Model Car Show/Contest and Swap Meet 2022 Plastic Modelers Club
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
Plastic Modelers Club in Owensboro, KY. put on their 6th Annual Model Car Show/Contest and Swap Meet Sept 9 2022.
Plenty of GREAT builds on the tables and bargains to be had in the swap meet! Even had a chance to look inside several old Jo-Han kits.
Throttle Power
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The Plastic Modelers Club did a great job putting on their 6th annual Model Contest and Swap Meet. Speaking of Swap Meet, there were plenty of good deals and it seemed like everyone was walking away with more kits for their stash!! 🙂👍
Wow 🤩 what a cool 😎 collection of models 👍
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Oh yea!!!!! 🙂 👍 🤜🤛
I can watch these types of videos all day!!! So cool!!!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Cool, glad you like them Chris!
Always amazed at some of the realism of some models!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree!!!!!
The weathering job on the '53 Chevy in the thumbnail was incredible. Looks like it's been sitting in the back yard for 25 years. Seen a yellow Mustang w/gray primer hood like that as well. Now that's some weathering technics.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Sure is Kenny, it was just as impressive in person!
Boys bringing back the stuff! Man, the '70s or '60s...I can still smell the Testors..
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Oh yea!!!!
Awesome show and builds!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kurtis, so glad you enjoyed!
Nice show coverage Tim. Thank you sir.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick.
I would love to see some of the more unique custom builds made into a die cast , not all of us are as talented as most of these builders , and it would be nice to have a replica of some of these builds. Simply awesome. 👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree!!!! 🙂👍
I’ve been to Many Car shows…this is my First Model Car Show…Love It !
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Aaaaa very cool!!!!!!!!!!!
My lord… I have been watching a lot of modeling shows… and this by far has had the most unique and… just superb models… I am speechless… Kentucky must be the HUB of badass modeling…from the cars…bikes… and the dioramas….Tanks…and that blue jet with the realistic flames coming out… I am just out of it…. Some of this models were unreal… very nice show and very cool video… Man I couldn’t take my eyes away…
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed!!!
@hungryhoss1379
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER loved it brother… one of the best I have ever seen… The Quality was amazing. There were 50 or so that happened to exquisite. I would tell you about them all… just way to many.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@hungryhoss1379 Very cool, thank you so much for the kind words!!!!
@hungryhoss1379
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER This was the best model car show…… I have ever seen… I have watched several shows across the country… This one had the most unique models I have ever seen. Very nice video…
Awesome model contest . Some many great builds .WOW . Mike .
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree Mike!!
My 11 year old son and I had a great time and formed some good memories. We both added to our stash.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome Chris!
Nice models on the tables. Thanks for sharing.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
These are impressive. Excellent weathering.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree!
Great video. Thanks for sharing
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it!
Great show!!! Great video!!! Thanks for sharing
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, so glad you enjoyed it!!
Cool stuff love that old 53/54 Chevy Gasser
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Me too Butch!
Awesome video , thanks for sharing Tim.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Cool, so glad you enjoyed it Willie...... 👍🙂
wonderful hobby ☝️👏👏👏
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
It really is 🙂👍😊
Awesome, great builds!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed, thanks a bunch!
Wow gorgeous cars the paint is amazing
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree!!!
Hey Tim, another great show. 👍😎. I don't like big crowds so I thought I'd wait a bit before watching 😂. Some great models. I really liked those ones where the guy stated he'd painted them,a Captain America dragster and a few others by same guy. Excellent paint. 👍😎😎👍. Thanks for showing and best wishes from jolly old England 👍😎Pete 🤓
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
😃 Yea by now the crowd should have thinned out. 🤣 So glad you enjoyed the vid Pete. Hope you have a nice weekend. 🍻
Man it was a great show Tim. Thanks. Ron
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree Ron!!!!
Very cool cars and bikes!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree!
Those paint job finishes are spectacular 👌. Maybe one day I'll reach that level. Nice show, thank you.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the vid 🙂👍
Another great video, Tim!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Brandon!
Great video ...
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Another great video killer builds
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed!!!!
That car from Animal House complete with "Eat me" cake is legendary!!!!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
It really is David!!
That was an awesome show
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
It really was!
Awesome sir thank you so much again for taking the time to post these videos I know it’s a lot of work and I really appreciate it nice builds on the table great vendor section
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Eddie!!!!!
