Model Car Show/Contest and Swap Meet River City Modelers Show 2022

The River City Modelers held their 1st Annual Model Car Contest/Swap Meet in Louisville, KY. Nov. 12, 2022
With close to 200 models on the tables the show was a HUGE success!! Vintage car models were plentiful in the Swap Meet and everyone enjoyed the day. AMT, MPC, Revell, Monogram, JoHan, Tamiya and more.
Throttle Power

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

❄Was cold outside❄ 🔥But inside had some HOT deals and GREAT builds!🔥

[@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579]

Snow in KY in November? That IS crazy! It’s even a little early for that up here in Ontario, Canada! Nice to see an event like this come together. While I don’t have first hand experience organizing a show I appreciate the great amount of “behind the scenes” work that it takes to make a good event like this succeed.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579 I agree!!

[@ThatMofoDamon]

That was a fantastic show! Thanks for sharing Tim, take care and keep up the good work my friend.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you George I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ⛄❄⛄

[@alancyr3100]

Looks like a pretty cool show. Hope they do well.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

It really was Alan and I hope so too!

[@scottlavoie6157]

Thank you for your time and kindness, I miss going to model shows. Such as Bob Keller in so Cal

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Any time Scott! So glad you enjoy the vids and thank you for the kind words. 👍😊

[@willievanwyk8967]

Great models and video ,thanks for sharing Tim.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks for watching Willie!

[@SCALEBENCHplasticmodels]

Hi Tim ... thanks for sharing this excellent show ... lots of stunning cars!!! Wow ... a big hug, my friend :-) ... cheers Markus

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So glad you enjoyed the vid Markus and thank you for the kind words. 🙂

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Some Fantastic Builds on the tables!!!! Thanks for sharing Tim!!!!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree Mike, there really were, so glad you enjoyed the vid!!

[@rickzinck9326]

Fun stuff Tim. Thanks for the tour of the show.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you for the kind words Rick I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@thecrapgaragechannel.]

Many cool looking models and dioramas in display there! Thank you for the well done video report.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@stevenikitas8170]

Awesome... I remember those AMT and Revell models from the 1960s like it was yesterday.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh yea, they sure are cool and bring back great memories Steve!

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

It’s amazing the amount of detail 😎

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

It really was Brian!⛄❄⛄

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

@@THROTTLEPOWER I woke up to a little snow ❄️ too 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@SomeplaceOrAnother ❄❄⛄⛄❄❄😊👍

[@perrygarner785]

Thanks Tim. I've never seen such work in my life. Magnificent!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So glad you enjoyed the vid Perry!!

[@Weasel3DE]

Great video as always Tim, could you once month or two list your area shows and swaps. I'm 4 hrs from Louisville and would take in some of them. Thanks again for a great job of supporting the hobby

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So glad you enjoy the vids Mark!! A little while back I made a video on finding ALL the show in your area, check out the vid and let me know what you think about it. I think you will find it very helpful. 🙂

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Check out this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGaZZXRti8elidk

[@ronstewart9792]

That was an awesome show Tim. Thanks, Ron

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Ron I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. ⛄❄⛄

[@OffRampAdventures]

Keep these kind of model car shows on the way!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Will do!!!

[@bigeddie1231]

What a awesome show great builds on the table the swap meet area I would’ve spent a lot of money there thank you so much for taking the time and sharing this with us

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@C.Brown5150]

Really appreciate you sharing your video of the show with us.👍🇺🇲

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you for the kind words Charles and I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍🙂

[@seamybmw]

Great coverage Tim really liked the Ripley spaceship and the diner dioramas 👍👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool, so glad you enjoyed the vid Seamy.... 👍🙂

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Another awesome show , that Tank models are my favorite. Awesome. Mike

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes, they were really cool Mike!

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

Really cool show for a first year show...........will only get better Tim......Thanks for sharing buddy........The Bearded Guy

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Glad you enjoyed it Jeff, thought I might see you there.

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

@@THROTTLEPOWER would have been but had a lot of stuff going on at home........

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 I understand that Jeff.

