Elden Titus International Model Kemp Spectacular

[Ellis Kendrick]

Dear fellow Klowns,

I, the Kustom Kemps of America, and the KC Slammers Model Car Club are proud to announce the USA's only officially KKOA-endorsed 4th Annual Elden Titus Model Kemp Spectacular to be held at the 29th Annual KKOA Leadsled Spectacular in Salina, KS, on Saturday, July 25, 2009.

The details can be found at kcslammers.com/index_files/Page781.htm on the KC Slammers' Website.

Note the name change! As a tribute to Elden, we have added his name on the contest title. The Model Kemp Spectacular was his personal brain-child and baby and the KKOA wholeheartedly supported its creation and continued existence. Unless Hell freezes over, the Model Kemp will go on as long as there's a KKOA (and that organization is in its 29th year and is going stronger than ever)! KKOA President Jerry Titus believes just as strongly in model-building and creating beautiful Kustoms and Rods as his brother and our friend, Elden, did.

In addition, be sure to scroll down the page and check out the NEW Elden Titus Creative Concept Design Award. The description reads... In the spirit of the way Elden used scale-models to plan and execute his full-size custom designs, this award will be presented to a scale-model Kustom vehicle that exhibits originality, radical thinking, innovative design, and quality craftsmanship. The winning model should go far beyond merely chopping, channeling, and the other traditional means of customizing. In addition, the model should have the unique ability to conceivably be translated into a full-size "one-off" kustom vehicle. The modeler may present along with the model - sketches, schematics, and specifications to demonstrate and explain the creative process.

Elden used models to create the Voodoo Spyder, the Vampyre, and the Vibrasonic. Let's make him proud and create some outstanding Model Kustoms in the same spirit!

The building classes are the same as last year! The entry form is also on the website on another page. I THINK you can get it to print out. If you can't, let me know (PM or email) and I'll mail you a copy to use as you wish or to duplicate. Do the $40 show special NOW and start your year-long subscription to the KKOA's great Trendsetter Magazine to enjoy until July

Like Elden always said... KUSTOMS ARE FORVER! So, hit that model bench and start crankin' out some great models to bring to Kansas next Summer! While you're on the Slammers' website check out the KKOA Leadsled FOTKI Album Link. Here it is as well... public.fotki.com/kcslammers/kkoa-leadsled-and-m-1/

Ellis Kendrick

[hizootdklown]

Ellis,

It just gets better every year..!

Hizoot

[fletch]

Ellis, I have no doubt that both Eldon and Bob would be embarrassed by our tributes to them with the renaming of both shows that they were so instrumental in. By changing the names of the events we are not trying to put them up on a pedestal but acknowledge the impact they had on our lives.

For those of us left to carry on the tradition, it's a good thing that they were part of our lives. All of us who were touched by these humble men are much better because of the time spent with them.

I applaud you and the KC Slammers for changing the event name. Anything I and the group from SABA can do to assist you guys please let me know.

Merry Christmas
Dave

[Ellis Kendrick]

To Jeff and Dave...

Jeff!
Yep, it sure does get better every year! Elden, along with the KKOA, the KC Slammers, and me, always worked hard to make the Model Kemp a premier event. You were there, you know what a blast that event is!!! Now, we have to carry on the standards and traditions he began. With great modelers like you making the trip to the Land of Oz at the end of July every year, the Model Kemp will continue to live on in high style! That $500 777 Crown Champion Award ain't too shabby either!!! And, for the first time this year, some lucky modeler carries home the First Annual Elden Titus Design Concept Award! What an honor!

Dave!
You are so right in all that you say! Both Bob and Elden were such great guys personally,first of all. Then, stack on top of that their deep and true love of scale-modeling and that makes them pretty darned special in all of our books!

I am proud that SABA and the KC Slammers have found a special way to honor these two unique and gifted people. What you all have done for Bob and what we've done for Elden will assure that their efforts to keep our hobby vibrant and alive will never be forgotten. Thanks also for sharing Bob with us in June of 2008. He had a blast here in KC and the fact that he and Elden got to spend time together at the Heartland Contest made it even more memorable!

Elden and Bob will always be missed but through our annual contests they will still be here with us in spirit. Thanks for your kind offer for assistance from SABA. Bob so loved your group and spoke so highly of it. SABA was truly a major highlight in his long and fascinating life. I figure our two clubs have formed a bond of sorts with these two guys as the glue. Likewise, please let us know if we can ever help you all out as well.

Have a VERY Merry Christmas!

Ellis

[JerryG]

It'll be an HONOR FOR ME to be there! And don't be modest Ellis, you and the Slammers are a big part of that success as well!

Merry Christmas as well!