Hi Tim, This looks like a great show. Some really talented modelers in Owensboro. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
It really was Jeff, so glad you enjoyed the vid.
I used to to that level of modeling work 47 years ago. i made the wiring, hoses ect. from the part trees. they are still in my attic and some still are together and look pretty good. wow really nice work shown in this show. some of the blended paint jobs i cant even imagine how it was even done.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Very cool Martin! Thinking about getting back to building again?
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Lots of great stuff, I wish there was something like this near me.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the vid Mark!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Where are you located Mark?
@marksmodeljunkyard
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER I'm around 2 hrs north of NYC. I'm 15 minutes from the original 1969 Woodstock site.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@marksmodeljunkyard Oh wow, I've seen videos of people visiting that site, have you been there?
@marksmodeljunkyard
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER Sure, it's now called Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. They do concerts all summer, and there is a museum too. I've been to a few concerts but not the museum yet. It's a really nice place, if you're ever in the area you should check it out.
Great coverage Tim , looked like a nice show, 😎👍✌️
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
It was Tom! 👍🙂
Thanks Tim!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Chris!🙂
Very nice show Tim! Great builds and wow, the JoHan kits! Nice!!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree Mark!!
Belle vidéo 👌 😉. Super réalisation 👍
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🙂
@alaindunkerque59
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER 👍 😉
awesome video, brother. it was a fun show, for sure! hope you can make it to next year's show. there were some really awesome builds, great amount of vendor goodies to be had. I had a blast, as always. and the blue/white 55 pontiac that was parked outside, that's my daily driver. it really made my day to see it get a mention and be immortalized here on youtube. happy modeling! 😎👍
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Aaaaaaaaaaa very cool, heck yea, the Pontiac is really cool Lucas!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the Animal House parade car!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Oh yea, and that is one of my favorite movies too!
another great video buddy, enjoyed this one for sure
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Cool, so glad you enjoyed it!!!
Tim if i listed all the cars I liked, it would be a novel 🤫😂 absolutely brilliant love it inspiration plus here🤗 Thanks again for taking us all along so cool to see all these talented builders and there builds, in Tasmania we only get model shows every Blue Moon 😮😥 Have a great week coming Tim👊 cheers🍺🍺🍺🍺 KC 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎👍
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you KC so glad you enjoyed it 🙂😉👍
That 69 Hurst Olds was a joy to build as well!!.Did that one a couple of months ago...
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I remember you building it.
That was absolutely amazing! My friend and I used to enter our cars in model car contests back when we were teens. Never won, but always enjoyed seeing all the other entries. I got a chuckle out of seeing the "Delta" car and float cake from Animal House! Thanks for posting this!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed!!!!
I didn't know plastic would rust that much when left to the elements. Amazing work!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I know, I think it's magic....... 🙂👍😉
That 64 442 Kit is a nice little build!!..I did that one this past spring.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree Tom!
Very cool. The Death-Mobile gets my vote.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Oh yea!!!!!!!!!
lots of neat stuff at the swap meet -I see
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree!!!!
thanks for taking us to the car show! nearly as good as being there. still my favorite Channel
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Cool, so glad you enjoyed and thank you for the kind words!!! 🙂👍
Cool 😎 Rat Rod builds!!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
Man that was a heck of a show Tim. Some of the paint work on the models I don’t think there are words to describe the hours work and detail that went into them. Just absolute perfection. Thanks for the video man. Love the work that you do man. Keep it up!!!!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree Bruce, it sure was a heck of a show!!!! And thank you for the kind words..... 🙂
Nice job on the video love it
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed!!!
I think every Mechanic when young built model cars , which was a good thing , it started a life long love of cars . Modelers of to day are carrying the same tradition . The models today are just great signs of workmanship .
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree!
outstanding content as always mr. Brown
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
It really was Jeff!!
So, do we get to see a hearse and ambulance build in the future? There were lots of good deals at that one. No shows like that where I am. I may have to start travelling to see all the good ones.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
No, I didn't get those, thought about it, but decided not to. Yes, there were several good deals Scott and several vendors sold out by the end of the day. Glad you enjoyed the vid!
WOW ! so many nice ones my goal this Fall / Winter is to build a truck or car with really nice detail was looking into old trucks from the 30s kits
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Very cool! Which truck kit do you have in mind to build?
Looked like a nice show and swap meet. Those Johan Caddy's had me foaming at the mouth.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree David!
