HobbyLink Japan to sponsor MCM

HobbyLink Japan is a new sponsor for Model Car Meca 2008 and we couldn't be more excited. It is our intention to welcome international support to MCM as we develop the show and expand interest globally and domestically. As Model Car Mecca grows in size and popularity it will have done so because of strong interest within the hobby and a strong bond with our corparate sponsors. Gaining the support of a well known global sponsor is a real boost for the show and we want to thank HLJ for coming on board this year.

Slot Car Racing Returns to MCM

Slot car racing will return to Model Car Mecca, presented by On Track Hobbies. Come to the show and race a selection of slot cars on our huge 8'x 8' track. A small donation to our charities is all we ask and in return spend the day trying to set the fastest lap time and win a prize! On Track was involved as a sponsor for our innaugeral event and they return this year promoting the show's slot car racing track and their broad selection of slot car tracks and cars. They will have a booth at the show selling slot cars and model kits, so be sure to visit thier booth and thank them for bringing slot car racing back to MCM.

LEGO® Certified Professional Builder Coming to Model Car Mecca 2008

Model Car Mecca, western Canada’s newest automotive hobbyist show, is excited to announce that Robin Sather, Canada’s only LEGO® Certified Professional builder, will be on hand at the March 22nd, 2008 show, along with several of the Pacific Northwest’s most talented adult LEGO builders.

View the full press release here.

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Judging Changes For MCM '08

At the innaugural Model Car Mecca the judges employed a system where models were judged on a numbering system. Each area of the model: Body, Interior, Engine, Chassis, and Wheels were given a numerical value based on the detection of flaws and mistakes and the numbers were added up to make a final score. The final score would determine the class rankings. Although the results were accurate and fair, the process was very time consuming and it resulted in missing our target times to finish which may have affected our timetable to present awards nd finsih the event. For 2008 Model Car Mecca will emply a larger group of judges and return to a more traditional form of judging. We will not be using the numerical system. The judges will employ the judging guidlines set out in our competion outline and make decisions based on those guidlines. The category will face a number of cuts to isolate the four or five best models in the category. Once set on thier final group, they will judge each model on its own merits and the models built closest to the judging guidelines will be succesful. They will not allow subjective ideas into the judging process and we are confident the results will be accurate and transparent. We are streamlining our judging process so we can better meet our objectives and ensure we meet our obligations to our entrants and guests.

MCM Charities, 2007 results

The innaugural Model Car Mecca was able to raise a significant contribution to our charities. We were fortunate enough to raise over $1000.00 for our two charities, BC Childrens Hospital and JRFM's Basics for Babies. Thanks to the generous people who participated in our auction and raffle we will be donating the money to our deserving charities. Many thanks to those of you who participated.

2007 Results

Thanks to all of our Participants

We would like to thank the 50 builders who contributed 300 models to the 2007 Model Car Mecca. We had a wide variety of models in all of our categories with only three of the 40 with less than five entries. The builders travelled from all over British Columbia, Alberta, Washington State and Oregon. The caliber of builds was fantastic and leaves us with a very high standard to build on for 2008. Thanks again to all of you who participated for making our innaugural event so successful.

Galaxie Club of Canada 5th Anual Show 'n' Shine

The Galaxie Club of Canada will be holding it`s 5th Annual Show 'n' Shine on July 22, 2007. The show will be held at the A&W Restaurant located at 1355 Lougheed Hwy in Coquitlam, BC. Bring your special interest vehicle out for the day. There will be door prizes, refreshments, and peoples choice awards. Gates open at 9am, Show runs until 3pm. For more info contact Alex, (604)540-8531, acustom65@shaw.ca.

www.galaxieclub.ca

Model Car Mecca will be a JUDGED EVENT!

It was decided to elevate the standards of the show and the nature of competition by making all of the categories judged by panel. We will ensure the judges are well experienced, fair and logical. We believe it will enhance the show and legitimize the model car championship. Builders need not be intimidated nor disillusioned as we will ensure the results are based on high quality builds adhering to our outline of basic assembly standards and excellence in fit and finish.

Slots, Slots, Slots

No gambling here, just good old fashioned fun with slot cars. We will have a Scalextric Sport Track set up so you can race our selection of slot cars. Cost of $2 a race will be donated to our charity and the fastest time of the day will receive an MCM prize pack. Be sure to check out our track and try your hand at a real entertaining hobby.

MCM Prize for one lucky guest!

At Model Car Mecca we will award an MCM Prize pack with a Model Car, Hot Wheels, Die Cast Car and whatever else we can stuff in the bag. While at the show, fill out a entry form and we’ll choose the winner at the end of the day. You do not need to be in attendance to win, but it’s more fun that way!

Hot Wheels racing at MCM07

Model Car Mecca will host Hot Wheels racing for the kids attending MCM07. We will allow kids to participate in this fun activity, simply bring your favorite Hot Wheels car and race away! Prizes will be awarded and there will be lots of new and collectible Hot Wheels to see and buy for your collection. By adding this fun activity and hosting a coloring contest, we hope to entertain many of the young kids who want to explore a different hobby than model cars which is an important part of MCM07.

Automotive artists converge on MCM07:

Model Car Mecca will have a interesting display of automotive art by local artists. Stephen Smith and Mike Rossum will display their work to the general public at MCM07. Both artists are very talented and their work is unique and inspiring. Look forward to more announcements by other artists as the show approaches. For now, please take a look at Stephen and Mike’s work at the following links.

Stephen Smith’s Paintings:

Mike Rossum’s Color and B&W Drawings:

BC Children's Hospital sanctions Model Car Mecca

As mentioned previously Model Car Mecca is holding a charity raffle with the proceeds benefitting BC Children's Hospital. We are now proud to report that the final authorization has been concluded and Model Car Mecca is an officially sanctioned charitable event by BC Children's Hospital. The process was a long one but now as an official event we can openly and proudly promote our raffle and the resulting media exposure will undoubtedly benefit both the hospital and Model Car Mecca. Please view the BC Children's Hospital website and find out how you can help out the hospital, or better yet, attend MCM '07 and make a charitable purchase of tickets for our raffle.

Hey Kids, Model Car Mecca colouring contest underway

Model Car Mecca is holding a colouring contest for the kids with a bevy of neat prizes to be won. We started the promotion of the contest at the recent Royal City Show and Shine by handing out free colouring contest entries. The MCM crew will be present at more upcoming model shows this fall handing out the entry pictures, now all you have to do is pick one up, colour it, and bring it to MCM '07 and you may win one of a number of cool prizes.

We will have a booth at the September 16th running of the VSM Island Open as well as at the October 7th IPMS Vancouver event.