MosquitoCon 2015_ Report and results-well, mine anyway ;)

[wing_nut]

Can't say it better than Mike did so here's a cut/paste (edited as needed) of a post he just put up...


All MSC memebrs are invited to attend New Jersey IPMS's Mosquitocon Model Contest & Flea Market on Saturday April 4 2015.

The Wayne PAL Hall is located on PAL Drive which is accessible just off of Route 23, about a mile or so north of Route 80-take the 1st exit as you head north on Rt.23 from Rt.80.

Fees:

Adult Registraton - $15 (Unlimited Model Entries)
Junior registration (under 16 years old) - $5

Adult Walk-In - $10
Under 12 - free


Show Theme - END GAME marking the 70th Anniversary of the End of WWII and 40th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War.


Why come to Mosquitocon, you ask ?

Well, here's just a few reasons:

*It's the largest annual model hobby event in Jersey and one of largest on the east coast.
*Attendees state that it's the most fun model show they have ever been to.
*NJIPMS's show staff (basically the entire membership) are seasoned professionals, with 23 annual Mosquitocon shows and 3 IPMS USA Regionals under their belts
*Mosquitocon boasts more vendors and better vendors than most IPMS USA Regional shows.
*Venue lighting is superb
*Food is very good - TRY THE BEST OF JERSEY CUISINE - TAYLOR HAM & EGG ON A HARD ROLL for Breakfast!
*Number of models competing meets or exceeds the amount that show up at most IPMS USA Regionals
*Modelers attend our show from the 4 points of the compass in America as well as from Europe, South America and Asia
*We have great looking awards
*Our Raffle Prizes are better than that offered at most IPMS USA Regional shows - we even have a couple of top of the line airbrushes this year for prizes.
*We have a Make and take for younger modelers - bring the kids!

For the 2015 Show, you can log onto our webshttp://www.njipms.org and take look at the show details, directions, addresses, 2015 dowloadable show flyer and model entry forms, list of categories, list of special awards, rules and other pertinent info.

Any questions? Contact: NJIPMS President, Bill Schwarz, email [e-mail]

Mike Dobrzelecki
Minister of Propaganda &
Mosquitocon Show Promotion Coordinator

[Leon]

Marc! Sounds like a great show, I may try and make it up there.

[JimD]

I always here this is a great show. I hope I can make it someday. Why does all the fun have to be sooooo far away!

[dupes]

That's what I'm saying, Jimmy!. Even for me (i.e., not Texas) it's just shy of a 500 mile drive. *Sigh*.

Those breakfast thingies sound pretty tasty, too.

[Tojo72]

Man,I wish I could go this year,but I'm scheduled to work that day.I don't usually miss,but it doesn't look good.

I may have to hold out to Armorcon in September.

[wing_nut]

HOLY MOSES! Mosquito Con was a huge success. A MASSIVE THANKS YOU to everyone that came out and made it happen.

I am not 100 % sure of the final tallies but about 126 entrants, not a record, but, with about 575 models and pretty darn sure that's a record. Last year AMPS Nats were the same weekend and the armor table was thin at best. The theory of overcompensation was proven once again. The armored table was FULL. Glad I didn't have anything on that table Not sure if armor ever beat aircraft totals but I think there's a shot at it this year. The model quietly was unreal.

I hag a good day. Out of 5 entries I got two 1st place for the Seehund in "Subs" and the Eindecker in "Aircraft-1/72 scale". And two 3rd place awards for the Harry Tate. in "1/32 Aircraft- Props and Jets" and the cutaway 38(t) , "At the Museum" in "Dioramas & Vignettes".











This is about 1/2 of the vendor room




Some display room shots. 1st shot is maybe 1/3 the model room







Here's slide show of the shots I got. These were taken for the club website so I just got what was on the tables when I made my pass so unfortunately not a lot of the armor since another member was shooting that table.

SLIDESHOW

[Tojo72]

Congrats Marc,wish I could have made it this year.

[Leon]

Congrats Marc! Very well deserved.

[Deano]

Well done Marc , great slide show too buddy !

[wbill76]

Nice work Marc, congrats on the hardware!

[JimD]

Great pics. Thanks for sharing your album with us.

Way to dominate the contest tables too. I expect nothing less. congrats

[wing_nut]

Thanks for all the acknowledgements fellas.

Anthony there's always next year. We're not going anywhere. We need to come up with something special since it will the 25th MCON.

[dupes]

Hey, congrats Wingy! That's a medal HAUL!

Now that I've seen pics I reaaaaaaally want to make it to your show someday...hopefully they'll move NJ farther north soon.

[wing_nut]

Thanks Marc. Well, since we are New Jersey IPMS I'm pretty sure that we have to stay in New Jersey. And there isn't too much NJ North of where we put on on the show. So if the pics have inspired you enough you'll have to make the trip I guess. Maybe get a van and pick up the MA and CT guys on the way down

[TRM]

Missed this thread by a few days!! Congrats on the gongs Marc!! Well done!! Of course I am still a bit baffled why that cutaway missed out getting a 1st...LOL! Still recognized just the same! Well done! Looks like a fantastic show!! Maybe next year will be the year! Only a 3 hour drive or so for me...4 if I pick up the boss on the way...LOL!! Anything is possible!! Thanks for sharing!!

Oh yeah...not forgetting about he 'Gong Closet"! Will try and set something up and get a notice out to everyone here!

[wing_nut]

No worries T. I missed your reply by a few days. There is balance in the universe once again Thanks pal.