Thank you
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Duane!
I'm here watching I'll be back lol cheers
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
👍😉🙂
This looked like a great event, I wish we had a heavier presence of model builders doing large gatherings here in Phoenix.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I understand that.
Gorgeous custom builds!!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
They are!
OUTRAGEOUS BUILDS THROUGH Out ‼️‼️ Thanks For Sharing Buddy, Have a Blessed Week Ahead 🤗🤗 Gary.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too Gary! 👍🙂
@garyparker2969
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
Another great video Tim. You do a fantastic job as always. One model I’ve been wanting and can’t seem to find (at a reasonable price)for a long time now is the orange blossom special. I’m always looking pretty hard in all your videos for it😬
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Mike. Yea, that seems to be hit and miss at the shows. Sometimes I'll see it and sometimes I won't. Wouldn't surprise me if AMT comes back out with it.
cool show......😁👌👌
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
It really was Trevour!
Great job! I am amazed on how they look so real!!! I restore real older Mopar's and as a kid I built model kits...I watch these videos and think maybe I should pick up a vintage model kit and build one..Then again,It might be to addicting and detract from my work restoring old cars lol...Anyways,Great Job!!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree and so glad enjoyed the vid!!!! 🙂
Awesome show Tim. Hopefully you came away with some terrific deals. I always enjoy going to a good show. Theres always good deals to be had. I was at one today here in Boyertown, Pa. It was the annual Fantastic Plastic show here in Boyertown, Pa. I found quite a few parts cars to complete some of my restorations. Thanks for sharing.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Aaaaaaaa very cool Chris! Yea, it's always fun to find kits or parts your looking for. Oh yes, I was able to find some great deals so that made the show/day even better!!! 🙂
Well Once again Nice show you were at there Tim the prices seam to be really good seen as always a few kits but have to say really was into that Javelin would have loved to have walked away with that kit been looking for one , thanks enjoyed Tim😁👍👍
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Deen, yes, the prices were great and several vendors sold out by the end of the day. Gotta agree, the Javelin was cool!!!!! 👍🙂
Love the models.. Although all of my collection is 118 scale die-cast Nearly 400 of these things.. All in a rental storage building I never get to see ! All different brands Some old mostly muscle cars..
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the vid Carl..... 👍🙂
Damm Tim you are killing me with all those Johan kit!!!!! Great show I wish that I could have been there but I'm working of course!!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I knew you would like those, was thinking about you when I was looking inside them. 🙂
@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER I know you was! Lol and what did you buy?
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 Oh heck yea..... Just a few pick ups and a few NASCAR's that I need for parts.
@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER awesome you can't walk away without buying something!! Lol
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 Man you got that right, especially if it's a good deal.
Great event ... im also into scale models but mine is tamiya ... love seeing those small motor parts with lots of stickers/ tampos
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I agree! 👍
Thanks for the video on all the boxed and bagged kits... I must have hit the pause key 20 times looking at what I could do if I got my mitts on those kits... I figure about $300 lighter in my pocket
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I understand that!!!!
Man I would go to this model car show with my model cars but it’s a 5 and half hour drive for me
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I understand, that is a bit far.
Cool show Tim, lots of great kits for sale there!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree Jeff!!!!
Lots of great builds. Man i saw so many kits i would want. I don't have a stash, but if i went to a show like this, i would have a stash afterwards lol 😆 👍 ~Nick
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I understand that Nick, with those prices and that many kits to pick from the stash would grow! 🙂
Wow, lots of great cars built by talented people. Would it be POSSIBLE to film a few less cars thus spend more time per car?????
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
At times I've thought about doing that Michael. But then I feel as it's not right as I try to get every entry that shows up.
I did that Revell Porsche Junior Diesel Tractor last fall..not a bad little build ..
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Cool!!!!
Really cool Tim! Almost like being there. Tons of beautiful builds AND great stuff at the vendor tables! 😎👍🏾
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!!
That Blue 350Z was nasty… I wish the wheels would have been spaced out a little more in the back/rear wheel. But bad ass.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
So true!
@hungryhoss1379
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER love the 350z… test drove one… it was just to small for me… I am 6’6” 260… I had a hard time getting in and out of that car… But have always loved the body style.. And that blue model of the Z was nice as hell… just wish he could have manipulated the back axle and wheels.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@hungryhoss1379 I understand that.
