Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2021 14:52:15 GMT
There’s been a lot of talk and several videos surrounding the formation of the NABCC. I want to take a moment and arrange all the information about the club and the inaugural event being held in Allentown, PA.in one easy-to-manage document. We’re all excited about the way things are going and hope you’ll be able to join the club and attend the event.
So, here are all the details:
The NABCC (North American Brooklin Collectors Club)
We’re located in North America but have club members all around the world.
Club dues are $20/year.
To join, email Brian Vaill at bv@fairpoint.net
You can send dues to Wood Foss at dwf1@cox.net. Wood accepts PayPal. Contact him before using PayPal.
There will be a club magazine
There is a club forum at o-gaugeforum.com/board/29/north-american-brooklin-collectors-board
The club has a Facebook page listed under North American Brooklin Collectors Club (NABCC)
Forum 43 has a large following of club members as well. You can find it at diecast.org/community/1_43/
The club will have several club models each year, each a limited edition club exclusive.
This year’s club model will be a ’56 Buick Century convertible in Dover White over Seminole Red with a top-up and top-down feature.
If you purchase one model, the price will be $195. If you would like multiples, each additional model will be $165. Shipping will be $12/each in the USA, a little more in Canada. Contact Brian or Wood regarding shipping.
Models going to members living in North America will be sent from Allentown. Shipping for those models will be paid to the club. For those living in the UK and Europe, your models will be shipped from Brooklin. You’ll pay Brooklin for shipping.
NABCC 1
It will be held at the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage in Allentown, PA.
Dates are Nov 19 & 20
Preregistration will be $10 for club members, $20 for non-members. Preregistrations can be sent to Wood Foss. We’ve already heard from several members that are bringing their wives! All guests must be vaccinated according to NB Center policy.
Doors will open on Friday, Nov 19 at noon.
Tours of the facility will be conducted at 1:00, 2:30, & 4:00.
We are arranging a group to go to the America on Wheels Museum and the Mack Truck Museum. Admission to those attractions will be extra.
Doors to the NB Center close at 5:00
We’ll arrange a group dinner at a local eatery
Saturday morning, doors open at 9:00 AM
There will be a food truck on the premises ready to serve breakfast and lunch. Meals will be extra.
There will be a few vendors, including Brooklin with displays
We’ll have an area set up for a swap meet. Bring your models and memorabilia!
Self-guided tours of the facility and the amazing NB Center collection of vintage cars will be available throughout the day.
10:00 AM – rides around the inner course will begin and continue throughout the day. You’ll be riding in classic cars from the NB Center collection.
11:00 – Unveiling of the new NB Center line of models from Brooklin. These models will be highly detailed replicas of cars in the NB Center collection and promise to be some of the finest 1/43 white-metal models ever produced.
The first production run will include six different models, each introduced in front of their 1:1 counterparts.
A limited number of numbered first edition models will be available for purchase.
There may be a very limited number of sets of the first six models available.
12:00 – We’ll raffle off our first drive! Winners will have the opportunity to drive one of the NB Center cars around the course. A new winner will be chosen every hour through 4:00 PM.
We’ll have talks throughout the day from experts and well-known names in the hobby including, hopefully, several folks from Brooklin.
We’re planning an auction of special Brooklin pieces with proceeds going to a local charity. Watch for more details on this.
Door close at 5:00 PM
We’ll coordinate casual dinner plans for those staying in town.
The NB Center is very near the Lehigh Valley International Airport.
There are several hotels near the airport with a variety of pricing.
We can help you get to the Center from your hotel. Let us know.
Some folks are staying at the Holiday Inn Dorneyville ((610) 437-9255)
There will be more details forthcoming. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. You can email me at kuvakas@gmail.com.
So, here are all the details:
The NABCC (North American Brooklin Collectors Club)
We’re located in North America but have club members all around the world.
Club dues are $20/year.
To join, email Brian Vaill at bv@fairpoint.net
You can send dues to Wood Foss at dwf1@cox.net. Wood accepts PayPal. Contact him before using PayPal.
There will be a club magazine
There is a club forum at o-gaugeforum.com/board/29/north-american-brooklin-collectors-board
The club has a Facebook page listed under North American Brooklin Collectors Club (NABCC)
Forum 43 has a large following of club members as well. You can find it at diecast.org/community/1_43/
The club will have several club models each year, each a limited edition club exclusive.
This year’s club model will be a ’56 Buick Century convertible in Dover White over Seminole Red with a top-up and top-down feature.
If you purchase one model, the price will be $195. If you would like multiples, each additional model will be $165. Shipping will be $12/each in the USA, a little more in Canada. Contact Brian or Wood regarding shipping.
Models going to members living in North America will be sent from Allentown. Shipping for those models will be paid to the club. For those living in the UK and Europe, your models will be shipped from Brooklin. You’ll pay Brooklin for shipping.
NABCC 1
It will be held at the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage in Allentown, PA.
Dates are Nov 19 & 20
Preregistration will be $10 for club members, $20 for non-members. Preregistrations can be sent to Wood Foss. We’ve already heard from several members that are bringing their wives! All guests must be vaccinated according to NB Center policy.
Doors will open on Friday, Nov 19 at noon.
Tours of the facility will be conducted at 1:00, 2:30, & 4:00.
We are arranging a group to go to the America on Wheels Museum and the Mack Truck Museum. Admission to those attractions will be extra.
Doors to the NB Center close at 5:00
We’ll arrange a group dinner at a local eatery
Saturday morning, doors open at 9:00 AM
There will be a food truck on the premises ready to serve breakfast and lunch. Meals will be extra.
There will be a few vendors, including Brooklin with displays
We’ll have an area set up for a swap meet. Bring your models and memorabilia!
Self-guided tours of the facility and the amazing NB Center collection of vintage cars will be available throughout the day.
10:00 AM – rides around the inner course will begin and continue throughout the day. You’ll be riding in classic cars from the NB Center collection.
11:00 – Unveiling of the new NB Center line of models from Brooklin. These models will be highly detailed replicas of cars in the NB Center collection and promise to be some of the finest 1/43 white-metal models ever produced.
The first production run will include six different models, each introduced in front of their 1:1 counterparts.
A limited number of numbered first edition models will be available for purchase.
There may be a very limited number of sets of the first six models available.
12:00 – We’ll raffle off our first drive! Winners will have the opportunity to drive one of the NB Center cars around the course. A new winner will be chosen every hour through 4:00 PM.
We’ll have talks throughout the day from experts and well-known names in the hobby including, hopefully, several folks from Brooklin.
We’re planning an auction of special Brooklin pieces with proceeds going to a local charity. Watch for more details on this.
Door close at 5:00 PM
We’ll coordinate casual dinner plans for those staying in town.
The NB Center is very near the Lehigh Valley International Airport.
There are several hotels near the airport with a variety of pricing.
We can help you get to the Center from your hotel. Let us know.
Some folks are staying at the Holiday Inn Dorneyville ((610) 437-9255)
There will be more details forthcoming. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. You can email me at kuvakas@gmail.com.