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For your information in case you did not see it: The show is this weekend. Many rare and beautiful kits will be at the vendor show, plus lots of unique hobby tools/supplies. Check out the list of JerseyFest demos and presentations occurring in conference rooms during the vendor show, which is included with the price of admission into the show, by clicking here: Demos & Presentations » JerseyFestFair Includes figure & vehicle related topics. Also, see model contest details, including pictures of awards and prizes here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=68 See pictures from prior shows here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=31

See info on this year's show (Aug 27th & 28th) here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=44071

Hey guys: Registrations are now open for the new "Painting a Star Wars X-Wing" all-day class with Michael Salzo at JerseyFest 2016. See details and more pictures at http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=6018%25.%C2'> The pictures below show the X-Wing that will be used for the class painted by Salzo.

Hey guys: The 2016 JerseyFest Model Kit & Statue Fair will be held from August 26th to the 28th once again at the Marriott Hanover Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey. See show information at http://www.jerseyfestfair.com See pictures from prior shows here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=31 Here is a gallery focused on Sci-Fi vehicles and mechs: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=5801 Much more info to come. Dave

The list of demos/presentations occurring in conference rooms at the JerseyFest vendor show next Sat. and Sun. (Aug 29 &30) is posted here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=64 Includes topics related to models/sculpts from Predator, Aliens, original creature designs, Star Trek, Star Wars, etc.

Hey guys: We just posted various information about the awards and prizes for the JerseyFest 2015 Model & Art Contest, which includes lots of pictures. See it all here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=68 Thanks, Dave Pictured below are just some of the prizes: Pictured below are just some of the trophies/plaques from last year that we will have again this year:

Hey guys, the cut off dates for registering for various JerseyFest Academy classes are approaching. If you would like to sign up for one, please do so before it's too late. The classes cater to beginners and advanced modelers. See info on all classes here: Jerseyfest Academy Hobby Classes & Workshops » JerseyFestFair Thanks, Dave

Hey guys: One of our big vendors will be at the 2015 JerseyFest show with over 15 tables filled with massive amounts of specialty tools, supplies, gadgets, etc. See pictures of some of their tables below (www.jerseyfestfair.com).

Hey guys: Registrations are now open for the new Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Model Kit Building, Painting & Lighting Class at the 2015 JerseyFest Academy. This all day class is occurring on Friday, August 28th, 2015 at the Marriott Hanover Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey. Seats are limited. All the details are here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=4872 Note that the class is happening the day before the weekend long JerseyFest vendor show. Thanks, Dave http://www.jerseyfestfair.com

Hey guys: Our dates for JerseyFest 2015 are August 28th to the 30th, which will once again be at the Marriott Hanover Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey. As with prior years, Friday is the date for Jerseyfest Academy, which will consist of a series of all day hobby classes – more info to come. The vendor show will be on Saturday and Sunday. We are in planning mode and all is looking great for a very big and elite show all day and night for 3 days. Check out our web site for more info: http://www.jerseyfestfair.com. You can also subscribe to our news blog by going to our home page and scrolling down to the right. We are currently taking registrations for vendor tables - see how to sign up by going here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=53 More announcements to come. Thanks, Rob & Dave http://www.jerseyfestfair.com

The Jerseyfest Model Kit & Statue Fair show is this weekend! A friend of the show created a short highlight video from the last one, which is posted here: Also, here is a show report from last year's event with lots of pictures: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?p=3080. We hope to see you at the vendor show - Aug. 2nd & 3rd ! Thanks, Dave

Hey guys: Three new awards and prizes were recently added to the 2014 Jerseyfest Model & Art Contest ( See details below: 1. Best Industria Mechanika Build Plaque - must be a model kit produced by Industria Mechanika and the prize is a $100 Gift Certificate for purchases from Industria Mechanika (http://industriamechanika.com/blog/). 2. Best Star Wars Plaque by JPG Productions - Any Star Wars vehicle, figure, bust, or replica prop. Plus the prize is $100 credit on any kits produced by and available from JPG Productions (http://starshipmodeler.biz/shop/index.cfm/category/195/jpg-castings.cfm). BONUS $100 if the winner wins with a completed JPG Productions kit. 3. Jerseyfest People's Choice Award Trophy - Balloting by all participating vendor show attendees on Saturday & Sunday

