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A day and a half to MOSQUITOCON
Posted by wing_nut on Friday, February 19, 2010 1:22 PM

MosquitoCon 19 is just around the corner.  Apr 3, 2010.  Just 7 weeks away.  Go to our website to see the flyer and an interactive registraion form.

http://www.njipms.org/index.html

Marc  

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Posted by fox on Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:20 PM

Marc, Dubau and I are planning to go. Maybe we'll see you there.

JimCaptain

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Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, February 22, 2010 11:57 AM

My 1st nephew is getting married that day,but I think I could squeeze in some time to be there Wink

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Posted by jtrace214 on Thursday, February 25, 2010 8:31 AM

Its a great show went  last year for the first time,then I joined the club lol. Great group of guys I recomend the show to all.

 

John

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Posted by oddmanrush on Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:15 AM

I will also be there. I won't have an entry but it'll be my first trip to the show and I'm looking forward to it! Hey, John, Marc and Anthony, I see you're all up in north Jersey. Are you familiar with any clubs down south? The modeling community seems a little scarce down here...

Jon

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Posted by waikong on Friday, February 26, 2010 11:49 AM

Wow, is it that time already?  Unfortunately, none of my builds this year is really contest quality. But that wont stop me from bringing some cash to stock up on my stash!

This is a great show, I encourage anyone who has a chance to stop by. Marc & the other guys in the club really does a good job - if I only lived closer I'll join the club too.

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Posted by Tojo72 on Friday, February 26, 2010 5:14 PM

waikong

Wow, is it that time already?  Unfortunately, none of my builds this year is really contest quality. But that wont stop me from bringing some cash to stock up on my stash!

This is a great show, I encourage anyone who has a chance to stop by. Marc & the other guys in the club really does a good job - if I only lived closer I'll join the club too.

Waikong,was that your cut-away Zero in the Jan 2010 FSM ? That was a pretty good article,and impressive build.

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Posted by waikong on Saturday, February 27, 2010 2:28 PM

Yes, that was my cutaway. Thanks for noticing and your kind words.

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Posted by SuppressionFire on Saturday, February 27, 2010 3:22 PM

waikong

Yes, that was my cutaway. Thanks for noticing and your kind words.

Am I missing something here? That Zero is contest quality for sure! Hell it made the cover of FSM... At least enter it for kicks and giggles, if you don't play you can't winToast

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/razordws/GB%20Badges/WMIIIGBsmall.jpg

 

 

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Saturday, February 27, 2010 3:37 PM

Oh, crap!  Ah thought I had more time, gota finish up a few things, I was planning on entering this year

 

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Posted by waikong on Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:45 PM

I actually entered it about 3 years back - didn't win anything though. Contests are tough at Mosquitocon, quite a few very talented modelerers there - espeically in 1/48th scale.  Maybe I should enter it in the 'modification or scratch bilt'' section I'll have more of a chance. ;)

 

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Monday, March 1, 2010 7:05 AM

Iv been to 2 ipms so far in my life, and the scifi section has been lacking, severely so I am going to buff it up with as many of my kits as possible, not all of them would even be close enough to good enough to win, but im gona bringem all anyway as long as the fee for entering the competition allows for as many kits as you want.  does it?

 

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Posted by wing_nut on Monday, March 1, 2010 6:41 PM

Hey Smeagol... haven't seen you lately.  i guess our paths just haven't crossed.  The registration price of $10 include the 1st 8 models then they are .50 each after that.

 

Looking forward to seeing all you guys there. 

Marc  

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Monday, March 1, 2010 9:52 PM

Really, its only 10$?!  I could have sworn it was more like 30.  Thats great!  I wish I had more time, I have a few kits it would only take me a few moments to clean up...

 

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Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, April 1, 2010 7:28 PM

MOSQUITO CON doors open in 36 hours and 32 minutes

Marc  

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Thursday, April 1, 2010 7:38 PM

HOLY CRAP!  I did not know this was so close!

 

I could have sworn it was like the 13th!

 

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Thursday, April 1, 2010 7:42 PM

So just to clarify.

10$ registration fee plus entry fee to get in and get models in the competition?

do I have to fill out any forms before hand or just do them at the door?

 

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Posted by fox on Thursday, April 1, 2010 8:45 PM

It's $10 to get in and the first 8 models are free.  After that, it's .50 each model.

