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More shell building in Thailand.
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What an awesome adventure
Hope you have a great time and learn some new skills!
Cylinder shell building in Thailand.
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Absorb all the knowledge you can Sir, want to see what you can build after this trip.
Is this Paul moulders class?
I sure wish I was there with you guys. Paul runs a really great workshop.
Star Wars display from PyroFest
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These guys did awesome
That was a sweet show. Great job. Wish we could have been there
Shout out to Greg Duffer for sharing some of his pics. If any of you know Nick Petri, try and get him to submit some pics from the display as well.
Share your pic and videos to our dropbox link. www.dropbox.com/request/9Ybo9das7YSO0w3zQMHt
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If anyone is interested is picking up some fuel mines, hit up Steven Shaw . They're pretty well built.
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Sorry for not getting this out sooner. I'd like to thank JJ,, Carl Standridge, and James Howard for for helping to get those great displays up and going. I know that was a lot of equipment and a lot of labor. I'd like to thank Chris Roth and Walt of the Shire for handling the builder's showcase. Outstanding job as usual. James White did a great job with the class and thank you Joel for squaring up those stars. Thank you to Robin Eaton and Betty Sainz for all the the behind the scenes work, without it, this wouldn't have happened at all. Id like to shout out former El Presidente Nick Sainz for helping me out. Thank you to the Kovar crew for the wall of fire. Thank you Gregory Hebert for the PA equipment and helping us out there. Shout out to Chris Stasey for handling the group buys and working with the crews on product. And thank you Rex Nelson for hosting us again. I'd also like to congratulate the shooters for those great displays.
I could write a book thanking everyone for their help and enthusiasm. If you're not listed by name, drop me a line so I can square that up and please forgive me as I'm a bit distracted currently.
-Jeremy Jandreau
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THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE!!! This was my sons Devin Hebert 1st PAT experience and he absolutely loved it!! We are already looking forward to the next event!!
Hmmmm there are a few people in this pic that are STILL PAT members!!
Shout out to Chris Roth and the Eyeball Shell. Thanks Kristen for sharing the video!
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πππ
Very nice Chris Roth also don’t be afraid to hit that sucker harder too make those stars get out there π
Did someone accidentally grab a case of ematch from the outbuilding at the event?
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I think we did Brandon had it and we where looking for Nick to give it back
Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas (PAT) the guy in the blue shirt I got some quickplugs from JJ
We had a great PAT Spring Pyrofest and overcame the weather & other challenges. Thinks to all our members for attending with good cheer! Behind the scenes, volunteers did a ton of work to make the event a success. Our thanks: Starting at the top, Emperor Jeremy fielded countless calls & queries and planned out how to provide a complex set of resources & crew assignments. Our host-with-the-most Rex Nelson and Manager Robin of Nelsonβs Fireworks prepared & cleaned up for weeks in advance. Itβs no accident the store was spotless, the warehouse & field had ample room to work in, and Robin arrived early & stayed Late to accommodate the club. A big thank you to Betty & Nick from Multiforms ( multiforms.com/ ), they brought the gear to take membership payments, make IDβs, and they also produced the sweet PAT merch. If you need logo branded swag or merch, please contact them. Betty ran registration for 2-days straight, a thankless task, sheβs a hero. Deep behind the scenes, Ken runs our PAT website, bank account, and assures our financials are 501c3 compliant, thanks Ken! Betty, Robin, Ken, & crew also served lunch daily and Saturday night dinner, wow! The food really helped everyone stay energized all weekend. Special shout out to Julian who smoked all the pork for the Saturday dinner! Builders: Big ups to Chris & Walt for collating all the builder entries and arranging for resources for them beforehand. Walt wrote a ~90 cue Step script so all the builder entries could be shot & judged properly. We canβt thank John enough for teaching folks how to build properly & safely in his class. All our Builders Rock! Heavy gear: Huge thanks to Carl & Steve of Big Boom Pyro for providing the racks and tubes. Flambeaux provided the Cobra gear. Thanks to Greg for the PA system with wireless mics. Displays: Big thanks to all the 4x4 show designers and crews, they were great. The comic relief & flames from GWPyro & co. were much appreciated all weekend. Huge thanks to Phillip & friends, and Josh & friends, for scripting and setting up the 2-large Sat. night displays! They were awesome! A shoutout to James, he spent hours each day solving script issues in Finale 3D & prepping Cobra's for both large display teams. Product: Special thanks to Chris & Beth of North Texas Pyrotechnics (NTP), for providing the 1.3G for the large displays, organizing the Spirit Group Buy, and for being a great resource for PAT Members to purchase wholesale product year round: www.northtexaspyrotechnics.com . Donβt miss attending or crewing their Fall charity event: www.lonestarfireworksfestival.com/ , itβs fantastic. Crew: PAT Events donβt work without members helping build the displays & move product. We offer a deep thank you to those who helped sort, label, mount, lift, carry, drill, wire, & setup displays, and disassemble them late on Sat. night & Sunday morning. We hope to see everyone at the Fall PAT Pyrofest!
