charger74 Posted September 12 Posted September 12 Spotlight hobbies showed this on their Facebook page, so we should receive it in the next couple of days/weeks 1
SpeedAndViolence Posted September 13 Posted September 13 (edited) Ok... here's my dumb question of the day... Lately, I've been noticing that several NNL's are ceasing to exist. I've never lived within a day's drive of a NNL to my knowledge, because they all seem to be confined to the east and west coast's. I live in the central US. Why are there so many of the NNL's ending? I have a hard time believing it would be due to attendance. Edited September 13 by SpeedAndViolence
Dave Ambrose Posted September 13 Posted September 13 2 hours ago, SpeedAndViolence said: Ok... here's my dumb question of the day... Lately, I've been noticing the several NNL's are ceasing to exist. I've never lived within a day's drive of a NNL to my knowledge, because they all seem to be confined to the east and west coast's. I live in the central US. Why are there so many of the NNL's ending? I have a hard time believing it would be due to attendance. A lot of model car contests, not just NNLs, end because the organizers didn't plan for succession. They get to where they either can't run the show, or don't want to anymore, then there's nobody to step in and take the reins. My understanding is that West Coast NNL ended because they could couldn't find an affordable venue. The Santa Clara Convention Center is just across the street from the '49ers stadium, and it becomes prime real estate during playoff season. The rest of the Bay Area is pricey so the numbers just didn't work out. 2 1
sfhess Posted September 13 Posted September 13 11 hours ago, Dave Ambrose said: A lot of model car contests, not just NNLs, end because the organizers didn't plan for succession. They get to where they either can't run the show, or don't want to anymore, then there's nobody to step in and take the reins. My understanding is that West Coast NNL ended because they could couldn't find an affordable venue. The Santa Clara Convention Center is just across the street from the '49ers stadium, and it becomes prime real estate during playoff season. The rest of the Bay Area is pricey so the numbers just didn't work out. One of the NNL West organizers told me that they had a "grandfathered" rental rate with the convention center for many years. I heard that there had been a change in the management group for the Convention center and the reduced rate was taken away. We all know that in the past few years many of the NNL West organizers have passed away. As Dave said, there were no firm plans for succession and no one willing to step in and help organize the show. As many who organize model car shows know, a lot of these events are dependent on the efforts of a small handful of dedicated individuals. The venue for the show I help organize has had several management changes since our show's inception. Each time this has happened there has been uncertainty over our status with the venue, but we have communicated with the management and have been able to keep our date with the venue. 2
tim boyd Posted September 14 Posted September 14 While some of the original NNLs have ceased after long and outstanding runs, new ones are taking their place. For instance, in Ohio where the NNL Nationals, the one that started it all, concluded after the 2019 show, two successors of sorts have launched - the NNL Undercover near Akron several years ago, and just yesterday, the first ever NNL Gem City in Dayton, both located less than two hours beyond the original NNL Nats in Toledo... And Tom Geiger and the NNL East leadership have always had succession planning on their minds as they organize each year's shows....TB 3
Ragtop Man Posted September 14 Posted September 14 This is the best issue of MCM I've read in a while. Tim's FC story is terrific and the photos do a great job of telling the tale of the FC kits. Some day, one of those El Toros will turn up for me! I'm overdue for a Nebraska visit to the family farm operation, I know I will be in the Lincoln area for an extended stay, now. But I'm heaving all the laurels on the MPC '67 GTO-LeMans convertible build and the clear, common sense build suggestions in the story... and oh wait... why ELSE would I love this story? FWIW, I'm a news stand buyer, not a subscriber, so it is an hour drive, minimum to the LHS where MCM is on the shelf. Worth every penny to chase it down this issue! 1
Straightliner59 Posted September 15 Posted September 15 On 9/12/2025 at 9:01 PM, SpeedAndViolence said: I live in the central US. There's NNL North, in the Twin Cities. There's also my favorite hobby shop on the planet, in St. Paul--Scale Model Supplies, AKA "The Dungeon". It's almost worth the trip, itself. 1
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 16 Posted September 16 We normally get a official announcement that the magazine has been mailed. Is the magazine in the mail?
garynygren Posted Thursday at 03:09 PM Posted Thursday at 03:09 PM mine was in the mailbox on Tuesday.
Bobdude Posted Thursday at 03:55 PM Posted Thursday at 03:55 PM Thanks to Gregg and staff,the #227 issue of MCM was delivered to the mailbox today. 1 1
Mothersworry Posted Thursday at 06:01 PM Posted Thursday at 06:01 PM Got mine today...Northville Michigan. This issue is particularly well done, thank you Mr. Hutchings.
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted Thursday at 07:25 PM Posted Thursday at 07:25 PM Good that it's out! Waiting for mine.
Straightliner59 Posted Friday at 06:12 AM Posted Friday at 06:12 AM Hoping mine arrives, soon. I think I am always first to get the newest issue of the other mag, since it's published in Denver. MCM used to be, by Golden Bell Press.
Tim W. SoCal Posted Friday at 05:33 PM Posted Friday at 05:33 PM My issue arrived in my mailbox in North county San Diego, CA on Thursday, September 18. Another GREAT edition, THANK YOU, Gregg and crew.
TonyK Posted Saturday at 11:58 AM Posted Saturday at 11:58 AM I was surprised to get mine so soon but was disappointed not having the usual model reviews at the back of the issue.
Straightliner59 Posted Saturday at 09:36 PM Posted Saturday at 09:36 PM Mine arrived in Arvada, today!
TarheelRick Posted Saturday at 09:44 PM Posted Saturday at 09:44 PM #277 arrived in the Tarheel State today, good issue.
keviiin86 Posted Saturday at 11:13 PM Posted Saturday at 11:13 PM Made it in the mag! Just want to thank whoever decided to feature my build, a friend sent me these pics. Going to have to get a copy of this issue for myself! 2
Tim W. SoCal Posted Saturday at 11:34 PM Posted Saturday at 11:34 PM 18 minutes ago, keviiin86 said: Made it in the mag! Just want to thank whoever decided to feature my build, a friend sent me these pics. Going to have to get a copy of this issue for myself! SUBSCRIBE! Model Cars Magazine is well worth the price and the irregular schedule due to Gregg's chronic back pain and challenges... 1
bbowser Posted 17 hours ago Posted 17 hours ago In my mailbox today in the Green Mountains, eager to dig in!
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