MADE IN PUERTO RICO!...but it also made it to Model Cars Mag

[simonr]

Do you guys remember this model I posted some weeks ago?

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3821

I was surprised that after some of my friends told me that some of my models made it to the current MCM contest annual issue in the Heartland Nationals section, I opened it yesterday and saw the model on pg 40. A whole page for this tiny 1/43 scale model!...I don't know, this is not I saw any of my models on a whole page, but, for me was very a special moment. This is one of the best rewards our hobby can give us, see any of your models in a national publication like it's Model Cars Magazine.

Thanks Gregg and your great team for select it.

Simon Rivera

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Simon,

It was a pleasure and an honor to meet you and your friends in KC last summer. That model was worthy of all the praise it received. Here's a picture I took of it.

Hope you guys come back to KC in the future.

[ismaelg]

I had the privilege of having that model in my house a few weeks ago for the BBQ.

Here is a pic I took of it.

The dime was mine

Thanks,

[Modelmartin]

That is fantastic work. I have seen the kit and it is daunting! You get a medal for bravery and a separate one for results!

[simonr]

As always, thanks a lot for take from your time to take alook to this post. It's like to feel all the happiness I have with this. I didn't know that some of you guys, besides Ismael here in Puerto Rico, had seen the model in person.

Best Regards

Simon Rivera

[Gregg]

Thank you, Simon, and Ismael

This hobby has been an incredible journey for me.

Not only do I get to do what I love, but I get to go all over the country and meet new people, see old friends, and see some really unreal models (and get to hear some great music too!).

I must have the best job in the world, only I don't call it or consider it a job.

It's a labor of love.

And just think what the mag could be if I was 100%

Simon, the 312 in 43rd scale is one of my all-time favorite models.

I am building the Superior Models 312T from Make Up Co in Japan.

I know, I'm nuts

Even more nuts

But seriously, your 312 inspires me and I hope a lot of others

Allen Smerchek shot some great pics at the Heartland show.

I am trying to get there again this year

It's always a great show, one of the top five in my books.

[simonr]

Gregg: I'm so lucky that you have this kit. A question that I need to know from it: how much is it?, and, do this kit includes the dome shaped stacks trumpet screen mesh?

Let me know as soon as you can.

Best Regards

Simon

[Gregg]

I think I paid about $400 for it.

It has everything

The motor will even start up when it's finished!

NOT...

[simonr]

OK, but, where you bought it?...you told me it came with the screen mesh of the trumpets?

Simon