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)
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......
....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 ......
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.
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
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
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
Sounds like the FineScale show is defunct.
The show sounds like fun! I'll be heading there keeping Jimmy and Groovy in line.
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
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.
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.....
Any updates to the Timonium show?
Jimmy is going to be there!
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
I KNEW IT!!!! HOFFA HAS BEEN FOUND!
James R. Hoffa...
...James A. Deigan
It all makes sense now!!!
;D ;D ;D
Hoffa is a good looking dude.
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
I will be there if the FSM kits are $16.
Sounds like it will be a fun weekend.
I'll follow along.
Jaime
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.
Great group of vendors....except for that Jimmy guy, who ever he is ;) . Looking forward to getting down to the Cow Palace in October!
Are your hotel reservations made yet?
I'm curious how many people are attending from the forum?
Jimmy
My wife and I will be there. Reservations at Holiday Inn Express. Jim
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
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.
I'll be there keeping Jimmy in line and making sure he hands out those nice pleather bags!