Dr. Cranky Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Doctor Cranky is preparing an article on ATTENDING MODEL CAR SHOWS and he is interested to find out your TOP REASONS for going to model car shows. You don't have to list all five. Thank you in advance for being a part of another Lab-RAT-ory Experiment! Best, Doctor Cranky
Dr. Cranky Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 Really?" At a model car show? LOL! I know they happen at bike and car shows . . . Oh shoot that would make a great diorama scene!
PatRedmond Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Friends. Aftermarket. Cheap or rare kits. Inspiration. Did I mention friends? Buddies? Pals?
mazlak Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Virgil, The #1 reason, I like to attend shows, is to catch up with friends I've made through the years attending the shows. #2, is to sell off some of my excess kits. Several years ago I realized I had more kits than I could build in 3 lifetimes. So I began taking the ones I knew i would never get to with me to shows. I sell them in order to buy new ones, kind of a model cars circle of life thing. #3 is to show off any current builds I may have. I prefer the non-competitive NNL format shows but I attend any kind. #4 is a chance for our model club ( RAMS ) to do things as a group. #5 is to promote the hobby with the kids, My 2 youngest ( 12 and 16 yoa) come with me and love the times we have at the shows. I have 2 grandsons that are almost ready to attend their first show. Rick in Richmond
2000-cvpi Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I've only been to five or so contests, but just looking over the models on display have given me a lot of hints for building my own model. Also seeing the different models gives me more inspiration to get one finished.
Ramcharger Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 5. Jackassery and Tom Fool Boobery 4. Stuff (old kits, parts, resin, decals, etc) 3. 3 beer lunches with friends 2. ROAD TRIP! And the numero uno reason to attend a model car show is... 1. Inspiration and motivation winning a trophy is kinda cool too, but it doesn't compare to annoying the wait staff at a restaurant by asking for the "swearing" section and having to leave a good tip because your party was so loud!
scale trucker Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 to have a good time,talk to new people,and vendors...
Eshaver Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Cranky, you should know why I attend a show . I go to see what aftermarket stuff is available . Look, I have gotten burned on Evil Bay and Krak List both . Ive had to darn near sue Pay Pal to resolve a ongoing credit card dispute wherein they CONTINUALLY charge me monthly for services NOT rendered . Yes, it's nice showing off something I've spent a year or so doing . Still, I see first hand what a winner looks like. Ed Shaver
Bastardo Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Friends. Aftermarket. Cheap or rare kits. Inspiration. Did I mention friends? Buddies? Pals? I can sign this one
MicroNitro Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 1. get ideas 2. swap meet 3. road trip 4. see more over weight geeks like myself 5. stop for good food (reason for being over weight)
Dr. Cranky Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 Oh yes, this is EXACTLY what I need. The more of you who answer this, please, the better it is for my statistical results! Thank you. Keep your answers coming.
Darin Bastedo Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Top five: 1. I like models. 2. I have a lot of friends in this hobby and I love seeing them again. 3. Swap meet. I like that I can pick up stuff that is unusual. 4. The playboy playmates signing calenders. (OK this was only at the Syracuse Motorama, when I was a kid, and technically it wasn't in the model contest room, but still...) 5. gives me a happy reason to take a road trip.
george 53 Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I actually attend for the Models. Everything else, seein old freinds, make new ones, an hookin up with the crazies I already know are just iceing on a GREAT cake! I get a peice an get to eat it too! ALL around GREAT time!!!
crazyjim Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Tampa this weekend will be only my 4th model show in over 40 years. I like attending shows to - 1. See fellow modelers 2. Check out builds for ideas/inspiration 3. Ask how modelers did a certain technique 4. Sell some Crazy Scale Auto Parts resin 5. Look for the bikini contest
Dr. Cranky Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 I find it interesting that many of you are saying a chance at a road trip. I think I agree. I love to drive and get away for a while. Keep 'em coming.
mrspex Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Okay, I'll get long-winded on this one. Just don't tell Harry willya? 1. Inspiration 2. Vendors (old stuff and new stuff and supplies stuff all in one room!) 3. Model people 4. It helps support clubs, and 5. Gets me out of the house for most of a day (good for Mrsspex...)
W-409 Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 1st. Ideas, tips, tricks, etc. 2nd. Meeting friends 3rd. Seeing other builds in live. 4th. Cheap? glue bombs, or kits. 5th. Aftermarket goodies. I'm not sure, which one (4th or 5th) is better reason, but both are good.
Tony T Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 1) Commaraderie 2) See what others are building-look at the builds on the table 3) Inspiration/take pictures 4) Friends 5) Check out the kits and stuff for sale Bonus) Icing on the cake is if I happen to win something!
Junkman Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Top five reasons I don't attend shows, model car or other: 1. There are other people 2. I may have to talk to them 3. We have nothing in common apart from a hobby 4. I have to use public toilets 5. The coffee is usually as atrocious as it is expensive
peekay Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I've never heard of a model car show being held in either country I've lived in. Sniff....sigh.....
Junkman Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I've never heard of a model car show being held in either country I've lived in. Sniff....sigh..... There are loads of them in Switzerland. Contact the Swiss IPMS chapter for info.
Steve Keck Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I love the smell of uncured paint in the morning For the groupies For the adrenaline rush before the awards ceremony The competition The thrill of victory!
Uncle Keith Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I've never been to a model car show. That's going to change next month. My GOOD friend is coming in from Reno, NV with some of his show cars. We're goin' to ModelZona 2011 at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ. So, friends is a real good reason for goin'. Seein' some cool builds. Meetin' people and makin' new friends. Seein' what's new. AND at this show I get to see one of my other loves, WWII aircraft. Woo! Hoo! Should be a real good time!
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