May 20, 2008 update

VENDORS WAIVED ADMISSIONS POLICY: Here is the waived admissions policy for vendors and their helpers. Two admissions will be included free with each vendor table rental, and one extra person for each additional  two tables rented to a maximum of 4 persons. So one table would allow two people to be admitted free to the show, three tables would allow three people in free, but five tables would only allow four people in for free. We will make "some" exceptions for very "LARGE" vendors at the discretion of the show management. Thank you.


SEMINARS: Please remember to purchase your seminar tickets when you register to ensure you get a seat as there is only a maximun of 50 seat per seminar.  Of course the seats must be sold as a first come and first serve basis. Register early to avoid being disappointed.


SHOW GUIDE: A show guide available to model entrants and Torcan guests on the day of the show will have updated agenda times and other important information. A show package bag will be available to model registrants.

May 6, 2008 update

HUGE RAFFLE LIST AND IT'S STILL GROWING!!! THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS!!!
Accurate Armour (armour kits)
AirConnection
Armoured Brigade Models
Archer Transfers (gift certificate & catalogue)
Boomer's Books (model books)
Borgfeldt Canada Ltd. (kits)
Bronco Models (kits)
CAM Decals (3X Blue Angels Decal sets in 3 different scales)
GC Laser
DragonUSAonline.com (limited edition kits)
Easy 1 Productions
Engines and Things (gift certificates)
F1 Scale Model Classics (car kits)
Firestorm Models (gift certificates)
Formula 1 Scale Models (car kits)
Flying Fish Models
Gary Donaldson (Games Workshop Figure set)
Grand Prix Models (magazine subscription)
Harvey Low (1/35 Dragon smart kit)
Hornby/Airfix
Hornet Hobbies
Iwata (2 x airbrushes)
Jim Mesko (13 personally autographed books)
Lucky Models.com
Kroeger Distributors
Maple Leaf Models (kits and accessories)
Master Box Models (8 kits)
Master Details (1/32 F4D Phantom II AN/ALR-69 (V)-2 RHAW Modification kit)
Matthew Wells Scale Motorsport
Mike Grant Decals (aircraft decals)
ModelCraft
Osprey (books)
Resicast (kits/figures)
Revell USA (car kits)
Robert Bosch Tool Corp of Mississauga (Exclusive Dremel Tool Set & Drill Bits)
Sean Dunnage (diecast and plastic kits, decals, video)
Service Publications (armour books)
Steve Guthrie (kits and a book)
Thachweave Products (assessories)
The Barrel Store
The Dragoon Store (armour & aircraft kits)
Track Link (armours kits)
Ultracast (resin accessories)
West Coast Hobbies (Czech Master Resin autographed spitfire kit pilot James "Stocky" Edwards)



JUDGES MEETING
A brief judges meeting will be held at around 12:15pm . If you have been approached to judge, we will see you at this short meeting, thank you.


Harvey Low
TORCAN 2008 Show Chair

April 21, 2008 update

HUGE RAFFLE LIST AND IT'S GROWING!!! THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS!!!
Accurate Armour (armour kits)
AirConnection
Armoured Brigade Models
Archer Transfers (gift certificate & catalogue)
Boomer's Books (model books)
Borgfeldt Canada Ltd. (kits)
Bronco Models (kits)
GC Laser
DragonUSAonline.com (limited edition kits)
Easy 1 Productions
Engines and Things (gift certificates)
F1 Scale Model Classics (car kits)
Firestorm Models (gift certificates)
Formula 1 Scale Models (car kits)
Flying Fish Models
Gary Donaldson (Games Workshop Figure set)
Grand Prix Models (magazine subscription)
Harvey Low (1/35 Dragon smart kit)
Hornet Hobbies
Iwata (2 x airbrushes)
Jim Mesko (autographed books)
Lucky Models.com
Hornby/Airfix
   Kroeger Distributors
Maple Leaf Models (kits and accessories)
Master Box Models
Matthew Wells Scale Motorsport
Mike Grant Decals (aircraft decals)
ModelCraft
Osprey (books)
Resicast (kits/figures)
Revell USA (car kits)
Sean Dunnage (diecast and plastic kits, decals, video)
Service Publications (armour books)
Steve Guthrie (kits and a book)
Thachweave Products (assessories)
The Barrel Store
The Dragoon Store (armour & aircraft kits)
Track Link (armours kits)
Ultracast (resin accessories)
West Coast Hobbies (Czech Master Resin autographed spitfire kit pilot James "Stocky" Edwards) 

