I enjoy your videos. I grew up next to an amusement park, so I have always been a "behind the scenes" person. It has permanent rides and 'flat' rides that are often cycled in or out and are made to appear permanent with landscaping. My aunt, mother and brother have all worked there, as well as my niece and nephew. Familiar manufacturer's names in your video.
When you showed the pretzel ride car I was thinking you should do a dark ride next. Then you said it. 😂. I worked for Bud Hurlbut at his Castle Amusement park back in the early 1990s. I was part of a ride operating crew that helped pick out and restore a dark ride. It was fun and it gave a chance for us to be completely creative.
If you’re ever in town again, let me know. I work at a well known carnival repair shop in Gibtown and we regularly fix many of these rides from basic light packages to heavy maintenance, fab, sandblasting and painting, all right up the street from the museum. Wouldn’t mind giving you a tour and I’m sure the boss man would give you an interview. He’s been around the block more than once lol. Great content.
I've always wanted 2 own my own concession stand 4 some reason. can't wait till fair season in cen cali may day fair los banos ca always brings good old child memories frm when I use 2 show. now I can bring my kids there child memories at the fair
Did they add to the model displays? It's bigger than I remember. I think trade shows in general are down. At this point they're basically just a gathering for long-time friends and industry acquaintances to hangout and socialize. Rarely are deals brokered at trade shows anymore.
There was no mention of there being additions. I found out that Raymond Genter, the man who created the display, died in 2021. After donating this display in 2009, he went on to build a second 25 foot display that was then donated to another fair association. I tend to agree with your assessment of trade shows in general.
Thanks, Pete for the walk through. I have been attending the show for years but could not make it this year. It has gotten smaller over the years. I miss the Pee Wee burgers. What day did you go? Attendance looks light.
I was there on Thursday and Friday. Both days were hot and humid. I was told that earlier in the week the temps were lower and the crowds were a bit bigger.
It may be worth asking the museum if they have had to repair and or replace parts on the ride you are fixing. Perhaps they have a mold for those bells kicking around or something.
You should look at miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg. They have model cities, trains and even an airport. They also have a fun fair display that is fully lighted and animated. There are videos of it on TH-cam. I think you'll like it even if it doesn't compare to going there for real of course
Yes there will be. Actually next week should be an Eli Bridge 🎡 Ferris wheel. I’m happy to record any set up. Just need to find an operator willing to let me crawl all over it and record while they set up.
from what I heard the earlier part of the week was both cooler (temperature wise) and better attended. we were there for the final two days and by the time we were heading out Friday afternoon, some of the vendors were starting to tear down their displays.
Isn't the Raven actually a Chance Radar? Same folding trailer & sweeps, just different passenger seating. I may be ignorant here, but it seems like a simple mis-appropriation of names. (Unless this goes way back to the Allen Herschell days...)
Good day Pete I was thinking of making a swing ride for my kids I have a 5hp electric motor can you help me I don't know what ratio gearbox to buy ,I don't want to pressure the motor
For something like a swing a 5hp motor will be more than enough. Probably way more power than you need. Based on what I've seen, if you take the speed of your motor and calculate what you would need to get it down to 10 rpm that should get you close. You'll probably have 2 or 3 reductions between the motor and your final shaft. For instance on our rocket ride there is a belt drive between the motor and gearbox. That is the first reduction. Then the gearbox is around 10:1, then the output of the gearbox feeds a chain sprocket on the main shaft. so 3 reductions at the final shaft speed is about 10 RPM
It's the largest showman's association in the world we have members from 20 countries I was on the board of directors for about 15yrs I am curious if you are a member we are not open to the public
This show is more carnival focused. IMAP’s is more amusement park focused. Carnival owners and ride etc owners will go to iaapa in Orlando, but they will also come here, along with game and food vendors. The oaba has its meetings here and fundraisers for our H2B program trying to help fix our labor problems
want a fun spot,see I love circuses,that's what is fun for me ,go to Baraboo Wisconsin,you will see the best of the best,in entertainment,Home of the Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus Sunner Quarters ,you will never leave.
