Cabin Fever Show Discussion: Jan 14

[Brian in PA]

Looks like a full schedule rod! the Cabin Fever deal looks pretty cool! I might try and go, we'll see.:cool:. It also seems that the ECLC show got pushed back a couple weeks? Because of the rain undoubtedly. Looking forward to another great year!

Brian

[9W Monighan]

I need some info on how much space the road trucks will be needing at Cabin Fever. I will relay this to the Cabin Fever staff ASAP. I have ample room already for the giant dirt pile. Also about how many tables do we need?

[cabrover]

I'm hoping to possibly go to the cabin fever show!! maybe we can get Big Bob out and about!!:cool:

[firefighter30]

travis and I might try to make it all depends on the weather.

[9W Monighan]

I made my reservations today at the Holiday Inn. All the motels listed on their site have reduced rates if you tell them you're with The Cabin Fever Expo. I still would like to know about how much room the road trucks need and qty of tables.
Would 20'x50' be enough space? There's a group of guys with the "Ride On" sized trains there that set up beside my dragline and I want to be sure we have enough space before they set up their track.

[SmallHaul]

I am in for Cabin Fever. It is a great show.

[66valiant408]

Im in for cabin fever..spectator of coarse not gonna bring my truck.. To embarresed. It wil be my first show and from the looks of it i can learn alot from everyone whos goin See ya there

[Brian in PA]

Im in for cabin fever..spectator of coarse not gonna bring my truck.. To embarresed. It wil be my first show and from the looks of it i can learn alot from everyone whos goin See ya there

You will definitely learn alot!:cool:

Brian

[ihbuilder]

I'm in :D

[Stepside]

I need some info on how much space the road trucks will be needing at Cabin Fever. I will relay this to the Cabin Fever staff ASAP. I have ample room already for the giant dirt pile. Also about how many tables do we need?

Steve,

I missed this question, I apologize. I don't know how much of the city we will be bringing, so I can't completely give you an idea on the size of the space. Typically, we use a 40x30 space at the firehall in Brookville, not counting the pit and tables. As we wont be bringing a majority of the city, we shouldn't need too much space.

As for tables, 6 or 8 seem good if we get the guys who have said they are coming. As with most things in January, I'm sure it will depend on the weather! :cool:

[9W Monighan]

Steve,

I missed this question, I apologize. I don't know how much of the city we will be bringing, so I can't completely give you an idea on the size of the space. Typically, we use a 40x30 space at the firehall in Brookville, not counting the pit and tables. As we wont be bringing a majority of the city, we shouldn't need too much space.

As for tables, 6 or 8 seem good if we get the guys who have said they are coming. As with most things in January, I'm sure it will depend on the weather! :cool:

That much space won't be a problem. With the dirt pile we should have about 60'- 70' long area to work with. Last year our dirt was a bit dry around the edges so if this happens this year we could water it down some and tamp it solid for some haul roads for the trucks to connect to your roads on the concrete. If you need some help hauling the bridge or what ever, I have my new 16'x7' enclosed trailer to haul some of that stuff. I may go on Thursday to get the area roped off and make sure we have at least 8 tables with some chairs.
It's going to take more than weather to stop me from going. Usually it's wet salt going over the mountains on the turnpike and drys up after the last tunnel before Newville in my experience.

[Smokin Joe]

I will be there. What are the hours?

[9W Monighan]

I will be there. What are the hours?

See link:http://www.cabinfeverexpo.com/

A question has come to my attention;
Can we sell parts for sale on our tables?
Answer: NO
The only way to sell there is to buy a vendor space, or use the free consignment area, and the show gets a percentage of your sale (if sold).
What you do outside is your business.;)

I like the rules, If they didn't enforce them the whole show would turn into a big flea market like most gas engine shows.

This show is the best in the country for scale model engineering and is set up so the public can view peoples creations in the center of the arena and all the vendors are on the perimeter of the building selling: parts, kits, tools,raw materials that are related to our hobby of machining or building working scale models . There is definitely no buddy selling velvet Elvis's and swords:rolleyes:

[BRICKNICK]

I'm thinking I'm in....

[Roadmasters]

Were in unless it snows

[ihbuilder]

AW come on you live in more white stuff then I :rolleyes:

[Roadmasters]

but you wont have to drive 9 hours in it (need smiley with tounge sticking out! :D)

[9W Monighan]

but you wont have to drive 9 hours in it (need smiley with tounge sticking out! :D)

If you belonged to the New England Model Engineering Society you could catch a ride on their tour bus. The club charters a full bus load every year to bring all the old guys and wives who won't drive down.

[ihbuilder]

but you wont have to drive 9 hours in it (need smiley with tounge sticking out! :D)

I've been in it northeast of you couple years back northern VT 16Hrs straight :eek: not bad though :p

[SmallHaul]

This is great to hear that so many people are going to the Cabin Fever show. It really is a fun time.

We even have "Someone" from the FAR northwest making the trip as well!:D

[Stepside]

Were in unless it snows

I didn't know if you were still an active ECMT member! :p

[Roadmasters]

I didn't know if you were still an active ECMT member! :p

Haha, ive missed u guys, geez its been 6 months already! :(


So where is everybody staying?

