Dick, my observations are pretty similar to yours. The main difference
is that a chunk of my living has to come from my work for the various
magazines. Indeed, like you, I push S through the general magazines but
I put S specific content in S only magazines, primarily the Dispatch
since I'm on the staff. Actually all three magazines need more and
better content. Two need more advertisers with better designed ads (most
are stuck in the 50's) that don't run for months on end without change.
I have only been a subscriber to 1/64 for a year or so, but I enjoy
what's there. It could use some meat, however. I think it's a matter
of finding writers who can commit to an article, so that means beating
the bushes for content. I'm always happy to contribute if my work is
desired. Unfortunately the magazine sees to be an orphan in search of a
family.
Bob Werre
BobWphoto.com
>
> Gentlemen/Ladies --
>
>
> But I cannot understand why more of us aren’t supporting Bob Nalbone’s
> “1:64
> Modeling Guide.” Readers may complain that the content is somewhat
> anemic, and
> I sometimes agree. But that can be fixed. We have several authors on this
> e-list that regularly contribute to the “S Gaugian” instead of 1:64MG.
> I know
> you have your reasons. While the SG publisher does not pay for
> articles, you
> regular contributors out there do get something in return, in
> particular free
> kits to review and keep – and perhaps other things I do not know about.
>
> On the other hand, Bob Nalbone actually pays dollars for articles. He
> has a
> per-word rate, per-photo rate, and a per-cover rate. My experience
> with 1:64MG
> is that each page is worth about $35 in my pocket.
>
> Before I sign off, let me add a couple of observations:
>
>
> 2. Bob Nalbone has not exactly figured out that he needs a more active
> presence
> among us. For example, thus far he has not had a table at any NASG
> national
> conventions. He needs to get to know us, and vice versa. While I can
> understand that he may not be able to justify the expense of traveling
> to St.
> Louis or Duluth, I cannot understand why he does not ask the help of
> other New
> Jerseyans who do display at these shows. Don Thompson and/or Mike
> Ferraro (SHS)
> are always there, and Jeff Wilson is at most. I would think that any
> of these
> NJ gentlemen would be willing to baby-sit an adjacent 1:64MG display
> if only
> they would be asked.
>
> Dick Karnes
>
> .
>
>
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