THE CLUBHOUSE

Hey gang, it is only a couple of weeks until Chiller and it is going to be a great show and a great model contest. We are pleased to welcome some new sponors- Atlantis Plastic Models, Sassy's Satellite, Model Club TV and our latest sponsor Pestilence Labs. They are all supplying prizes for the Model...

I saw Jason talk about it on Model Club TV and surprisingly it was easy to find in my local hobby shop. I got one and have to decide how I want to build it. I think I saw some pics of people who kit-bashed the thing to make it look different.

I don't think it is because of the state, Chiller is on this weekend and it is in Jersey. Same as last October.

I have bought the Castrol product in Ottawa. Try Crappy Tire or one of the Automotive companies. They may have changed the name, but if it is in the purple container it is the right stuff. If there is generic stuff in a purple container I would bet it would do the exact same thing as the Castrol pro...

Last October being aware that the Hampton Inn was attached to the Hilton, I booked there and got a great rate, about $50 a night cheaper than the Hilton. I tried it again this time and I guess the Hilton Corporation has figured out the loophole. Rooms in the Hampton are now about $30 a night more ex...

Chinxy and Rich is actually Chinxy and Skotty. But don't say it too loud.. because a man in a kilt freaks out Rotondi.

I got tons of stuff. If memory serves" Model Giants Sitting Vampi on the Tombstone (told by them that no more will be produced) Lunatic Fringe, Belle of Transylvania Solarwind Winged Karnstein, Karnstein on Coffin, Karnstein Bust ( I went nuts with the plastic) The Goblin Queen (small bust) A S...

The room was great... I laid the pillows all over the floor so when I stumbled back into the room drunk, I wouldn't bang my head when I fell. Prior planning prevents piss-poor performance. The bar being half the size really sucked, and it didn't have the ambience of the old place. However same great...

I have already driven as far as Columbus..so I bloody well should be there before dinner.

Actually there is a chap who has been there before who has live bats on display. He has missed a few shows because of problems but I understand he was back at this show. They need to be in a quieter locale otherwise they get upset.

I am not an expert.. but my guess would be.. bats?

Well as long as they didn't change the bartenders when they changed the bar I will be happy. I feel like Belushi in Animal House.. "They Took the bar!"

We only heard about the problems at the front desk on Sunday. It seems the fire marshall in Parsippanny was a little more strict than they were used to. I heard that at one point on Saturday he threatened to close the show down if they gave out one more wrist band. That being said, there are ways ar...

I have to echo Buc's comments on another thread here. It was great to see such a great turnout of entries for this year's contest. We seem to be growing again after a couple of year's of decline. Not only were there more entries, but the numbers of Scratch built, and dioramas was truly impressive. T...

Yes, to do the entry, which is what he said he would be doing. We have been allowing people to enter kits on Friday night for the last few shows. He just wants someone else to pick it up when the show is over.

Stinks i wrote to them since i cannot make the show on saturday....wanted to see if i could drop off on Friday and pick up on Sunday. I was told no because the room is occupied on Sunday. Then asked if a friend can pick it up for me and they said yes, but they wouldnt be responsible for it. I think...

There are actually two Marriots very close to hotel. One is just across Rte 10 and the other a Marriott residence is almost right behind the hotel. The Residence in Parsippany is 3 Gatehall Drive, 1 973-984-3313 and the Hanover Marriot is 1401 Rt 10 E 1-973-538-8811 There are others up and down Rout...

I am not so sure about those high stools at the bar... a bigger distance to fall compared to those armchairs.

Yay, bring back Dice, and then I can sit in the model room "guarding" the kits and drinking beer and eating jerky.

The Hilton will probably kill me for posting this, but if you are looking for a hotel with cheaper rates than the Hilton here is a little tip. The Hampton Inn is actually attached to the Hilton. Funnily enough it is part of the Hilton chain but you book independantly. I just booked off of the Hampto...