tim boyd Posted November 12, 2017 Posted November 12, 2017 The model car display at the NNL Motor City continues to grow in size and quality each year. This year's themes were Camaros and Firebirds, and Long Roofs, with excellent turnouts for both themes. Jim Drew, Ted Lear, and several other modelers had very large displays of their work. A big buzz was that the models of the late Jack Pennington resurfaced at a vendor yesterday at $50 a piece, and in some state of disrepair. Fortunately, they were hastily grabbed by several modeler/caretakers who knew exactly what they were. They repaired some damage, and put them on display toward the end of the morning. His work looks every bit as stunning today as it did years ago when he created them. Thanks to you guys for this high-stakes rescue!!! As many of you know, I place a high value on identifying the builders of the models I photograph. This time, rather than listing the name under each photo, I did what we (the staff of Street Rodder magazine) used to do when we photographed major events like the Street Rod Nationals. After each photo of a model, the next photo that follows is a closeup of the entry form with the builder's name. Hope this ensures credit where credit is due. Here's the linky to the coverage.... While I've attended the NNL Motor City since its beginning, this is the first time I've photographed the model display. I saw entries from Wisconsin, Canada, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, and there were probably other states represented as well. Congrats to the DAAM (Detroit Area Auto Modelers) and all the participants in the NNL Motor City this year. As usual, I recommend using the "Roll" feature so you can quickly scroll through the pictures and builder credits. (The image below, conceived by Ron Harris, is selected in honor of the automotive preferences of our host here at the MCM Forum.) Thanks for looking....- TIM
Richard Bartrop Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Nice pics. I especially like the Duster concept model Edited November 13, 2017 by Richard Bartrop
vintagercr Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Tim great photos. Loved seeing Ted Lears work.
iamsuperdan Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Wow. Some awesome stuff there. Stnadouts in those pics...71 Chev wagon74 Ford EconolinePretty much everything Ted Lear had his name on.
Mr mopar Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Tim photo #221 is that the Dyno Don Nicholson Eliminator Cougar Funny Car ? and the Polygasser 2 ? any photos of them.
redneckrigger Posted November 14, 2017 Posted November 14, 2017 Great coverage.......................THANKS!
tim boyd Posted November 15, 2017 Author Posted November 15, 2017 Tim photo #221 is that the Dyno Don Nicholson Eliminator Cougar Funny Car ? and the Polygasser 2 ? any photos of them.Sure looks like it.....(both kits)... but I'm sure the Polygasser 2 is based on the AMT/Ertl 1962 Catalina tool, not the original AMT 1962 Bonneville as was the c 1969 PolyGlasser release....TIM
tim boyd Posted November 15, 2017 Author Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks guys for the feedback.....glad you enjoyed the show and the coverage.....TIM
DumpyDan Posted November 16, 2017 Posted November 16, 2017 Thanks Tim for all the pictures, one day I plan on attending this show looks like a good one.
bigdrag1 Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 Great turn out Tim, a lot of really cool builds. Thanks for sharing these great pics....
tim boyd Posted December 3, 2017 Author Posted December 3, 2017 Guys....thanks for the feedback.....glad to know you appreciated the images and names of all these fine examples of modeling talent! .....TIM
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