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My suggestions are to actually to reduce the number of people needed of the volunteer hours needed the day of the show. I expected some responses defending the current processes because it is very difficult to make any changes no matter how much they may make the process more efficient for the organizers and spectators. I've been involved in putting on car shows for 30 years and often encounter the "we have always done it that way" syndrome. Hopefully some other modelers will chime in. I realize the set up time is very time consuming. Whoever came up with the idea to sell the tickets to people in line before the show opens (at NNL East) should be applauded. In the years prior I'd guess it may have taken an hour to get in the door because of the long line of people that had to pay and pick up the goodie bag before entering. It's ideas like this are very simple but make the process so much smoother for the paying customers. As far as the raffle, the organizer would make it clear the drawings will be promptly on the hour and ONLY one number will be drawn. If you have a ticket the ENDS with that number ( a one in ten chance) you get in line to claim a prize. If you are not present it isn't any different than not being around when 50 to 100 numbers are announced throughout the day. No, I have not helped put on a model car show which is why I have a different perspective - I can look beyond how it has always been done and come up iwith some tweaking to the process. Instead of asking for a volunteer to call those 100 raffle numbers only to have half of the people to show up to claim a prize when they are able to get close enough to the board to actually read those tiny numbers you call one number and you're done. Lastly, if letting some physically disabled people in the door a few minutes before the rest of the general public comes in then I recommend you revisit how the show is being managed. How much extra manpower would it take to check a few dozen people with a special ticket in hand over a ten minute span. I assume you're involved in these types of shows based upon your response and these suggestions should not be taken as saying anyone does not work very hard to put on these shows and is not appreciated. I've encountered people in the workplace that will not implement changes or consider any recommendation because they do not come up with it themselves and are too close to the process. As the participants at these shows get even older - your perspective will hopefully change.

After attending two recent NNL shows, I've made a few observations. Like full size cars shows, attendees like to line up at the door waiting for the show to start. The tables fill up quickly with models and votes start to be cast within an hour or two. The cameras come out and many pictures are taken and later posted on line. So, with 3-4 hours left to go, all that is left is to wait for the raffle tickets to be called and awards given out. Speaking of raffle tickets, the usual process of giving out tickets and calling them one by one is a waste of everyone's time. Why not just put the numbers zero through nine in a box, cup, jar or whatever. Draw the first single number. EVERYONE with a ticket with that last digit of their ticket is a winner. That means 10% of the ticket holders would be a winner. After the initial rush, wait a half hour and pull and call the next number and give out more prizes if there are any left. Repeat the process until the prizes are gone. You don't need a white board, people constantly checking a ticket board, and someone calling number after number after number after number. The idea is so simple I cannot think of any reason it would not work. If you saw the whiteboard at the most recent NNL show you would know exactly what I mean - they almost ran out of room for dozens of numbers. My second idea is to presell entrant tickets and have priority entry. If the show costs $15 at the door, presell tickets for $20. Anyone buying a pre sale ticket would be allowed to enter fifteen minutes before people other people paying the day of the show. This would benefit the handicapped or anyone that has the desire to be there when the door opens but perhaps in physically unable to stand in line for an hour or more. The people without presale tickets but may not like it but no one makes them stand outside for an hour - they do it because so many others do the same thing. If some of those same people would show up a half hour after the doors open - there would be NO line and they would not really miss anything. NNL showpromoters - are you listening? What are people's thought about what is the rush to get into a show and set up right away and also please comment of my raffle idea.

Very nice. I'll post some of my builds.

I've built a bunch of Cobra and GT40 1/43 kits. I know Marsh models is still in business - I've gotten replacement parts from them. I guess Starter is lone gone though :-(

This one is about 80% done. I'm working on the engine compartment. I "stole" the interior from a diecast model.

HRM or R&M of Maryland should have them.

Did he do the song before or after the Dictators version?

Fred Cady did decals which you can still find on EBay. Sadly except for the Tope Mustang (which was raced after Ford lost interest in the TA series in 1971) you have convert a street car into a race car (e.g. A resin 68 Coupe, 69/70 fastback Mustang in a Boss 302 racer). The same probably goes for the Big Three brands (Mercury, Chevy Camaro, Dodge, Pontiac and Chrysler).

Do a favor for the next person in need. Pay it forward.

For the Mustang lovers.

Here's an updated picture with the Zoomies added. Thanks Cobraman.

Yes - you nailed it. Nice job.

Brad Brad Brad Brad Brad ....of HRM perhaps I hope.

Looks very British. Nice job.

I found the roof piece and can send it to you.

I'll look for it. I know I was working on a Shelby DeMexico out of the AMT 69 Mach1 but I think the roof for it cam from the Revell funny car kit.

Here it is built. I still have the "hardtop" part.

Did you use the VRM decals. They said the correct set will be out in a month or two.

I bought the 69 Mustang kit years ago and built it as a convertible.

I just sold that kit (less the body) on Evilbay a few weeks ago for $15.50. I threw in some extra Johan Mustang Funny car parts and body. I guess I could have sold separate parts for ten times more.

Very very nice. At one time the only choice was the very pricey Thunder Valley resin kit or the sketchy IMC kit.

I'm bringing several 67/68 GT350/GT500's.

Two thumbs up from this Cobra (replica) owner. :-)

It is pretty much the same kit except the front end, grille and taillight panel.

I have a Supersnake 1/18 diecast and a 1/24 FM diecast although I'm not sure how accurate they are but they both have the twin turbos.