The October meeting was pretty well attended with 14 in attendance along with two guests.  

SOONERCON:
As one may have guessed, SoonerCon was the main topic of conversation.  Although the contest didn't make a profit, it was heralded as a success as it had no real problems occur, and no complaints were made.  Discussion was concentrated on errors made in the organization end of the event and how to correct them next time.  A motion was made to vote to hold SoonerCon again next year and was seconded.  A vote was taken and was almost unanimous in favor of holding SoonerCon next year.

Butch Maury was congratulated for his hard work being SoonerCon Chairman, but he quickly turned down the job for next year.  Hmmmmmm.... That happens a lot.    So we will be in search of a new Chairman for next year.

THEME CONTEST:
Greg Rose surprised everyone with a new theme contest.  "90 Years and Counting", A salute to the Dough Boys of WWI is the theme.  It's a simple contest for Metro members in honor of the 90th anniversary of the First World War.  Here's the rules:

1. All models must represent some aspect of the First World War.  Models may be any any subject matter (auto, ship, armor, etc).  Models may any size and scale.
2. The must be started AFTER the October 13th, 2007 meeting (e.g. nothing ready built on the shelf) and the model must be finished by the March 8th, 2008 meeting.
3. The model may include after market parts, and may be modified any way the modeler sees fit.
   
4. More than one model may be entered.
5. Bring the finished model(s) to the March 8th meeting and voting will done by all members in attendance (one vote per member).
6. The winner will receive glory and honor and some undisclosed semi appropriate token prize.
   
7. In addition, a special "participation award" will be presented to the modeler who presents a "show and tell" of their project in progress the most times at the three meeting leading up to the contest (Nov., Jan., Feb. ).

PLASTIC:
John Martenzivic brought a 70s-80s 1/48 scale Academy F-111 Aardvark in progress ready for final paint.   It had lots of additional cast resin goodies to add to the realism.

Larry Burkes brought in a a completed Revell 1/144 scale KC-135 he won at the raffle at last months meeting as well as a 1/48th Accurate Miniatures TBF Avenger and 1/48 scale B-17 in progress.

Greg Rose brought along a 1/72 scale KA-61 Tony (sorry didn't get the manufacturer). 

James Staley brought along a Hobby Boss 1/72 scale F4F-4 Wildcat kit to discuss.

Yours truly brought along a two piece mold in progress to discuss questions regarding the process.

All in all a great meeting.  Our next meeting will be November 17 where the location of the annual Christmas party will be held.   If you wish to hold the party at your home this year, let me know.

Rusty White 

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