JimDeRo Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hi all -- Though this is my first post to the board, I have been monitoring it for some time; my primary interest is 54mm historical figures, but I also very much admire the fantasy minis and garage kits. Anyway, I am coming out of "lurker" mode because I just wanted to give you all an early head's up that the Military Miniatures Society of Illinois will host its 34th annual Chicago Show, one of the premier figures and modeling exhibitions in the U.S., from Oct. 10-12 at the Chicago Marriott Hotel in Schaumburg. (Much more info at www.mmsichicago.com.) Though the show has a rep as one of the best in the U.S. or worldwide for displaying the work of some of the most renowned military figure modelers, the subjects actually range far and wide, and there has been an increasing amount of fantasy work in recent years, too. Plus, the seminars and the vendor's area are of use to everyone, including gamers. This year's seminars have just been announced. Matt Springer will host the first, a session on "Sculpting Personality Busts," at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Mike Blank will talk about the composition of his new Joan of Arc diorama (as seen in progress at the World Expo in Spain; http://www.planetfigure.com/forums/s...highlight=joan) on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. (The exhibition area opens for set-up at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, and the awards are presented on Saturday night at 8:30, with the MMSI's renowned hospitality suite going full-swing afterwards and at other times through the course of the weekend.) Finally, the most exciting news for me personally, Sheperd Paine, modeler extraordinaire and veteran MMSI member and judging committee chairman, will be signing copies of the new coffee table book that I've written about his life and work, due to be published by Schiffer Books in late August, and featuring more than 750 incredible photos and the stories behind all of his best-known pieces. More info on that can be found at http://sheperdpaine.com/ and http://jimdero.com/MiniatureOpen.htm. Shep's book signing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. Room rates at the hotel are a reasonable $90 per night when you mention the MMSI (and please do, since the club affiliation helps keep rates reasonable!). As always, more info can be found at http://www.mmsichicago.com/. Sorry for the promotional blast, but hope to see you all in Chicago this fall, or at the bookstore soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaintMinion Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Jim, we'll see you there! And I also encourage as many folks who can to come out to this show and see some truely awe-inspiring works and soak up the hobby goodness. See you at the party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I've never heard of this, having only lived in the greater Chicago area a short time, but I'm hugely interested. I will certainly try to make this, sounds like great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skya Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 It's an awesome show, one of the best. The displays are spectacular and the company is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phc35 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I go every year,it is a fabulous show.If you have the chance attend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritual Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 I would go if I lived closer. I'd love to see the work displayed there and I'd be really interested in hearing Mike Blank's talk. I saw his WIP display at the World Expo and I also talked quite a bit with him, as he's a fellow Stockholmer and all. A really nice guy! Anyway, good luck with the show and hope it'll be successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastman Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Jim, Welcome to Wyrd! (now 4 MMSI members have posted in this discussion) Good to see the word getting out about the book and upcoming show. Both topics already have discussion over at the Clubhouse forum (I'm trying to convince more of the garage kit modelers to show up at the MMSI show). G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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