Airliners International: Milwaukee Show

crownvic · 07-29-2005, 09:47 PM

Well the big one came and went and not one comment here.. Any news to report, how was the turnout???

AmericaWestAirlines · 07-29-2005, 10:38 PM

It was pretty good. Last year was probably a lot better. There were only a few large vendors with 1:400 this year. But there were a ton of other great things there like old timetables, large-scale models, photos, ect.

Cadavre on a stick · 07-30-2005, 07:57 AM

I heard it blew. 'Twasn't the greatest of locations so I had a feeling it wouldn't be worth going half way across the country. The past cuppla show locations have sucked. Even though La La Land was a great place to have an A.I. my sources say the show was pretty much dead. Hell, the last show that rocked was in Phoenix and that was back in 2000. Miami in 2001 had great tours but no one was there. Houston had pretty good tours too but once again no one was there. I dunno boys but I think the shows are in dire need of c.p.r. Even the regional shows at L.A., Seattle, the Bay Area, Miami etc are losing crowds thanks, I think, to eBay and the internet. Sucks but I will do my part come next summer to head east to Stevie Morgan's show in Virginia.

flightopsguy · 07-30-2005, 09:32 AM

Not much going on. I went with cash in hand hoping to buy some of the new models, but only saw really old stuff. Many of the vendors were not open the first afternoon. Lots of the usual books, slides, timetables, etc. but very disappointing model-wise.

N. Eberhard · 07-30-2005, 02:12 PM

i agree that PHX was a kick.

N2272V · 07-30-2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadavre on a stick

I heard it blew. 'Twasn't the greatest of locations so I had a feeling it wouldn't be worth going half way across the country. The past cuppla show locations have sucked. Even though La La Land was a great place to have an A.I. my sources say the show was pretty much dead. Hell, the last show that rocked was in Phoenix and that was back in 2000. Miami in 2001 had great tours but no one was there. Houston had pretty good tours too but once again no one was there. I dunno boys but I think the shows are in dire need of c.p.r. Even the regional shows at L.A., Seattle, the Bay Area, Miami etc are losing crowds thanks, I think, to eBay and the internet. Sucks but I will do my part come next summer to head east to Stevie Morgan's show in Virginia.

I was at the Phoenix show and it was a great one. Perhaps they should take the lead of other organizations and keep the shows in Vegas or Phoenix. Vegas would be my preference as it tends to draw people not just for the show, but for the entertainment as well. Not to mention the weather.

Cadavre on a stick · 07-31-2005, 07:11 AM

God, that show at the Camelback was great! Hanging out at the pool at 2 a.m. and sucking on beers watching Veronika from Klein's shop and Asher get it on in the spa. Even though the burgers cost $30,000 for one it was a bitchin' spot. The best part of the show was cruising by, I think, John Marshall's table, and buying beer from his cooler for a buck. 'Twas nice and cold in that 117f degree heat. Thanks to Don and Linda Levine no one is allowed to bring alcohol into the show room anymore. Bastards!

N2272V · 07-31-2005, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadavre on a stick

God, that show at the Camelback was great! Hanging out at the pool at 2 a.m. and sucking on beers watching Veronika from Klein's shop and Asher get it on in the spa. Even though the burgers cost $30,000 for one it was a bitchin' spot. The best part of the show was cruising by, I think, John Marshall's table, and buying beer from his cooler for a buck. 'Twas nice and cold in that 117f degree heat. Thanks to Don and Linda Levine no one is allowed to bring alcohol into the show room anymore. Bastards!

Don't forget that the hotel was awesome in addition to the scenery. Even if it WAS freaking HOT!

Kinda miss those days when Gemini Jets and Jet-X were a part of the scene.

Carry on!

DLmd11 · 07-31-2005, 09:37 PM

I enjoyed both years (95 and 2000) at PHX when these shows were really kickin and we all looked forward to getting together with the group.

However, I think 9/11 had a lot to do with it slacking off so something has to be done to kick start it again.

MKE was OK, Andrew and Stacy did a great job with what they had to work, MKE. Anyway the ramp and YK tour was good and I always have a good time.

LAS would be good, there are some good hotels there that are not the big ones and we could recapture those PHX times in LAS.

