Hello from Arizona

[AzTom]

Hello all,

I recognize a few names here. I came to subscribe to the magazine and found this forum, cool.

I have been around for some time. With the help of a wonderful wife, I founded Tom-C-Toys in NE Ohio back in 1989 and have been at is strong ever since. We sold the store in 2006, it is still open, and moved to AZ to take life a little slower. Here I started Arizona Diecast & Models to sell off some 40 years of collecting and to keep enjoying the fun of this great hobby.

Now for my first question. Does anyone know if any photos have been in the magazine from the 2009 Desert Scale Classic Az model contest? Model Cars took photos of my 1/18 Henry J and I would like to know if it made in the magazine.

Thanks, Aztom

Tom Allen

[GOTH KUSTOMS]

WOW another Arizona builder, kewl beans, thought I was out here all by myself, yea I'm deep southern Arizona, down by Benson, well welcome to the site

[simonr]

Welcome Tom!...I'm from Pueto Rico and I'm along with some modelers from here are planning to be next year at the 2010 Desert Scale Classic...see you there!!

Simón P. Rivera Torres

[Jon Cole]

Tom-

I do not know off hand if that show has been featured yet. Many shows take a long time to make

it to a magazine. I presume they need to make sure they have 'content' for the entire year.

I have seen contest coverage arrive in a magazine about the time I am going to the following

year's show.

If you don't hear or see any coverage in four months, ask again. Meantime, good luck!

[AzTom]

Thanks Guys,

I subscribed to the magazine so hopefully I won't miss it if does make it.

Here's a few of my 1/25 models.http://public.fotki.com/aztom/toys--models/plastic-model-cars-kits/my-models/

I customize mostly 1/18 scale diecast but have many more 1/25 yet to build.

AzTom

[showrodfreak]

Thanks Guys,

I subscribed to the magazine so hopefully I won't miss it if does make it.

Here's a few of my 1/25 models.http://public.fotki.com/aztom/toys--models/plastic-model-cars-kits/my-models/

I customize mostly 1/18 scale diecast but have many more 1/25 yet to build.

AzTom

Hey Tom Welcome

I don't think it's out yet. Aug-Sep issue has the NNL WEST. I think Desert Scale is in OCT - Nov Issue. I was there this year and had a Great time.

Don

[Danno]

Hey, Tom!

While you're waiting on the Desert Scale Classic 5 coverage, go to MoonlightModelers.com and check out the Arizona action. There's also a link page with links to the Phoenix-based modelers' forum and the other Phoenix club.

See you at Desert Scale Classic 6 ... and don't forget the GoodGuys Southwest Nationals, Modelzona, and the plastic kit swap meets (three-times a year).

Best regards!