[ihbuilder]

Haha, ive missed u guys, geez its been 6 months already! :(


So where is everybody staying?

in my barn :p

[rc_farmer]

Anyone planning to attend this event?

[9W Monighan]

You sure are more than welcome to attend!! We will need the haul roads groomed so the dump trucks can deliver their loads expeditiously:D;)
I would like to see a couple dozers from the midwest there too.;)
I know that I'll be there. Looks like there's going to be a big turnout with the addition of the East Coast Mini Trucker guys. I really don't have an actual head count but I'm thinking about getting there Thursday this year. My normal helper (son) can't take work off yet with his new job but I should manage fine. There is a forklift there to help me unload the 200+# drag.
I'll get at least 10 tables unless we need more,and I'll cordon off an area 20'x about 70' if needed. SmallHaul, Jammer, and I last year had about 20'x30' of play area but the show didn't know exactly how much dirt we needed till they saw what we were up to and now this year we are getting a bigger pile.

[BRICKNICK]

I'm in.....

[rcguyfarms]

what are the dates of the show and location?

[9W Monighan]

Oh, I thought you saw the other threads. Jan 13-15th 2012
Heres the Link with all the directions and hotel info.http://www.cabinfeverexpo.com/
There's also a discussion started by Brian under the East Mini Truckers topics.

[Stylin n profilin]

Im in for Saturday atleast!!:D:D:D

[rcguyfarms]

first I saw of the show was this topic.

[civic83]

anyone know of anything like this in canada, specifically Ontario? Id love to attend something like that but funds dont allow for that much travel.

[Stepside]

hey fellahs, I merged the thread here to avoid confusion!

:cool:


first I saw of the show was this topic.

I need to post a reference to the show in the upcoming show section

::edit:: Steve's on the job :D

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=3100

[9W Monighan]

Anyone planning to attend this event?

I did a count from what people have posted, and who have emailed me, and I've come up with about 18. I'm sure there my be a few more that I'm not aware of.

[Brian in PA]

I'm planning on coming Steve, 'just depends on the weather.

Brian

[9W Monighan]

I got a call this evening from Gary of Cabin Fever asking about floor space needed I told him the plan will be an area about 20'x60' that can be enlarged or shortened. We will have about 20'x20+' of digging area and I told him get about 4x the dirt we had last year.

[ihbuilder]

Cool , I'm loaded up ready to move in just gotta get my oversize permit :D:p

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[9W Monighan]

I need to replace the dripping tranny cooler lines on my 1:1 06' Chevy Duramax. They're getting really bad now it's cold out. Seems these trucks are notorious for this looking on all the forums. I ordered a set of aftermarket replacements and hope they don't give me trouble. If all else fails, I'll borrow my kids Cummins to pull my trailer. Or last but not least, our Ford cube van and won't need the trailer.

[Mikemike]

I'm going to try and make it there but if it snow's i can't make it so i'm hoping for no snow that weekend.
Mike

[kerst]

I'm going to try and make it there but if it snow's i can't make it so i'm hoping for no snow that weekend.
Mike

the weather looks good so far! No snow predicted.

Kerst

[Brian in PA]

Were suppose to get a little snow in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday and Friday. Shouldn't be too bad.

[SmallHaul]

Well, "The Man from the Great White North" and I will be there if it snows or not because I have 4 wheel drive and good tires.;):D

[Mikemike]

The snow's not the problem work is.

[dirtpusher9]

Leaving out in the morning, 22 hr.drive, should be fun. Looking forward moving some dirt with you guys.

[Brian in PA]

Just made reservations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[ihbuilder]

I may come down friday afternoon after I pick my kids up from school to get my badge for the show . depends if i'm out working with my dad or not :confused: I 'll deffinately catch the worm saterday morning :D

[9W Monighan]

First load of dirt has just been delivered 11:30am today:D. From what I've been told, it resembles baseball field mix. Seems wet right now but has fines to small pebbles and will pack. Packing is my main concern to be able to walk my dragline on.
I told Gary that there's a guy en-rout from Texas to level some out with a D9 & Pan:D:D:D:D:D:D

[9W Monighan]

Update:
We were a little worried about if there would be enough dirt so nobody would be in each others way. Well,I got a report this evening and there's a triaxle load and a couple more smaller loads on the floor.
I don't think we will be crowded now.:D

[SmallHaul]

Awesome!:D

[Brian in PA]

just make sure there is some smooth roads for us asphalt queens to drive on!:D:D:D

Steve is there a special place that we need to come in at? A place to park to unload?

Thanks!

[Roadmasters]

I can already tell this is going to be a great weekend!

[9W Monighan]

just make sure there is some smooth roads for us asphalt queens to drive on!:D:D:D

Steve is there a special place that we need to come in at? A place to park to unload?

Thanks!

When facing the front entrance,go around to the right side by the giant end door (west) opposite of the red roofed building in the picture, or to the back by some loading docks. If they put us where we were last year, it's right through the double doors next to the dock. You will need you exibiter pass and that can be had through the front doors of the building.

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