kerc Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Hey guys! I remember bringing this up almost a year ago but then I was abducted by aliens... They brought me back, though, and let me tell you, they have killer airbrush set-ups. Anyway, I'm poking here and checking about the possibility of creating a car modeler club here in San Antonio. There were a few guys interested, but it all fizzled out... So, any fellow Alamo modelers 'round here?
Ben Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Hey Jose, I used to belong to a club here in San Antonio that was lead by Don Boatwright but that was years ago. I'm pretty sure i've seen flyers for clubs on the bullitin board in the entrance to HobbyTown USA on Austin Highway. I always glance at the board to see if anyone is selling kits or something. I'm a loner type guy so I don't get into the club thing. That and my favorite subject is big rigs and construction equipment. I've only known one other guy here in SA that was into the same things I am.
Len Woodruff Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Here is a link to the Alamo Squadron club in San Antonio. It is one of the old modeling clubs in the usa and does a good job of promoting the Automotive side. Alamo Squadron San Antonio
cruz Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 Hey Kerc, I have been asking myself, how the heck did you end up in San Antonio? Come up here to Maryland bro, you will love it and will have more than enough clubs to be part of!!!!
torinobradley Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Well, years ago I was part of the Alamo Squadron IPMS where us two car guys were kind-of a side effect... After that the STAM with Don where I pretty much fell off the edge of the earth for a bit. There are still hangers on for the STAM and they show up at the local shows, just no meetings. There is also the ATME_SATX that is trying to get off the ground. They have monthly meetings the last sunday of the month over at 281 and O'Connor. They're a yahoo group so you can look them up that way. Any way you slice it, anytime I can spend some time with like minded people would be time well spent to me. Heck, you just wanna meet at a restaraunt and talk cars, let's do it! I'd love to see some of your stuff in person, as well as get tips and tricks. Anyone else in this frame of mind? Oh, and I am so jealous of all you MAMA's boys (and all the other great clubs). You guys get a lot of models, people and vendors at your meetings.... Edited November 17, 2009 by torinobradley
bondoman2k Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) Hmm...I'd be willing to join in all this 'fun'! As long as it's somewhere close to where I live. I live near the airport, just north of Blanco and 410. I know you guys don't know me, but I moved here to S.A. in 2000 and got married. I LOVE it here! Anyway, I moved from Illinois. Up there there's a car show and model car show/ swapmeet EVERY week SOMEWHERE! Down here, I'm lucky to see one a year! I have built models ever since I can remember. I also build 1/25 scale drag slot cars and bodies, customize diecast as well, and recently been getting into casting HO slot bodies and parts for 1/25 (Fuel Cells, interior custom parts, diorama parts, etc.). O yea, my actual 'day' job is as an Auto Body Technician. Been doing that for 33 years. My Photobucket album is "Bondoman2k" (Capital letter) for those that wanna see pics of the stuff I can do or have done. If and when any of you guys get something 'going' let me know! You can email me at bondoman2k@aol.com Ron Cluney (Bondo) Edited December 16, 2009 by bondoman2k
Len Woodruff Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) We have the largest "automotive only" car show in the Southwest. Here is a link to our site. Showdown 2010 Edited December 29, 2009 by Len Woodruff
torinobradley Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 We have the largest "automotive only" car show in the Southwest. Here is a link to our site. Showdown 2010 The current incarnation of a club is the ATME (atme_satx@yahoogroups) and we meet the last Sunday of each month. Usually we meet at the Jim's at O'Connor and I-35 but things are supposed to change. I would love to see lots of the San Antonio guys out there to talk, swap, live and breth models. Let me know if you need any more info.
bondoman2k Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 Thanks for the 'update'. I will try to get ahold of you as soon as I can, got a lot of stuff going on at home right now, between the holidays and other stuff (wife just got out of the hospital after 5 months..won't go into that here), but I WILL give you a call asap. Thanks! Ron (Bondo)
bondoman2k Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 BTW..forgot to mention that I did 'join' the Yahoo board too Ron (Bondo)
torinobradley Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 BTW..forgot to mention that I did 'join' the Yahoo board too Ron (Bondo) Great! Tell em I sent ya.. lol
jsimmons Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 Is atme_satx this still a going concern (currently with 12 members)? I live on the west side near Sea World. I'm re-entering the hobby and a 21-year leave of absence, and besides the Gato-class submarine I'm building for my dad (yes, the 1/72 scale one) I've got nine kits in the queue. The last model car club I participated in was in San Diego (late 80's early 90's), and I still have a handful of the models that I built back then. Any info?
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