Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 02:25AM But I actually got this month's newsletter posted on the web the SAME night I got it from El Presidente!
First time in like 3 months the website has been current on Whittlers!
Now excuse me, I'm going to throw my shoulder out patting myself on the back....
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 12:54AM Sorry guys, I've been really busy these days, and updating the web has had to take a back seat.
So, what's new? Well, a few things.
First, it has been official for a couple of months, but Hobby Town in Chattanooga has closed. Unfortunately we haven't heard from Marsha since, but we do sincerely wish her well. We also hear rumors that there are a couple of folks looking at taking over the franchise territory and are looking into other locations in Chattanooga. We sure can hope. In the meantime, unless we find somewhere else that makes sense, we'll be meeting at the East Brainerd Church of Christ.
Second, it's also official, we're moving forward with a show for the second year. We've selected the date, January 21, 2012 (pretty much the exact same weekend as last year. It's been blessed by Grand Poohba RC, Phil Hale and formally approved by the DLC, and should be showing up in the IPMS/USA show schedule on the website anytime now.
Well, I guess that's about it for now. Hopefully I'll be able to carve out some more time and keep this place a little more current.
Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 05:49PM Ok, lets start with the March meeting. Just in case you missed it on the home page, and on the meetings page, I'll say it again. The March meeting will be held at the East Brainerd Church of Christ, the same place we held our show. You can find a map and directions on the show page here.
We hope it's not for good, but right now, the indications are that Hobby Town USA in Chattanooga has closed. The store has been locked with the lights out all week, and the phone goes to an anwering machine. If the store is closed for good, we very much want to thank Marsha and all her staff over the years for the support they've shown. They've been a great home for many years and always were willing to lend a hand. Thanks Marsha!
And now for some other items. You may have noticed a new section here, Reviews, Build Logs, and Other Stuff. There is already one build review of the Tamiya Stug there, and more if I can stay awake long enough tonight! Check back every so often, you never know what you might find there.
I've also posted the pictures I took at last weekend's Cookville Show.
Horton Herrin has also been busy. He came across this video of the Collings Foundation's B-24 in flight. Man that looks like fun. I just wish I had the money to take that ride. maybe that's what the lotto is for???
And finally, also in the reviews and other stuff section, I've posted a diorama by a guy named Brad Cancian. Honestly, he just blows me away. I only wish I had half of his talent and creativity! Click here to go straight to his build.
Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 09:46AM Last weekend was one of the consistently best shows of the year, the AMFS & AMPS Show in Atlanta. Never having had all that much interest in figures, I'd never been to the show until last year. I'd heard good things about the show, but just hadn't ever managed to get down to the show. Well, let me tell you, last year was an eye opener! The quality of the figure work is simply astounding. I was also very impressed witht the show format and set up. It's where we "stole" the idea for having everyone display their work in one place at our show, as well as the table risers and name tags.
If you haven't been to the show before, go next year. You'll be impressed. If you're not, let me know, and I'll refund your $5 General Admission fee out of my own pocket!
In the meantime, I've posted the pictures I took in the Gallery section. Just please remember (especially if a photo of your work isn't there) I just plain didn't have time to take pictures of everything. I was too busy otherwise enjoying the show, talking to people, and buying some figure projects in the vendor area.
Seems I have developed an interest in figures!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 07:07PM Like the headline reads, we've posted the results on the show page. We also posted a brief note about the challenges we faced with the unexpected turnout, and how we plan to address the missing or wrong medal dilemma.
Please take a look at it and get back to me if you need a missing medal.
Also, please feel free to contact me with any constructive criticism you may have about the show. We can't get better and give you more of what you want unless you let us know where you think we can get better, and what it is you actually want.