Airliners International Atlanta June 2019

shandaken · 01-22-2019, 01:08 PM

June 19th-22nd at the Delta Museum. The grand daddy of all shows. Any Dac'ers going to make the pilgrimage?

Surinam Air 747 · 01-22-2019, 01:22 PM

Only if Russel, Andrew & Michael will go, than of course i'll be there are you kidding me! Besides i love being in Atlanta around that time drinking Coca-Cola & eating Baskin Robbins ice cream!

JReeves96 · 01-22-2019, 01:52 PM

Wasn't last years show a disaster or am I thinking of another show?

Always wanted to go to a show, plus ATL spotting sounds great. If I don't go to Seattle for wedding that weekend, I'm hitting my first show.

jcahea · 01-22-2019, 02:36 PM

Depends who you ask. Some say it was good, some not so. It was about 2 hours away, but did not go as for the most part, the same vendors selling the same stuff. Plus I was under the weather. Anyway, the shows got old for me! I can take the money spent to go to a show and order $1K or more in planes on-line! Unless you get a table or pay for early access most of the good stuff gets snapped up by the vendors.

JReeves96 · 01-22-2019, 02:54 PM

I was thinking about driving down and spending the night down there. I don't wanna spend all this money if I can't get models for a decent price.

crownvic · 01-23-2019, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JReeves96

Wasn't last years show a disaster or am I thinking of another show?

Always wanted to go to a show, plus ATL spotting sounds great. If I don't go to Seattle for wedding that weekend, I'm hitting my first show.

Last years show was the annual regional show with a fraction of the dealers and yes local attendance was poor...However, this will be the International show stretching over 3 days held once every four years.. I have been attending the International show since the early 80's and the one held at Atlanta in 2015 was one of the best ever. I highly recommend anyone who can make it to show up.

Mr. Reeves it is a great opportunity to pick models up at huge discounts no shipping charges too!

crownvic · 01-23-2019, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Surinam Air 747

Only if Russel, Andrew & Michael will go, than of course i'll be there are you kidding me! Besides i love being in Atlanta around that time drinking Coca-Cola & eating Baskin Robbins ice cream!

you know who's tables I'll be at helping out...you can join in on the fun and help out too..

JReeves96 · 01-23-2019, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crownvic

Last years show was the annual regional show with a fraction of the dealers and yes local attendance was poor...However, this will be the International show stretching over 3 days held once every four years.. I have been attending the International show since the early 80's and the one held at Atlanta in 2015 was one of the best ever. I highly recommend anyone who can make it to show up.

Mr. Reeves it is a great opportunity to pick models up at huge discounts no shipping charges too!

Well. I might try to make the drive down then!

crownvic · 01-23-2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JReeves96

Well. I might try to make the drive down then!

I assure you between the great selection and the museum it will be worth your while plus you get to meet me!

JReeves96 · 01-23-2019, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crownvic

I assure you between the great selection and the museum it will be worth your while plus you get to meet me!

You know what man. I might buy you a beer.

crownvic · 01-23-2019, 09:32 PM

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You know what man. I might buy you a beer.

Its Atlanta we have to have cold coke!

shandaken · 01-25-2019, 12:43 AM

The show was a disaster last year as three, yes 3 , shows had the same date. Terrible planning to have 3 shows simultaneously.

crownvic · 01-25-2019, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shandaken

The show was a disaster last year as three, yes 3 , shows had the same date. Terrible planning to have 3 shows simultaneously.

yes it was... but again it was the local regional show and not to be confused with AI 2019!

shandaken · 01-25-2019, 12:15 PM

Airliners International in 2015 was the most amazing show, I had ever been to. The ATL venue was brimming with goodies.

jcahea · 01-25-2019, 03:04 PM

If a collector has not been to a show, I agree, Atlanta is the best venue! AI makes it the best of both worlds!

dennypayne · 01-25-2019, 04:05 PM

I was at the Cleveland AI show in 2013 and it was a lot of fun - definitely planning on making this one since I'm not far away.

crownvic · 01-25-2019, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shandaken

Airliners International in 2015 was the most amazing show, I had ever been to. The ATL venue was brimming with goodies.

ditto.......

shandaken · 01-28-2019, 12:43 PM

The Renaissance Hotel, great food, tons of space at the Delta museum to walk around, the constant movements on the airfield at ATL. It's fantastic.

jcahea · 01-30-2019, 11:07 AM

Anyone with pics of the AI there in 2015 that they can post as a teaser for those that have not attended in the past? 2015 was a great show! I did find a few hard to find models at decent prices. One was a mint in box KLM 747-400 for $360.

crownvic · 01-30-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jcahea

Anyone with pics of the AI there in 2015 that they can post as a teaser for those that have not attended in the past? 2015 was a great show! I did find a few hard to find models at decent prices. One was a mint in box KLM 747-400 for $360.

Here you go..I sent the videos on page 2 to Rockybudgeboa as I had no idea how to post so she did them for me..

https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com...os-videos.html

JReeves96 · 01-30-2019, 12:09 PM

Was that Michael in video number 3? Never heard him talk before.

Talked it over with my babysitter and I will be reserving a room at the Renaissance Hotel for a night.

So... should I bring cash? And do I need to register on the site?

crownvic · 01-30-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JReeves96

Was that Michael in video number 3? Never heard him talk before.

Talked it over with my babysitter and I will be reserving a room at the Renaissance Hotel for a night.

So... should I bring cash? And do I need to register on the site?

you can just pay the one day entrance fee at the door...most if not all the dealers take credit cards..

jcahea · 01-30-2019, 12:37 PM

Thanks Russ! Figured pics and videos may convince those on the fence to attend. May even convince me if I look at them enough. If for nothing else, to say hello to some friends and see the new additions to the museum!

Chris Bidlack · 01-31-2019, 10:17 AM

ATL-1019 Postcard info

billville · 02-18-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JReeves96

Was that Michael in video number 3? Never heard him talk before.

Crazy...I've always wondered what Waffle looks like. Not what I imagined, lol

Enjoyed watching all those videos! I'm hoping I can attend AI one of these years.