Artist Preservation Group Gettysburg show pics (1 Viewer)
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Thanks, Wendy! I hope to give everybody an impression of the show. I regret that some of the shots aren't as clear as I would like, but I hope everyone gets an idea.
Well, as promised, here are more of the pictures I took Saturday. First, I do have a couple more exhibit photos, I took them in the afternoon, so they were at the end of my sequence.
This is a great Marine figure:
It's a really great pose:
Unfortunately, because of the way the exhibition area was laid out, I couldn't get a shot of the front of the figure. The exhibition was in a long gallery area on the south-facing side of the hotel, so behind the camera's perspective is a wall of glass, with sunlight streaming in. It was great, for looking at figures on that side of the tables, but it made it impossible to shoot anything on the other side.
Here is another nice little piece, a Plains Indian:
and a Continental soldier from the same artist:
And next, we'll go into the vendor room and have a look around...
Well, as promised, here are more of the pictures I took Saturday. First, I do have a couple more exhibit photos, I took them in the afternoon, so they were at the end of my sequence.
This is a great Marine figure:
It's a really great pose:
Unfortunately, because of the way the exhibition area was laid out, I couldn't get a shot of the front of the figure. The exhibition was in a long gallery area on the south-facing side of the hotel, so behind the camera's perspective is a wall of glass, with sunlight streaming in. It was great, for looking at figures on that side of the tables, but it made it impossible to shoot anything on the other side.
Here is another nice little piece, a Plains Indian:
and a Continental soldier from the same artist:
And next, we'll go into the vendor room and have a look around...
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Stepping into the banquet room, we see the vendor area:
It's a relatively smaller show, in terms of dealers, than some of the longer-established, specialty toy soldier shows; I'd estimate that there were no more than 20 individual dealers. But among them were some of our best-known favorites. George Guerriero was there, as the sharp-eyed may have seen in that last photo, as well as Chuck Robinson (Red Lancers),, Gettysburg Toy Soldier Shop, MarxMan and Jack Muldoon. Sergei Ilyashenko's Lead Army was also represented, though Sergei couldn't make the show himself-he and his wife are celebrating the arrival of their new son!
There was a great selection of connoisseur figures to be found:
as well as small boxed dioramas:
I apologize, I can't remember the name of the gentleman who makes the dioramas right now. I first saw him at our show (the MFCA show), and I know I have his name at home. I'll have to post it back this evening.
More from the vendor area to follow...
It's a relatively smaller show, in terms of dealers, than some of the longer-established, specialty toy soldier shows; I'd estimate that there were no more than 20 individual dealers. But among them were some of our best-known favorites. George Guerriero was there, as the sharp-eyed may have seen in that last photo, as well as Chuck Robinson (Red Lancers),, Gettysburg Toy Soldier Shop, MarxMan and Jack Muldoon. Sergei Ilyashenko's Lead Army was also represented, though Sergei couldn't make the show himself-he and his wife are celebrating the arrival of their new son!
There was a great selection of connoisseur figures to be found:
as well as small boxed dioramas:
I apologize, I can't remember the name of the gentleman who makes the dioramas right now. I first saw him at our show (the MFCA show), and I know I have his name at home. I'll have to post it back this evening.
More from the vendor area to follow...
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Here is a shot of Sergei's tables:
He offers connoisseur figures from Russia, covering Ancients, Medieval, 18th Century, Napoleonics and World War II:
He also carries toy soldiers in his catalog, though I've found he doesn't stock them as much any more. He orders on request.
Sharing the space with Lead Army was ISA Warenhandels, run by Alexei Dudakov, also dealing in Russian connoisseur figures:
We move to toy soldiers in the next installment...
He offers connoisseur figures from Russia, covering Ancients, Medieval, 18th Century, Napoleonics and World War II:
He also carries toy soldiers in his catalog, though I've found he doesn't stock them as much any more. He orders on request.
Sharing the space with Lead Army was ISA Warenhandels, run by Alexei Dudakov, also dealing in Russian connoisseur figures:
We move to toy soldiers in the next installment...
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For those who couldn't make it, here is a pass around George's tables. You can't miss George at the shows, nor should you!
He had Forces of Valor vehicles, in different scales:
Britains:
and individual figures from various makers:
These figures were from a collector's estate:
If you look closely, and despite my poor camera, you might notice some classics in that group. I am certain that some of the WWII Germans are Greenwood & Ball castings, if not painted by G&B. Others are Soldat kits from Spain, among other makers in the collection.
