{"id":1846,"date":"2012-02-08T05:57:23","date_gmt":"2012-02-08T13:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=1846"},"modified":"2012-02-08T05:57:23","modified_gmt":"2012-02-08T13:57:23","slug":"pause-for-a-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=1846","title":{"rendered":"Pause for a Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"
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RoR SnapShot Project Review 20120208* \u00e2\u20ac\u201c <\/span>Pause for a Cause<\/span>
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A SnapShot Project by Doug Cole \"Doug\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Most of the time in our quirky little hobby we build models. Sometimes we help other people do that too. Whether it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s just advice for others, participating in a Make-N-Take for kids or even running a website like Right On! Replicas. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what modeling is all about! \u00c2\u00a0But once in a while something comes along that has a deeper meaning. When Danielle Enos of Stevens Worldwide Van Lines<\/span><\/a><\/span> called for help, I jumped at the chance to do something with our hobby that had a bigger impact on people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lives.<\/p>\n

The generosity and compassion of the Stevens Company was shown when they chose to \"Fig<\/a> order a custom tractor-trailer to promote breast cancer awareness in the traditional bright pink color. That effort was coordinated with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.<\/span><\/a><\/span>, and featured a brand new rig for the promotion. It happened that they needed a model of the proposed unit for publicity and presentations at various functions. When I found out I had barely a week to pull it off \u00e2\u20ac\u201c I had to get going fast. I got the blank white units they supplied and some custom \"002\"<\/a>pink paint from an auto parts store I quickly disassembled the units and\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>primed them with DupliColor Primer. I then airbrushed the color coats and after a day I gave them a few clear coats. Steven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s sent them out to the graphics department for the custom decals and emblems.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In a proud moment I was able to present them with the completed model ahead of schedule. I say proud because I was happy to help out in any way I could but if you know someone that was afflicted with the terrible scourge of breast cancer (and you probably do) you know the awful tragedy that it is. I was more proud of the Steven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Company for showing their commitment to help by making the investment in Breast Cancer Awareness in such a visible way. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m shown here presenting the unit to Joe Biskner, Steven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s President. I would like to challenge all modelers to look for chances to help these greater issues and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Pause for a Cause.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n

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