@ 2:37 that paint job on death mobile...wow
@THROTTLEPOWER
5 ай бұрын
I agree! 👍
Very nice. Where can you buy plastic model car kits now days?. When I was growing up . Many moons ago, you could buy a Rebel. Or Monogram model car for what a kid could afford. Then at Crown Hobbies. I could buy parts to modify it. Wheels . Engines. Anything. Wow those were the days. I was into Mode As
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
So true, I think those were the good ol' days Juan........ There are still a few well stocked hobby shops around. Some arts and crafts stores carry them and there are several places on line that carry them too.
I see a few items in the swap meet that would have gone home with me if I was there.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Oh yea, there were great deals to be had!!
stop messin wuth that pinto funny car! thats mine! some really nice models here. especially the '55 ford pickup...YUP!
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree!!
6:36 thumbnail... Man that looked like a real car in the pic.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Oh yea!!!!!!!!
I regret not going to the one in St. Louis yesterday that was a mistake 😞
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Yea, that was probably a good show.
The deathmobile lol
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Gotta' love Animal House Jim!!!!! 🙂
@kennyspaulding796
Жыл бұрын
Yes. Outstanding job recreating that. One of my favorite movies.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@kennyspaulding796 It's one of my favorite movies too Kenny!
Looks like another great little model show you brought us Tim. You were sure looking that Johan Javelin kit over pretty hard. Did you take a new friend home with you?
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
No, but I was really thinking about it during most of the show. I went back to it a couple times.
Looks like you found several Jo Han kits ..They are rare as hens teeth..the only Jo Han I've found and built so far is the 31 Cadillac V16 I found at a garage sale a few months ago...
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I remember that Caddy!
@rosssmith9870
Жыл бұрын
There are dozens of Jo Han kits on ebay.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@rosssmith9870 Yep, seems like there always is Ross.
@rosssmith9870
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER What amazes me is that so many rare and desirable model kits are still unbuilt. I'm like a kid in a candy store. EBay is like a 24/7 model kit swap meet.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@rosssmith9870 I agree, I've always thought too Ross.
Great show footage Tim, did you buy any of those Jo-Han kits? You were really examining them closely.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David, no not this time.
Man this is messed up I live in evansville Indiana never knew about this some really cool models the work pehave done is outstanding
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
You'll have to keep an eye out for next years show!
Kinda reminds me of a Kmart toy aisle
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I agree Jeff............... Sure miss the ol' Kmart days, that is where I got several models as a young kid. Every time I went in there I always hoped that the 🔵 Blue Light Special 🔵 would be in the model Isle!!!!!
Dang the moonshiners diarama
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Yea, that was cool!
The Flight of the Phoenix Jimmy Stewart
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
Did you score any deals in the swap meet??....I just had a major score at a car show/ flea market Sunday and there is a video on my major score on my channel....
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
I know, I just watched your vid, I didn't get anything good.
what scale would I ask for? a foot long or so harley model
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
That would be 1/8 scale. Revell made several of them in the past and they are VERY nice kits!
👍👍👍👍
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 🙂
Owensboro Kentucky, and I didnt see one Nicky Hayden 69 Repsol Honda.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Yes, so true.
@averybauman6307
Жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWERIm sure the Kentucky Kid Would be Offened.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@averybauman6307 Exactly!
I have been looking for a 92 thru 97 chevy or GMC ext cab single rear wheel pickup, but cannot find one at all, why didnt any model company ever offer one? One of the most common trucks on the road and millions sold, tons of custom trucks out there too one of which I own, but to find a model of one that dosent have duallys or 4x4 really upsets me, just a basic ext cab single wheel truck is all I ask, I own a 97 GMC 1500 with 6ft box and cant find one anywhere as a model, WTH???
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Yea, that would be a cool model to build.
@rosssmith9870
Жыл бұрын
There are dozens of amt 93, 94 chevy c-1500 extended cab single rear wheel pickup promos on ebay in 1/25 scale. Different colors available. Came out of Chicago and now available on eBay. Great as is or kit bashing. There is one seller that has a 1/25 Dodge club cab body available on eBay. Search 1/25 Dodge club cab and 1/25 Chevy extended cab to find them.
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
@@rosssmith9870 👍👍
Location? When is the next Louisville show?
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Triple Crown Pavilion & Convention Center 1776 Plantside Dr. Louisville September 17
I enjoyed it better without the background noise
@THROTTLEPOWER
Жыл бұрын
Cool!