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John's 16" shell
Chris's 16" shell
Share your PyroFest Videos and Pictures via Dropbox Link:
www.dropbox.com/request/9Ybo9das7YSO0w3zQMHt
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Does anyone have any video of "the Eyeball"
Will we get access to view the files in the dropbox?
All Sunday volunteers, donot come to Caddo, itβs soup. JJ will send Signoffs by email. Thank you!!!
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I need to get a sign-off.
I need to get a sign off.
Day 2 of Pyrofest!
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What time will they start shooting them off tonight?
I had a great time. Thank you all! It was a blast!! πππ
Get ready. The gates for pyrofest are open at 9 am tomorrow morning. Shell class to start at 10:00. Rest of the schedule TBD. Registration can be done on site.
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wish I could have made it this year!!!!!
Gonna be a wet one!!
Hope the weather cooperates.
What time will they be shooting them off tonight?
Just a bit too dicy w the weather.. I really wanted to go but had a more pressing matter in Houston. Setting my sights on Skywars…hope you-all can get there!
Spirit Group Buy - 13 pallets!
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Looks like. New building
There’s a bunch of our stuff on that truck. How late y’all gonna be there? We can’t pick up our truck until 4:30.
I wanted to go so bad
Thank you!
I thought it was coming tomorrow. Can’t wait to see everyone!!
Will there be another order? I didn't get to participate in this order. We are interested.
That looks like the good stuff!!
Pyroland Group Buy has arrived!
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Love it!π
I love me some sulfur aroma mate's
I wasn't at Cobra Con, but some PAT Members were there, they can tell you about it at PAT Pyrofest. A "shiny and chrome" 18R3!
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Woah
Looked nice, not available yet. Lots of new features!!
Did they mention a price range?
William Dodd I can see it costing 700-1000
This is Nick, I’m really not a fan of this new remote being cellular. Having to maintain a cellular contact just feels like a scam and many shoot sites have shit or no cellular coverage. I got the impression cobra is going to start charging for support as well. Right now their support is amazing and free. But, the subscription model is so addictive to the group. Continuous income for the same stuff they were doing for just buying their product in the past. Plus, the option to make the shit you own not work if you don’t pay the subscription is super common these days. In the keynote at Cobra Con it was a big point that quality is increasing, but also PRICE. Just don’t like the loud point being the price, especially when pushing subscription.
Zach did mention in an interview they were starting to gear the Cobra side more to professional use (hence, greater durability and higher price)and keep the ignite going as the consumer/hobbyist version.
A detailed Parking Map for PAT Pyrofest this weekend. Note the East side entrance to Nelson's Fireworks is a little tricky.
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Will there be 1.4G sales during the event? Just curious as this is my first time coming down. Looking forward to meeting you all this weekend!
North Texas Pyrotechnics will be doing a demo on Saturday the 27th.
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Nice.
All Roman Candle 4x4 board.
Ken Purcell suggested this idea and I'm hoping we as a club and have some fun with it. If you like the idea as well, join us in the link below and lets make this happen.
talk.fireants.org/t/all-roman-candle-4x4-display/604
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All Roman Candle 4x4 board.
