Author Topic: MID-EAST OHIO MODEL ENGINEERING EXPO! 2017 (Read 7924 times)

stevehuckss396 · « **on:** October 07, 2017, 12:01:52 AM »

Well it's that time of the year folks so get them models shined up and ready for the show. Setup is the 20th and the show is Saturday the 21st. I believe this is the 10th one. If you have never been ere you really should check it out.

Muskingum County Fairgrounds
1300 Pershing Road
Zanesville, OH 43701

If ya got'em, bring'em
If not, come see'em

Show keeps getting better every year. If you haven't been yet, stop by it worth the ride.

See everybody there!

gldavison · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2017, 12:46:18 AM »

Well, I plan to be there, but I think I'll not show up until the 20th.

Alyn Foundry · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2017, 11:48:12 AM »

Hi Guys.

Ohio, a big state?

I built 3 engines back in the 80's that were commissioned by the Horning family from Gallion Ohio.

I've never heard of them since. I'm curious to know what or how they fared.

The engines were a Sphinx in twin flywheel a Penultimate also in twin flywheel and a Retlas.

Just curious, Graham.

tvoght · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2017, 12:32:35 PM »

Hope to see everybody there!

Graham, Ohio's a fairly big state. Galion looks to b be at least a hundred miles from Zanesville. The engines you describe don't sound familiar to me..

I took photos of the majority of engines present at this show last year: You can examine them here:

http://www.modelenginemaker.com/index.php/topic,6446.0.html

If the family you built them for are show-goers, it's just as likely they would show them at the big NAMES show in Detroit. We'll keep an eye out.

--Tim

Alyn Foundry · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2017, 01:41:33 PM »

Thanks Tim.

I did the 2000 NAMES show at Wyandot, it was the most entertaining model engineering exhibition I have ever seen.

Here in the UK the exhibits are mainly static wheras your exhibits were " alive " there wasn't many that weren't. Even a half scale Case steam tractor was trundling to and fro!

I would love to see those engines again, perhaps a reader here could do a little detective work?

Cheers Graham.

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2017, 04:34:55 PM »

Well we made it as far as Hartford. Will be staying the night and visiting family and should be in Zanesville plenty early tomorrow morning.

b.lindsey · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2017, 05:13:45 PM »

I hope you guys have a great time at the show and will post lots of pictures for those of us that can't be there!!

Bill

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2017, 09:52:55 PM »

Things are shaping up in the hall. I will get some pictures tomorrow bout 8:30 after everyone is setup and ready. Seems like everyone has a new project being worked on. Lots to look at already.

maury · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2017, 02:01:58 PM »

Y'all, being over 1000 miles from the show, I just couldn't make it. Anybody who went have any comments or pictures?

maury

tvoght · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2017, 03:32:14 PM »

It was a great show. I have never seen more exhibitors there.

It's not what you call a big show, but by my count there were 5 members of the Internet Craftsmanship Museum (https://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/alphalist.htm) present!

3 of them being Craftsman of the Year (George Britnell, Ron Colonna, Lou Chenot).

That's impressive, but not meant to demean the other fine modellers who look forward to this show every year.

Seemed a little light on spectators, but that's just my impression.

I have some photos I intend to size and upload this evening.

--Tim

kuhncw · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2017, 05:29:39 PM »

Well put, Tim. Small friendly show, but top notch models on display by some of the best builders out there.

I had a great time.

Chuck

gbritnell · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2017, 05:32:04 PM »

I have to agree with Tim.
This year had some of the finest model builders attending. Lou Chenot's Garwood boat is unbelievable (well so was his Duesenberg) There was Ron Colonna, Cliff Roemmich, and many many others. There were a couple of tool vendors along with Roy Sholl from S&S ignitions.
The variety of engines and models was excellent and represented all types of steam and I.C. types. It's a shame that the spectator attendance is so sparse given the location and exhibits presented. I don't know what their attendance numbers were but I'm guessing there couldn't have been more than 60.
It was great meeting and talking with old friends and seeing current projects.
I didn't have time to take pictures but I'm sure between Tim and Steve Huck there will be a nice presentation of the show.
gbritnell

Bobsmodels · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2017, 06:09:03 PM »

I agree it is a fantastic show, visitors were treated some of finest models around. I enjoyed visiting and sharing information, Friday is a great day to poke around.

