Here is a short summary from what I recall
(see the photos below, in the same sequence):
Squadron
– The new 1/32 F-80
was there with the 1/48 Cessna Bamboo Bomber and their resin
accessories. There was a new PBY Walkaround book, too. For those who
don't know, MMD is the distributor of Hobbyboss in US now.
Fusion Models
– They would make any 1/48er crazy. Including some new masters on the
tables...
Academy
– The news on display there were the new Graf Spee in 1/350, the F-22A
in 1/48, and their downscaled F/A-18D in 1/72. They promised a new F-5
in 1/72 for late this year.
Trumpeter
- Several test shots. In 1/32: F-14 Super Tomcats (A, B and D) and
F/A-18 Super Hornet (E, F and G). In 1/48 and 1/72: the F-100 (yes, in
both scales). In 135 they had the M1135 and the K-18 German gun. I
could check the new Swordfish, MiG-21MF and the Mil Mi-4, all in big
scales. They swore the TBD, Harrier II and the 2-seat Typhoon in 1/32
will all be out soon.
Nostalgic
Plastic - Fantastic stock of odds and ends... including a nice
table of assembled models.
Aires &
Quickboost - Nothing really new there, but it was tuff to see
all that resin while counting my dymes.
Master Class
Videos - Floyd Werner was there releasing his 4th video. It was
worth to see the models built in the first videos in flesh. Nice guys.
Eduard – I
saw the parts for the new Fw-190D in 1/48. They were announcing a new
line of PE parts called Brassin, which don't need special tool to be
bent in the correct position. I had an idea of what it is, but let's
wait and see. They said a Hellcat and a Me-110, both in 1/72 (whoa!),
are on the way... And of course, I can't describe my feeling staring at
those endless rows of PE, masks, and kits... Gladly I already have my
Me-109E-4, but they will will be replacing the wrong canopy only by
November.
Planet Models
- I put my hands on the Bu-131, Bu-133 and the He-176 in the big
scale, plus lots of resin stuffs in 1/72 for dioramas... Too expensive,
though.
Harder &
Steenbeck - Airbrush manufacturers had a hard fight. The
H&S stand had their precision line, including the Infinity for
$199.00 and a workshop. Gents, that gun sprays fine...
Zactomodels
- Chris Zactoman Wilson was
there with great news for 1/32 jets lovers. The test shots of the YF-23
was on display, as well as many conversions for the MiG-29, Su-27, A-7,
the whole Vymple missile family, and more. I talked to Chris for a
while, and I was impressed by the quality and accuracy of their
products.
Badger
Airbrushes - Badger was also there and they made a workshop on
their airbrushes, including the Sotar 20/20 and the new Renegade
airbrushes. I was glad for talking to Ken Schlotfeldt about the new
airbrushes, and we had a good laugh remembering the Nei vs.
Badger tale. I also checked their Model-Flex acrylic paint line.
Arthur
Bentley Drawings -
One of my most pleasing moments was the talking I had with Sir A.
Bentley. He explained me several details about the production of his
outstanding drawings, and I could check personally why they are ranked
as the best on the market.
XS models -
Besides their range of racers in 1/72 scale, I had the chance to see
their Hughes H-1 and the Yak-11 in the big scale.
Minicraft
– Their new E-3 Sentry and J-Stars in 1/144 were there fully assembled
and painted. Nice models.
Hasegawa
– Nothing new for the rest of the year.
Dragon – Same, at least on their flyer.
Revell
- Several re-releases on display. A couple of new models for 2010, but
I didn't found what. .
Italeri - The F-86F (Kinetic)
Sabre in 1/32 was the only new - so to speak - to me.
Yellow Wings - Their whole line of decals were on display.
Koster Aero
Enterprises
- Their new Ford B-24H conversion was sold out on the second day.
Warpigs
- Jeff Herne's stuffs all over the table. I grabbed my share of their
pigments for 2 bucks each.
Besides these, Michigan Toy Soldier, Wings N' Treads books, Air
Connection, Sprue Brothers, Starfighters Decals, The Tool Man, Lion
Roar, Griffon Models, Special
Hobby, Scale Aviation Modeller & SAM Publ., Verlinden Prod.,
L'Arsenal, HLJ, Tiger Models, and many others - including hobby/book
shops - that I can no longer remember were also there. As I said,
it looked like a dream... I'll leave you with a few photos.