More to follow...
He had Forces of Valor vehicles, in different scales:
Britains:
and individual figures from various makers:
These figures were from a collector's estate:
If you look closely, and despite my poor camera, you might notice some classics in that group. I am certain that some of the WWII Germans are Greenwood & Ball castings, if not painted by G&B. Others are Soldat kits from Spain, among other makers in the collection.
More to follow...
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OK, where did I leave off? Ah, yes--the rest of my pics from George's tables.
Matthew Brady photographing Grant's staff, from K&C:
and more Civil War figures:
More diorama pieces and vehicles:
and a field ambulance and stretcher party:
and these, from First Legion, if I'm not mistaken:
Minutemen, sold by Minutemen Toy Soldiers! Also Highlanders:
More to follow...
Matthew Brady photographing Grant's staff, from K&C:
and more Civil War figures:
More diorama pieces and vehicles:
and a field ambulance and stretcher party:
and these, from First Legion, if I'm not mistaken:
Minutemen, sold by Minutemen Toy Soldiers! Also Highlanders:
More to follow...
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Next, some shots from Jack Muldoon's table, and the flats that he sells:
Some of the larger flats, in detail:
a great collection of Indians:
and more larger-scale flats:
and here's Jack himself, left, with Vern Minkwitz:
And so, those are the last of the photos that I took. I missed the auction, and also, I didn't take any photos of Keith Rocco's display of his paintings, which are excellent. Also, I spent so much time at the show, that I didn't get out to the battlefield! But I've learned that Gettysburg is not that far a drive for me, only two hours from Bethlehem, so I am making it a point to get back, and to make it out to the MarxMan's next toy soldier show.
The next Artist Preservation Group show will be held in 2012, apparently, and I heard that it won't be at Gettysburg next time, but probably in Virginia, possibly around Fredericksburg. If you're in the area and can visit it, I recommend it highly! And if you can participate in the other events that accompany the show, such as the tours and the presentation ceremonies, I recommend those as well.
Thanks for looking, I hope you've enjoyed a look into the show, prosit!
Brad
Some of the larger flats, in detail:
a great collection of Indians:
and more larger-scale flats:
and here's Jack himself, left, with Vern Minkwitz:
And so, those are the last of the photos that I took. I missed the auction, and also, I didn't take any photos of Keith Rocco's display of his paintings, which are excellent. Also, I spent so much time at the show, that I didn't get out to the battlefield! But I've learned that Gettysburg is not that far a drive for me, only two hours from Bethlehem, so I am making it a point to get back, and to make it out to the MarxMan's next toy soldier show.
The next Artist Preservation Group show will be held in 2012, apparently, and I heard that it won't be at Gettysburg next time, but probably in Virginia, possibly around Fredericksburg. If you're in the area and can visit it, I recommend it highly! And if you can participate in the other events that accompany the show, such as the tours and the presentation ceremonies, I recommend those as well.
Thanks for looking, I hope you've enjoyed a look into the show, prosit!
Brad
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Brad,
Thanks for taking the time to write your report and post all of the pictures.
The show was great for me, there was very little there in the way of competition as several dealers who where there last year dropped out this year. Their loss=my gain......that's the way it goes.
They are canning it for a year as you mentioned, too bad about the low turn out, these guys raise money for an excellent cause, preserving and restoring artifacts from our countries history, a real shame. They mentioned Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Chickamauga and Shiloh as possible landing spots.
I will be there supporting them wherever the show lands, they are a great bunch of guys with a worthy cause, too bad too few folks came to support them.
Had a great time in Gettysburg, spent the majority of my time around Cemetery Hill and Culps Hill, spent time in the area where the Louisiana Tigers attacked on the 2nd around 6:30PM, the fighting was pretty savage, hand to hand with knifes, musket butts, rocks, etc, etc, our guide told us at one point, Confederates where actually throwing body parts at the Union gunners as they raked the lines with grapeshot and cannister, what a slaughter.
Have to give those boys from Louisiana major credit, they came a long way across that field, were raked by crossfire from Stevens Knoll, charged a stone wall and fence line, overcame that, charged up Cemetery Hill, captured several guns and overran the Union position, only to be driven off in darkness due to lack of support.
Men of steel............
Thanks for taking the time to write your report and post all of the pictures.