[@RAT.ROD.HEAVEN1313]

Your videos are great especially when you open the box and let us see what’s inside nice job

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Good to hear, I'm glad you enjoy that!!!

[@kregskorner8851]

Some nice awards along with some cool looking builds, looks like a good turn out for a first run.. I really like the dioramas.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

It really was Kreg, and yes, the dioramas were cool!!

[@ledheadkustomplastic3442]

Lots of crazy Cool builds there, great coverage Tim 😎👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks Jimmy, so glad you enjoyed the vid! ⛄❄👍🙂

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

13:47 Absolutely love it fantastic Diorama, then Kennys Custom Chrome 😊😍👍🔥

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh yes, that was really well done. 👍

[@themodelhobbyist]

Great video and a sweet looking show thanks so much as always for the videos. Once again some sweet looking car and trucks. 🙂Thomas over at The Model Hobbyist

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So glad you enjoyed the vid and thanks again for the kind words Thomas! 🙂👍😊

[@RodderFiles]

No go Back, keep diggin...lol So many Cars i love a good Table Show

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

When I chose the Thumbnail I thought of you! 🙂

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

11:40 loving these Trucks, hopefully when I build mine it will look as good as them🤫😊👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yea, there were some really nice trucks there KC 🙂

[@BigBoyCarz]

Great models!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!!

[@Merylstreep1949]

Loved the video! That USS RIPLEY WAS AWESOME!! FUNNY HOW AMT can't seem to make any Alien related ships but keep making Star Wars ones

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!!!!

[@deenjoan9938]

Nice show for sure looked like a good turn out too some cool kits prices but think I would have been digging in all them boxes full of kits and parts for sure thanks for the look Tim enjoyed😁 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes it was Deen and there was all kinds of cool stuff in those big tubs.... 😊 Glad you enjoyed the vid! 👍⛄

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Awesome Snow and Show🤫🤣, Fantastic job great work on the video Tim as always we enjoyed the Show, 1st Annual 2nd is going be bigger cant wait, cool how your talking to the builders and they tell there story and show the cars liking that, back to watching Have a great Sunday😊👊 Cheers 🍻🍺KC Tasmania Australia🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸😎👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Hope you enjoyed the video KC......... 👍🙂⛄😊❄

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@THROTTLEPOWER always appreciate your videos Very cool show, not long funished watching Have a great week coming cheers 🍻🍺🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸😎👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Cool, thank you KC 🍻

[@mikerosetta9140]

that 66 f100 was slick as hell, love that chevy wagon derby car my family had one like that in 76 when i was a kid

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool Mike and yes, those were really nice builds!

[@jackmcgill3150]

I really love seeing these great videos! Cars look awesome! But most of all, on this video, I really kind the demo derby cars!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh heck yes Jack, those Demo cars are really well done and a treat to look at!!!

[@Globaltalentgt]

Amazing 🤩

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks 🤗

[@wormkillerdan6486]

Another great show! Some Kool pick up trucks. Really great prices and selection in that vendor area. Thanks for sharing Tim!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree Dan!!!!!!!!

[@CarDreamsinStyrene]

Nice stuff man...!!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Appreciate it!

[@goforitpainting]

Really cool.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

More gorgeous builds!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree Tom!!!! Did you have a favorite?

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

@@THROTTLEPOWER not really I liked em all!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@RoadRunnergarage8570 I can understand that!

[@dfactoryrat653]

Great looking show ! I have to put this on my calendar for next year. If it happens again. Keep me posted. Thanks Tim 🐭👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

From what I'm hearing they are planning next years show! 👍🙂

[@mikehylton7194]

Looks like a great show. Thanks for the great coverage Tim!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

It really was Mike, especially for a 1st year event!

[@timemachinesscalemodels]

People keep saying the hobby is dying. I beg to differ. I see the hobby re-energized and reaching new levels. Great video, Tim. Thanks for showing us all those awesome builds.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!!!!

[@paulgertsch7105]

Great show

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Paul, so glad you enjoyed!

