AMPS 2015 International Convention

[TRM]

AMPS Nationals – Auburn, IN



This year’s AMPS 2015 International Convention is just around the corner…in fact, just under a week away! AMPS(Armor Modeling and Preservation Society) is holding their annual event starting April 30 and running through to May 02, 2015 at the WW2 Victory Museum, Auburn IN.

This year’s show is expected to be a great show again. The Show Committee has been hard at work towards making this show another in a long line of memorable shows, which always include the largest armor-only vendor room on the planet, interesting seminars conducted by notable speakers, the AMPS-judged competition and awards, and of course a weekend full of terrific camaraderie with your fellow armor modelers.

Show Theme

The 2015 Show Theme is “First in the Line”, guidance what qualifies has been provided by the AMPS Chief Judge as follows:

“This award is given to the model that most appropriately represents the theme selected for the convention. It may be given to either an INTERMEDIATE or ADVANCED level entry. In order to qualify for the 2015 Best Theme Award, entries must be the first Mark in the production series (i.e., M48, Panzer I A, M1, etc.). In some cases, i.e., the M4A1 or Panther D were produced as the first Mark in a production series. The burden of proof is on the modeler to provide the judges with documentation on their build. Note: Experimental or pre-production variants will not be considered for this award. In cases where entrants are uncertain as to whether their model would qualify for the Best Theme Award the Chief Judge will be the final arbitrator and make the decision whether an entry fits the theme.”

Acrylicos Vallejo

  

I am proud to let everyone know that Acrylicos Vallejo will be attending the show this year. Myself (Todd Michalak), Rob ‘Scratchmod’ Ferreira along with Alex Vallejo will be in attendance working the Vallejo booth at the show. Both Rob and I will be there answering any questions, providing product demonstrations, step by step instructions and troubleshooting all in a hands on approach. There is an added bonus with a special seminar on painting put on by Scratchmod himself.

    

In the past year, we had the opportunity to attend a few shows on behalf of Vallejo. We have been able to meet with 1000’s of folks since then showing them what Vallejo has to offer, showing how all of the paints and accessories can be used as well as to help troubleshoot the various problems some folks may encounter. The hands on approach to the demos is where we sit one on one with people and not only show what can be done, we let you try it! So Stop by and say Hello! It would be great to see you!

    

The Show - AMPS 2015 International Convention
The Place - WW2 Victory Museum, Auburn IN
Time - April 30–May 2, 2015
Two-Day General Fees
Adults: $15.00
Youth (17 - 7): $5.00 (Under 7 – FREE!)
AMPS Family : $10.00 (Spouse & Children of Contestant)

Link to more information on the Show -  21st Annual AMPS International Show 

[Leon]

I sure wish I able to attend this show but life happens! I'll be there mentally with you guys.

[Tojo72]

Wish I was there,that room looks immense.

[TRM]

Wish you both could make it to the show my friends!

Anthony, I took a little literary editing license and used a couple shots form the IPMS National show this past August...o the "show effect"...LOL! Rob and I will grab many pics from the show next week to share. Should be a good time!

[sabre]

It's a pity I don't live in the States, looks like it would be well worth the price on admission just to get tutored from Alex, Rod and yourself there Todd. I dare say the AV Stand is going to be very popular at the convention and you guys will be very busy. Hope you guys take the time to enjoy it and all the best guys with the Show.

Are you entering any of your models ? if so good luck and look forward to seeing your snap shots.

[BJ]

Bummed I can't make it, But this is my busy season, The joys of living in a tourist town.

Make sure you post a lot of pictures.

[afvfan]

I'll be glad when this is done and over so I can quit feeling bad about having to miss it!

[wbill76]

Apr 26, 2015 11:59:09 GMT -5 afvfan said:

I'll be glad when this is done and over so I can quit feeling bad about having to miss it!

That's the spirit Bob! I've been lucky to make it to the one show in Atlanta but that's it...they are either too far away, wrong date, or some combination to conspire to keep me from going. So with that in mind, we demand pics and lots of them to compensate!

[deafpanzer]

I think I will be there... only two hours drive this time. Looking forward to see our Vallejo guys and others!

[afvfan]

Bill - pics only add salt to the wound!

Andy - 2 hours away? I wish (I'm more like 14). That close, you have no excuse not making at least one of the days.

[dupes]

Apr 26, 2015 20:20:48 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

I think I will be there... only two hours drive this time. Looking forward to see our Vallejo guys and others!

If you don't go living only two hours away...I don't know what I'll do. Something angry!

[TomN]

I'll be there, I think it's about a 3-1/2 hr drive...

Hope to meet you Andy!!!

Tom

[TRM]

Sabre - Wish you could be there too my friend!! Maybe one day! The hows are pretty fun! Even more so I think, for Rob and I as we get to meet folks not only from all over but friends form here on the site.

Billie Jean - We will be sure to take as many pics as we can!

Bob - Sorry bud....we'll try and hide the pics form you!! There will be more shows my friend!! Looking forward to getting together again!!

Andy - You better be there...none of this "I'm on vacation" or I have to work this function" crap!! LOL!! Rob and I will roll in early Thursday...I assume we will catch up at the show!

Tom - Great to hear you will be coming!! Make sure you stop by the Vallejo booth and say hi!!


Ohhh....the packing begins!!

[ogrejohn]

I'm a maybe Friday or Saturday. Lots of bad ju-ju on the home front right now.

[TRM]

Well I hope you loose the ju-ju and make it by John!! It would be great to see you there!!

