Show coverage: ACME 2007 NNL Southern Nationals

Another great NNL in the history books! We had a blast as usual putting on the show. Thanks to all of our guests and vendors who attended, many who travel a great distance from all over the US to join us. It is you who really make the show what it is. Thanks again to all ACME members who do such a fine job of making this the best show possible for all of our guests and vendors who continually tell us how great they feel the show is. It's an honor to be an ACME member and part of a group who do so much for everyone else. That's what this hobby is all about. Themes were "Diamonds" and "Gold" to celebrate any models from 1932 and 1957. The web theme was "LeMans". There were quite a number of A/F groupies in attendance, a couple who won awards :sunglasse

Here are the stats:

769 models on display built by 108 different modelers. Show coverage will be provided by both Scale Auto Magazine and Model Cars Magazine.

The winners:

Top Ten Winners:
Matt Barnett: 1/12 Hawaiian Tropic Porsche 935
Thomas Mathisen: 40 Willys
Chris Sunter: 85 Fiero Pro Mod
Dirk Joseph: 66 Nova Pro Touring
Chuck Sears: Peachbowl Speedway Diorama
Dave Thibodeau: Pirates of Caribbean Pontiac Stock Car
Winston Mitchell: Python V-12
Larry Gabor: One man's junk, another man's treasure diorama
Clay Kemp: NHRA Pontiac Grand Am

LeMans web theme:
Ken Mouton: 1/12 1954 Ferrari 375

1932:
Rodney Jefferson: 32 Ford Tudor street rod

1957:
Mike Dimytriw: 1957 Pontiac wagon & scamp trailer combo

Best NASCAR sponsored by BSR:
Mark Batson: Buddy Baker #88 Dodge Charger Daytona

Best Junior:
Jordan Rymer: 87 Monte Carlo pro street

Ken Mosezar award of excellence (to ACME member):
John Gum

Augie Hiscano memorial award:
Dirk Joseph: 66 Nova Pro Touring

Best In Show:
Mark Batson: Buddy Baker 1969 #88 Dodge Charger Daytona

367 photos of the event, including the winners:

http://public.fotki.com/ACME-IPMS/acme_sourthern_nati/2007-nnl-southern-n/

Woo! Thanks for the quick post up of the summary and pics:)

Look likes some AF members were awarded there... congrats guys, well deserved. Gotta go to the picts ;)

Edit> finnally I put a face on Clay and Dave ;) and... Ken is actually our Porsche911? (well I didn't remember how he messed the numbers in teh name) seems to me to recognize those MG red beast... Supercongrats...

It was an excellent show, and great hospitality. Thanks to all of those who came to help put on such a great show with your models. I'm ready to get back to building now! :runaround:


Ken is actually our Porsche911? (well I didn't remember how he messed the numbers in teh name) seems to me to recognize those MG red beast... Supercongrats...

Yeah, Ken Mouton is p9o1r1sche.

Pretty, pretty cars.

Wish I was there. The thing I always wonder when looking at those pictures...
What if somebody's really clumsy and falls over a table, knocking those models to the floor. Would he/she get killed?

Awesome show Zoom, thanks for the great detail shots! I plan on heading to a show next time around!

Pretty, pretty cars.

Wish I was there. The thing I always wonder when looking at those pictures...
What if somebody's really clumsy and falls over a table, knocking those models to the floor. Would he/she get killed?

Yes.

:lol:

Good question actually. Our tables are raised up by about 18" with tubular PVC pipe risers to make them much higher than normal, mainly to make it easier to view the models w/o having to bend over so much, and high enough that small children can't easily touch them. The tables are also taped together w/duct tape, so the tables are very sturdy and it would take a lot more than one person falling to knock a table over because the entire row of tables are attached to each other. So far we've avoided any catastrophes.

Yes.

:lol:

Good question actually. Our tables are raised up by about 18" with tubular PVC pipe risers to make them much higher than normal, mainly to make it easier to view the models w/o having to bend over so much, and high enough that small children can't easily touch them. The tables are also taped together w/duct tape, so the tables are very sturdy and it would take a lot more than one person falling to knock a table over because the entire row of tables are attached to each other. So far we've avoided any catastrophes.

Knock on wood.

Thanks for the answer and I hope to be able to attend once to that show.

Olivier

This was really a great show. Bunch of first class guys. This is one of those shows you have to put on your list as a must. I have been to several shows
even traveled out of the country. I have the NNL East in my back yard you could say. I rank this show very high up on my list.
It was great to meet all the guys from ACME that visit this site don,t want to
mention any name because I may leave someone out but thanks alot
for making me feel at home.:grinyes: :grinno: :iceslolan
Again Thank You for a great time
Ariel

Thanks for getting my screen name right, Mike.

It was a great show, as usual, with alot of comraderie. Those of you who are considering coming to this show, I can assure you, you wont be dissappointed.

I would like to thank Henry Trent, Bob Downie (zoom zoom), and all the others that made not only this show possible, but also the model show at the previous weekend's Porsche Rennsport Reunion. Two great model shows back to back!

Ken Mouton

This was really a great show. Bunch of first class guys. This is one of those shows you have to put on your list as a must. I have been to several shows
even traveled out of the country. I have the NNL East in my back yard you could say. I rank this show very high up on my list.
It was great to meet all the guys from ACME that visit this site don,t want to
mention any name because I may leave someone out but thanks alot
for making me feel at home.:grinyes: :grinno: :iceslolan
Again Thank You for a great time
Ariel

Was great having you guys down...I enjoyed visiting with you all and hope to get up to the NNL East one of these years.:naughty:

Was great having you guys down...I enjoyed visiting with you all and hope to get up to the NNL East one of these years.:naughty:

See if you can come up this next NNL East in april. We are making plans to
visit Atlanta again next year:grinyes: I just need to stay away from the Stradasports table:banghead: .
Ariel

Thank you so much for posting the link and info for that show! I enjoyed all 300 plus pictures. Made me look into local chapters of IPMS here in Colorado as I have always wanted to attend a show such as this. Great deal of info learned, thanks.

Thanks for posting these pics, it was very enjoyable seeing these amazing models.

Looks like it was a great show. Lots of awesome models there, and I especially appreciate the coverage of the IP table (I can relate!).