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Post by Medicman71 on May 13, 2024 11:55:03 GMT -5
Ok so it's fast approaching and apparently I'm going after all (I have the best mom and wife EVER). I'm still working out the details. Is anyone else going?
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Post by dupes on May 13, 2024 12:24:54 GMT -5
I wish! Trying to see if there's any way I can make next year in Virginia work (that's "local" to me, hahaha). Otherwise I'm waiting until I retire. Ugh.
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Post by deafpanzer on May 14, 2024 9:44:02 GMT -5
I might go but it all depends on how things go at my office. It would be awesome if we get to meet!
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Post by armornutii on May 14, 2024 10:13:30 GMT -5
Sad update from armornutii, I won't make the Nats, financial obligations from years ago depleted my trip fund. I would love to have met you guys. Maybe next time.
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Post by chromdome35 on May 14, 2024 18:29:29 GMT -5
Ok so it's fast approaching and apparently I'm going after all (I have the best mom and wife EVER). I'm still working out the details. Is anyone else going? I'm in the maybe category right now. Its likely to be close to a game time decision for me. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 15, 2024 4:52:44 GMT -5
Yeesh!! As bad as I want to, my pocketbook says "not this year". If anyone is anywhere in the vicinity of this show or can afford the trip, my advice is to GO!! You will have a great time looking at all of the builds from across the world and get to meet up and talk to not only fellow modelers but folks from this forum as well. I had a FANTASTIC time at the last Nats with Mike ( Medicman71) , Brian ( chromdome35) , Russ( rbaer) , Terry ( mrt51) and Steve ( modelcrazy). I took 9 models for the show, didn't win a thing and it didn't bother me a bit because I had a memorable time with my friends from here as well as meeting some new folks like Martin ( emdee406) and Daniel ( gomeral). Good times!! |
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Post by mrt51 on May 15, 2024 7:27:00 GMT -5
Don't feel bad. We are not going this year either. We are just doing "local" shows.
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Post by lyle on May 15, 2024 8:21:07 GMT -5
It is a 8-9 hour drive it seems. I’d love to make one someday, but my wife’s health and our anniversary is the 18th. That probably would not be well recieved.
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Post by handiabled on May 15, 2024 8:39:02 GMT -5
I would like to be there but only time will tell. It isn't a terrible distance from me this year
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Post by modelcrazy on May 15, 2024 9:08:24 GMT -5
We're not going to go this year either. The flight to Wisconsin us just too much and it's far to much of a drive with really nothing to see on the way. Virginia next year is a definite possibility though. I probably won't have anything to bring then either.
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Post by Medicman71 on May 15, 2024 11:55:48 GMT -5
Well it turns out that I'm not going to be able to go after all. Too many other expenses right now.
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Post by dukemaddog on May 15, 2024 17:18:40 GMT -5
I may be going. It all depends on a friend of mine who is looking into the possibility of both of us going.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 17, 2024 9:20:12 GMT -5
It looks like I am going after all! Who else is going for sure?
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Post by Real G on Jul 17, 2024 18:04:16 GMT -5
Guys, just remember to take some pics and share with us!
And good luck to all who enter models!
I wonder where the 2026 venue will be? I would love to see it in Oregon or Washington state. Hopefully we will know this Saturday.
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Post by chromdome35 on Jul 17, 2024 18:15:29 GMT -5
It was a game time decision for me, the deciding factor was my 13 year old grandson wants to go! We are headed out in the morning and will arrive mid day Friday. deafpanzer Andy let’s meet up, I will send you an IM w my cell #. Want to go to dinner Friday or Saturday? |
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Post by dukemaddog on Jul 18, 2024 12:33:21 GMT -5
And once again, flat broke so unable to attend. Have fun guys!
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Post by Real G on Jul 20, 2024 18:05:36 GMT -5
I am hearing rumors that 2026 Nats will be at Ft Wayne, Indiana. Is there any truth to this?
