Vince Nemanic Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 There is less than three weeks until the West Coast's largest show! It is at the Santa Clara Convention center right next to the new 49ers stadium in Santa Clara There is a swap meet and NNL running at the same time. The NNL themes are "Bonneville Cars" and "60th anniversary of the Small Block Chevy", but any automotive subject is welcome, including dioramas and projects.
Bernard Kron Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 I'll be there. It's my 6th year in a row! Who else is planning on showing up?
RANDY L Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Hi I will be there from northern Nevada. Randy Ludi
curt raitz Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Never miss it ​the Monterey Bay Scale Auto Association will be in attendance along with a "Give-Away" model diorama c'ya Edited January 16, 2015 by curt raitz
carrucha Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I'll be there. Always a great show. See their website www.nnlwest.org for more info.
Nitrozilla Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Just booked my room at the Country Inn. I'll get the flight arrangements tomorrow. This will be my first time. Please be gentle.
Ira Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Looking forward to a Great Day at NNL West! See you all there...
Vince Nemanic Posted January 29, 2015 Author Posted January 29, 2015 A little more than 48 hours until the doors open! As usual, I will be escorting vendors to their tables during set up. I'm looking forward to seeing Ira and his lovely wife Dolores.Who all else is going?
Nitrozilla Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 I'll be flying out of rainy Las Vegas tomorrow morning. Is there a "Meet & Greet" at the Country Inn Friday?
jbwelda Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 this is all kind of comical. the theme (one of two) of the show is not "Bonneville Cars" as originally posted, it is, and i am quoting from the website http://www.nnlwest.org/nnlwest.html, "Land Speed Record Cars" (well, not exactly quoting but rather gleaning from the poster there for the event, otherwise the site is pretty disorganized and mangled and i don't even really see any real mention of theme in the text, when i look beyond the late 90s quotes from magazines and other forms of hysteric oops sorry historic self-promotion). Land Speed Record cars may never have ran at Bonneville Speedway, nor are "Bonneville Cars" (cars that have run at Bonneville Speedway) necessarily in the running for any land speed records. what i am expecting to see is a bunch of otherwise non-LSR cars with Parks or otherwise spun aluminum disks on two or more wheels. because no one actually lays out what they mean by "Land Speed Record" cars. so it will be interesting to see what gets put on the theme table this year. i am hoping to see, amongst the 53 studes and 32 fords, with aluminum wheel covers of course, some scratch built belly tankers and some actual LSR cars like perhaps the Mormon Meteor or some Campbell cars, and even a green monster jet or two. jb
curt raitz Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 this is all kind of comical. the theme (one of two) of the show is not "Bonneville Cars" as originally posted, it is, and i am quoting from the website http://www.nnlwest.org/nnlwest.html, "Land Speed Record Cars" (well, not exactly quoting but rather gleaning from the poster there for the event, otherwise the site is pretty disorganized and mangled and i don't even really see any real mention of theme in the text, when i look beyond the late 90s quotes from magazines and other forms of hysteric oops sorry historic self-promotion). Land Speed Record cars may never have ran at Bonneville Speedway, nor are "Bonneville Cars" (cars that have run at Bonneville Speedway) necessarily in the running for any land speed records. what i am expecting to see is a bunch of otherwise non-LSR cars with Parks or otherwise spun aluminum disks on two or more wheels. because no one actually lays out what they mean by "Land Speed Record" cars. so it will be interesting to see what gets put on the theme table this year. i am hoping to see, amongst the 53 studes and 32 fords, with aluminum wheel covers of course, some scratch built belly tankers and some actual LSR cars like perhaps the Mormon Meteor or some Campbell cars, and even a green monster jet or two. jb Well I'm bringing a belly tanker, '57 "Suddenly" Plymouth, "76 Yamaha motorcycle and a Bar Stool racer...
Danno Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Had hoped to make it there this year, but as often happens, 'life' got in the way. Have a GREAT event. Have a GREAT time, everyone! And, spread the word to put Phoenix on your calendars for April 11 . . . DESERT SCALE CLASSIC 11 is gonna be epic! Come see us. (Your wallets will have had 2-1/2 months to recover from NNL West! )
Metalmad Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Could not make it this year but will be there next year for sure I will miss seeing the guys that I have had the pleasure of meeting at this show and consider friends now so have fun and post pictures of the show if possible.
