International Flat Figure Society - British Flat Figure Society
Flat Figures Painters Forum => Shows => Topic started by: Brian on December 26, 2014, 06:35:41 AM
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This year will be a busy year with Ransart next month, Welling in March followed by Knowle the day after, BMSS up in London, there is no Aldershot, we have Kulmbach, if you've not booked a hotel yet I suggest you get a move on as it's getting full :o Euro Militaire and then to Eindhoven.
This is what we have planed with a few more added as we get into the year, but where are you thinking of going?
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Assuming this is not Europe only...
LoneStar Figure Show in Dallas, TX in March
ReaperCon in Lewisville, TX in late April
Tulsa (OK) Figure Show in early June
All of these are figure shows (ReaperCon also features extensive fantasy gaming and a myriad of painting and sculpting classes).
Cheers,
Glen
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Ransart end of January, but also Montrouge in Paris on April 11-12 2015
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Ingolstadt would be good ;) will have to see how the year starts panning out.
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Hello there,
I'm thinking about going to Kulmbach this year. However, as its my first time, I don't know too much about it - other than that it appears to be a very interesting & attractive place with THE flat figure show going on. So any useful info you old hands can give me would be most welcome. I seem to remember reading in an old BFFS journal that there was a hotel that you lot all go to. Is that still the case & how to contact? If not can you recommend any other accom.? I'll be going from UK, probably by train - any fruits of experience to offer on logistics?
Any help / observations would be much appreciated.
I notice a show at Ingolstadt mentioned - how do they compare?
Thanks - Tony
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Hallo Tony,
in Ingolstadt is the competition "Herzog von Bayern" 15.5.2015-17.5.2015.
I visited this competition some years ago with a train. You can travel with the fast ICE direct to Ingolstadt.
The railway station is outside of the city, so use the bus or a taxi to drive from the railway station to the city.
In the city there is the baverian army museum (Bayerisches Armeemuseum Ingolstadt) part one middle age to 1914
with a lot of figures and big dioramas (Leuthen, Leipzig, etc.) in the tower. This year they show a big Napoleon exhibition, too.
For part two you have to cross the river Donau with the exhibition 1914-1945 and the competion Herzog von Bayern in the
Klenzepark/Exerzierhalle (look at Google map).
For hotels ask the tourist information (Fremdenverkehrsbüro Ingolstadt). Ingolstadt has a lot of hotels.
On the way to Ingolstadt you can visit the Heinrichsen exhibition in Nürnberg, near the railway station Nürnberg,
Kühnertsgasse 18-22. Look at www.altstadtfreunde-nuernberg.de . The exhibition ends 8/2015.
On monday they are closed.
Best regards
Michael
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Hallo Tony,
you can travel with the fast ICE to Würzburg an then with the slower trains to Kulmbach. Kulmbach is a small town, so it´s a
problem to find a hotel during the Kulmbacher Zinnfigurenbörse. But there are other towns with railway stations near Kulmbach
like Bayreuth, Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg, Lichtenfels, etc. with hotels (look at Google maps). Ask the tourist informations
(Fremdenverkehrsbüro Bayreuth); they speak englisch.
The railway station in Kulmbach is near the city, where you can visit the "Börse" near the town hall, where you can see the
competition. To visit the Plassenburg with it´s 300.000 figures use the bus near the town hall.
You need some empty boxes and a lot of money (use 5,10,20 and 50 € pieces) for the figures. It´ll be very expensive !!!
Don´t drink too much of the good Kulmbacher beer; you´ll have to find the railway station again.
In Bayreuth there are nice museums like "Neues Schloß Bayreuth", "Erimitage", Villa Wahnfried (Richard Wagner), etc.
and in Neuenmarkt Wirsberg is a big railway museum with old trains.
On monday all museums in Germany are closed.
Print the Google maps and other informations (trains, museums, etc.) on paper. Sometimes you´ll have trouble with your
smartphone or i-pad in Germany.
