Guest roadkill2525 Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 Im building a couple of Buicks. I have a GNX, Grand National, and maybe a Turbo Trans Am. I'll also have my two latest builds a '86 Monte Carlo and a Acura Integra Type R. Haven't decided whatn else I'll take
Raul_Perez Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 Im building a couple of Buicks. I have a GNX, Grand National, and maybe a Turbo Trans Am. I'll also have my two latest builds a '86 Monte Carlo and a Acura Integra Type R. Haven't decided whatn else I'll take Since it's a gasser theme this year, I built a 55 Nomad A/FX dragster. It's posted "Under Glass". I also plan on finishing a Revell 49 Merc that I've posted "On the Bench". I should have it done before Christmas... See you there,
Aaronw Posted December 15, 2007 Posted December 15, 2007 I have no idea (actually finishing something would be a feat in itself for me), but I really want to make it this year. Do you happen to know the dates yet?
Aaronw Posted December 15, 2007 Posted December 15, 2007 Never mind, must remember google is your friend. http://www.nnlwest.org/ Hope to see some of you March 1.
Brendan Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 I will be there again. As of now, I have about 12 models I'm going to bring. Mainly race cars, ranging from Le Mans Prototypes to GT's. And of course, the street Cheetah. But I have 2 more that I'm working on right now that I am going to try to have done for the show.
Raul_Perez Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 I will be there again. As of now, I have about 12 models I'm going to bring. Mainly race cars, ranging from Le Mans Prototypes to GT's. And of course, the street Cheetah. But I have 2 more that I'm working on right now that I am going to try to have done for the show. I can't wait to see the Cheetah!!
curt raitz Posted December 17, 2007 Posted December 17, 2007 Always looking forward to this show...I'll be bringing a few theme cars Gassers:"Chevy 2 Much" Nova; 65' Dick Brennan Mustang; Stone,Wood & Cook Willys (metallic blue). Modern Muscle: presently building a Chevy SSR (box stock) Also bringing a '58 Thunderbird Pro Street; '37 Ford Truckster (sketch pad); '37 Ford Pick-up w/modern chassis & engine; '37 Chevy Convertable w/modern chassis & engine; and a few others in progress. As soon as i can figure out how to post photos will do...this forum stuff is all new to me Raul says it's easier than working with resin, so stay tuned cr
Aaronw Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 Thought I'd bump this one instead of starting a new post. Can any of you give me an idea what to expect? I've tried to get down there the past couple of years, but this will be the first time I've actually made it.
Brendan Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 Thought I'd bump this one instead of starting a new post. Can any of you give me an idea what to expect? I've tried to get down there the past couple of years, but this will be the first time I've actually made it. It's a very laid-back show. One side of the hall is all for the models, which can be placed anywhere. There is no section for particular cars except for the theme and usually youth categories. Dioramas are usually put on the back wall. Very friendly atmosphere. People are very willing to talk and give ideas/suggestions. The other side of the hall is for vendors, which there are a lot of. Easy parking access. I get there early so I can get a good spot to display my models. There's food places that are fairly close by. Hope this kind of gives you an idea. Even if you're not going to show your cars, come anyhow. Lots of people come to see the models and to check out the vendors. It's one of the best shows that I've been to. There is usually a get together on the Friday night before the show for people coming from out of town. It should be up on the NNL West site.
Raul_Perez Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 Thought I'd bump this one instead of starting a new post. Can any of you give me an idea what to expect? I've tried to get down there the past couple of years, but this will be the first time I've actually made it. Well, last year there was close to 1,000 models on display. As I recall, there was somewhere between 35 and 50 vendors selling just about anything you wanted from new kits, resin kits, photo-etched goodies to the usual assortment of kits that are worth more in their frequent flyer miles than they are in what some people were asking for them. This year should be just about the same. Here's the link to the website: NNL West Your big fire trucks would be very well received! The larger scale and bigger format models usually win the People's Choice Award. Hope to see you there!!
