The 36th annual NNL East was held on April 27th, 2024 in Wayne, New Jersey.

The Tri-State Scale Model Club welcomed Car and Truck modelers to the largest and most prestigious model event on the East coast.

NNL means? (Nameless Non Luminaires)  

What is NNL East? An NNL event is a non-competitive gathering of model car and truck builders and enthusiasts. The day’s goals are to display our work, share tips and information, meet other car and truck modelers, and most importantly make new friends and have a good time! NNL East is NOT a contest as there is no formal judging. 

This year there were 7 awards presented:

1.Best Web Theme. AMT 2021 Ford Bronco

2.Best Sub-Theme 1949 Mercury – 75th anniversary

3.Best Theme Rods & Customs

4.Best Junior Award

5.The John Slivoski Award

6.The Joe Cavorley award “The model Joe would have appreciated most”

7 The Longest Distance Traveled  Award

Shenandoah Valley Modelers IPMS Chapter was represented by the following members-

KJ Humphreys, Scott Saylor, John Nanartowicz. Each had models on display at the show.

The show had hundreds of model cars,trucks and dioramas on display. There were many vendors of kits and specialty parts as well. Something for everyone looking for a good deal, and that illusive kit or parts.

It was great to meet other builders and friends made online that we had not yet met in person.

I was shocked and honored to receive the “Joe Cavorley Award” for my diorama “Woody’s Auto Salvage Yard”. I was told Joe was a master builder and strived for realism in his builds. Joe would teach any and all who interested in learning new techniques in building.Joe was loved by his fellow club members and is truly missed by all. It truly is an honor to receive the award. 

All and all it was worth the 6 hour drive from the Shenandoah Valley to attend the event.The club put on a first rate show and all were professional, helpful, and friendly! Plus there was good food at the snack bar unlike other shows.

– Scott Saylor