The DeBolt's, George, and the rest of the crew put on a great show and I thank them for doing this each year.

Bob Nawa

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2017, 11:56:52 PM »

I have a few pictures but photobucket being how they are im not sure how to get them posted.

tvoght · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2017, 11:58:25 PM »

Pictures!

tvoght · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2017, 11:59:20 PM »

tvoght · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:00:16 AM »

tvoght · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:00:44 AM »

tvoght · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:01:12 AM »

tvoght · « **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:01:39 AM »

tvoght · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:02:09 AM »

tvoght · « **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:02:37 AM »

tvoght · « **Reply #22 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:05:36 AM »

And Finally.

gbritnell · « **Reply #23 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:13:18 AM »

Thanks so much Tim for taking the time to share the pictures.
gbritnell

b.lindsey · « **Reply #24 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:16:19 AM »

Wonderful Tim!! Thanks for sharing those. I am hoping one year to make the show, who knows maybe next year after retiring. Some really beautiful exhibits !!!

Bill

Dave Otto · « **Reply #25 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:21:48 AM »

Thank you Tim!
The pictures are great; as others have indicated lots of nice models on display.

Dave

10KPete · « **Reply #26 on:** October 24, 2017, 12:45:25 AM »

Wow, I must go there! Next year???

Amazing work there.

Thanks for the great pictures...

Pete

Steamer5 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 24, 2017, 04:09:14 AM »

Hi Tim,
The next best thing to being there! A bit far for me, but it sure would be great to go.
The Preble & Keith looks interesting....

Cheers Kerrin

tvoght · « **Reply #28 on:** October 24, 2017, 04:27:30 AM »

Kerrin,

The tractor with the words Preble & Keith is a Holt steam traction engine with caterpillar treads. The companies Holt and Best were later merged to become Caterpillar. Cliff Roemmich told me that there are none of this model still in existence, and only 4 photographs that he was aware of. He modeled the tractor from the 4 photographs!

--Tim

Steamer5 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 24, 2017, 04:30:32 AM »

Hi Tim,
Thanks for the fast update!
The gentleman deserves a pile of congratulations on a wonderful model, especially building it from just 4 photos!

Cheers Kerrin

Jasonb · « **Reply #30 on:** October 24, 2017, 07:52:00 AM »

Thanks for those Tim.

It is interesting to see the different type of models you get at shows compared to here, On another forum one member was complaining that they only saw a handfull of IC engines at a recent major show, yet IC gets far more of a following where you are.

J

Jo · « **Reply #31 on:** October 24, 2017, 08:31:42 AM »

Thanks Tim

Lots of nice engines to inspire us to make swarf in our workshops.

Jo

maury · « **Reply #32 on:** October 24, 2017, 01:36:49 PM »

Tim, thanks so much for the show coverage. Lots of great talent on display there, too bad Ohio is so far away. Maybe next year I can plan a trip to include the show.

maury

Art K · « **Reply #33 on:** October 25, 2017, 03:36:31 AM »

Tim,
Thanks for all the photo's. Almost feels like being there. Thanks for slipping your engines in there. You've done some painting on the Acme, it looks good.
The unfortunate thing about the timing of the Zanesville show is it's proximity to my anniversary.

Makes it difficult unless combined with a trip out east to visit family which happened a few years back. Any info about the flathead V8 in the making, wooden mold for sand casting? I have to admit your photo of Gary's Tiny is very good and makes it look massive.

Art

rudydubya · « **Reply #34 on:** October 25, 2017, 07:29:50 AM »

Tim, thanks so much for posting the pictures.

Regards,
Rudy

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