[modelfreak72]

I wish you guys could have stuffed me in the trunk! Looks like it's going to be a good time!

[vlpbruce]

I will be there Saturday. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to it.

[deafpanzer]

Apr 30, 2015 9:16:21 GMT -5 modelfreak72 said:

I wish you guys could have stuffed me in the trunk! Looks like it's going to be a good time!

I wish Todd and Rob kidnapped you... LOL

[JimD]

Well you guys who are going have fun. Sure would love to make one of the bigger shows. Maybe someday.

[afvfan]

All right, slackers! The shows been over 6 hours now, and still no after action reports!

[406 Silverado]

Hi all

Well it was a long weekend and a long drive back home. The show was great, as always, and it was great to see all my friends and members from MSC.Todd and I were busy at the stand and didn't get a chance to go through the museum section and look at all the models entered, maybe next time. Congrats to all the members who entered and took home some gongs.

[kaytermarram]

That might have been cool being there and hanging up with you guys and do paint or sculpting jobs at the bench! Do you plan to show any pics here (for us foreign guys who had no chance to be there)?

Frank

[TRM]

Hey fellas!!!

Finally back in reality!! LOL! Like Rob had mentioned it was a LOOONG drive...LOL!!! About 15 hours total each way. Needed to be done due to the equipment we bring...but more than worth it! Not only to help out our good friends at Vallejo but for the best part...meeting friends...new and old!!

While both Rob and I seemed to be too busy to actually make it out of the vendor room (not even to eat) we di have a tremendous experience as always! Being able sit with people and helping them with questions, techniques and what not at a show is an amazing thing. Almost like mini Seminars at the table...but more one on one!

We are both getting back to speed on things and I still need to return a rental car as well as getting to some things "around the house"....LOL!! Pictures should be showing up soon! Both Rob and I have to rely on the many folks that came out to the show and get them to share them for us. They should be filtering in soon!!


(when's the next show??? ) LOL!!!!

[eastrock]

Great to you guys pull-up an awesome show!!! well for us overseas we will just wait for the pics!!! and looking forward to future to attend the mother of all shows

Congrats to all!!!

Cheers!!!

P.S. Hope Andy won't be chasing me when he sees me in a decade lol!!!

[BJ]

Well if you want to do another show TRM, You are more then welcome to come here and we can put on a show in my shop... May only have 1 or 2 attendees but sometimes the smaller shows are the best.

[deafpanzer]

May 3, 2015 20:28:35 GMT -5 @sixter68 said:

Wow, I was totally overwhelmed!!!! First off, I got to meet Andy( deafpanzer ) Rob, and Todd, awesome guys!!!!! This was my first military show, I usually hit the model car shows...that's my main area of models. I have always loved the military models, and have been getting into 'em quite heavy as of late. I have noticed something about the difference between the two. At this show in Auburn IN., everybody seemed to be very cool. The venders, the customers, the general public... all of 'em, very nice. I'm not saying anything bad about car shows, but I have been to a ton of them and came across rude and ignorant people at every show!? Which really sucks

Anyway, I had a freekin blast at this show!!!!!! I'm gonna be hittin more of these types of shows! Me and my buddy Bruce( vlpbruce ) had a great time there! Cool museum too, coz they had some cool vehicles there! Cars too!!!!!!!!!! :-)

Man, it was great seeing you at the show!!! Sorry you had to carry around Bruce's purchases all day... LOL

[deafpanzer]

Guys I took lots of pictures using my iPhone... not the best quality but workable since some rooms lighting was poor. I'd be more than happy to post the pictures here later tonight or tomorrow. I had to work yesterday on Sunday right after the show. Every year the deaf school hosts biggest event for the deaf community and it draws an average of 1,500 people but yesterday it is easy to say we saw more than 2,500 people.

More to come... sorry for the delay!

Like always it was GREAT seeing friends at the show!

[TRM]

May 4, 2015 13:33:40 GMT -5 BJ said:

Well if you want to do another show TRM, You are more then welcome to come here and we can put on a show in my shop... May only have 1 or 2 attendees but sometimes the smaller shows are the best.

Maybe one of these days we will get to that en of the country and we could make it happen!! LOL!! Always up for a good painting session!! Might need to fly in though....the driving was pretty long this time around....LOL!!

[BJ]

May 4, 2015 22:15:55 GMT -5 TRM said:

May 4, 2015 13:33:40 GMT -5 BJ said:

Well if you want to do another show TRM, You are more then welcome to come here and we can put on a show in my shop... May only have 1 or 2 attendees but sometimes the smaller shows are the best.

Maybe one of these days we will get to that en of the country and we could make it happen!! LOL!! Always up for a good painting session!! Might need to fly in though....the driving was pretty long this time around....LOL!!

Yea, That's what I usually do for my Sign Meets,, Usually get hassled by TSA about all my paint brushes in my carry on but they finally let me on.. They just don't get that some of Lettering Brushes can run upwards to $60 or more and over the years I have acquired a few 100 or more and I am not letting them out of my site along with a few $1000 worth of gold leaf.

I can just see me trying to smuggle a Leopold Rail Gun in my carry on..

[TRM]

LOL...Petty sure they would confiscate the Leopold!! I wish I could get the list of items down to just the airbrushes and hairy sticks to carry on a plane!! Seems there is too much "stuff" to bring along not to mention all the little bottles of liquid. The TSA would surely love me!!

I have to laugh...I brought a Zvesda kit with me on a business trip a while back...1/100. Took hose guys 20 minutes to figure out what it was on the X-ray. I still don't know what they just didn't open the suitcase!! LOL!!