[@HobbyBarn]

Awesome coverage Tim, great builds and vendors for sure. Lots of goodies I would have brought home for sure. Have a great week ahead buddy. Terry

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Terry, so glad you enjoyed the vid! Hope you have a good week too my friend. 🙂👍

[@3men2sify]

TOP NOTCH BUILTS THERE!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!!!

[@davidchin350]

Great footage, especially enjoyed your vendor browsing and interactions ($3.40 for the Duster) 😆 Snow already?😯

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you for the kind words David, I'm so glad you enjoyed the interactions..... 👍🙂 Yep, snow already, but it was gone by Noon today (Sunday) ❄⛄❄

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Looks like some reasonable prices too!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Definitely!

[@JohnW1711stock]

The first Red Alert Chevelle was a 1970. Loved the Cartoons, and Hot Rod Cartoons magazines.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes, they were cool John!

[@rattslive1255]

*Very cool~I see a lot of Great work there :))*

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh yea, lots of great work!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Tim go back and buy that old AMT AWB Tempis!!! LOL 😆!! AWESOME video brother!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I'm saving it for you Shawn....... 🙂⛄❄⛄👍

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

@@THROTTLEPOWER if I was there I'd bought it for sure Tim!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 I know you would have. 😊

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Some cool 😎 Die Casts there too!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yep, there were!! 👍🙂

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

That MPC 76 Dodge Dart Sport is in my wish list as well as the MPC 74 Road Runner.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh yea, two great cars to be on the wish list Tom! 👍🙂

[@garyparker2969]

ACME Quality Builds 🏆🏆🏆Through - Out The WHOLE Show. Thanks For Sharing Tim , I'da Gone BANKRUPT Over Kits & Parts Man😜🤪😜🤪. Have a Blessed Week Ahead Brother 👍👍 Gary.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Right on Gary 🙂 and you have a Blessed week too my friend! 👍

[@garyparker2969]

👍& T Y Back 🤗

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@garyparker2969 🙂

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

You must hit a Model Show and or Car Show almost every weekend!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

It sure seems like it Tom, but now there are no more for me to go too until next year.

[@mr.kilroy6818]

You stop the crying son, its 2 feet here in Montana..Keep up the Exellent content !

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

2 feet, ❄❄❄ Uggggggg........ ours is gone now. ⛄ So glad you enjoyed the vid! 🙂

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Great show Tim!! I haven't built a pick-up in ages, great inspiration! Lots of cool builds there!! (why am I so stuck in the chili food truck? LOL)

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks Mark, probably because you keep thinking about buying me lunch! 🍔🍟🍰😋🙂😊

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

@@THROTTLEPOWER Yeah, that must be it! LOL!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@MarkBatsonHobbydude007 🙂👍😊🤣

[@bondoman2k]

Nice! I used to compete in a lot of contests in Louisville back in the '90's. Lots of great talent then, and looks like there's still a lot of great talent now! Love the green Chevy at the 4:10 mark. Looks REALLY familiar, at least the 'style' does. I use to do a lot of Slammers, and that one reminds me of something Kenny Brickell would have built back then. Matter of fact, he inspired me to start building slammers. ;) Still building, although not competitive any more. At least not for the last 10 years anyway. ;)

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh yea, Ken is still building and bringing his models to the shows Ronald!! I enjoy spending time with Ken as he has also inspired me to build slammers. If your still around the Louisville area try stopping by one of the contests next year and say "Hi" to Ken. Bring some of your models to, I would love to see them!!

[@bondoman2k]

@@THROTTLEPOWER Not sure when I could get up there as I'm now living in San Antonio (I used to live in Illinois). If you see Kenny ask him if he remembers "Bondoman". He gave me that nickname..lol. I still use it too. ;) I actually won the very first 'Bondo Award" he gave away at one of the contests up there. ;)

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@bondoman2k Ok I will say something to him Ronald.

[@BronzeGiant]

I would love to have bought that Vandal and the Rommel's Rods near the end of the video.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I figured you had those kits. Or are you looking for parts?

