Gregg Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/w...0,4163470.story This was pretty cool It shows that the ranking of the web site is pretty good. The reporter Googled model cars and I was very near the top. Called me and asked for my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 That's awesome Gregg! Media attention to our hobby would be very helpful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Do you think they could have thrown in a picture or two? They also could have added a little more texture from Gregg about the hobby. I am not complaining about it, we will take the publicity from where ever it comes, but this could have had some pictures and additional comments, that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Holy Mass Quantities, Batman!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Holy Mass Quantities, Batman!!!! And that's an understatement !!! What would you do if you had 12,000 modelcars ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I myself think it's GREAT that folks OTHER than us now know about Model Cars Magazine, AND Gregg! Like Pete said, We CAN use all the exposure we can get! Ya notice the reporter DIDN'T call that haughty actin guy from that OTHER mag!!! GOOD call Mr.Reporter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 [that haughty actin guy from that OTHER mag!!! GOOD call Mr.Reporter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 What I wonder.. has he actually ever BUILT a model car?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FujimiLover Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I dream of a big collection, but 12,000? Well..........I suppose if I had kept every one I ever owned since birth I might be close. But who does that? Oh wait, sounds like that guy! LOL! Wow, hope he keeps em in a dust-proof case. Imagine trying to dust-off/clean all those cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 12,000 die cast models? World record? Maybe so, but I bet he doesn't have near as many UNBUILT KITS or UNFINISHED PROJECTS as I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Greg, first I have to give fellow member Hotrodasaurus here a lot of credit as it was him who sent me a Rod and Custom magazine , ( January 1963 ) . In the magazine among other things like scratch building a model was an article called History of Model Cars Past and Present by Bob Wingate . I think the fellow showing a model is Mr Wngate extroidinare . His garage is filled with models shown on slanted shelves to display them from the ground . One can easily see the progression from 1947 and a small display of Banthrico , ( National Products ) to 1957 when S M P and A M T started to manufacture the popular Promotional plastic models . Indeed , we certainly have come a long way in this ever growing hobby ! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 [that haughty actin guy from that OTHER mag!!! GOOD call Mr.Reporter!!! ..that's good! What I wonder.. has he actually ever BUILT a model car?? Priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arni Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Course of over here Guinness (correct spelling!) means a 250 year old drink,and it is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Nigel, I agree!!! Everyone who sees me at the pre-show parties knows the only thing I drink I am going to the "holy land" one of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I saw that! I was happy to see the article. Great job Gregg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Course of over here Guinness (correct spelling!) means a 250 year old drink,and it is great. It is great. It is my favorite beer but only on tap. That bottled stuff is rot. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hey Gregg... get in touch with this guy and let's make it a feature in an upcoming issue! I'd love to see photos of a 12,000 car collection... BTW... never tried Guinness. But I do like my Dos Equis... does that make me the most interesting man in the world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I'll have a 12OZ BLACK , in a non biodegradeable Styrofoam cup and make sure it was made in my lifetime ! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Sorrie my fren, bot HI am thee MOS INERESTING MON EEN DE WOORL!!!! Than ju berri mosh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Sorrie my fren, bot HI am thee MOS INERESTING MON EEN DE WOORL!!!! Than ju berri mosh!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 " Wheres de Beef " Clara Peller ........................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James W Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thread drift? Only at those other sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaBoy Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Just when I think the model car culture is dying in this area, something comes along and shows promise. Oh, yeah!!!!! A little about Weston......Weston is a relatively new community in South Florida directly west of Ft. Lauderdale, from which many have escaped due to its having lost its innocence....me included. (I moved to Boca Raton, FL, a modeling desert). Weston was founded by of all people, Mike Douglas the talk show host from the sixties who lived down here to play golf, and it consists of upscale homes, apartments, malls, townhouse, gated communities, etc. It is also served by what I consider the biggest and most stocked hobby shop. It is jam stocked in an old supermarket store, and has extensive, knowledgeable and detailed inventory of just about every hobby imaginable. Plus each "department" is manned by a relative "expert" in its respective hobby to provide customer assistance and support. It is called Warrick Superhobbies and it is just that. Western Ft. Lauderdale is home to a lot of model car builders, as even the MOPAR show generally attracts about 75 to 100 models at its showings at public parks out there. There is another noted model car builder out there who rented a storage garage to house his over 4000 unbuilt models....and I thought sometimes I was too obsessive. However, my two favorite hobbies both model cars and model railroading seem to be in relative decline in other areas, as seen by fewer events, fewer hobby shops, less exposure, and its impression seems to be leaving the public consciousness and awareness. I wrote this because of hope. You guys out there are incredible builders and provide this old geezer inspiration, as I still consider myself viable in this hobby, as my building continues to evolve despite the cultural environment. Hang in there guys, keep on buildin' Ken "FloridaBoy" Willaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Roman Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Wow! Want too see his collection? http://www.flickr.com/photos/sergiogoldvar...57617541313993/ Sit down with a Guinness 6-pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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