Gregg Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 Aaron, you're going to be there? Shoot, that blows the whole weekend......... :-) You bringing your better half too? If not, tell her I said hi. See you in a couple of weeks. Oh yeah, I'm bringing your coffee too, no worry
Guest roadkill2525 Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 Im building a couple of Buicks. I have a GNX, Grand National, and maybe a Turbo Trans Am. I'll also have my two latest builds a '86 Monte Carlo and a Acura Integra Type R. Haven't decided what else I'll take The Buicks are shelved, my Mello Yello Lumina chassis sucks, and the Ram was too much for now. So I'll these cars at the show. Hopefully the Civic will be done in time. 1969 Dodge Superbee 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo SS #18 Hardee's Chevrolet Lumina Acura Integra Type R "Envy"
Aaronw Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 Aaron, you're going to be there? Shoot, that blows the whole weekend......... :-) You bringing your better half too? If not, tell her I said hi. See you in a couple of weeks. Oh yeah, I'm bringing your coffee too, no worry Then I'll pick out a mug, will the airlines let you bring one on the plane or are they worried you might break it and take over the plane with ceramic shards. Thanks, guys, I wasn't sure the website is kind of vague so I wasn't sure if it was a show up with what you brought at he last minute kind of thing or if there was supposd to be some sort of registration I was missing. There are a couple of us somewhat local from the Scale Firehouse hoping to make it, maybe take over the end of a table with cop cars and fire engines. As far as the original post I should have my '68 Plymouth Fury Park Ranger patrol car finished this weekend and I have a couple of 40-50's Forest Service engines I'm trying to get finished up in time to bring them.
m408 Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 Just bringing myself. Want to see up close some of the work that I've seen on this site, and meet some of their makers.
Raul_Perez Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 Just bringing myself. Want to see up close some of the work that I've seen on this site, and meet some of their makers. Come on, Milt...you've got to bring a build or two...
Ronster Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 I'm bringing a bunch of cash to share with the vendors! Seriously it is low key. show up with you models. Tell 'em how many models you have at the front table. They'll give you the little tags to identify them. Find a spot, fill out the tags. Buy raffle tickets. Check out built models and shop. Works out pretty close to a perfect day! Ron
curt raitz Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 (edited) Then I'll pick out a mug, will the airlines let you bring one on the plane or are they worried you might break it and take over the plane with ceramic shards. Thanks, guys, I wasn't sure the website is kind of vague so I wasn't sure if it was a show up with what you brought at he last minute kind of thing or if there was supposd to be some sort of registration I was missing. There are a couple of us somewhat local from the Scale Firehouse hoping to make it, maybe take over the end of a table with cop cars and fire engines. As far as the original post I should have my '68 Plymouth Fury Park Ranger patrol car finished this weekend and I have a couple of 40-50's Forest Service engines I'm trying to get finished up in time to bring them. Aaron...definitly looking forward to seeing some cop cars and firetrucks at the NNL West have not seen too many of these in the past, I know they will be very well recived Edited February 12, 2008 by curt raitz
m408 Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 Come on, Milt...you've got to bring a build or two... Not a chance Raul, my stuf is junk. You guys have PHDs and MBAs. I'm still in day care, but will really enjoy seeing the great work that you all do "live".
Brendan Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 Not a chance Raul, my stuf is junk. You guys have PHDs and MBAs. I'm still in day care, but will really enjoy seeing the great work that you all do "live". Kind of the whole point of the show is for expert builders and people who are just building up their skills to get together to learn from each other. I have a tendency to look at the kits of people who are just starting out, because a lot of time they do some things that helps give me ideas. Sometimes they have different ways of doing things, such as technique and the order of the process of building that are different from the way that I build. Sometimes they're better and sometimes they're not, but it make you think. You'll see a huge range of abilities at the show, which is a nice change. This way I'm not always looking at the expertly done kits. Please bring your models; we want to see them.
Raul_Perez Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 Not a chance Raul, my stuf is junk. You guys have PHDs and MBAs. I'm still in day care, but will really enjoy seeing the great work that you all do "live". My stuff is junk too, Milt!! It just looks better in the pictures!! Really, please bring what you've built. Only the arrogant turds will turn their noses up at your work, and they’re not the people that we want to talk to anyway. Remember, we all started building models with the same skill set, dazed and confused!
Brendan Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 Remember, we all started building models with the same skill set, dazed and confused! I think it's mainly from the paint and the glue. We learned to open a window later on.
Raul_Perez Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 I think it's mainly from the paint and the glue. We learned to open a window later on. Open the window?? I'll have to try that...
bsoder Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Sounds like a few of you guys will be there..I think the theme is Gasser's and Modern muscle and I have no GAS-sers so I'll probably bring an assortment I did just finish a Ford GT, and I have an '05 Stang. .Aaron I hope to see you there I'll look for Firetrucks!..my ALF got a lotta nice comments at the '06 show. Here's a coupla pics of the hall. last yr. had 1500+ builds a lotta eye candy. Edited February 15, 2008 by bsoder
Guest roadkill2525 Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 We have to find a place to take a MCM group photo.
Ron L Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 I missed the last two years but I'm not missing this one. I'll be brining the same cars I've had before, and maybe a "Modern Muscle" if I ever get around to finishing it. This time I'm bringing the kids since there seems to be something for them at last. Or is there? "To learn more, send an SASE"? Why not just put all the info on the website?
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