Best regards
Michael
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Ok gang . My first shows will start in February with war games shows along with casemate publishing. Then in May the Airshows and July the big Wargames convention in Fredricsburg VA and the Military modeling shows at Valley Forge and Washington DC and Heart of the South Toy Soldier show Also a couple of Model Train shows. I was wondering if you have any flyers and pictures you could send me so I could put it up at these shows. I can send you stuff for these shows. Willie. Last year I did a IMPS Convention , 12 shows in all. Willie
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Hi Willie, I am going to have to have to have some new cards made, I will get vista print to send you some. PM me your address.
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Hello
remember Lyon (Lugdunum show) on 21 and 22 February
there will category "flat" contest - it's the first time :)
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Assuming this is not Europe only...
LoneStar Figure Show in Dallas, TX in March
ReaperCon in Lewisville, TX in late April
Tulsa (OK) Figure Show in early June
All of these are figure shows (ReaperCon also features extensive fantasy gaming and a myriad of painting and sculpting classes).
Cheers,
Glen
I'd also like to add for the States - don't have the dates with me now:
The Atlanta Show, Atlanta GA. (mid February)
MFCA - Valley Forge, PA (early May)
LIHMCS - "the Long Island Show" , Freeport, LI. (weekend before Thanksgiving)
MMSI - "the Chicago Show" , Chicago IL (early October)
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Hope to see you at Valley Forge show Glen. Now you have to come to one of are Airshows ::) Willie
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Thanks alot Michael_43 for your two replies. Very helpful & encouraging, and encouraging is good! Kulmbach's the one, looks like we're going to be in Altenkunstadt just down the Main valley, though still investigating other possibilities. As you say, lots to do in the area and as a member of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), one or two brewery visits may be on the agenda, as well as a trip to Bamberg, all strictly for research purposes of course!
Anyway, I look forward to meeting you at the show, armed with my Euros and boxes!
Cheers - Tony
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The Rauchbier in Bamberg is well worth a try. In Kulmbach, as well as the excellent major breweries, there is a wonderful brewpub in the shadow of the castle, at the far end of the main carpark. I'll see you there! I don't think they offer a discount for CAMRA members.
Ed
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Hallo, Tony,
Bamberg is a very interesting town, called "Venice of Oberfranken" because the houses are build along the river.
I visited some years ago the cathedral with the famous "Bamberger Reiter", engraved several years ago by Mohr,
and a nice old rosegarden.
In Oberfranken there are more than 200 small and smallest breweries.
In Kulmbach I´ll be on saturday and I´ll use a orange textile bag with the white lettering "Orchitop".
So it´s no problem to identify me.
Best regards
Michael
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For those in the North of England or fancy an expedition there is Sword & Lance at Darlington. :D
Download for details.
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On Sunday, 22nd February, I will be representing the Society in Crewe. Chris tells me he will also be there. We'd be glad to say hello to any members or non-members.
Ed
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This weekend I am going to the Williamsburg Muster a war games convention to fly the flag for us and then its off to Heart of The South Toy Soldier show in DC February 21 see if I can pick up some converts. Also we have just tested are ME 109 motor for are plane witch is coming in April. :o So I am off and running again. Willie
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Hi Willie,
BFFS cards will be sent to you Monday.
Nick
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Hi Nick Its Willie I never did get those cards :-\
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MFCA will be May 8 & 9 at the Valley Forge Convention Center.
http://www.mfcashow.com/upcoming.html (http://www.mfcashow.com/upcoming.html)
MFCA is planning two retrospectives this year. Mike Taylor and Andre Koribonics will be honored each with a display.We are looking for examples of each artist's work for our displays. If you have examples of either artist and are willing to loan your piece please contact Dennis Levy to coordinate. Thanks
D.LEVY1@VERIZON.net
Joe Salkowitz
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Sorry Willie,
the post has been a bit of a problem here!!! my daughter only recieved a Christmas Card from Japan 2 weeks ago!! >:( ;D ;D ;D
I will get another batch sent tomorrow. :)
I do apologise.
Nick