Model Railroading > Just 7 days 'til BAPM 2017 - The SF Bay Area Proto Modelers Meet

The FINAL Countdown! Just 7 days until BAPM 2017 - The San Francisco Bay Area Prototype Modelers Meet 

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - Mark your Calendars Now!!

Join us for the 14th Annual Bay Area Prototype Modelers Meet!  Fourteen Great Years of Modeling Fun!
Come and see Great Models, Clinics, Presentations, Manufacturer Displays, Vendors, and great raffle prizes!

Bring your models, finished or, better yet, still in progress! We supply the tables (free)! No reservations needed!
Bring your friends!

There is no judging or contest. 

Instead, RR prototype modeling events provide an opportunity to meet with fellow modelers, discuss tips and learn new techniques, and of course enjoy viewing lots of superb models! 
No Memberships exist, This is not a club!  Just bring yourself, and maybe a few models to show off  (just like a hot rod show, except these (RR) cars are a little smaller!)

All scales, eras, and roads are welcome! 

BRING YOUR MODELS!! 
Bring your Friends too!  
The more models, the better the meet!

Just $10 to get in! 

aaand.. there's MORE! - Slideshows, Clinics and Awesome Raffle Prizes! 

MORE Clinics & Presentations:

• The EMD SD40-2 - Prototype Variations & Modeling - Paul Ellis, ScaleTrains.com
• Signature Freight Cars in Your Model Fleet   - Tony Thompson, Signature Press
• Introduction to Loksound Full Throttle - Matt Herman, ESU DCC

MORE Manufacturers & Vendors:

• Aaron Heine Electronics - multi-LED beacons and more for your HO diesels!
• Albrae Models/Accucraft Trains
• Athearn Trains - NEW!
• Cannon and Company
• Espee Models / Southern Pacific Historical & Technical Society
• ESU Loksound DCC - NEW!
• Owl Mountain Models
• ScaleTrains.com - NEW!
• Short Line Model Products - A great booth full of detail parts!
• TSG Multimedia - maybe you've seen their modeling vids on YouTube
• and more..

When is BAPM? 

Saturday June 17, 2017 - MARK your Calendars NOW!! 
9am-5pm 

Where? 

Just two minutes from I-80! 

St. David’s School Hall 
871 Sonoma St. 
Richmond, CA 94805 

For directions, & more info, visit: http://www.bayareaprototypemodelers.org 

Best Regards, 
Your Friendly BAPM Organizing Crew

Photos courtesy of Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine



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And a few more photos from BAPM last year..  Come on out!

BAPM is
Saturday June 17, 2017 - MARK your Calendars NOW!!  
9am-5pm  

Where?  

Just two minutes from I-80!  

St. David’s School Hall  
871 Sonoma St.  
Richmond, CA 94805  

For directions, & more info, visit: http://www.bayareaprototypemodelers.org  

Best Regards,  
Your Friendly BAPM Organizing Crew 
 



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Who's the fat guy giving the thumbs up?😄 Looking forward to it.

Mike

Posted from iPhone

How do you sign up for a table to display your work? I'm not seeing that on the website link. Thanks!



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Oh my God, I see a fat guy in the background (wearing an Hawaiian shirt).  I must've been there too.

Looking forward to it Harry.

Larry

How do you sign up for a table to display your work? I'm not seeing that on the website link. Thanks!
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The great thing about this event is that you just show up with your models, choose an open spot on the tables and set up. There are plenty of tables and space so show up ready for viewing and showing great models.

Tim J

Aways wanted to go to one of these. Maybe this year!

BTW, that tank car is AWESOME!



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"Like!"

~ BZ

Tim,
Great thanks! Probably bring about 10-15 projects!
Matt

pacificlines Wrote:
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> How do you sign up for a table to display your
> work? I'm not seeing that on the website link.
> Thanks!
> Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/08/17 14:17 by
> Chestnut.
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> The great thing about this event is that you just
> show up with your models, choose an open spot on
> the tables and set up. There are plenty of tables
> and space so show up ready for viewing and showing
> great models.
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> Tim J

Last year there was a $45 air fare from Kalispell, MT to LA but I did not see it in time. I wonder if I could be so lucky this year.

How much will it cost from LA to OAK, or SFO, OR SJ?  BAPM is close to 400 miles away.  

Perhaps youre thinking of WPM?

Larry

Thanks, Larry. This is all California to me, the cities all run together. Now that you have reminded me of the difference perhaps I can pay more attention in the future. WPM = LA; BAPM = SF. Other than driving in CA traffic the 400 mile distance between cities might not be insurmountable for the cheap airfare. It is through Allegiant airlines. You only know about a month in advance which cities they will fly to the next month and which days they will fly. The cheap airfare may only be for one direction with the return costing much more. There may be several days between the outbound and inbound flights so you must be flexible. Too many nights in a motel waiting for the event or return flight can soon eat up all the savings.

If all the stars come together this can be a good thing for a retiree.

Right now I could fly Missoula to Oakland on the 15th for $72 and return on Sunday the 18th for $86. Way cheaper than driving.



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Just a quick reminder.. we are just one month away from BAPM 2017! Don't miss it!

More info/directions at www.bayareaprototypemodelers.org

Cheers,
Your Friendly BAPM Staff

Yes, BA for Bay Area. Back in the olden days when I lived in the golden state in the Davis/Sacramento area, we also referred to the greater San Francisco area as the "Bay Area". As a teen I made regular pilgrimages there and although I never wanted to live there, the city had a lot of charm and was a nice place to visit. Now here I am stuck in the greater Washington DC area and feel a similar pain as the folks in the bay area do, high cost of living and congestion!

Alas, too far away right now but do want to make it out that way in the next couple years and show my British wife my old stomping grounds.

Take lots of photo's!

Cheers, Jim Fitch

Get there!

I always have a great time, with loads of great modeling. The raffles are good, too. I'm never disappointed.

The highlight of Last years meet was the presentation on SP Sugar Beet Gons. Frank's instructions on scratch building the outside braced sides showed how easy it was to add a unique detail.

Mike



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