian painters:

Well, I've got to get back down to the hall, so until later, thanks for looking, and if you're within range and can get to the show, I hope you'll come out and visit!

Oh, and Andreas, it's Suite 1417 in the Radisson The place was jumpin' last night, I didn't turn in till 2, head's still a little grim this morning, too much Maibock

Prost!
Brad

 

[Gideon]

Ackkkk, I wish I could have attended.

 

[Leadmen]

Thanks for the photos and show report Brad. I see some familiar people.

 

[aujj65]

Thanks for the photos and show report Brad. I see some familiar people.

Yes. thanks again Brad. Nice to put faces to names........

Jeff

 

[tdubel]

Hi, everyone, good morning! We've just opened for today, and folks are coming in. It's a great show, I'm very happy that I got to meet Louis, Brad, and Tom in person, it was great finally to meet you guys. Wendy Rafalski is here, too, and here's a group picture that we took:

That's Louis, Tom, Brad, George (Warrior) and Wendy, and yours truly kneeling in front.

Other Treefroggers here are Pat Deluhery, and I just ran into Mark (Revwarbuff), as I was on my way back to my room to load more pictures. And I got to meet Erika and Ken Osen in person, and talk about their work, a real treat! They're sharing space with Richard Walker from Britain's, very good to see him again, too, and I'd like to thank Richard and Britain's for their donation of Deetail figures for our younger patrons.

Andreas, Al, and Mike, I'm sorry I missed you guys, and I'd like to thank you all for the pcitures. Andreas, you're right, the Varusschlacht dio is outstanding! I'm curious to see how it will do, when the awards are announced. It was produced by Time Machine Miniatures, by the way--simply outstanding!

I have more photos from yesterday afternoon, which I hope you will enjoy, more "people" pics, to give those who can't be here with us an idea of the activity.

First, here's George and his dad, Chris, and as always, they're busy with their customers:

Here's Noel Schlageter, staff photographer and writer from Old Toy Soldier News. We were competing for shots at this table

Ron Ruddell from London Bridge Collector's Toys, in my neck of the woods, with one of his customers:

Ron is a real gentleman and one of the best dealers in our hobby. He's getting ready to retire, and I know I'll miss seeing him at the shows and at his shop.

Another dealer who's local to me, Ken Russo from Stockade Miniatures in Stroudsburg:

And our past president, and current chairman of the show committee, Arthur Etchells, at his table:

Art is well travelled and find the most interesting pieces, books and other items around the hobby. I'm always astounded by what he brings to the meetings.

Another regular at our show, dealer Tom Litras at his display:

More to follow (have to split the post because of the limit on the number of photos)

You know, I have lost 25lbs and I still look fat in that picture. Oh boy, I need another 15 off. I really am not that big of a guy, but my stomach wouldn't tell you that!!!!!!!!

Tom

 

[W T Allison II]

Please do so. Lawrence Lo has a complete one in his album to check against. Thanks so much.

 

[jazzeum]

Tom mentioned that someone had one of those Trophy Rolls Royces similar to the one Lawrence had. Apparently it went fast. I never did get to see it.

 

[Andanna]

It was great seeing Brad again. It is unfortunate that even with this many members in Southern PA, we seem not to get organized enough to at least once meet outside of a sow. Well.

Here are some more pictures from this morning:

Britains (Really like the new Nile range. Probably works with Jenkins well.):

Ever popular: The Zulu War. They never stopped fighting - for Britains.

Another Britains staple, the Revolutionary War, on one of the best shelf dioramas thhat I have seen so far from Ken:

And last, not least a Britains highlight:

 

[Andanna]

Two pictures from George's table:

You just have to love Aeroart:

Pictures from the Exhibition:

I like this range, but at $1,600 a piece unfortunate around $100 above my budget for a show.