MCCM NEWS

    The Model Car Club of Minnesota is and Informal non-competitive collection of Automotive    Scale Model Hobbyists from All backgrounds, ages, and skill levels.
In other words: Build it, bring it, and have fun doing both.
The Official newsletter of the MODEL CAR CLUB OF MINNESOTA
Volume Twenty Five - Number Ten, April 2008
Editor: Mary Slette E-mail: mare422@yahoo.com
Up Coming 2010 Meeting Themes

Feburary 10- Signature Cars
March 10- 1960's Crusiers
April 14- Swap Meet
May 12- Rat Rods
June 9- Suede Cars
July 14- Boats
August 11- 6 Cyclinder Cars
September 8- Pickup Trucks
October 13- 1940's
November 10- Drag Cars

December 8- Model Builds from 2010

 

As a reminder, we normally meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Anoka County, Mississippi Branch Library at 410 Mississippi St. NE., Fridley, MN
The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Please feel free to bring any finished or
Unfinished models to the meeting, whether it matches the theme for that month or not.
UPCOMING CONTESTS & SHOWS 

2010 Hope it Don't Snow
Location: Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
1517 16th St SW, Rochester, MN
Date: February 6th, 2010
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM

Categories for 2010 (subject to change):
Aircraft
Automobiles
Armor
Ships
Figures
Dioramas
Misc

Special Awards for 2010 (subject to change):
Best WWI Subject
Best Jet Aircraft
Best WWII Polish Subject
Best Open Wheel Competition
Best Closed Wheel Competition
Best Youth Armor
Best Youth Aircraft
Best Non-German WWII Armor
Best WWII Aircraft Carrier Naval Fighter
Best Vietnam Era Subject
Best Air Defense

“World of Wheels”
Theme:  MUSCLECARS!
WHEN:  FEB. 26-28, 2010 at the
WHERE:  St. Paul Rivercentre
              175 West Kellogg - St. Paul, MN. 55102

Box Stock.  (out-of-box kit ONLY)
This is a class with NO aftermarket parts allowed.  MUST HAVE INSTRUCTIONS.  You may paint it and detail with paints or foil.  You may change the wheels or tires.  Kit supplied decals only.  Trucks accepted.
Customs.
This class is for CUSTOM CARS or TRUCKS ONLY.  Engine detail okay but not required if it has opening hood.  Kit supplied decals only.
Competition Vehicles.
This is open OR closed wheel class.  You may build with complete detail or choose out-of-box but then your class will change.  There will be ONE award for the following competitions:  A) Open Wheel, B) Closed Wheel, and C) Miscellaneous.
Motorcycles.  NEW!
This is open to ALL types of motorcycles.  MUST HAVE INSTRUCTIONS.  Use ONLY what kit comes with including the decals.
Dioramas.  
 Service Stations, Backyard Garages, Abandon Autos, ETC.  Remember that table space is limited so build accordingly.
Miscellaneous. 
Anything that does not fit into above classes.
“Unlimited Entries will be accepted Friday Night & Saturday until 3:00 p.m. for FREE with Awards presented at 7:00 p.m.*  (If possible, please allow your entry to be displayed through Sunday’s close of show.)
*FREE*  Juniors (up to 17yrs only) enjoy our 2nd Annual Make-It-And-Take-It on Saturday 27th from Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Contact:  Steve & Dina Kitowski 7298 126th Street West  Apple Valley, MN 55124
Email: 
modeler1954@yahoo.com
6th Annual Scale Model Show and Contest
Fairmont, Minnesota
3/27/2010
IPMS Region 5
Five Lakes Centre
308 South State Street   Map
South Central Modelers of Minnesota
Gregory Pausewang   507-526-3531