Ken Purcell suggested this idea and I'm hoping we as a club and have some fun with it. If you like the idea as well, join us in the link below and lets make this happen.
talk.fireants.org/t/all-roman-candle-4x4-display/604
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If interested in the shell class. Register with John at extreme1.3g@protonmail.com
Class will take place at 1030 am Friday the 26th
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If you're interested in the shell building class, please reach out to John white or post on
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I am interested in the class.
Same!
Very good class. If you haven't already took it or if you haven't built a shell great leaning experience.
For those who are entering the builder's showcase, please reach out to Chris Roth at rothcf@yahoo.com to confirm your entry.
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Confirmation is only necessary if you haven’t already emailed me. I have Josh, Derick, and Julian already. Deadline is WEDNESDAY.
The showcase tally is in: we have 11 contributors with 84 items. Items include wheels, comets, cakes, mines, rockets and shells. We have 2, 3” shells; 2, 16” shells; and everything in between!!!
Let us not forget the lone star shell competition.. only rul is the shell must contain 1 star. Not an insert or mini shell
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Think about rolling a bowling ball in my 6 lmao
Sky Wars pyro-registration is now open: mopyro.org/skywars
Pyro-registration allows you access to Mopyro free camping onsite, back stage events like blind pyro on Friday, and pyro-only close in seating for Saturday night.
Lots of PAT members will be attending.
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See you there
I registered as soon as it went up.
Already registered 5 days ago!
This note from Spirit lays out some of the changes in the Chinese domestic market and various production delays this year. We've heard similar stories of production and shipping delays from other wholesalers. Good luck to all!
China Production Update: Two Weeks - Spirit of '76 Fireworks
76fireworks.com
China Production Update: Two Weeks April 3, 2024 by Peter Rogoz Iβve recently had some work done on my home in preparation for my wife and Iβs first born child. If youβve ever hired contractors ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Any vintage firework collectors coming out?
What kind of rockets are you building?
Who makes these posters?
Had some edits to the flyers
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Posters???
Are we supposed to lie on the ground?
Do we have to buy tickets to watch the show? And if so where?
Who will be providing the adults?
You'll put your eye out...
Friendly reminder, deadline for pyroland group buy is April 15th. Info on talk.fireants.org
Their waterfall effect is Fantastic
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For the 4X4 Competition.
You will be given a 4ftx4ft square in which you can place your 1.4g. nothing can be outside of this square. Only consumer 1.4g with an ex# can be used (nothing home made). must be scripted to music and last between 4min 15sec and 5min 15 sec. the pyro must be secure in that it can't fall over. the method for securing it is upto you, but it will be checked. you make break cakes apart and refuse items as desired. NO 1.4G Proline can be used.
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I'll come and play lol
Need to start putting the finishing touches on mine.
Mines in the can
Sounds like fun π€© can’t wait to play
There have been some requests made on some horse trading at the event. If you want to bring some extra chems, equipment, or things that you made to sell (like those nice rocket scoops), I'm for it. You just can't sell or trade the obvious manufactured materials. So if you're looking to trade some rocket tooling, or made some fantastic pyro art or nick naks, or want to part with extra charcoal, feel free.
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Any vintage firework collectors coming out?
I have a few extra long custom pyro pokes (13” if I recall) I’ll be bringing for $20? each
Gary Kovar and I will have a few 35 lb buckets of Mil-Spec KNO3 for $80/bucket along with 11 lb Thermite Kits for $50/kit.
Also, if you want in on the pyroland group buy, check it out a talk.fireants.org orders would need to be submitted by April 15th.
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Good day Fireants. Setting up for the event. If anyone wants to script and setup a 1.3g 5 min display during the event. Submit a script to Jeremy Jandreau. IF you are using your own shells, budget for around $1250 worth for reimbursement. If you need shells, the club will provide (rough estimate) 6-6in shells, 12-5in shells, 60-4in shells, 72-3 in shells, and will see about 2.5in salutes. 1.4g will not be provided in this, but you may add it as you see fit. Shells provided will be assorted effect, if looking to sort out specific effects, please let me know.
Mortars and cobra mods will be supplied. please script it in cobra show creator or finale 3d for simplicity as it will be combined with 2 others.
Only requirement to try is to be a member. Please keep the number of positions simple as the equipment is borrowed and we'll be setting up more than one at a time. please submit your script by april 15th, and let us know if you'll be providing shells or need them provided.
More info on the event to follow.
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I will be happy to help setup!
PAT - Member Showcase with Competition - April 2024
Details attached.
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Can't wait to see what everyone has made.
I was wondering when the 4x4 is and how many competitors do we have ?
Pyroland group buy info at talk.fireants.org
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Do we have or purchase from Riakeo Happy Family Fireworks Mfg.Co.,Ltd ? Is there a distributor in TX that handles this line?
Good news. Chris Stacey is running the spirit of 76 group buy and I'm working on one with pyroland. I'll get in touch with Spirit and follow up on their answer, but pyroland has also given members the green light to buy pro line without the need of licenses. Membership with PAT is acceptable IAW with the law and policy.
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Info on Pyroland list?
Info
When will we get the price sheets
Also do we now how many 4x4 boards are there going to be.
Group Buy is up and running. Information can be found on the forum on the PAT website.
I'll probably put up the group buy for igniters on the PAT forum. I'll probably also put up some 1.4pro/consumer if anyone wants to hop on my order and I'll bring it up to pyrofest if any club members are interested.
When do we get to see pyrolands list
I don’t see any lists on website anyone send a link please
Pyroland list will be a couple weeks as they're not finished with 2024 pricing
π€£30 minute Illegal Fireworks Display in Downtown LA (CRAZY)π€
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Doesn't this happen like every couple months ?
So in thirty minutes they didn't see anyone shooting the fireworks? Unless they have unlimited visco. Cracker Jack police work LAPD!
30 mins? Multiple firing positions and nobody knows anything?
My apologies, I thought I had posted already. Spring pyrofest is set for April 26th-28th at Nelson's fireworks in Caddo Mills, TX
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TEXAS! #FullSend #LoneStars
I’m your huckleberry
See yall there. I'll be posting a group buy for igniters about a month prior to pyrofest, maybe earlier.
Dirt Brigante Matthew Hernandez Brandon Hernandez let's go.. Can u give us more info.
Is Saturday the big night?? Just for us who like to watch π
Who’s producing displays?
Also wanted to mention that I'll be coordinating a pre-order buy for single shot racks. Any questions you can reach me via messenger or reply to this comment.
If you want to be the 2nd 5 minute display at spring pyrofest, submit your script and any audio to PAT. I'll figure out what the donated shell count will be and list that. The donated shells will not be a limit, you can add to it, but that isn't required and doesn't necessarily add to your chances. Sometimes less is more and creative use of black sky can be of value. Also, upto 3 large fuel mines will be donated.
This is open to any club member/members.
An approximate donated shell count to follow, but feel free to start scripting now as shell counts and types can be adjusted/tuned.
Finale 3d format is preferred, but cobra show creator works as well.
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I'd really like to do a show, but my equipment is limited. Is there any chance for the club to provide guns/comet racks? Also is there a deadline for the submission?
Sjon Sorensen
Is this the 4x4
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and is gearing up for a happy new year.
Once the holidays wind down, there will be some information drops on the spring pyrofest event.
Also, if you're interested in judging competition, DM Jeremy Jandreau.
I'd like to look at giving members the ability to sell/trade materials, chems, crafted items, etc. The difficulty will lay in finding a way to allow vending that doesn't prohibit those members involvement from the activities that they wish to perform. Open to suggestions on that.
Also, by the way of Vote, the club has ruled for 3 5min 1.3 displays instead of 1 15min display. I've selected those who will do the 1st and 3rd displays. There will be a contest to determine who will do the second display. Details for that will be posted tomorrow.
Have a great weekend and long live the Emporer.
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Long live the Emporer!!!
I had a few conversations with John White, one of PAT's master shell builders and teachers. After talking with some suppliers and other builders today, quick match and time fuse are no longer available to be exported the USA from China, per Chinese regulations.
There are work arounds, but this is not good.
- JJ
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Couldn't we just cut quick match off shells?
The writing was on the walls a few years ago, I stocked up on several 1000ft ,,, chemical prices are getting just about out reach as well, if you want to continue building best get what you can or get a group buy going on certain must have items, KNo3, Klo4, any fireworks grade aluminum , ect
I guess spolletes and homemade quick match it is.
Merry Christmas! I hope to see you all in 2024! - JJ
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Merry Christmas JJ!
Make the day sparkle !
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Happy Thanksgiving PAT People! - JJ
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Happy Thanksgiving JJ. See you in April….have a sparkling day !
Happy Thanksgiving to y’all too!
Happy Thanksgiving y'all
Happy Thanksgiving π¦ Pyro Family
Happy Thanksgiving
Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas (PAT) Happy Thanksgiving!
The people have spoken. In order to avoid a coup, Spring pyrofest is to be on April 28th, 2024. Pending approval from the land owner.
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Can we still have a coup? It sounds fun.
Glad not the 8th...... it would have been another event during eclipse. Marking calendar now.
Someone is spamming fake merch on all the threads on the page. It’s a common scam. Please don’t fall for it.
Did all the approvals happen - are we good for April 28?
All Roman Candle 4x4 board.
Ken Purcell suggested this idea and I'm hoping we as a club and have some fun with it. If you like the idea as well, join us in the link below and lets make this happen.
talk.fireants.org/t/all-roman-candle-4x4-display/604
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OMG, DO IT! So many are going to look like:
Is this in addition to the 4x4 battle?
Tyler Sorensen
I mean I'll contribute but I'm still making my solo 4x4' display.
Now that I'm thinking of it how many damn candles would that be ?π³
Ken Purcell Jeremy Jandreau Kira Sorensen JG Pyro New Apparel has Arrived Stock Get it now from hereππ us-maylastin44.shop/limited-edition-sy017
4:27 vimeo.com/168165694?fbclid=IwAR3MrEIvN4EeHPsb8k0l3hMMNsU7V3nv9lLmZvxOmpdXJSIhJfNdn2UWCBc#t=274s
Did someone say roman candles
Hey PAT Members,
Chris Roth needs some videos from our PyroFest Member Showcase. Can you post links to the ones you have?
Thanks,
Nick
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Julian Sandoval and JG Pyro had good videos
Also if anyone wants a video of just their stuff I'll cut one and send it to you.
Which dates should the spring event be?
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Remember April showers for May's flowers .
According to data rain peaks in May plus its 8-10 degrees warmer on average.
April, you'll have spring break to compete with in local areas. May will be graduations and prop, etc. Good on either date from Rockwall perspective..... Just booked week before the May date, so choose quickly, haha. Texas Frightmare Weekend went on sale this week if anyone is wondering what May thing is happening. Warehouses are announcing pop offs/demos and they often run during these times..... LOL, I'm being ADD and super helpful I know.
Memorial Day weekend sounds like a terrible idea, IMO. Too many conflicts for too many people. Also, by that point, some of us are already in high gear, getting ready for the 4th season. Only argument I see for late May is more product should be stateside and available by then. Spring time in east Texas. It’s gonna rain, just wear your slickers and enjoy it!
Leading up to pyrofest if anyone wants me to order some new quickplug igniters that cost almost half the price of MJG. I’ll be bringing some samples for members to try out as well. Price before shipping. 2 meter (box)x50 - $35.00(5-10% discount on 6+boxes) (case)x1000-$575 3 meter (box)x40 - $35.00(5-10% discount on 6+boxes)(case)x1000-$675 If you’re interested just message me. I’ll contact my friend and see when he has shipments arriving. So far I’m happy with the quality and watched one show & demo night fired with them. I believe two wires failed continuity checks overall. Prices may be subject to change and large orders may be able to get more of a discount.
Due to popular demand, there will be a mini 1.4g competition at the spring event. Has to be a Pyro musical, no longer than 5min, fit on a board that is 4ftx4ft length and width. No pro line or OL's.
More rules to be announced tomorrow. This should at least get your noodles going
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This is relevant to my interests... I know it's early, but are there tentative dates for the spring event yet?
Breaking down cakes fair game?
Do the mods have to fit on the board?
No pro line? Meaning no “Professional Use Only UN0431 ” and/or nothing from UN0336 that says pro line. I ask because vendors like SO76 sell both.
Is the show limited to one board?
Keep in mind these are going to be very heavy. Plus 48" width is to wide for my vehicle. I will probably need to cut it in 2 pieces and butt them up in the field.
Asking for a friend…..π³what’s OL’S?
How many entries will there bein total
Good idea. I like it. π
Just my two cents: these are affordable enough and only 5 minutes long. I’d say let however many people want to compete, compete…. Well, within reason, not really time for 30 entries…
A board of tannerite. Ok, ok. It would have been grand. A bunch of blue dots for everyone. Rofl
Just finished a first draft for my 4x4. I'm sure it'll get adjusted a few times before spring. It was on my mind so I sat down and scripted it.
Fun. Wish I was closer I'd jump in π«‘
Where’s this at?
What should we do for the Spring Pyrofest 1.3g display?
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I vote for the last one lol π
Sounds fun. I’d supply the product, at import cost, if I can get it. However, just spoke on the phone today with Raccoon about the order I placed 6 weeks ago and it doesn’t look good for next season. They said they could have it here in September. Yep, that does a lot of good… lol. We’ll see how it plays out.
I still have multiple dots in my vision from the last donut mascletà.
Jeremy Jandreau, I talked to James Howard about the combined single song display idea on Tuesday. He is excited and willing to help. He said that we need to get together and pick product and a general field layout for the show builders to design from. They could then send him a non-addressed script with just time code and product. From there, he could combine the scripts and music so we can shoot the displays on one remote as a combined display. So we can get this idea rolling.
While we are on this topic, A contest for 1.4 product Say a 4x4 piece of plywood pyromusical.
Ask anyone if the remember the club shoot in Barclay! Salutes galoreπ€£
I think the gauntlet has been thrown. Id join in on the 4x4 fun.
On the 4x4 board what we thinking, just 1.4 consumer, or 1.4 consumer + pro.
Derrick Wilbanks Chris Stasey Jon Biggs Ken Purcell Nick Sainz Joel King Lisa Blackman Eric Anderson New Apparel has Arrived Stock Get it now from hereππ us-maylastin44.shop/limited-edition-sy017
Thank Yous for everyone's help at Pyrofest!: Deep thanks to Nelson's Fireworks for supporting the PAT Club for over 25 years & allowing us to hold events onsite at Caddo Mills, prepping the store & warehouse, mowing & prepping the fields, big shoutout to Rex, Robin, & Phil for managing the property and security! Sincere thanks to Carl & Steve for pulling the Permits and lending us their shoot trailer. Big thanks to all the Builders bringing their effects, material, and for teaching the classes: John for his amazing shell class, Chris for teaching the star class, Julian for his BP rocket class, Gary for his gas mine class (& for lighting gas mines periodically to assure we're awake) & for his PAT Safety Lecture! Deep thanks to Chris and Walt for organizing the Builder's Showcase Friday night with over 80 member built effects along with builder names & effect descriptions. For the Display Crews: Huge thanks to Derrick for his National Anthem, Micah for his 1.4 pyro musical, Emperor Jeremy for his 1.3 display finished via auto-fire, and to Nick for his 144 salute mascleta. My personal thanks to the mostly new member volunteers who built the racks and dropped the shells for the Builder's Showcase and Jeremy's 1.3G Display, PAT doesn't work without your help. Hot thanks to the Sjon, Tyler, and Gary & company for fighting the 25-30 grass fires during both display nights! Big thanks to Betty & her daughter for running registration & serving food, as well for Ken for managing our website & membership files, and for grocery shopping for food! Big thanks to Nick for making the Builder's trophies and making the merch for our club. Hungry thanks to Julian for smoking pork & boiling some tasty red potatoes to feed everyone on Saturday night. Above all, thanks to all the Members who trust us to put on Safe and Exciting Events, it's through your Memberships we can do what we do! Cheers, JJ.
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Set date for next year asap so I can block off calendar.
Thanks to everyone who makes this event possible. I had a blast and can't wait for the next one.
I really enjoyed how active open shoot was Saturday night
It was nice to put together the national anthem and show it off in front of my fellow peers. I only changed the script 20 times. Hell I even changed a few things 30 minutes before I took it out to go set up in the field. Hope to do another one or pyromusical for the club in the near future
Thanks JJ, Thanks to everyone that helped at the event. Having the weight shared is growing and bettering our club!
Great time and a great learning experience, safety was the rule. Thanks to all! See you in Spring….
Don't forget, there will be a lone star shell competition this spring. Rules as follows: only one star may be used, no tails. Can be lifted via rocket or shell. They must be a star, not a type of insert or salute. (IE tourbillon, hummers, etc) don't count. Can change colors, Crossett, etc. Feels free to ask about a specific device if unsure.
Also, competition entries are be limited to 3 per category. The rest will go to builder's showcase.
-the emperor has spoken.
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Safety team leads and instructor Gary with his lost demo gun finally back together at PyroFest
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It was still powered on
A 16β Shell for Saturday Night! This how burning money smellsβ¦
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Post the video. HDRI SLOW MOTION, please.
What time is the kickoff tonight? I have 2 8 year olds that are excited to watch
does it cost money??
Can’t wait to hear that one!!
Sweet
Wyatt Kelsey
Was an amazing shell.
Brian Nielsen
Loved the shell.
Filled the sky It was beautiful.
Cost?
PAT 1.3G Display Setup!
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Brian Nielsen
Amanda Tipton this is why your house was shakin. π
Builderβs Showcase Tonight
Cobra - Shell Size / Channel
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Wish I was there..but the show must go on. (IYKYK)
Judging was harder than i expected, so many great entries!
Was alot of good builders
Anyone who wants footage of their builds message me.
I know where in the middle of the jokes but who was the builders winners? Oh and who won't the hottest BP in Texas again?
Is there anyone that is on their way that can bring a PA system or that is local that has one for tonight?
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FYI, kids under 18 don't need a membership to participate in the Pyro event. They're under their parents.
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Mortars and racks for the Builderβs Showcase & Shell Class are onsite at Nelsonβs Fireworks in Caddo Mills.
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Brian Nielsen
Spirit Group Buy received & stored inside Nelsonβs Fireworks in Caddo Mills.
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Have fun!!
Thanks you guys for putting this together. Can't wait to pick up my order. π
Derrick is bringing some competition for builder rockets! PyroFest
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I cant wait to see what all these talented builders have created.
PAT builder awards all done. PyroFest is this Friday!
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a flowerpot award π€£ That alone makes it tempting to make the drive!!
What are the rocket class sizes?
Those look so nice!
On a side note. Do we have a pa for Saturday?
PAT Pyrofest
Friday, September 29 β Sunday October 1, 2023
Directions and Entrances to the Event:
Nelsonβs Fireworks
2768 I-30, Caddo Mills, Texas, 75135.
Nelsonβs Fireworks is a large retail location, look for its distinctive signage. Nelsonβs Fireworks is located on the West-bound side of Interstate I-30 at the NE corner of FM 1903 in Caddo Mills.
GPS Location:οΏ½Latitude 33Β° 2'39.81"NοΏ½Longitude 96Β°10'51.63"W
Use I-30 Exit 88 if you are travelling West from Greenville.
Use I-30 Exit 87 if you are travelling East from Dallas. From the East, to access the entrance of Nelsonβs Fireworks, youβll have to drive underneath the highway to get to the access road. Turn left at the Stop Sign after driving underneath the highway. Then turn right on Road 1903 just before the gas station. Then turn right into a gravel driveway, follow it to the Parking Lot.
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Andy Hartwig: π₯ fireworks
is there an admission fee just to come watch the fireworks show?
Did they make the service roads one way?
Austin Zilk wanna go sat night to watch?
I’ll have some flags and a sign for 1903 entrance to make it more visible.
I hope all of you have a great time stay safe. Much love from FL FPAG
What is this event
Did I miss a post that shows a schedule?
