On behalf of the TORCAN 2008 Show Committee, I would like to thank all the people who made the show such a huge success. We have received nothing but positive feedback. The success of TORCAN was due to a dedicated show committee and all the people who supported the show through sponsorships, raffle donations, volunteering and attendance.

The TORCAN 2008 show set a number of records in the 34 year history of the TORCAN Model Contest. More than 700 individual models were on the tables - the highest number in TORCAN history. More than 150 contestants entered a staggering 600+ entries. For the first time in show history, we needed an overflow room for all the additional models! The vendors' area was packed - boy, was it packed!  The raffle table was among the largest ever assembled for a TORCAN show .

TORCAN's venue and high numbers were outstandingly successful in accomplishing the fundamental goal of the show - promoting the hobby of scale modelling. There can be no doubt that the overwhelmingly positive climate of the show has been inspirational in encouraging support for local and on-line hobby stores , as well as providing a convincing demonstration that scale modelling is a healthy, growing hobby enjoyed by many.  

No successful show is ever the work of one individual. It reflects the tremendous efforts of a great many. Again to all of you who planned, participated and enjoyed - thank you on behalf of IPMS Toronto and Peel Scale Modelers.


Harvey Low
TORCAN 2008 Show Chair