Last Day!. We are now back home and catching up on work. I had more time to go around the event so the final post is actually in 5 parts. This is the first and has general pictures. Met Stacey David from Gearz and Michael Gross of the 1980’s TV show Family Ties. Stacey David … Read more
Saturday October 22, 2011 was the third day of the event and was open to all. Only one more day to go! Weather was actually nice. The first ever HMA member’s meeting was held this morning. Got to talk to other manufacturers and store owners alike. A lot of people at the event and lots … Read more
Friday October 21, 2011 was the second day of the event and was open to the trade. Saturday becomes the first day the public can come. Stopped raining! Finally. Attended the NRHSA (National Retail Hobby Stores Association) member meeting and panel. I even won a free pass the the event in Las Vegas next year! … Read more
Thursday October 20, 2011 was the first day of the event and was open to the trade (hobby stores) only. Same for Friday. Weather was still bad and raining off and on all day. The hotel room – at Comfort Inn – doesn’t come with a fridge or microwave in the room. We ordered one … Read more
We drove to iHobby Expo in Chicago. Lousy weather. Rained the entire drive and we got stuck in traffic. We managed to unload and set up the booth but we forgot to take a picture of it! Tim MacLeod is along for the ride and helping out for his second year at iHobby Expo. Come … Read more
We attended the 2011 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show today. Saw some real nice machines and equipment. Also saw some models from the Indian Space Research Organization with some pictures attached. For more information, visit their site at www.isro.gov.in
Received a new supply of laser cut balsa and plywood.
A supply of headers from the printer being drilled. Each header comes scored and needs two holes. An old but effective paper drill is used.
Received our new order of tubes today. Thirty cases. All types from body tubes to engine tubes.
The annual event at Downsview Park is for students from local schools of the Toronto District School Board. Held on Tuesday April 19, 2011. This year 360 students attended. They actually did a good job of the building the kits supplied by Sunward. Every year,we launch the built kits, but this year was just too … Read more