Ramfins59 Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Hello everyone. After attending the NNL East show in Wayne, NJ and helping my buddy Tom Valenta in choosing models for MCM picture coverage, I travelled with him down to his home in Hendersonville, NC and stayed with him for about 6 weeks. Tom and I have been friends for over 20 years since we both lived on Long Island in NY. When I got back home yesterday I had several boxes waiting for me. The Modelhaus order that I was unable to get at the show was shipped to my home. It had the '56 Cadillac, '56 Dodge, and '56 Mercury that I ordered. I also received 3 diecast cars that I scored on EBAY. I got a 1950 Chevy, a 1953 Packard, and a 1957 Cadillac. I was able to get all three cars for about $100 total including shipping. A great score. While at the NNL I picked up a chopped '50 Olds resin body from MAD to use with the '50 Olds Custom kit. These cars along with all of the 1950's cars still in my pile will keep me very busy at my bench for quite some time. While in NC I attended two of Tom's model club meetings. Tom is a member of SCMA (South Carolina Modelers Assoc.) in their Spartanburg, SC chapter. The club now holds their monthly meetings in a new hobby shop.located in Spartanburg which is about a 40 minute drive from Hendersonville, NC. Now what could be better and more inspirational than having a model car hobby shop located in a real, 1:1 Hot Rod Shop...??? The place is Mason's Hot Rods and Hobby Shop located at 1714 New Cut Road in Spartanburg, SC. Chuck Cox is the Hobby Shop Mgr. and can be reached at 864-541-9080, or, you can reach his wife, Doreen Cox at 864-541-9137. They carry a great selection of new and older model kits, spray and jar paints, glues, photo-etched and resin aftermarket stuff. If you don't see what you want, Chuck can get it for you by making a phone call. They will be adding more and more stuff to their stock as time goes on so if you live in the area GO CHECK THEM OUT... you won't be disappointed. While you're at the hobby shop you can check out the 1:1 eye candy in the Hot Rod shop that is being worked on, or the cool cars parked outside that are either finished up or awaiting their turn in the shop. The Hot Rod Shop owner is a great guy named Alan Mason. Check out these pictures of some of the cars that were parked outside... http://images107.fotki.com/v780/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0721024x763-vi.jpg Here's the "Shop Truck".... an Edsel Villager wagon. http://images43.fotki.com/v60/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0651024x763-vi.jpg http://images54.fotki.com/v461/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0641024x763-vi.jpg An old Nash that has obviously seen better days http://images57.fotki.com/v505/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0191024x763-vi.jpg a '53 DeSoto http://images60.fotki.com/v174/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0211024x752-vi.jpg A '59 Ford Skyliner http://images20.fotki.com/v193/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0691024x625-vi.jpg http://images60.fotki.com/v308/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0661024x761-vi.jpg Some other Fords http://images43.fotki.com/v60/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0701024x761-vi.jpg http://images34.fotki.com/v1523/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0681024x763-vi.jpg http://images34.fotki.com/v1606/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0711024x763-vi.jpg http://images40.fotki.com/v1143/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0671024x750-vi.jpg Mustangs http://images54.fotki.com/v77/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0731024x751-vi.jpg And then there are the cars that were in the shop... a '56 Merc http://images42.fotki.com/v1515/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0751024x680-vi.jpg http://images16.fotki.com/v369/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0761024x748-vi.jpg http://images14.fotki.com/v438/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0741024x661-vi.jpg and here's a tired old Deuce in disrepair... http://images20.fotki.com/v193/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0121024x727-vi.jpg http://images55.fotki.com/v268/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0131024x730-vi.jpg http://images108.fotki.com/v1221/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0141024x750-vi.jpg http://images14.fotki.com/v438/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0151024x738-vi.jpg http://images43.fotki.com/v60/photos/9/3018309/13712959/0161024x763-vi.jpg I would think that any modeler would get great inspiration for builds seeing the stuff in and around this shop.
thatz4u Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) Rich, the Edsel looks like my very first car, only difference was that mine was burgundy with a cream top, glad you're back. Al Edited May 25, 2015 by thatz4u
cobraman Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Welcome back Sounds like you have plenty to keep you busy. : )
om617 Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Sounds like you had some great six weeks. Cant wait to see the wip on the 56 Cadillac. That 59 Edsel wagon is awsome.
mikemodeler Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Welcome back Rich, didn't realize you were at the SCMA show last week, would have been nice to meet you. I was in the far corner selling off some of my stash so I could buy more ! I will have to check out that hobby shop on my next trip through Spartanburg, looks and sounds like a neat place.
Tom Geiger Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Glad to have you back Rich! Now get started on build threads on those new resins! I guess Tom V is a saint... I don't know if I could take six weeks of anyone! Funny thing.. that Model A has New Jersey plates and inspection sticker. Edited May 25, 2015 by Tom Geiger
Sixties Sam Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) When I was a teenager, a family here had a 56 Dodge in pink, black, and white colors. I hope you use those colors! Sam Edited May 25, 2015 by Sixties Sam
ChrisBcritter Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 An old Nash that has obviously seen better days Wow! The grille may be Nash, but the rest likely isn't - this is one of those homemade sports cars that folks built in the '50s from cut-down Detroit iron. What are their plans for it? Did you take any more photos?
slusher Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 Welcome back Rich, missed you around here. Glad you had a good time..
wayne swayze Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 Welcome back Rich, missed you around here. Glad you had a good time.. X2
Ramfins59 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Posted May 26, 2015 Thank you all very much. I had no idea that I was so "loved"... Once I get myself all organized again I'll be starting back in on all my old and new projects. Christopher, sorry but those are the only pictures I took while I was there.
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