For those who live in the New York Metro area, there are two outstanding model show/contests this month on Long Island. They are:

2003 L.I.A.R.S. MODEL CAR CHALLENGE, November 15th, Freeport Recreation Center, sponsored by the Long Island Automotive Replica Society. The contest is for all non-military automotive subjects broken down into 27 categories. For more information call George Vita 631-736-3556 or Rich Manson 631-968-4472.

LONG ISLAND MINIATURE MODEL SHOW 2003, November 22nd, Freeport Recreation Center, sponsored by the Long Island Historical Miniature Collectors Society. The contest covers all of the usual subjects with the emphasis on historical miniatures with entrants from both here and from all over Europe, both hobbyists and pros. For more information, call John Jefferies 516-379-4464 or Val Kraut 516-799-8396.