Great video Pete. FYI if you are ever in the south of England there is a heritage fairground museum with lots of interesting rides, trailers and accessories from the last 100 years that you would love - see here (th-cam.com/video/AdiBr7K2sSU/w-d-xo.html)
Harry and bee Fee owned and operated the monkey raceway close personal friends of my dad's we had sideshows and girl shows a point of interest is Harry provided the top for the first trade show which consisted of used equipment
🎡Watch our ride restoration here: th-cam.com/video/xyejd7LRKMQ/w-d-xo.html
Dude u from Maryland too I'm from Glen Burnie what part r u from
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
Hay Pete . Thanks for sharing this. Great camera work and commentary .
I enjoy your videos. I grew up next to an amusement park, so I have always been a "behind the scenes" person. It has permanent rides and 'flat' rides that are often cycled in or out and are made to appear permanent with landscaping. My aunt, mother and brother have all worked there, as well as my niece and nephew. Familiar manufacturer's names in your video.
Looks like a great show 👍 I loved the models too they are amazing 👌
Wow! What a memory trip. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
GOOD JOB!!
At 8:21 is one of the greatest rides ever made in my opinion. The Tilt-A-Whirl!
I'd love to come across one some day to do a set up video of
Great video Pete! I have to get there one year!
Some lovley equipment there easy set up and tare down for the modern day carnival.
I love trade shows, especially in the entertainment industry.
Loved watching this. Thanks for letting me live vicariously
My pleasure. What do you want to see next? 😂
oool video, I liked it.
Pete I am loving this buddy. I have wanted to go to this show for 30 years. Thanks so much for showing it.
You bet
Awesome
Love that model
When you showed the pretzel ride car I was thinking you should do a dark ride next. Then you said it. 😂. I worked for Bud Hurlbut at his Castle Amusement park back in the early 1990s. I was part of a ride operating crew that helped pick out and restore a dark ride. It was fun and it gave a chance for us to be completely creative.
Its one of those bucket list projects for me for sure.
I really like the model carnival. Very cool. Nice work Pete.
Thanks a bunch!
Another fascinating video. And WOW, that model carnival set-up... I wanna start building one..!
Yes! seeing a display like that gets me gears turning - then I remind myself I already have enough projects started! LOL
Great museum! How about a part 2 video? Also the trade show was fun to see.
If you’re ever in town again, let me know. I work at a well known carnival repair shop in Gibtown and we regularly fix many of these rides from basic light packages to heavy maintenance, fab, sandblasting and painting, all right up the street from the museum. Wouldn’t mind giving you a tour and I’m sure the boss man would give you an interview. He’s been around the block more than once lol.
Great content.
Excellent. I probably drove right past the place! LOL Hopefully we'll be back next year and stay a little longer
Lots of printed vinyl, but I do prefer hand-painted fairground signage.
Should check out Frostproof Florida someday.
You may want to visit the Ringling Circus Museum in Sarasota FL some time that you are down there. Only about an hour south of there.
I've always wanted 2 own my own concession stand 4 some reason. can't wait till fair season in cen cali may day fair los banos ca always brings good old child memories frm when I use 2 show. now I can bring my kids there child memories at the fair
So strange to see the rides set up … but no crowds to ride them.
Did they add to the model displays? It's bigger than I remember.
I think trade shows in general are down. At this point they're basically just a gathering for long-time friends and industry acquaintances to hangout and socialize. Rarely are deals brokered at trade shows anymore.
There was no mention of there being additions. I found out that Raymond Genter, the man who created the display, died in 2021. After donating this display in 2009, he went on to build a second 25 foot display that was then donated to another fair association.
I tend to agree with your assessment of trade shows in general.
@@PeteRondeau Thanks, maybe it's just bad memory!
Check out the swap o rama in Webster, when near Tampa, it's a must do on Monday!
have to keep that in mind for next time!
Thanks, Pete for the walk through. I have been attending the show for years but could not make it this year. It has gotten smaller over the years. I miss the Pee Wee burgers. What day did you go? Attendance looks light.
