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Lyle: I've been there, and done that, and you hit the nail on the head. Thanks for the laugh. I've just been sitting back reading all the rants and raves now, was not going to put my 2 cents in, ...... but what the heck. I think Billy nailed it here. Like him, I love NNL's. I like building models for the Theme classes just because it gives me a deadline, and I may actually get something finished and on the table. Do I think awards should be handed out at an NNL? Why not. This is truly up to the organizers of the event, the club who slaves to make sure we all have a great time, and if they feel like giving out a chunk of engraved maple or two, fine. If there were no awards, I'd still be there, displaying what I like to build, and sharing how I did it to anyone who wants to know. Where else can you go to see over 1700 models, and meet their most talented builders in the country? I do agree that the awards should not be called "Best-of" because who is to judge if they are the "Best". "Peoples Choice" should be the term used at all NNL events, and if a slammed Ford that took 10 hours to build gets the "Peoples Choice" over a fully detailed Mopar, fine! After all it is the “peoples choiceâ€. If you think there should be no hardware given out, as I’ve said before and repeat after me, FINE, nobody is twisting your arm to stay if you don't care for that portion of the event. Maybe a little box should be added to the "Parking Space" that states, "Model for display only: Place no Votes" OK I’m done. Finally, I am grateful to have the NNL events, and to have the opportunity to meet the people I've always looked up to in the hobby. This show alone I got to add dozens to this list, as well as seeing those I've met in the past. I can't wait till the Mid Atlantic NNL in 3 weeks, for the opportunity to meet more of this hobbies fine modelers and there creations. As Lyle said: ......why do we do this? BECAUSE IT'S FUN!!!!

Mr. Biggs After seeing your work all over the boards, it was a pleasure to finally meet you in Wayne at the NNL East. It is always great to put a face to a name. Photos do not do your modeling skills justice. I'm still checking out details on your 300 truck. Amazing. I see your planning on being at the Toledo NNL in October and I haven’t missed this show in years. Can't wait to see you again and check-out what you'll have on the table there. Keep posting those photos for us. Gary K.

http://public.fotki.com/gkulchock/all-my-m.../nnl-east-2008/

Thanks guys. We have just past the 10th hour and everyone is feeling pretty good thanks to some killer coffee Chip made. Wow! Later ..... Gary

Hey Bob, good to hear from you. So just what is a modelpalooza? We are expecting some snow also with Sunday morning temps. of 7 degrees. Hope your function goe's well Saturday. Make sure you tune into our build. Later .... Gary

It's on for tomorrow, Saturday the 19th at noon. The 3rd weekend in January and time for our 2nd annual 24 hour build. Five of us crazy modelers here in West Virginia are getting together at my place to spend 24 hours straight starting and finishing a model kit. A second team of 2 is also doing the same build at a different location. Here is the website to watch our progress: http://public.fotki.com/gkulchock/24-hour-build-2008/ The second teams link to Photobucket: http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w256/JT...20Hour%20Build/ Please tune in starting about 11:00 am this Saturday my time for "Pre-race" photos, and ending around 1:00 pm Sunday for final photos in Victory Lane. Your comments on the build are always welcome and can be posted on my above Fotki site. We will be watching this site closely to view the comments and to add photos as we go along. Pass on our website to all your buddies an friends. I would love to turn this into a national event every 3rd weekend in January. I'll be waiting to hear from you during the build. Thanks ...... Gary K.

That Enzo LM happens to be mine. The body next to it is a stock Revell Enzo. I was just showing how much body modification was done to the original body. Sorry, the LM body wasn't cast off. Additional photos can be found at my Fotki site at: http://public.fotki.com/gkulchock/ferrari_enzo_lm/