Hey guys: In case you were considering signing up for this all day class at Jerseyfest Academy on August 1st, we wanted you to be aware that tomorrow (July 8th) is the last chance to do so. See class details including info on how to register here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=3128 Thanks, Dave VII. Moebius - Advanced Weathering & Painting of Vehicle Models (Cost: $95) This all day, "hands on" class will cover various advanced techniques for painting and weathering a vehicle model, with the subject being a Moebius Models Viper Mk 2 Model Kit from Battlestar Galactica. However, the methods to be learned will apply to any vehicle or mechs model. The class is designed to appeal to all levels of hobbyists (pro, novice or beginner). It will be held from 9:30AM to 4:00PM at the Hanover Marriott Hotel on Friday, August 1st, 2014, which is the day before the weekend long vendor show. It will focus on "unique techniques" for hand painting with acrylic paints thinned with lacquer thinner and weathering techniques using enamel washes and stains. Each attendee will receive a fully prepared, built and primed Moebius Viper Mk 2 Model Kit to paint during the class and take home with them. They also will receive all the paints and supplies needed to paint the Viper during the class. The class instructor will be Kevin Derken, who is one of the greatest Maschinen Krieger (Ma.K) painters in the world. Kevin is a classically trained artist turned model maker and painter. His unique style has been published in Hobby Japan and Model Graphix and has graced the cover of “The Weathering Magazine”. Kevin shows his work at fine art galleries and has won multiple awards at model shows around the world, including winning the “KOW YOKOYAMA AWARD” (Best in Show - judged by Kow himself) at the Maschinen Krieger Showcase 9 in Tokyo, Japan in November of 2013. His blog A1-plastik.com is updated with his work almost daily. Click here to see samples of some of his amazing work. Attendees must register for this class in advance and seats are limited. Click here for instructions on how to register for this class: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=315

Hey guys: In case you were considering signing up for this all day class at Jerseyfest Academy on August 1st, we wanted you to be aware that tomorrow (July 8th) is the last chance to do so. See class details including info on how to register here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=3128 Thanks, Dave VII. Moebius - Advanced Weathering & Painting of Vehicle Models (Cost: $95) This all day, "hands on" class will cover various advanced techniques for painting and weathering a vehicle model, with the subject being a Moebius Models Viper Mk 2 Model Kit from Battlestar Galactica. However, the methods to be learned will apply to any vehicle or mechs model. The class is designed to appeal to all levels of hobbyists (pro, novice or beginner). It will be held from 9:30AM to 4:00PM at the Hanover Marriott Hotel on Friday, August 1st, 2014, which is the day before the weekend long vendor show. It will focus on "unique techniques" for hand painting with acrylic paints thinned with lacquer thinner and weathering techniques using enamel washes and stains. Each attendee will receive a fully prepared, built and primed Moebius Viper Mk 2 Model Kit to paint during the class and take home with them. They also will receive all the paints and supplies needed to paint the Viper during the class. The class instructor will be Kevin Derken, who is one of the greatest Maschinen Krieger (Ma.K) painters in the world. Kevin is a classically trained artist turned model maker and painter. His unique style has been published in Hobby Japan and Model Graphix and has graced the cover of “The Weathering Magazine”. Kevin shows his work at fine art galleries and has won multiple awards at model shows around the world, including winning the “KOW YOKOYAMA AWARD” (Best in Show - judged by Kow himself) at the Maschinen Krieger Showcase 9 in Tokyo, Japan in November of 2013. His blog A1-plastik.com is updated with his work almost daily. Click here to see samples of some of his amazing work. Attendees must register for this class in advance and seats are limited. Click here for instructions on how to register for this class: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=315

Just added a new Jerseyfest model contest award and prize by one of our great vendors, “Industria Mechanika“. Get those buildups going folks! See more here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=68

The partying continues on Saturday night (Aug. 2nd) at Jerseyfest with the “Figure Models Show & Tell Party” and “Sci-Fi Vehicles & Mechs Show & Tell Party” (includes “Hardware Kitbasher’s Swap Meet”). Both will be held in separate conference rooms at the Marriott Hanover Hotel from 8:30pm to 11:00pm at no extra cost to vendor show attendees. Hobbyists will bring and talk about pieces they worked on in a laid back, informal setting with snacks and drinks. Then we all work our way over to the incredible “Auld Shebeen” Irish Pub on hotel property. We don’t have “cliques” at these parties – all show attendees are invited. And you just might be hanging out with movie FX legends…don’t miss it ! Learn more about Jerseyfest show specials at: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=351

Hey guys: We just added Film FX legend “Phil Tippett” to our guest line up and we could not be more thrilled! He will be with "Chronicle Collectibles", a new vendor at our show displaying and selling elite model collectibles in limited quantities that they worked on with Phil and other artists. Phil is also doing a talk during the vendor show - see full schedule here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=64 Phil’s varied career in visual effects has spanned more than 30 years and includes 2 Academy Awards, 6 Academy Award nominations, 1 BAFTA, 4 BAFTA nominations, 2 Emmys and the advent of modern digital effects in motion pictures. Phil’s roots in stop motion, modeling and practical effects and his ability to use this foundation in conjunction with developing technologies has made him one of a handful of artists whose careers have spanned the transition of visual effects from largely practical to digital. Phil's past work includes the Star Wars Trilogy with ”Industrial Light & Magic Studios” (e.g., Imperial Walkers, Tauntauns, Rancor, Jabba the Hut, , etc.), Jurassic Park, the new Jurassic World movie, Dragonslayer, Robocop, Starship Troopers, etc. See more of Phil’s biography here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=435 Thanks, Dave www.jerseyfestfair.com

