Introducing myself, the new Associate Editor for MCM

[larrygre]

Hello friends and fellow model car enthusiasts,

Many of you know me, but for those who don't, I'm Larry Greenberg, and I have a long history of being a scale model journalist.

i started writing for the former Scale Auto Enthusiast Magazine in 1982, penning major articles and later, a book review feature.  In 1989, The late Gary Schmidt, who founded SAE, asked me to pen a column for a new sister publication to be called CAR MODELER knowing my penchant for replica stock modeling - which I was happy to do, named it STRICTLY STOCK, and it lasted through the five years of that magazine's existence. STRICTLY STOCK then moved to the pages of SAE, and I am still to this day grateful and appreciative for all the kind words and comments from our readership. That column, and my relationship with the magazine, ended with the new corporate owners "revamp" of the magazine into "SA without an E" in 2002. The 'soul' of the revised magazine was no longer what its founder intended it to be.

Gregg then asked me to come onboard MCM and to take over the Reviews column.  I was grateful that he thought highly of me, and asked him how long did he want me to shepherd the column.  His response, which still brings a chuckle to me, was "How about forever?  Does forever work for you?"

Since then, I've penned the Reviews column and several major articles for MCM.  Gregg has now asked me to take a greater role in the magazine, including its reboot and relaunch, promoting me to Associate Editor.   I'm honored to have been asked, and I will do my very best to help make MCM the best and most relevant publication devoted to our beloved model car hobby.

 

 

[Bucky]

This is great news, in light of the folding of a major car model publication. Thanks for stepping up, and I hope to soon be able to hold a Model Cars Magazine  in my hands.

[Dave Van]

A tough road ahead....but I wish you well. 

[eldiablo78]

  On 7/31/2020 at 12:47 AM, Dave Van said:

A tough road ahead....but I wish you well. 

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Like he said tough road ahead ...... Good Luck

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Congratulations! I hope this bodes well for both you and the publication!

[Danno]

Congratulations and good luck, Larry!  

It’s an honorable mission. Don’t hesitate to holler for anything needed, there’ll be plenty of help available to you as you need.

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[slusher]

Congrats and I really hope everything works out!!

[PappyD340]

Congratulations Larry, I hope everything goes well in your new position!!

[Husky1943]

Hey Larry,  Congratulations and happy to have you at the helm.  Let's hope that "forever" is exactly that.

[larrygre]

Thank you everyone for your kind words.  All the best to you and yours.

 

[Ramfins59]

Congrats Larry, and I look forward to MCM coming back even better than before.

[carrucha]

Congratulations!  I really enjoyed reading your column in SAE.  I wish you the best in your new role.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Congratulation Larry!   Every move related to the promotion of this fantastic hobby is good and your arrival on board is very inspiring.  Thank you for your dedication, ideas and motivation to support our hobby!

[Steve H]

Hi Larry, very glad to hear that you are on board. With “the other magazine” stopping print, I sincerely hope it all works out. From what I can tell, there is definitely a need, and want for MCM to succeed. I certainly look forward to supporting the magazine. It seems to me that all on this forum are in support.  I think I speak for all here, we wish you well!! Bring on the mags! My 2 cents, 2 contest issues a year, although this past year.... yikes.

cheers, Steve