LIST OF VENDORS (AS OF APRIL 21)
A1 Hobbies
Air Connection
Air Matts
Armoured Brigade
Aviation World
Bill Coffman
Blap Models
Bob Bryden
Borgfeldt
Dailey Hobbies
Douglas Lee
Doug Sweet
Dragoon
G-Force
Hobby King
Hornet Hobbies
Jim Parker
Johnny Pham
Keith's Hobby Shop
Maple Leaf Models
Modelcraft Canada
Monarch Models
Northstar Hobbies
Resin Shipyard
Rob Bilinkski
Scobie Do Productions
Sentry Hobbies
Ted Kalinowski
Thachweave Products
The Barrel Store
Vanwell Publishing
Wheels & Wings



MODELS FOR “DISPLAY ONLY”
Please note that while we encourage people to bring models for “display only“, priority will be given to competition and vendors table space first, thank you.

SHADOW BOX ENTRIES/DIORAMAS & OTHER ENTRIES THAT REQUIRE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS…
If your entry requires close proximity to an electrical outlet, please email us in advance so we can accommodate you. If we do not receive an email, we cannot guarantee access to an electric outlet for your entry, thank you.

US CURRENCY EXCHANGE
TORCAN admission, registration, and raffles will be accepting US currency “at par“.

JIM MESKO, SHEPERD PAINE & BRIAN WILDFONG SEIMINAR TICKETS
:
Please note the following times for the seminar speakers: BRIAN WILDFONG (Painting figures/miniatures) is 11:00am - 12noon; Jim Mesko (Colours of US Armour) is 12:30pm - 1:30pm; and Shep Paine (2:00pm - 3:00pm). Seminars times may be slightly longer to permit question/answers etc. Prices are $5 per speaker or $12 for all three. Thank you again to our Guest Speaker Sponsors: BORGFELDT CANADA, KEITH'S HOBBY SHOP, HORNET HOBBIES, and WHEELS & WINGS. Tickets for the guest speakers will be sold at the show on a first come/first serve basis as seating is limited (note - tickets for the Sheperd Paine seminar may also be purchased in advance through our Shep Paine sponsor - HORNET HOBBIES).

JUDGES MEETING
A brief judges meeting will be held at around 12:15pm. If you have been approached to judge, we will see you at this short meeting, thank you.

NOTE ON DIRECTIONS
If you are coming from Highway 407, please note that it is best to exit at LESLIE if arriving from the west. If arriving from the east, it is best to exit at WOODBINE AVE.

“DAY-OF” SHOW GUIDE
A show guide will be provided on the day of the show with full show agenda, as well as maps for local services.


Harvey Low
TORCAN 2008 Show

April14 2008 update

SIX weeks to go and counting down!

A BIG thanks to Mr. Jim Mesko for providing personally autographed copies of many of his SQUADRON SIGNAL books for our raffle! THANKS JIM!. If you have not yet donated and wish to do so, please contact Sean Dunnage (705-424-1417).

JIM MESKO, SHEPERD PAINE & BRIAN WILDFONG SEIMINAR TICKETS :
Please again note the change in schedule on this UPDATES page below. We have posted a new version of the flyer that has the revised seminar times ( they now BEGIN at 11am ). Thank you again to our Guest Speaker Sponsors: BORGFELDT CANADA, KEITH'S HOBBY SHOP, HORNET HOBBIES, and WHEELS & WINGS. Tickets for the guest speakers will be sold at the show on a first come/first serve basis as seating is limited (note - tickets for the Sheperd Paine seminar may also be purchased in advance through our Shep Paine sponsor - HORNET HOBBIES).

We have received the WARPSTONE award package from Games Workshop today! This is the first TORCAN where we will have separate categories for WARHAMMER painted figures as well as several BEST OF theme awards! We encourage all WARHAMMER painters to bring and showcase their painted work at TORCAN 2008 painting competition (sorry no gaming facilities). A BIG thank you to Mr. Craig Bodycote of GAMES WORKSHOP for supporting our show. Visit their website at: http://www.games-workshop.com/

Also a thank you to GREAT MODELS WEBSTORE for helping spread the word on their website for TORCAN 2008 - thank you Loic! Visit their website at:
http://www.greatmodels.com/

Although all BEST OF and THEME AWARDS are now taken, there are still category awards available at $25 per category. We need your support to make this show truly a success. Please contact LORENZO VITALI (416-605-6120) for sponsorships.


