N.A.M.E.S. 2011 Exposition April 30th-May 1st

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N.A.M.E.S.EXPO in 2011
The dates are April 30th to May 1st.
It will be at the Southgate Civic Center arena.

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As to what happened to the move to the Novi Center, a new management company took over and all verbal agreements were off. Plus they wanted $9.00 per day parking, due to the lower numbers of attendees compared to say a gun show.

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Well it's time to start thinking of coming to the show this April, With everything going on in the world. Might be a good idea to put some extra away with gas and all.

Will be posting the fuel rules etc. shortly, along with any new info.

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There has been a slight change for vendors please note the info below:
If you would like to learn how to become a vendor at the 22nd Annual North American Model Engineering Exposition, please contact Jim Snider, at (419) 350-6223 or by e-mail: pjsnider@embarqmail.com for a vendor package. If you are dealing heavy weight items please let him know so you can be placed in the main area, easier to get in and out

We will be only in the one side as last year, due to the economy etc. as the cost of prepping the other rink would have been prohibitive.

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Map to the location

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About the only difference is the ones in charge of the vendors sales, are trying to have all the people with the heavy iron in the main arena area, and not in the small rooms!

Remember ALL EXHIBITORS are not allowed to sell at their display whether it is the items on display or by displaying a sign with items on it! There are NO SALES by EXHIBITORS! And parties that break the rule will be escorted from the show.
Hope this will answer the email questions.

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For anybody that is local to the show area, we will be starting setup on Tuesday around 9 am till show opening each day. Any and all help would be appreciated.:D

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We have laid out the show and started on doing the set ups. The tables and chairs will be delivered 7:30 am Tuesday

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For those that are going to come south on I-75 to the Show beware that the exit to Northline rd. is closed You have to go one south to the next exit at Eureka road. The North bound entrance to I-75 at Northline road is closed you have to use the one at Eureka rd.

Also for any that would be using Eastbound to go home Saturday or Sunday I-94 Eastbound will be closed from 10pm Friday till 5am Monday starting at I-696

[Neil K]

Glen:
Thank you for the update! It's been a real treat (NOT) to travel the US-23, I-96, I-275 route. One day, probably not in this century, those roads may once again be a pleasure to drive; of course, the dingbat drivers and axle-busting, mega potholes will have to go extinct.

See you at the show,

Neil

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This is what it looks like before the thundering herd starts in. Yesterday evening,
Also please note that they have added another sign to the I-94 closure
Fri 4/29/11, 10 PM to Mon 5/2/11, 5 AM
Eastbound and westbound I-94 at 11 mile road Both directions all week end!

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Was a great show, good turn out, We were out of there as I pulled the last trailer out at 9:32PM. From the time we started to take the table coverings off the tables the exhibitors that had left to tear down and load out took 6 hours.

The numbers aren't in yet but it was a better turn out than the year before. Since it is only a two day show, Saturday and Sunday. The body count is not as high as your shows John.

Less problems with people trying to sell at the exhibitors area etc. Only had one and he refused to stop and left be fore he was escorted off the property.

Farthest traveled was a guy and his family from India with some of his amazing models will post pictures as soon as the body starts working better. He had emailed a request, to bring his stuff.

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Neil and George at VP's stand

[Neil K]

It was a great show, PT. Thank you for your assistance!

Maybe someone will post more photos of the show? (hint :) )

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thank you guys and VP for supporting it through the year! Not much new or different in the live steam rail line at the show. Great lakes live steamers club. And some small table top train set ups. But here are some photo's
This fellow came all the way from India with his family to see the show and display the above and below
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The Sherline mill is 1/5 scale

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The third photo down is Jerry's secret weapon for the small stuff

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Here are some other peoples links to their albums,first and last ones pack a lunch, as they are over 200 photo's
http://www.mrrace.com/NAMES/2011%20NAMES%20Engine%20Show/

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[Jan-Eric Nystrom]

"The third photo down is Jerry's secret weapon for the small stuff"

I've got exactly the same Russian stereo microscope!

5x to 100x - really worth its low price...

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I believe Sherline sells the mount and scope :D well that is good to known!

I keep forgetting to mention that Clover was at the show on Saturday, looking and visiting with friends. She is looking and doing well! and said hello to everybody :D

[Jan-Eric Nystrom]

"I believe Sherline sells the mount and scope "

... with a bit of a markup, I'd guess... ;)

I bought the microscope just as a microscope, not a part of any machine tool...

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"I believe Sherline sells the mount and scope "

... with a bit of a markup, I'd guess... ;)

I bought the microscope just as a microscope, not a part of any machine tool...

That is an understatement, currently will set you back about $1,000 for scope and mount!:eek: