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We had what looked like a record attendance and a near-record turnout of 647 models entered into the show! Thanks to everyone who made this another outstanding show; from club members to our guests, many who traveled great distances to enjoy the weekend with us. Thanks to Gregg for attending and taking some fantastic photos for the magazine.

There was a record turnout of junior modelers this year and also for kids in the make 'n take "build a '57 Chevrolet" in the Jonquil room. The kids were all having a blast.

Everyone commented on the astoundingly high quality of models throughout the show; the show is blessed to attract the best of the best and it's clear that Atlanta is one of the must-attend shows of the year and it continues to grow, the crowds around the tables were thick.

Ours is a modified NNL, with a few more awards than the traditional NNL Nationals in Toledo and the NNL East in New Jersey.

This years winners:

Ken Mosezar Best In Show: Clay Kemp/Superman Returns #24 Monte Carlo

Best Junior: KC Ledford/'69 Nova

Augie Hiscano award: Dirk Joseph/Chevrolet Cameo PU

Lee Baker memorial award: Kason Wang "Go RV'ing" motorhome

Retro in the Metro Theme: Dirk Joseph/Concept Camaro

Daytona Speedweeks Theme: Jay Savarese/'99 Goodwrench C5R

Internet Theme/Drag Racers: Darryl Raper '58 Plymouth

MTI Racing Best Camaro: Dirk Joseph/Concept Camaro

MTI Racing Best Corvette: Jay Savarese/'99 Goodwrench C5R

Top Ten: Garland Farris III/'66 GTO

Top Ten: Ron Royston/Pop's Texaco Diorama

Top Ten: Gary McCulloch/'56 Ford Convertible

Top Ten: Billy Youngman/Silk Cut Jaguar

Top Ten: Chip Rymer/'64 Chevy PU

Top Ten: Jerel Wolfe/'37 Ford & Drag Boat

Top Ten: Chris Hooker/'69 Nova

Top Ten: Mike Alvarez/'07 Pioneer Stallion Mustang

Top Ten: Rodney Jefferson/'62 Impala CV

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L-R Mike Lawrence aka GTMike400, Brian Venable, Eric Cole, Russell Wells aka 69*Goat who drove to Atlanta from Houston.

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ACME Treasurer/Show Chairman Paul Wehner discussing important business w/"The Prez" Henry Trent & ACME member Earl Miller.

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MC & Gregg's Chauffeur Wes Hofferber.

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Front desk helpers Paul Grala, Paul Wehner, and Harold Sullins.

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The Make-'n-Take was a big hit this year, so popular we ran out of models.

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The future of the hobby; a record number of 19 junior entrants this year, more than double 2008.

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Modeling is serious business, as Brian Venable & Chip Wamsley can attest to.

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Gary McCulloch from Charleston, SC was probably the happiest guy in the community center; his first trip to the Atlanta NNL and he not only met some of his modeling heroes this weekend like Hank Borger, Bill Coulter & Bob Shelton, he won one of the coveted Top Ten awards for his incredibly detailed replica '56 Ford CV model.

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Dirk Joseph cleaned house, winning "Best Camaro" and "Best Retro in the Metro" with his Jada Camaro concept car, & also winning the "Augie Hiscano" award for his Chevy Cameo truck.

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No show would be complete without a big win by Clay Kemp, who won Best In Show (the top vote getter of the top ten) this year with his #24 Superman Returns Monte Carlo.

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To everyone that was involved with this show, all I can say is....... WOW! :D

I arrived home about an hour and half ago, and after walking around the block a couple of times to get the blood circulating in my lower extremities again. I want to give a big Thank You to everyone that I interacted with at the show. I was afraid that my builds would not be worthy to be displayed with the works of Gary Kulchock, Chip Wamsley, Eric Cole, Bob Zoom Zoom Downie,Dave Morton, William (Bill) Bauer, Mike, sorry I don't remember your last name, but you did a beautiful MC12, and Ferrari F430 GT, Dave, who did the beautiful MP 4/6. I am sure that there are some, who's names escape me, but are not forgotten. This fear was quickly put to rest with the compliments that I received from these gentlemen and others in the club. I was even graced with a door prize that had been claimed by a ACME member, who gave it up so that it could be given to me. Gregg, from MCM, it was a pleasure to meet you. For Brian Venable, I will start looking through my spares boxes for some tires for you. This was a class event, and I look forward to coming next year.

Sincerely,

Russell Wells :(

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To everyone that was involved with this show, all I can say is....... WOW! :D

I arrived home about an hour and half ago, and after walking around the block a couple of times to get the blood circulating in my lower extremities again. I want to give a big Thank You to everyone that I interacted with at the show. I was afraid that my builds would not be worthy to be displayed with the works of Gary Kulchock, Chip Wamsley Eric Cole, Bob Zoom Zoom Downie,Dave Morgan, William (Bill) Bauer, Mike, sorry I don't remember your last name, but you did a beautiful MC12, and Ferrari F430 GT, Dave, who did the beautiful MP 4/6. I am sure that there are some, who's names escape me, but are not forgotten. This fear was quickly put to rest with the compliments that I received from these gentlemen and others in the club. I was even graced with a door prize that had been claimed by a ACME member, who gave it up so that it could be given to me. Gregg, from MCM, it was a pleasure to meet you. For Brian Venable, I will start looking through my spares boxes for some tires for you. This was a class event, and I look forward to coming next year.

Sincerely,

Russell Wells :D

Russel, it was a great pleasure meeting you, and it's comments like this that keep us all running to make each show even better than the last :(

BTW, I forgot to mention...I found my missing (and I thought permanently) Cayman GT (says "GT") and GT3 RS decal file last week, & have access to Wayne's Alps printer. You still want decals?

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Southern NNL`s09 was GREAT as usual. The ACME club puts on a fantastic show each year and this was no exception. The show is always a good place to run into old friends and make new ones. Ton`s of super builds and super people.

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i had an awesome time. i did not enter any models in the show. i was a spectator this year. iplan on being there next year with a few items to enter.

to those that i met, i was nice to meet and interact with you.

to those i did not meet, i'll make it a point to introduce myself to more people next year.

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To everyone that was involved with this show, all I can say is....... WOW! B)

I arrived home about an hour and half ago, and after walking around the block a couple of times to get the blood circulating in my lower extremities again. I want to give a big Thank You to everyone that I interacted with at the show. I was afraid that my builds would not be worthy to be displayed with the works of Gary Kulchock, Chip Wamsley, Eric Cole, Bob Zoom Zoom Downie,Dave Morton, William (Bill) Bauer, Mike, sorry I don't remember your last name, but you did a beautiful MC12, and Ferrari F430 GT, Dave, who did the beautiful MP 4/6. I am sure that there are some, who's names escape me, but are not forgotten. This fear was quickly put to rest with the compliments that I received from these gentlemen and others in the club. I was even graced with a door prize that had been claimed by a ACME member, who gave it up so that it could be given to me. Gregg, from MCM, it was a pleasure to meet you. For Brian Venable, I will start looking through my spares boxes for some tires for you. This was a class event, and I look forward to coming next year.

Sincerely,

Russell Wells :rolleyes:

it was a blast this year meeting you russel, definetly looking foward to nxt year....... your vetts and chapparal were great looking as well. im the mike that built the 430 and mc12 you were speaking of.. last name edwards...

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