I was there on Thursday and Friday. Both days were hot and humid. I was told that earlier in the week the temps were lower and the crowds were a bit bigger.
It may be worth asking the museum if they have had to repair and or replace parts on the ride you are fixing. Perhaps they have a mold for those bells kicking around or something.
You should look at miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg. They have model cities, trains and even an airport.
They also have a fun fair display that is fully lighted and animated. There are videos of it on TH-cam. I think you'll like it even if it doesn't compare to going there for real of course
Yes! I'm a big fan of the Wunderland display and the technology behind it.
7:44 are they licensed chatacters? I feel like I've seen them before as a kid.
4:10 It would have been so meta if the food options for the show were the booths... But it's true they would not be as clean and shiny.
I like that the model has the rides full of little figures. Do you know if the model is all one scale?
I don't know for a fact but I believe it is built roughly at HO scale.
You are in my area - Are you sticking around for the Florida Strawberry Festival?
No, it was a whirlwind trip. Already back home. If I could have stayed longer I would have liked to go to the Florida Flywheelers the following week.
In Spring 2023 will there be more Fair ride setup videos? And what Rides? Question can you do the Yo Yo & Raiders?
Yes there will be. Actually next week should be an Eli Bridge 🎡 Ferris wheel. I’m happy to record any set up. Just need to find an operator willing to let me crawl all over it and record while they set up.
Was there ever any more attendees? That kinda seems too cool to miss, if you're in anyway connected to the business.
from what I heard the earlier part of the week was both cooler (temperature wise) and better attended. we were there for the final two days and by the time we were heading out Friday afternoon, some of the vendors were starting to tear down their displays.
Isn't the Raven actually a Chance Radar? Same folding trailer & sweeps, just different passenger seating. I may be ignorant here, but it seems like a simple mis-appropriation of names. (Unless this goes way back to the Allen Herschell days...)
The ride premiered as the raven. They built 2 ravens, 3 radars and finally 23 turbos
Good day Pete I was thinking of making a swing ride for my kids I have a 5hp electric motor can you help me I don't know what ratio gearbox to buy ,I don't want to pressure the motor
For something like a swing a 5hp motor will be more than enough. Probably way more power than you need. Based on what I've seen, if you take the speed of your motor and calculate what you would need to get it down to 10 rpm that should get you close. You'll probably have 2 or 3 reductions between the motor and your final shaft. For instance on our rocket ride there is a belt drive between the motor and gearbox. That is the first reduction. Then the gearbox is around 10:1, then the output of the gearbox feeds a chain sprocket on the main shaft. so 3 reductions at the final shaft speed is about 10 RPM
@@PeteRondeau I Will be using a VFD
Red Rolls Royce 👍
It's the largest showman's association in the world we have members from 20 countries I was on the board of directors for about 15yrs
I am curious if you are a member we are not open to the public
We'd bring our stuff every year we go special manufacturers
If Luke Reindeers still lives there at the retirement home, he's got a nice surprise coming
I am surprised this show even exists. But I guess not all vendors can afford the rates at IAPPA for sure.
This show is more carnival focused. IMAP’s is more amusement park focused.
Carnival owners and ride etc owners will go to iaapa in Orlando, but they will also come here, along with game and food vendors. The oaba has its meetings here and fundraisers for our H2B program trying to help fix our labor problems
want a fun spot,see I love circuses,that's what is fun for me ,go to Baraboo Wisconsin,you will see the best of the best,in entertainment,Home of the Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus Sunner Quarters ,you will never leave.
Great video Pete. FYI if you are ever in the south of England there is a heritage fairground museum with lots of interesting rides, trailers and accessories from the last 100 years that you would love - see here (th-cam.com/video/AdiBr7K2sSU/w-d-xo.html)
Harry and bee Fee owned and operated the monkey raceway close personal friends of my dad's we had sideshows and girl shows a point of interest is Harry provided the top for the first trade show which consisted of used equipment
No bells, lol there's a reason...
They used to have monkeys race in little cars? What?
Yeah, if you search for "monkey speedway" you can find some stories