Harvey Low
TORCAN 2008 Show Chair
 

March 30 update

OUR CORPORATE & GUEST SPEAKER SPONSORS THUS FAR - THANK YOU !
AIR CONNECTION, AVIATION WORLD , BORGFELDT CANADA, HORNET HOBBIES, KEITH'S HOBBY SHOP, MODELCRAFT CANADA, and WHEELS & WINGS

OUR RAFFLE CONTRIBUTORS THUS FAR - THANK YOU!
Accurate Armour (armour kits)
Archer Transfers (gift certificate & catalogue)
DragonUSAonline.com (limited edition kits)
Engines and Things (gift certificates)
Formula 1 Scale Models (car kits)
Gary Donaldson (Games Workshop Figure set)
Iwata (2 x airbrushes)
Jim Mesko (autographed books)
Maple Leaf Models (kits and accessories)
Mike Grant Decals (aircraft decals)
Osprey (books)
Resicast (kits/figures)
Revell USA (car kits)
Sean Dunnage (diecast and plastic kits, decals, video)
Service Publications (armour books)
The Dragoon Store (armour & aircraft kits)
Track Link (armours kits)
Ultracast (resin accessories)


PELIMINARY LIST OF VENDORS (AS OF MARCH 31)
A1 Hobbies
Air Connection
Air Matts
Armoured Brigade
Aviation World
Bill Coffman
Bob Bryden
Borgfeldt
Dailey Hobbies
Dragoon
G-Force
Hobby King
Hornet Hobbies
Jim Parker
Keith's Hobby Shop
Modelcraft Canada
Monarch Models
Northstar Hobbies
Resin Shipyard
Scobie Do Productions
Sentry Hobbies
Thachweave Products
The Barrel Store
Vanwell Publishing
Wheels & Wings

JIM MESKO, SHEPERD PAINE & BRIAN WILDFONG SEIMINAR TICKETS
:
Please note the change in schedule on this UPDATES page below. Prices remain at $5 per speaker or $12 for all three (they will be scheduled at different times so you can see all three!). Thank you again to our Guest Speaker Sponsors: BORGFELDT CANADA, KEITH'S HOBBY SHOP, HORNET HOBBIES, and WHEELS & WINGS. Tickets for the guest speakers will be sold at the show on a first come/first serve basis as seating is limited (note - tickets for the Sheperd Paine seminar may also be purchased in advance through our Shep Paine sponsor - HORNET HOBBIES).

ACCOMMODATIONS
As per our note below about the rates, please make sure that you inform the reservation desk that you are attending the “IPMS event”, if you wish to book a room at the reserved rates.

PARKING
All parking at this event is FREE .

Updated March 18, 2008

ROOM RATES : TORCAN has blocked rooms with the Delta Hotel (where the show is being held). Please note that you must call the hotel directly (905-477-2010) and inform them that you are a TORCAN attendee. Rooms will be secured with your credit card.  The rates are for Friday May 23 ($109+taxes) and Saturday May 24 ($99+taxes). Please note that these rates only apply to these two days.

GUEST SPEAKER SEMINAR SCHEDULE CHANGE :
Please note that the speaker seminars will now begin EARLIER at 11AM (and NOT 1pm as stated on the earlier flyers)! Ticket prices are $5 per speaker or $12 for all three (they will be scheduled so you can attend all three if you wish). Jim Mesko's presentation will now be a bit longer as he has gratiously added to his presenation, brand new content on Colours of US Armour in the Pacific War. Please check the notice board early on the day of the show for any final last minute changes to the schedule.

VENDORS TABLES :
Please send your requests for Vendors Tables asap to Chuck Rothman, 416-524-3198 or email crothman@rogers.com, as they are fast being sold out! When they are sold out, there will be a waiting list. Please note that because of high demand, a deposit of 50% or full payment will be due no later than  Friday April 25, 2008 , upon which those on the waiting list will be given an opporunity depending on availability. 

RAFFLE PRIZE LIST GROWING :
We have accumulated a great bunch of raffle prizes in the form of model kits, airbrushes, decals and other goodies! Our thanks to those companies that provided these goodies so far (a full list of donators will be posted). If you have not yet donated and wish to do so, please contact Sean Dunnage (705-424-1417).  

AWARD SPONSORSHIPS :
All BEST-OF and THEME AWARDS are now sold out. There are however, a number of category awards still available at $25 per category. If you have not yet sponsored and wish to do so, please contact Lorenzo Vitali (416-605-6120).  

THANK YOU TO OUR "CORPORATE and GUEST SPEAKER " SPONSORS!
Our BIG thanks to our Sponsors so far. The show would not be a success without your support (in alphabetical order):
AIR CONNECTION, AVIATION WORLD , BORGFELDT CANADA, HORNET HOBBIES, KEITH'S HOBBYSHOP, MODELCRAFT CANADA, and WHEELS & WINGS.