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The Craftsman Courtyard @ Timonium => General Information => Topic started by: RailroadKits on August 28, 2019, 10:03:48 AM

Title: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: RailroadKits on August 28, 2019, 10:03:48 AM
Join me and a bunch of others in Timonium Maryland on Sat & Sun, Oct 26 & 27, 2019 for a craftsman kit weekend of fun! Held in the 3.5 acre fairground Cow Palace building, the Great Scale Model Train and Railroad Collectors Show & Railroad Marketplace is going to be a great time!

Learn more on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/644643932643613/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/644643932643613/)

The GSMTS webpage: http://www.gsmts.com/index.htm (http://www.gsmts.com/index.htm)

Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: jlgrove on August 28, 2019, 10:19:24 AM
Welcome to The Craftsman Courtyard...a rather informal bunch that have conglomerated to join together at shows to promote the hobby of craftsman kits and all related....the first show will be in combination with the infamous Great Scale Model Train Show typically known as Timonium.....we have joined with the organizers to have available over 60 tables of vendors, clinics, contests and more......many of our friends from the EXPO will be joining us......current updates are available on Facebook group The Craftsman Courtyard    We will be updating info here as well......please join us, tell your friends, family, in-laws etc.....our intent is to promote this event in conjunction with additional shows...the next one is planned for The Neuse River Train Show at the Raliegh Fairgrounds in November......stay tuned......
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: jlgrove on August 28, 2019, 10:54:20 AM
....what you have to remember with this event.....is, that you not only get 60+ tables etc., devoted to the Craftsman side Of the hobby, but there are over 500 additional tables/vendors, modular layouts, food, drink....easy free parking....just about anything you could ask for.....and the admittance fee is only $10.00 ......
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: BandOGuy on August 28, 2019, 11:09:55 AM
AND,
The Reading Company Technical & Historical Society will be present with their gigantic modular display of scenes from the Reading Railroad in it's heyday!
Numerous links on YouTube including updates from last weekend at Oaks, PA.
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: RailroadKits on August 28, 2019, 04:03:20 PM
Quote from: jlgrove on August 28, 2019, 10:54:20 AM
...and the admittance fee is only $10.00 ......
Or $15 in advance through me!   ;D
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: JimF on August 28, 2019, 06:27:52 PM
Can't make Timonium this time around, but if the Craftsman Corner is going to be at Raleigh, will make all effort to get to that show.

Jim
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: BandOGuy on August 28, 2019, 08:52:23 PM
Quote from: RailroadKits on August 28, 2019, 04:03:20 PM
Quote from: jlgrove on August 28, 2019, 10:54:20 AM
...and the admittance fee is only $10.00 ......
Or $15 in advance through me!   ;D

Or $20.00 at the door?
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: restocarp on August 29, 2019, 07:45:17 AM
Quote from: BandOGuy on August 28, 2019, 11:09:55 AM
AND,
The Reading Company Technical & Historical Society will be present with their gigantic modular display of scenes from the Reading Railroad in it's heyday!
Numerous links on YouTube including updates from last weekend at Oaks, PA.

AND,
the "famous" Four County Society of Model Engineers (FCSME) layout will be on display as well.  :)
http://www.fcsme.org/index.htm (http://www.fcsme.org/index.htm)

Matt
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: tooStupid on August 29, 2019, 10:23:47 PM
Sounds like the FineScale show is defunct.
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: MAP on August 30, 2019, 06:47:45 AM
The show sounds like fun!  I'll be heading there keeping Jimmy and Groovy in line.
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: ReadingBob on August 30, 2019, 07:04:47 AM
Wish I could be there but doubt I'll be able to make it.  Dang.  It falls on my birthday too.  I'm missing out on an opportunity to receive a cool birthday present from Jimmy D.   ;D
Title: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: JackDziadul on August 30, 2019, 09:20:09 AM
Here is the list of the fine folks who will be presenting clinics at the Craftsman Courtyard section of the October GSMTS. Mark Schreier of Foggy Mountain Models; Jeff Grove of Carolina Craftsman Kits; Jack Dziadul of Ipswich Hobbies; Jeff Adam of Motrak Models; Bill Sartore of Microlumina Miniature Lighting; Todd and Brett Wiley of HO Scale Customs; Stephen Milley of Rail-Scale-Models; Ron Klaiss of Mine Mount Models and Jose Rodriguez of AK-Interactive. We look forward to seeing you in Timonium.
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: jlgrove on August 30, 2019, 11:04:38 AM
Here is a list of CONFIRMED vendors at the Craftsman Courtyard....Medford Trains, FSM Kits, Nick & Nora, Carolina Craftsman Kits, Foggy Mountain Models, Rail Scale Models, Ipswich Hobbies, Roomettes, Seaport Model Works, Railroad Kits ((with FSM castings), Conowinga Models, Microlumina, Mine Mount Models, Best, Motrak Models, HO Customs and AK Interactive......more to follow.....
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: MAP on September 09, 2019, 08:13:38 AM
Any updates to the Timonium show?
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: Raymo on September 09, 2019, 12:06:25 PM
Jimmy is going to be there!
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: MAP on September 09, 2019, 03:23:06 PM
Quote from: Raymo on September 09, 2019, 12:06:25 PM
Jimmy is going to be there!
Kimmel?  Hoffa?
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: deemery on September 09, 2019, 07:15:16 PM
Quote from: MAP on September 09, 2019, 03:23:06 PM
Quote from: Raymo on September 09, 2019, 12:06:25 PM
Jimmy is going to be there!
Kimmel?  Hoffa?