Hey guys: We just added Film FX legend “Phil Tippett” to our guest line up and we could not be more thrilled! He will be with "Chronicle Collectibles", a new vendor at our show displaying and selling elite model collectibles in limited quantities that they worked on with Phil and other artists. Phil is also doing a talk during the vendor show - see full schedule here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=64 Phil’s varied career in visual effects has spanned more than 30 years and includes 2 Academy Awards, 6 Academy Award nominations, 1 BAFTA, 4 BAFTA nominations, 2 Emmys and the advent of modern digital effects in motion pictures. Phil’s roots in stop motion, modeling and practical effects and his ability to use this foundation in conjunction with developing technologies has made him one of a handful of artists whose careers have spanned the transition of visual effects from largely practical to digital. Phil's past work includes the Star Wars Trilogy with ”Industrial Light & Magic Studios” (e.g., Imperial Walkers, Tauntauns, Rancor, Jabba the Hut, , etc.), Jurassic Park, the new Jurassic World movie, Dragonslayer, Robocop, Starship Troopers, etc. See more of Phil’s biography here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=435 Thanks, Dave www.jerseyfestfair.com

Hey guys, just wanted you to be aware of this announcement on the forum about the model and art contest: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=40474 Thanks! Dave www.jerseyfestfair.com

Hey guys: We just published the Jerseyfest 2014 Contest & Exhibit details with lots of pictures of the awards, trophies, and prizes. It will go from Saturday to Sunday this year with the awards ceremony on Sunday at around 3:00pm. However, you will be able to check out your pieces on Saturday if needed, and still qualify for certain awards. We also added new award categories. Take a look here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=68 We hope to see as many great entries this year as we did last year ! Thanks, Dave Here is a sample of the trophies and plaques: Here is a sample of the contest award prizes, which includes a Salzo 38 inch long resin Galactica kit (shown below built up by Randy Cooper) that originally cost over $500:

Hey guys: Registrations have begun for the new Moebius Models "Advanced Weathering & Painting of Vehicle Models" class at the 2014 Jerseyfest Academy. This all day, “hands on” class will cover various advanced techniques for painting and weathering a vehicle model, with the subject being a Moebius Models Viper Mk 2 Model Kit from Battlestar Galactica. However, the methods to be learned will apply to any vehicle or mechs model. The class is designed to appeal to all levels of hobbyists (pro, novice or beginner). It will be held from 9:30AM to 4:00PM at the Hanover Marriott Hotel on Friday, August 1st, 2014, which is the day before the weekend long vendor show. It will focus on “unique techniques” for hand painting with acrylic paints thinned with lacquer thinner and weathering techniques using enamel washes and stains. Each attendee will receive a fully prepared, built and primed Moebius Viper Mk 2 Model Kit to paint during the class and take home with them. They also will receive all the paints and supplies needed to paint the Viper during the class. The class instructor will be Kevin Derken, who is one of the greatest Maschinen Krieger (Ma.K) painters in the world. Kevin is a classically trained artist turned model maker and painter. His unique style has been published in Hobby Japan and Model Graphix and has graced the cover of “The Weathering Magazine”. Kevin shows his work at fine art galleries and has won multiple awards at model shows around the world, including winning the “KOW YOKOYAMA AWARD” (Best in Show – judged by Kow himself) at the Maschinen Krieger Showcase 9 in Tokyo, Japan in November of 2013. His blog A1-plastik.com is updated with his work almost daily. Attendees must register for this class in advance and seats are limited. See class details and instructions on how to register here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=3128 See latest list of Jerseyfest vendors and artists here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=343 To get an idea of what the kit looks like painted, see buildup below by Oliver Vanbiervilet.

Hey guys: Registrations have begun for the "Scratch Building Vehicle & Mechs Models" class at Jerseyfest Academy. This professional, "hands on" sculpting class will be conducted in a separate classroom at the Marriott Hanover Hotel on Friday, August 1st, 2014, from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. The event is being held right before the weekend long vendor show. Mike Salzo will be the instructor, who is a super talented and experienced model maker in the garage kit hobby. He has created incredible mechs and studio scale models of spaceships from franchises like Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, etc. Pictured below is one of his stunning, large scale, scratch built models. See class details and instructions on how to register here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=3128

An example of one of Trek Work's buildups...

Hey guys: Jerseyfest offers a full weekend long experience for all attendees, which means our program has numerous post show, night time activities and parties. To kick it off, the Stan Winston School of Arts will be doing a monster model painting class via a "webinar" on the Friday night before the Jerseyfest 2014 vendor show on August 1st, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The artist and subject to be used for the class to be announced. Many advanced techniques and secrets that have been used by their artists for motion pictures will be covered. The class will be broadcast live on a big screen in a training conference room at the Marriott Hanover Hotel, which is the hotel where the vendor show is occurring. It will be interactive so the students and Stan Winston instructor can communicate via audio and video throughout the 3 hour long class. Students will be able to sit back and watch the artist do various demonstrations while asking questions. Note that this is not a "hands on" class. Admission price is $15.00 per person and seats are limited, so we encourage people to sign up as soon as possible to secure a spot. Go here for more info and to register: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=3128