PeteJ Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Anybody from this board planning on going to Suadrons Eagle Quest in Dallas this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRechlicz Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I went a few years ago and had a great time. It is worth going to. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'm trying to fenagle a quick trip down there on Saturday so hopefully I will be there for at least 1 day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteJ Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Brian - If you run into an old dude doing paint and photoetched seminars, say hi. That'll be me. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Right on! If I make it down there I will try to stop by and say hey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalrus Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Can anyone give a candid detailed description of the event from an attendees viewpoint? I actually considered attending this year, but it's a long trip to travel without having an idea of the value. Would you say it is worth traveling to from Seattle are considering expense of airfair, admission cost, meals and lodging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteJ Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) David - This was my first time and there were some surpises. First is the entry fee. It seemed a little high at first glance but what you get for the fee is a meet and greet the first night with a catered buffet and an open bar. Second night was the awards banquet also with a buffet and open bar. Both done up first class. The rooms in the hotel are all susidised by Squadron and are very nice. It is a four star Embassy Suites so you could accomidate up to three people in a room if you wanted to make it less per person but the room is very nice. It even has a table for putting your models back togeather or doing the last minute touch ups. The second suprise was all the contest is done exclusively buy vote of the modelers in three rounds. Round one every modeler has a ballot and picks their top three in every catagory. This deturmines the gold, silver, and bronze awards. Then the top picks in each sub-catagory go head to head in the 9 major catagories. Again by vote of the modelers. This gets the catagory picks. Then the third round is all the catagory picks go head to head for the Best of show. The voting reminded me a bit if those cake decorating shows you see on TV. Each time you have to pick up your model and move it to another table. Kind of nerve racking to do in a room full of people. Incidently, the best of show award is a 40 pound brass sculpture of an eagle. I won't comment on the quality of the seminars, as that might seem a little self serving, but I will say they were well attended. If you need models or parts shopping the Squadron warehouse at 40% off was really a great opportunity. There is also plenty to do within a couple of miles. Some great eating such and the Hard 8 BBQ is really classic Texas BBQ . Very much a local hangout. If you are into sporting goods, there is a very large Bass Pro Shop attached to the hotel. I have it on the list for next year depending on the date. Edited June 26, 2012 by PeteJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalrus Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Wow. Thanks for the description. It will be on my next year's list if I can get a good airfare. Sounds like a lot of fun. Thank you for taking the time to reply. And thank-you to Squadron I buy from them often and they do rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montgomery Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 MMD Squadron is a strong supporter of IPMS/USA and they deliver high quality products to the modeling community. They'll be at the upcoming Orlando convention as a vendor. Please go by and express your appreciation for their effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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