2009 NNL in the books!

[Zoom Zoom]

Photos Here (http://public.fotki.com/ACME-IPMS/acme_sourthern_nati/2009-nnl-southern/)

We had what looked like a record attendance and a near-record turnout of 647 models entered into the show! Thanks to everyone who made this another outstanding show; from club members to our guests, many who travel great distances to enjoy the weekend with us.

There was also a record turnout of junior modelers and kids in the make 'n take "build a '57 Chevrolet" in the Jonquil room. The kids were all having a blast.

Everyone commented on the astoundingly high quality of models throughout the show; our show is blessed to attract the best of the best and it's clear that the word is out that Atlanta is one of the must-attend shows of the year and continues to grow, the crowds around the tables were thick.

Ours is a modified NNL, with a few more awards than the most traditional NNL's.

This years winners:

Ken Mosezar Best In Show: Clay Kemp/Superman Returns #24 Monte Carlo
Best Junior: KC Ledford/'69 Nova
Augie Hiscano award: Dirk Joseph/Chevrolet Cameo PU
Lee Baker memorial award: Kason Wang "Go RV'ing" motorhome
Retro in the Metro Theme: Dirk Joseph/Concept Camaro
Daytona Speedweeks Theme: Jay Savarese/'99 Goodwrench C5R
Internet Theme/Drag Racers: Darryl Raper '58 Plymouth
MTI Racing Best Camaro: Dirk Joseph/Concept Camaro
MTI Racing Best Corvette: Jay Savarese/'99 Goodwrench C5R
Top Ten: Garland Farris III/'66 GTO
Top Ten: Ron Royston/Pop's Texaco Diorama
Top Ten: Gary McCulloch/'56 Ford Convertible
Top Ten: Billy Youngman/Silk Cut Jaguar
Top Ten: Chip Rymer/'64 Chevy PU
Top Ten: Jerel Wolfe/'37 Ford & Drag Boat
Top Ten: Chris Hooker/'69 Nova
Top Ten: Mike Alvarez/'07 Pioneer Stallion Mustang
Top Ten: Rodney Jefferson/'62 Impala CV

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L-R Mike Lawrence, Brian Venable, Eric Cole, Russell Wells

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ACME Treasurer/Show Chairman Paul Wehner discussing important business w/"The Prez" Henry Trent & Earl Miller

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MC Wes Hofferber

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Front desk helpers Paul Grala, Paul Wehner, and Harold Sullins

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The Make-'n-Take was a big hit this year!

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The future of the hobby; a record number of junior entrants this year

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Modeling is serious business, as Brian Venable & Chip Wamsley can attest to.

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Gary McCulloch from Charleston, SC was the happiest guy in the community center; his first trip to the Atlanta NNL and he not only met some of his modeling heroes this weekend like Hank Borger, Bill Coulter & Bob Shelton, he won one of the coveted Top Ten awards for his '56 Ford CV model.

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Dirk Joseph cleaned house, winning "Best Camaro" and "Best Retro in the Metro" with his Jada Camaro concept car, but also winning the "Augie Hiscano" award for his Chevy Cameo truck.

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No show would be complete without a big win by Clay Kemp, who won Best In Show (the top vote getter of the top ten) this year with his #24 Superman Returns Monte Carlo.

[ratrodguy37347]

Had a great time at this year's show and thanks for the help around in my wheelchair in getting in and out so easy. THANKS, Lamar Shadrick

[Zoom Zoom]

We had 114 builders from 18 different states at the show; one person brought 24 models :cool:

With electronic balloting combined w/the builders, we now have a database of the entrants. We'll be sending out thank-you's to everyone who entered along w/next year's flyer, and encouragement to build for 2010 and bring more of their friends :cool:

[slammd454SS]

had my chopped up piles of...primer on the tables. Great time here & loved the array of stuff the vendors had..i bought enuf to last me 2X my lifetimes!

look for a big kit to come to life in 2 years or so...

[Eric Cole]

I had a great time as usual. I had missed the last two years so this was like a "Homecoming" for me... lol

I also came home with a stack of cool models I bought from the vendors...

[sparc100]

Count me in, enough kits for 2+ lifetimes! Been browsing back & forth through tons of show photos. Such an amazing event!

Kason W.