hgbben Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Been on the forum for a few months now and do not know anyone in SE Wisconsin. i'm currently residing in West Bend.
mikemodeler Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 There are quite a few from that area, including Casey, who is one of the moderators and lives near Milwaukee (Menomonee Falls). There is a great club, AMG (Automotive Modelers Group) and several others as well in and around the Milwaukee & Fox Valley area. There should be a swap meet coming up at the Serbian Hall in Milwaukee in November. Back in the day it was a great place to go for deals, haven't been there for 7-8 years but others can let you know what to expect.
High octane Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Check out the annual swap meet in Waukesha on Dec. 9th from 10 - 2 pm.
The70judgeman Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) I'm in Milwaukee, city of....for now. Yes, the Model and Toy Show at Serb Hall is coming up fast...November 4th(a Sunday). I believe it's from 9-3 and $5 admission. Also, if you make it down to the Milwaukee area, West Allis to be exact, to Model Empire, there is a display case in the back that has flyers with info on AMG...meeting times and place. Also you can talk to Mike...he works there, Model Empire, and is a member of the group too. I've met up with Casey there once. He comes down to the store maybe once a month. Really nice guy and very knowledgeable on the hobby. I'm usually there a few times a month too. Edit for show times: 10AM-2PM. Casey also has a post in the the shows section with complete info. Edited October 28, 2012 by The70judgeman
DrKerry Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 Hello all. Ben, I work up your way in Horicon at John Deere. I live down in Mukwonago just outside of East Troy.
mikemodeler Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 Hello all. Ben, I work up your way in Horicon at John Deere. I live down in Mukwonago just outside of East Troy. I used to own a John Deere tractor that was built in Horicon, best piece of lawn equipment I owned! Some great shows, clubs and hobby shops in Wisconsin, and I hear they might get a Professional Football team soon too! ( Bears fan, couldn't resist!)
DrKerry Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 Hey Gregg, Kerry from AMG here..... Oooohhhh Bears fan???????? I'm sorry!!!!!! LOL
Funkster Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 Wow, we should get a model car club going in the Dodge County/Washington County area. any one interested? That would better then driving up to Oshkosh or Milwaukee area.
DrKerry Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Might be a bit for me to get there but I could maybe get to a few.
SirIncognito Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 I live outside the Madison area does anyone know of any other shows that are coming up I know there is another one at Serb hall on jan 20 but any others besides that one
DrKerry Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Waukesha will have one the begining of December I think...
High octane Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 The Waukesha show was on the 9th and listed in Contest & Shows column. You missed it!
The70judgeman Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 I live outside the Madison area does anyone know of any other shows that are coming up I know there is another one at Serb hall on jan 20 but any others besides that oneI just posted the 2013 schedule for the three Serb Hall shows yesterday.
High octane Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 The Serb Hall shows has too much Hot Wheels and die-cast stuff for me.
SirIncognito Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 I was at the Serb hall show in nov and I agree there were a lot of hot wheels but my buddy that I went with collects them it worked out for me so I didn't have to go by my self am thinking that I might have to pick my brother-in-law from Mitchell international sometime this weekend so will give me an excuse to stop by (for my first time) empire and greenfield news and hobby. I have heard that they are suppose to be pretty good.
The70judgeman Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 I was at the Serb hall show in nov and I agree there were a lot of hot wheels but my buddy that I went with collects them it worked out for me so I didn't have to go by my self am thinking that I might have to pick my brother-in-law from Mitchell international sometime this weekend so will give me an excuse to stop by (for my first time) empire and greenfield news and hobby. I have heard that they are suppose to be pretty good.Just a little info on both stores. GN&H has a bit of a lot of stuff...models, slots, die cast, trains, art supplies, RC's, and lots of magazines... But on models, their prices run the average norm. Also, because they are a "prefered Revell dealer", they'll have the newer releases before Model Empire. Now, at Model Empire, they have more models than GN&H. They also buy in volume for their catalog, so their prices reflect that. They average around $3-$5 cheaper. I kind of know both store owners, Alex at Model Empire better, but they both have nice stores.
High octane Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 Nice stores??? They are "great" stores as they are my "FAVE" hobby shops, and I know both of the owners as well.
wisdonm Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 You can't beat a "trip" to Happy Hobby. They're how I imagine a hobby store in Mexico.Can't decide on which one is craziest.
The70judgeman Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 Nice stores??? They are "great" stores as they are my "FAVE" hobby shops, and I know both of the owners as well.Yeah, they're great stores and we're lucky to have them. Lord knows I've supported($) both stores over the years.
The70judgeman Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 You can't beat a "trip" to Happy Hobby. They're how I imagine a hobby store in Mexico.Can't decide on which one is craziest.I'm surprised ANY of them are still open.
DrKerry Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 I've never been to Happy Hobby. I frequent Greenfield News and Hobby and Model Empire.....
The70judgeman Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 I've never been to Happy Hobby. I frequent Greenfield News and Hobby and Model Empire.....If you ever do...bring protection. For your lungs especially...mold.
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