I'm going to check on the forms now. Will let you know.

JimCaptain

 

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Posted by fox on Thursday, April 1, 2010 8:58 PM

Go to www.njipms.org

On left side of page go to MosquitoCon

On that page go to Model Registration form.

I guess you take them with you. It doesn't say either way.

JimCaptain

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Posted by waikong on Thursday, April 1, 2010 11:12 PM

I would fill it out ahead of time, saves you some checkin time. You bring it with you, the check in guy will make sure everything is in the right category. You then place the models on the table with your form underneath of next to your model. The bottom with your name is folded so judges don't see your name. People usually put their containers underneath the table near their models so they can store them afterwards. Judging is around 4-ish and they jump around the categories so that more 'popular' categories are mixed in with the less so ones.

Don't know if these are the official club guidelines, but that's what I've observed in the last few years since I've been going.

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Posted by oddmanrush on Thursday, April 1, 2010 11:24 PM

I have a question perhaps some one can answer. If I was to bring a model it would be an automobile but I need some clarification as to the category. What exactly does the term 'street legal' refer to? I had brought a rather decrepit looking Firebird to an IPMS regional show here in Jersey but I afraid it may not have been considered because it wasn't 'street legal' (I guess having a smashed back windshield would qualify it as such). But my interpretation of street legal was that it simply wasn't a competitive race or drag car or similar, not that it had some rust and damage. Can some one clarify? Because if my car won't fit into a category, I won't bother paying to show it again.

Jon

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Posted by jtrace214 on Thursday, April 1, 2010 11:36 PM

Not to sure..... (I would consider that street legal) maybe Wing_nut can clarify this I'm a member but this is my first Mosquitocon as one. Anyways I like junkers and would wanna see it anyways.Can't see why it wouldn't be in that class it ain't a race car.

 

John

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Posted by Medic18 on Friday, April 2, 2010 5:52 AM

I'm pretty sure I'll be there.   Think we'll be able to do the picture of everyone this year like we had planned last year?  What do you guys think? 

                                                                                                                                                             Chris

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Friday, April 2, 2010 9:28 AM

Turns out I might not beable to go, I thought it was the 13th not the 3rd and plans seem to have been made for the 3rd... crap

 

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Posted by waikong on Friday, April 2, 2010 10:32 AM

Group picture, sounds good, want to pick a time and place? 11 AM too early?

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Posted by fox on Friday, April 2, 2010 11:08 AM

We're planning on being there around 10:30. It's a 3 hour ride from my house and 2-1/2 from where we are meeting up. Hope we don't hit too much traffic on the way. See you there. We'll have FSM badges that Watchmann made up for us to be easy to spot.

JimCaptain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

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Posted by the Baron on Friday, April 2, 2010 12:10 PM

I'm psyched, I'll be there, too.  I'll find out tonight if anyone else from our club (DVSM) is going, though I expect a bunch of us will be.

$10 and the first 8 models free is very good!   I entered a model in the Region II show in October (Jerseycon, I think that was), and it was something like $30 or $35 to register, though that's for non-IPMS members.  I think members had to pony up $20 or $25.

I wonder if that guy who scratch-builds 1/6 armor will show anything.  I'll have to have a look over in the Armor forum and see.

It will be a busy Saturday-up at 6, throw a load of laundry in,  get over to Egypt Star Bakery by 7 and get the Paska bread for Easter, back home to hang out the wash, then hop on 78 and head to Jersey!  Enjoy the 'Con, pick up kits and decals, then home, take the wash down, then hit the road for a 20 mile ride in on the bike, then bake ricotta pies for Easter.

Busy day, busy day...

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.

 

 

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Posted by wing_nut on Friday, April 2, 2010 3:29 PM

Not sure what the differentiation is for street legal. Maybe post the question in the auto forum and someone that competes may be able to give you the straight poop.

Marc  

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Posted by wing_nut on Friday, April 2, 2010 3:32 PM

And I would definitely do your registration sheet from he website and print to bring.

 

And Smeagol... the 13th is a Tuesday.  Always on a Saturday.  Sorry we won't see you.

Marc  

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Friday, April 2, 2010 7:00 PM

Actually, turns out I can make it, as long as my dad doesn't get lost on the ride.

 

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