I look forward to Washington next year.

wildcatfootball · 08-02-2005, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLmd11

I enjoyed both years (95 and 2000) at PHX when these shows were really kickin and we all looked forward to getting together with the group.

However, I think 9/11 had a lot to do with it slacking off so something has to be done to kick start it again.

MKE was OK, Andrew and Stacy did a great job with what they had to work, MKE. Anyway the ramp and YK tour was good and I always have a good time.

LAS would be good, there are some good hotels there that are not the big ones and we could recapture those PHX times in LAS.

I look forward to Washington next year.

Washington DC or the State Washington???

Cadavre on a stick · 08-03-2005, 06:24 AM

Next years show will be in Virginia, just outside IAD (Dulles), not in the great State of Warshington.

07-29-2005, 09:47 PM	#1
crownvic Junior Miss City of Orlando Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 3,446	Airliners International: Milwaukee Show Well the big one came and went and not one comment here.. Any news to report, how was the turnout??? __________________ *SOON CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS STUPIDITY AND STILL FOLLOWING NOT LEADING* "Hey Andy, unless we get some Police Package Crown Victorias, I'm quitting, and you can have your bullet back!" And yes, I did do Aunt Bea,,,she was great! Last edited by crownvic; 07-29-2005 at 09:48 PM.

07-30-2005, 07:57 AM	#3
Cadavre on a stick Master Collector Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sin Jose, Ca. USA Posts: 632	I heard it blew. 'Twasn't the greatest of locations so I had a feeling it wouldn't be worth going half way across the country. The past cuppla show locations have sucked. Even though La La Land was a great place to have an A.I. my sources say the show was pretty much dead. Hell, the last show that rocked was in Phoenix and that was back in 2000. Miami in 2001 had great tours but no one was there. Houston had pretty good tours too but once again no one was there. I dunno boys but I think the shows are in dire need of c.p.r. Even the regional shows at L.A., Seattle, the Bay Area, Miami etc are losing crowds thanks, I think, to eBay and the internet. Sucks but I will do my part come next summer to head east to Stevie Morgan's show in Virginia. __________________ The Dodgers SUCK!

07-31-2005, 07:11 AM	#7
Cadavre on a stick Master Collector Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sin Jose, Ca. USA Posts: 632	God, that show at the Camelback was great! Hanging out at the pool at 2 a.m. and sucking on beers watching Veronika from Klein's shop and Asher get it on in the spa. Even though the burgers cost $30,000 for one it was a bitchin' spot. The best part of the show was cruising by, I think, John Marshall's table, and buying beer from his cooler for a buck. 'Twas nice and cold in that 117f degree heat. Thanks to Don and Linda Levine no one is allowed to bring alcohol into the show room anymore. Bastards! __________________ The Dodgers SUCK!

08-03-2005, 06:24 AM	#11
Cadavre on a stick Master Collector Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sin Jose, Ca. USA Posts: 632	Next years show will be in Virginia, just outside IAD (Dulles), not in the great State of Warshington. __________________ The Dodgers SUCK!

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07-29-2005, 10:38 PM	#2
AmericaWestAirlines Get on board. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 622	It was pretty good. Last year was probably a lot better. There were only a few large vendors with 1:400 this year. But there were a ton of other great things there like old timetables, large-scale models, photos, ect.

07-30-2005, 09:32 AM	#4
flightopsguy Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chicago, Il. USA Posts: 45	Not much going on. I went with cash in hand hoping to buy some of the new models, but only saw really old stuff. Many of the vendors were not open the first afternoon. Lots of the usual books, slides, timetables, etc. but very disappointing model-wise.

07-30-2005, 02:12 PM	#5
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,517	i agree that PHX was a kick.

07-31-2005, 09:37 PM	#9
DLmd11 Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: suburb of chicago Posts: 718	I enjoyed both years (95 and 2000) at PHX when these shows were really kickin and we all looked forward to getting together with the group. However, I think 9/11 had a lot to do with it slacking off so something has to be done to kick start it again. MKE was OK, Andrew and Stacy did a great job with what they had to work, MKE. Anyway the ramp and YK tour was good and I always have a good time. LAS would be good, there are some good hotels there that are not the big ones and we could recapture those PHX times in LAS. I look forward to Washington next year.