FCA Ferrari Art, Model and Literature Expo 2009 - April 25

Hugh Ruthven just sent out the table information document for Ferrari Expo 2009 to be held again at Continental Autosport Ferrari/Maserati on April 25th 2009.

See attached file.

I will also be running the Handbuilt model contest and photography display. All models entered for this contest must be built by the person entering and have the fit into the racingcar/sportscar theme. (i.e. no choppers, customs, NASCAR, lowriders ect.) We will again have a best Ferrari model of show award voted on by people at the Expo.

For the photography display, all photos must be mounted and ready for hanging. Bring your best Automobile racing/art shots!!

If you have any show information questions contact Hugh. If you have any
model contest and photography display questions contact me.

Hope all of you can make it. Can't wait to see what real cars are on display this year at Continental.

I have a large photo thread posted under the collectibles, Literature and models section.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Art, Model and Literature Expo 2009 model contest and photography display-Chicago April 25th 2009
View attachment 28th ANNUAL FERRARI LITERATURE.doc

 

Count me in. My pictures have been framed and the model built:
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The parts department will be open that day at Continental AutoSports for all of your parts and acessories needs.

 

Cool! I'll most definitely be there! Can I take part in the photo display? How large should the print be?

 

You sure can. Your photos are very nice. Make the prints around 8X10 and mount them in a frame for hanging.


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Awesome! I assume Ferrari/Maserati pictures only? About how many should I bring?

 

You can bring a handful. Doesn't have to be just Ferraris/Masers (although I think it should ).

I got plenty of 8x10 frames. Happy to give you some.

 

That would be awesome thanks! I'll be sure to bring a handful of my best. (Ferrari, Maserati, and hmm, maybe a few Lambos )

 

I might actually do this--I'm looking to sell some items, and it would be a fun excuse to get out of the house. Oh yeah--I also live a mile away now!

 

Only 1 month to go!!


TT

 

Next Saturday it is finally time for this great event.

Time to unveil my contribution for the model contest: 2002 Schumacher car in 1/12 scale. A Revell kit, which I enhanced with a detailing kit: E.g. the wheels are real aluminum (working central screw) and the tobacco logos as they were back then. The driver figure is a kit bash out of a Schumacher bust and a generic driver I made a mold of.

Visitors to the show have a chance to vote for their favourite model of the show.
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Looks very cool!!! How you did the driver is interesting. Good idea.

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P.S.

I do have an award for the best photo of show. The Motorsport Collector
is going to be kind enough to bring the display racks again. John W. will have part of his car collection on display, including the Maserati A6GCS and maybe the Lancia B24.

 

Thanks.

My goal is to have the driver of the car for each of these models. There is no 1/12 MS figure, but there is a MS 1/12 bust (strange why they wouldn't do the whole person). But with a mold off another driver (Pironi to tell the truth) and some putty and voila. Found the decals from another ebay place and combined it all.

Helmet was also a one off I found on ebay with decals coming from a different place. Also required some kitbashing to get something resembling the HANS device.

As so often, the helmet drove me nuts and took more time, trials and effort than the whole driver.

 

I plan to be there in the morning, even though I have an all day conference. Also, is the Maserati a model?

 

The Maserati and Lancia are real cars, not models. Who knows what else will show up if the weather is good. The California, as stated on this forum has also come in and can be viewed at the Expo.

Tom Tanner/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest and art/photo display-Chicago April 25th 2009

 

Got my pics printed and ready. I had to print them in 8x12 because I'd be forced to crop some of the photo out.

 

Sorry guys, the Lancia B24 is in California for the California Mille but there are other interesting pieces in the shop.

 

WIN A FREE TRACK DAY DAY FROM CONTINENTAL AUTOSPORTS
($250.00 value - and not normally open to the public)

Continental AutpSports is hosting a fundrasier for Randy Rodgers and we want your support!!!

Many of you know Randy personally, and are aware that he retired in the spring of 2008 due to medical reasons.

For those that do not know Randy, he was the Parts Manager here for an amazing 34 years!!!

Continental AutoSports will be raffling off a FREE track day at the AutoBahn Country Club in Joilet, Il.
( this is a customer only event that we are opening to the public with this one winning ticket )
compliments of John Weinberger

RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $20.00 EACH

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS FUNDRAISER WILL GO DIRECTLY TO RANDY AND HIS FAMILY

Dates to choose form are Thursday May 14, 2009 OR Thursday September 24, 2009

Winner must be 21 years old - must present a valid Drivers License at the gate
Winner to bring his own vehicle to drive (which must pass tech inspection at gate)
Initial instruction with a certified driving instructor
(you may "ride along" in one of our vehilces)

Drawing will be held on Friday, May 1, 2009

If you will not be present and would like to purchase a raffle ticket, please contact Eileen at 630-655-3535
Entry fees must be recieved by 10 am on May 1, 2009 to qualify

 

That sounds great. As long as we have a way to hang them(frame or hooks on the back of the mounting) it should be fine.

TT

 

I'll bring some extra 8x10 frames and S hooks along.

Count me in for some tickets. Glad to contribute.

 

What's the parking situation going to be like there? I know the front lot is kinda small, especially if Continental has its cars out front.

 

We just added an additional fundraiser to raise money for Randy.

On Saturday 04/25/09 during the Arts and Lit Show we will be selling tickets for ride in the Ferrari California.

For the price of $20.00 you will be given a ride in the Ferrari California.

You will also be eligible for a gift bag of a Ferrari T Shirt and Rally Stick raffle which will be held every hour. Winner need be present.

All money raised from this fundraiser as well as the Track Day FundRaiser will be given to Randy Rodgers, who as many of you know, retired last May due to medical reasons.

For more information call Taylor Ladd at 630-655-3535

 

Hi Thom,

It was nice to meet you and a few other F-chatters today. Rode in the California. Great event and I hope the fundraiser went well despite the gloomy weather.

Kind regards,

Joe from Rockford.

 

Here are my pics. Parker had fun--Great job on the Schumi model, Andreas!
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Hi Jack, Parker is the name of my niece's new baby.

Is that the latest craze for boys names?