BOSWELL891 Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 I went to the Louisville Model Car Club Derby City Shootout on Saturday for my first ever model car contest and came back with this. A third place trophy!
Terry Sumner Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Congrats! I remember my first trophy 'bout 20 years ago....felt great! I'm sure it feels great to you too! Now keep going, get better and win some 1st place trophies!!!
BOSWELL891 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Posted August 1, 2011 Thank you for the kind words. Im going back next year shooting for first or second
John Teresi Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Cole........Congrat`s on a very cool trophy and even cooler model.......hope you stick with building ......and good luck next year.......best wishes.
Models by Bear Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Very cool. I went myself and had a great time. It was my first time at that show. I got some good deals and a trophy too. It was a good day.
charlie8575 Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Very nice job, Cole. Got some close-up pictures of that A? Charlie Larkin
Mr. Moparman Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 I have never been to a show, but there is one coming up in Mobile that I will be attending. Anybody can tell me what judges are looking for in models?
Guest Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) Congratulations Cole! That will be something you'll always remember. I didn't bring home any hardware,but I got some great deals on some kits like a complete '75 JoHan Cutlass for $20. Edited August 1, 2011 by plowboy
BOSWELL891 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Posted August 1, 2011 Heres some pictures of the model Charlie
BOSWELL891 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Posted August 1, 2011 I have never been to a show, but there is one coming up in Mobile that I will be attending. Anybody can tell me what judges are looking for in models? I cant really tell you what they look for because at this contest your arent aloud to go back into the contest room during judging but best of luck at the contest in moblie ive been to that city before to see the U.S.S Alabama while on vacation in gulf shores
Mr. Moparman Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 I cant really tell you what they look for because at this contest your arent aloud to go back into the contest room during judging but best of luck at the contest in moblie ive been to that city before to see the U.S.S Alabama while on vacation in gulf shores Thanks, Im not really worried, if I win, I win. If I don't, I don't
59 Impala Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Congratulations Cole on your trophy. Nice job. Have you done anything on the 50 Ford truck yet? I'd like to see some pictures of what you're building with it. Dan
BOSWELL891 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Posted August 1, 2011 Funny that you asked Dan Just got started working on it today im going to post a topic in the workbench area right now
Terry Sumner Posted August 2, 2011 Posted August 2, 2011 I have never been to a show, but there is one coming up in Mobile that I will be attending. Anybody can tell me what judges are looking for in models? Look back at this thread and you will find a ton of answers! http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=45704
ra7c7er Posted August 2, 2011 Posted August 2, 2011 Congrats. I don't have any trophies for modeling yet but I remember my first racing trophy. It's an amazing feeling to be recognized.
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