This years show exceeded the expectations of both the organizers and many attendees. With over 450 entries, and a very good overall turnout the Silicon Valley IPMS is promising to look for a better location for next years show. And a good move too as the lighting at Napredak Hall is very poor indeed. I even included a photo of the traditional "pen light viewing" by two observers.

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Thanks!

Well... I enjoyed seeing them.....
some really nice models.
Thanks for posting them.

Thanks for the photos Jim looked like a real great turn out and great models .
Cheers Chris

Wow Jim - nice photos you managed to capture from the show! Thanks for putting the Gallery up. It was big fun to hang out with you and Charles Reading at the show - I bounced off the walls all day long...

Gunnie

...my eyes are still hurting adjusting to sunlight...

I had a great time to, I was so impressed by the armor models there. Both the number and quality of armor subjects supprised me. There were a few areas I didn't see though because I am affraid of the dark. I agree with making things comfortable for everyone but I think things are going to far when they make sure vampires will be comfortable at the contest.

Jim,
Thanks for posting the show pictures. As I was only able to spend about a half hour there, I can now see alot of what I missed. BTW, does anyone know who built the Indian or Pakistani M4A1E9 Sherman in this picture?

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/photos/showphoto.php?photo=63233&password=&sort=8&cat=14194&page=3



Chris "toadman" Hughes

Chris - I believe that is one of Jim Weschler's (Los Angeles) Shermans. He's into the modern-era variants big time. If you shoot me an e-mail, I'll forward you his...

Gunnie

Jim,

It was fun to hang out with you and 'Gunnie' Lewis.
I learned alot about what goes into running a site as massive as Armorama just by listening to you guys.
The lighting is horrible but the models were exceptionable (at least those I could see) Thanks for the pictures....see you soon.
Cheers,
Charles