The show was great for me, there was very little there in the way of competition as several dealers who where there last year dropped out this year. Their loss=my gain......that's the way it goes.
They are canning it for a year as you mentioned, too bad about the low turn out, these guys raise money for an excellent cause, preserving and restoring artifacts from our countries history, a real shame. They mentioned Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Chickamauga and Shiloh as possible landing spots.
I will be there supporting them wherever the show lands, they are a great bunch of guys with a worthy cause, too bad too few folks came to support them.
Had a great time in Gettysburg, spent the majority of my time around Cemetery Hill and Culps Hill, spent time in the area where the Louisiana Tigers attacked on the 2nd around 6:30PM, the fighting was pretty savage, hand to hand with knifes, musket butts, rocks, etc, etc, our guide told us at one point, Confederates where actually throwing body parts at the Union gunners as they raked the lines with grapeshot and cannister, what a slaughter.
Have to give those boys from Louisiana major credit, they came a long way across that field, were raked by crossfire from Stevens Knoll, charged a stone wall and fence line, overcame that, charged up Cemetery Hill, captured several guns and overran the Union position, only to be driven off in darkness due to lack of support.
Men of steel............
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Those were some great photos and some fine example of model military art. My favorites were the USMC tanker getting a drink and the two GIs examining a Kettenkrad. All the stuff looks very nice. It is really nice to know that the art of the military miniature is appreciated somewhere in the US. I usually associate those high quality figures with the big model soldier expos in England. Thanks for sharing with us.
Gary B.
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Thanks, George, Gary, I'm glad you enjoyed them!
@Gary--actually, there are several of shows throughout the year, whose main purpose is to exhibit military miniatures and to further the hobby, as opposed to shows that are strictly dealer marts. Our show, the MFCA show that is, is one such show, as is the Military Miniature Society of Illinois' (MMSI) show (also referred to as "the Chicago show", so there's confusion sometimes with the Schaumberg toy soldier show), the National Capital Model Soldier Society's show, and the Atlanta Military Figure Society's show. There is also an exhibition on the West Coast, but I'm afraid I can't recall the name.
All of these shows feature awards for entries, and among the painters/modellers, they're seen as part of the tour for the hobby each year, which also includes the exhibitions held overseas annually or biennially.
You can also find figures and miniatures represented at the International Plastic Modeler Society shows held by the various clubs around the country (and abroad), though of course, they represent one category among many in the broader hobby.
I encourage you to visit such shows, if you can, it's very worth the trip. And of course, if you can't get to the shows, there's always the 'Net
Thanks again for looking, everyone, and glad you enjoyed the look into the show!
Prosit!
Brad
@Gary--actually, there are several of shows throughout the year, whose main purpose is to exhibit military miniatures and to further the hobby, as opposed to shows that are strictly dealer marts. Our show, the MFCA show that is, is one such show, as is the Military Miniature Society of Illinois' (MMSI) show (also referred to as "the Chicago show", so there's confusion sometimes with the Schaumberg toy soldier show), the National Capital Model Soldier Society's show, and the Atlanta Military Figure Society's show. There is also an exhibition on the West Coast, but I'm afraid I can't recall the name.
All of these shows feature awards for entries, and among the painters/modellers, they're seen as part of the tour for the hobby each year, which also includes the exhibitions held overseas annually or biennially.
You can also find figures and miniatures represented at the International Plastic Modeler Society shows held by the various clubs around the country (and abroad), though of course, they represent one category among many in the broader hobby.
I encourage you to visit such shows, if you can, it's very worth the trip. And of course, if you can't get to the shows, there's always the 'Net
Thanks again for looking, everyone, and glad you enjoyed the look into the show!
Prosit!
Brad
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Brad, thanks for the info on the various toy soldier shows. I am very aware of the IPMS-USA and their shows, but wasn't "in tune" with the other shows. I love Military Modeling magazine from England and they always have big coverage of the major shows over there.
I love living in the West, but there isn't much in the way of toy soldier gatherings that are in easy reach. I get to Chicago because we make a mini-vacation of it.
By the way, in 2011 the IPMS-USA Nationals will be in Omaha, NE. I'll be attending (or more likely helping with) that one.
Gary B.
I love living in the West, but there isn't much in the way of toy soldier gatherings that are in easy reach. I get to Chicago because we make a mini-vacation of it.
By the way, in 2011 the IPMS-USA Nationals will be in Omaha, NE. I'll be attending (or more likely helping with) that one.
Gary B.