They finally found Jimmy Hoffa, and he's at a train show? 


dave
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: Rail and Tie on September 09, 2019, 08:36:42 PM
I KNEW IT!!!!  HOFFA HAS BEEN FOUND!

James R. Hoffa...

...James A. Deigan


It all makes sense now!!!
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: MAP on September 10, 2019, 06:38:27 AM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: RailroadKits on September 10, 2019, 06:45:52 AM
Hoffa is a good looking dude.
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: RailroadKits on September 10, 2019, 06:57:55 AM
Quote from: JusticeCity on August 29, 2019, 10:23:47 PMSounds like the FineScale show is defunct.

Marty... We all want to do another EXPO. But time is short for us. We are all super busy. Defunct? I wouldn't say that. Hiatus is more like it.

Jimmy
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: NEMMRRC on September 10, 2019, 06:59:01 AM
I will be there if the FSM kits are $16.


Sounds like it will be a fun weekend.


I'll follow along.


Jaime
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: RailroadKits on September 24, 2019, 09:08:05 AM
Look who's going to be here:
Carolina Craftsman Kits    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits - Specializing in Unique Prototype Structures with Historical Significance.
Foggy Mountain Scale Models    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits in HO and On30.
Rail-Scale-Models    Producer of Laser-Cut Detail Components and Craftsman Kits in All Scales.
Micro-Lumina    Producer of Electrical and Animation Solutions for Scale Structures and Dioramas.
RailroadKits.com    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits and Fine Scale Miniatures Detail Castings.
Medford Trains    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits - Specializing in Western Maryland Railway Prototype Structures.
Ipswich Hobbies    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits - Specializing in the Boston & Main Railroad Prototype Structures.
Seaport Model Works    Producer of Fine Scale Marine-Related Craftsman Kits - Boats, Hulls, Deck & Pilot Houses, and Waterfront Structures.
KC's Workshop    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits and Laser-Cut Detail Components.
BEST Scale Models    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits and Metal Detail Castings.
Motrak Models    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits and Detail Items.
Nick & Nora Designs    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits and Scale Modeling Detail Items.
The Electric Wallpaper Co    Producer of Detailed Interior Kits for Scale Model Structures.
Mine Mount Models    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits and Scratchbuilding Details.
Al Judy    Craftsman Kit Builder, Scratch-Builder, Kit-Basher.
HO Scale Customs    Producer of a Lengthy Series of Scale Modeling Podcasts.
City Classics    Producer of Scale Model Kits and Detail Items.
Conowingo Models    Producer of Unique Scale Structures for your Model Railroad.
FSM Kits    Re-Seller of Scale Craftsman Kits - Specializing in the Finest Collectable Craftsman Kits.
AK-Interactive    Retailer of a Large Array of Modeling Craft Paints and Supplies.
Mount Albert / Fast Tracks    Producer of Scale Lumber and Craftsman Kits.
Custom Model Railroads    Producer of Custom Scale Model Railroads, Dioramas, and Structures
Hunterline    Producer of Scale Craftsman Kits and Weathering Products
Forest Nace    Re-Seller of Brass Rolling Stock

And this is just in the Craftsman Courtyard section! Don't forget the Timonium show has a lot more vendors like Micro-Scale Models, Tichy Train Group, and a bunch of others.

Most of all... I'll be there.
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: MAP on September 27, 2019, 06:41:07 AM
Great group of vendors....except for that Jimmy guy, who ever he is  ;) .  Looking forward to getting down to the Cow Palace in October!
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: RailroadKits on October 14, 2019, 11:31:24 AM
Are your hotel reservations made yet?
I'm curious how many people are attending from the forum?

 Jimmy
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: jrmueller on October 14, 2019, 12:57:17 PM
My wife and I will be there. Reservations at Holiday Inn Express. Jim
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: restocarp on October 14, 2019, 02:06:36 PM
I will be there. At the FCSME layout in the northwest corner. The Woodberry modules will be there as well, albeit still in progress.

https://www.modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=3363.0 (https://www.modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=3363.0)

Matt
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: BandOGuy on October 14, 2019, 07:35:48 PM
Will be there with plastic and as a member of the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society Modular Group.
When is the clinic schedule going to be made public? Some of us have other responsibilities during the show.
Title: Re: CRAFTSMAN KIT VENDORS, CLINICS, CONTESTS, OH MY!
Post by: MAP on October 15, 2019, 08:04:50 AM
I'll be there keeping Jimmy in line and making sure he hands out those nice pleather bags!