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

This channel is one of the best on pooptube 😝👍💯

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Wow, thanks! 🙂👍😁

[@chriscallen6897]

I’m definitely gonna check this one out next year. Now that ACME has been moved back a week , I might have some cash to spend at this one 😂. Seriously though , these paint finishes blow me away Tim.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

You should Chris, I think you will really enjoy the show!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh, and with it moved they will be twice the size which will bring/hold many more vendors!!!!!

[@scottlavoie6157]

Uuuum you should have grabbed the built corvair model when you were rummaging through that box.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yea, that would have been a good one Scott!

[@alaindunkerque59]

Super vidéo 😉 👍. It's snowing in states ?? 🇺🇸 No snow in France 🇫🇷 😉😉

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Got a little but it's all gone now.... ❄🙂❄👍❄⛄

[@alaindunkerque59]

Ok 👌. Merci de ta réponse 👍.Étant du Nord de la France 🇫🇷, la neige est très rare chez nous.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@alaindunkerque59 Aaaaa very interesting.🙂👍❄⛄❄👍😊

[@alaindunkerque59]

@@THROTTLEPOWER 👍 😉

[@treyzmodels422]

Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing! btw what was all that white stuff at the beginning?😜🍻

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I have no idea ❄⛄❄🙂 so glad you enjoyed the vid Trey! 👍

[@AtTonisGarage]

My jaw is dropped...The jury had a very hard job choosing the overall winner...

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So true Toni, there were several GREAT builds there! So glad you enjoyed.

[@fernc3502]

Great show. Lots of excellent builds. What device are you shooting your video with? The footage quality is so crisp and sharp 👌

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed! 👍🙂 GoPro 8

[@fernc3502]

@@THROTTLEPOWER Thanks for the info. Keep up the great coverage. I always watch your videos on my big screen and they look fantastic 👌

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@fernc3502 Aaaaaa very cool, thank you for the kind words! 😊

[@moparbro]

🔥🔥

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍🙂👍

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

I'd love to find a Pacer kit to go with the Gremlin I did last summer!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yea, now that would be cool Tom!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A little wet snow here in Central New York too.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

❄❄ Aaaaaaaa how much and did it stick around? ❄❄

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

@@THROTTLEPOWER about an inch but it's pretty much melted now. Pretty chilly though .. great model building weather!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@RoadRunnergarage8570 ❄❄Aaaaa ok❄❄ Yea, it's defiantly model building weather!!

[@tomsimpson5317]

I miss being a kid

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

You and me both Tom!!!!

[@ernestomoreno6814]

hello i am a follower of all your events where can i get the calendar of the model shows?

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Ernesto.... I put together a video on finding ALL the shows in your area a little while back. Check it out and let me know what you think, thanks.... 🙂

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Check out this vid Ernesto kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGaZZXRti8elidk

[@ernestomoreno6814]

@@THROTTLEPOWER Thanks

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@ernestomoreno6814 👍👍

[@modelcars2978]

🤠👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

😊👍🙂🤜🤛

[@danieljohnson9351]

Tim, how do you find out about these shows? I only seem to hear about them afterwards, mostly from your videos.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Check out the vid I made a while back on that subject Daniel. I think you will find it helpful, let me know what you think.

[@danieljohnson9351]

@@THROTTLEPOWER I will Tim. Thanks!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@danieljohnson9351 Cool!!!!!!!!!!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Check out this vid Daniel kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGaZZXRti8elidk

[@ericverpeten8503]

👌👌

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Eric!

[@iw1166]

Is attending model shows your full time job? Where do you find all of these shows!? Would absolutely love to attend one. Happen to know any in the northeastern area? Oh and love your videos! I actually watch to the end of most vids 👍👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I wish! 🙂👍 How close are you to Jersey?

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Check out this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGaZZXRti8elidk

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Looks like a few finds in the swap meet too.. did you get any deals??

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

There were Tom and I was able to pick up a kit!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

@@THROTTLEPOWER cool 😎!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@RoadRunnergarage8570 🙂👍

[@billludlow5221]

Hey man, When is the next show ??? And where ??? Please 🙏

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Don't know of any more coming up this year Bill.

[@rogerstickle5935]

🙉👍👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍🙂😊

[@ОДИНПРОТИВВСЕХ-р1г]

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍🙂😊