I’m starting to see gorgeous model photos trickling out from the Nats. Looks like quality is high this year.
Again, good luck to those who entered the fray; who won what will be known in a few hours.
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Post by Medicman71 on Jul 21, 2024 11:35:36 GMT -5
Yes the 2026 Nationals will be in Ft Wayne, IN. Great, another one that is too far for me.
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Post by Real G on Jul 21, 2024 12:59:06 GMT -5
Yes the 2026 Nationals will be in Ft Wayne, IN. Great, another one that is too far for me. Ha ha, you think it’s far? Every Nats is a minimum of 2,500 miles of ocean away for me. Well, at least we are not getting slammed by the bad weather like on the mainland. But seriously, yeah I tend to only venture as far as the west coast. I did go to Columbus, mostly for the USAFM, and Orlando because my friends wanted to go. But not to Disney World - we went to Epcot, rode some outdated rides, took a monorail tour of the area, and ate at a restaurant. Nobody wanted to pony up the park entrance fee just to stand in line for 1-1/2 hours in the blazing sun and sweltering humidity for a 5 minute ride. I suppose there is good from bad - more time to work on our “Nationals” projects! |
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Post by M1Carbine on Jul 21, 2024 13:01:49 GMT -5
Ok so Brian and Andy attended.......I think..........Lets see them photos fellas  -Bob |
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Post by armornutii on Jul 21, 2024 13:14:03 GMT -5
Where's the 2025 Nats going to be?
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Post by Medicman71 on Jul 21, 2024 13:35:35 GMT -5
Where's the 2025 Nats going to be?
Virginia Beach, VA..........again.
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Post by Real G on Jul 21, 2024 16:49:34 GMT -5
Where's the 2025 Nats going to be?
Virginia Beach, VA..........again.
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Post by Real G on Jul 21, 2024 16:51:51 GMT -5
Ok so Brian and Andy attended.......I think..........Lets see them photos fellas -Bob Yes! Report please! Did anyone win anything? Found that million to one rare find at the vendor’s room? What kind of cheeses did you bring back? |
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Post by M1Carbine on Jul 21, 2024 17:01:39 GMT -5
Already booking my hotel for next years Nats. Virginia beach just about 2 hours from me and will take Vacation and bring the wife.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 22, 2024 5:54:02 GMT -5
Yes the 2026 Nationals will be in Ft Wayne, IN. Great, another one that is too far for me. Fort Wayne is even far for most of us in Indiana. 🤦🏻♂️😂 Kidding. I’ll have to go with it only being a couple hours away. |
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Post by stikpusher on Jul 22, 2024 20:47:30 GMT -5
well, here's to hoping that 2027 will be be somewhere out in the southwest preferably...
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Post by project510 on Jul 22, 2024 21:38:59 GMT -5
well, here's to hoping that 2027 will be be somewhere out in the southwest preferably... That would be nice. I've never been. And in 2027 my son would be old enough to come and enjoy looking at everything. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 23, 2024 7:25:10 GMT -5
Guys, Sorry for being slow! Yes, Brian and I got to connect in Madison and we had great times despite that we were only able to hold hands for only 3-4 hours!!!  With my hectic work schedule I was able to attend the show for half day on Thursday then for another half day on Friday before I had to return home to work over the weekend. What can I say about the show? It was one of the BEST shows I have been to so far.... I think there were close to 3,000 entrees and many of them were very well built! I wasn't able to see everything unfortunately... they closed the exhibition room an hour early unexpectedly so that screwed up my plan to see everything. Really you would need two full days to enjoy the show!  The vendors room was just GREAT! My budget was limited and I did my best not to spend more than $250 this time. Boy, it wasn't that easy! You can see Brian drooling in the picture below...  Things are crazy at the office this week so I will do my best to post more pictures. |
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Post by handiabled on Jul 23, 2024 7:58:40 GMT -5
Lookin good guys! I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures
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