When does it end, everyone is tired of hearing this π
Hats in for PyroFest! See you this weekend.
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Are those all dummy shells? Thats quite the collection
Karen Peters which color do you want me to pick up for you?
I prefer the one on the right.
Dang I wanted to go but going to Vegas
Jon Salzman Smeade Junior JG Pyro New Apparel has Arrived Stock Get it now from hereππ us-maylastin44.shop/limited-edition-sy017
Putting together the builder awards for PyroFest.
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Look forward to seeing what everyone has made. I can't wait to learn how to build myself.
Anyone in the Dallas area with an FEO interested in doing cold spark machines for venues in the area?
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If you're interested in signing up for the shell building class, email: extreme1.3g@protonmail.com
Learn to make 4inch ball shells.
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What time on Friday?
My daughter and I will be in that class β€οΈ
Apologies for not being clearer about the event. The classes are included with the event fee. You do need to be a member to handle product. The membership is good for a year. We currently do a spring and a fall event.
Info at
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For clarity, builder's showcase/competition is happening Friday September 29th, not Saturday the 30th
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Is that the day before Saturday? Asking for a friend!
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What are the rules for minors? I have a cousin that is interested in pyro that’s around 16.
My Son, Edric, is that age and is building shells, Mines, and Smoke Bombs. He is welcome to join in that or participate in the other stuff as well with your supervision. He is also bugging the rocket guys to see if he can make 6 small rockets to put on a girandola frame he has.
Let us know so we can get ready and get EXCITED!!!
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Any collectors coming this year?
I have about 16 shells I built at Chris' Pyro Palace. I don't remember all sizes but I should have a few Jelly Fish between 4 and 6 inch, a LONE STAR shell 5inch?, a set of Pony Tail / Horse Tail shells 3"?, a High Density 6" are there any I'm forgetting? Carlos Navarro or Jeremy Jandreau you remember?
3 6in leafless palms with coconuts
And a rocket that descends using helicopter blades that probably won't work
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Send info on your entries (item size, description) to rothcf@yahoo.com by Sept 20th. No limit on number of entries.
If you're interested in signing up for the shell building class, email: extreme1.3g@protonmail.com
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JG Pyro
Great class. The spring class shells where really nice.
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Heck yeah.
How you gonna dry them stars? π€
Any vintage pyro collectors in the group we have tons to display and trade if anyone is interested?
Right here bro
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Standard 75:15:10 but is there a charcoal restriction?
To clarify... you may ONLY use those 3 ingredients. No other restrictions
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What are the requirements?
When is it?
Car pool from San Antonio to location anyone?
Why aren't there dates listed?
Hey Guys! Sorry, Iβve had a few too many irons in the fire lately and am a little late getting this posted. But, letβs get the group buy for the fall Pyrofest going! In addition to Spirit of '76, you may also purchase from my (NTP) inventory of Raccoon and Winda/Wizard product. There is a lot of great 1.4pro items available in the NTP list along with a selection of consumer and 1.3G (obviously, Iβll need your FEL on file for 1.3G orders). Iβm also doing a buy for CraigCo comet racks. Letβs get a 30 rack order together from CraigCo and get the 20% off pricing (we can mix and match racks to get the 30 rack discount level).
Priceless and info at talk.fireants.org/t/fall-pyrofest-group-buy-2023/591
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If you want to get in a CraigCo comet or slice rack order, please get that to me ASAP. See details at talk.fireants.org/t/fall-pyrofest-group-buy-2023/591 As in, preferably get them in this week. I'll pick them up at Sky Wars. CraigCo has set a deadline of Sept 15, but if we have a large order, we should get it in sooner. Thanks!
Building at the Pyro Palace for PyroFest. See you in October.
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Amazing shop!
Nice shop, when and where is the Fall pyrofest going to take place ?
Nice
Wait I recognize those trophies. I know where you are, lol. Wow, amazing tines. π
Working myself
have you released the date and location in october?
I am soooooo jealous
Roth PGI Trophies: "Shiny and Chrome"!
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Rub it in and send pics...I'll probably be in Ohio working. π©π»
See you in September - dates are Sept 29 - Oct 1.
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