Watertown Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Just returned from the show and, as always, I enjoyed my time there. The host club does a great job and I thank them for their collective efforts, year after year, creating a one-of-a-kind experience. One thing I found puzzling, however, was the condensed vendor/swap space—about 75 percent of what they've had in previous years—making it much more difficult to maneuver through and see vendor's offerings. I opted to wait until the lunch hour to venture over there. There was additional space available, but for some reason it was blocked off. Anybody know why? Again, love the show, but would respectfully suggest that next year that space be re-allocated to the vendors.
Ira Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 NNL West...Wonderful Show! Saw many Friends, bought some Fun Models & Won some Cool Decals...
Vince Nemanic Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks for the kind words, guys. I had a great time too, and saw a LOT of friends yesterday. There is not really a club running the show, but a handful of guys who form a committee that make all of the arrangements & decisions regarding themes, advertising, etc. The rest of us are basically "day help" who show up to set up the room, work the ticket booth and registration table, sell raffle tickets, etc. The vendor area is set up depending on the number of tables that are pre-sold, with a few extra tables put in there if a seller shows up on the morning of the show and wants more space or wants to register at last minute. As you saw yesterday, a vendor bought two tables and for some reason did not show up. The Staff really have little control over the swap meet-they are reacting to the demand for tables-that is why the size and layout varies.
2whl Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Just got done editing my pics from the show http://public.fotki.com/2whl/model-shows/nnl-west-2015/
Petetrucker07 Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks posting. Looked like a very good time. Lots of nice builds, a few from this forum. Wish I could've made it.
Watertown Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks for the kind words, guys. I had a great time too, and saw a LOT of friends yesterday. There is not really a club running the show, but a handful of guys who form a committee that make all of the arrangements & decisions regarding themes, advertising, etc. The rest of us are basically "day help" who show up to set up the room, work the ticket booth and registration table, sell raffle tickets, etc. The vendor area is set up depending on the number of tables that are pre-sold, with a few extra tables put in there if a seller shows up on the morning of the show and wants more space or wants to register at last minute. As you saw yesterday, a vendor bought two tables and for some reason did not show up. The Staff really have little control over the swap meet-they are reacting to the demand for tables-that is why the size and layout varies. Thanks for the explanation, Vince. Again, love the event and wouldn't miss it for anything, your "committee" did a spectacular job as always.
Vince Nemanic Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks, Mike. The show has been going for so long that it operates like a well-oiled machine. We are glad that people enjoy it, as much as we do. It is not just a modelling event but also a social event.. What more can we hope for? And Paul, thanks for posting the pictures!
Nitrozilla Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 I'm suffering from a case of terminal overjoy, as this was my first NNL. The things I learned, the sights I saw, the stuff I snagged from the vendors tables, but more important than that, I think I've adopted a new family. A major shout out to everyone I met and special fist bump to John Teresi, Art Laski, Ira Dahm, Roy Sorenson and the crew that stepped up to shuttle me back and forth from the hotel. Speaking of which, as I was walking out to the parking lot with my volunteer driver, (Roy?, Ron?, Scott? sorry, name overload too ), we were joined by another gentleman and we all pleasantly chatted. On our way out of the parking lot, I was asked if I planned on going to GSL. I replied emphatically in the positive as I wanted to see the International Model Car Museum. Him: Any car in particular? Me: Yes, that narrowed yellow Super Bee Funny Car. Him: Do you know who built it? Me: I know his name but I don't remember it.... Him: Was it Jim Keeler? Me: THAT'S the guy. Him: That's who was walking with us!!! Me: GET OUT OF TOWN !!!!! My mind was officially and totally BLOWN. Now I know how a Hemi feels. If you read this Jim, you were my inspiration for my love of Hemi's. Thank you a thousand times over. As for all I met, I thank you for your hospitality and cheery dispositions. Again, a thousand apologies to those whose names escape me. Between Phoenix and the GSL, I'll get there.
Metalmad Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Nice pictures ! A lot of nice builds there as always just wish I could have made it this year.
Danno Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Excellent pix, Paul. Thanks for sharing! Looks like a great show, great time!!!
Phildaupho Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Fabulous photos of an amazing variety of incredible models. I skill of today's model builders blows me away.
Art Laski Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Great pics Paul. Thanks for driving, buddy! Joe, it was a pleasure to meet you and look forward to seeing you in Salt Lake. Seth, I looked around for you, but hopefully we'll see you soon at a local show. So many great models to see, and thanks to all who patronized my Pro Tech dealer table, and special thanks to Pro Tech Charlie for his support. Art Edited February 2, 2015 by Art Laski
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