Pause for a Cause

RoR SnapShot Project Review 20120208* – Pause for a Cause

A SnapShot Project by Doug Cole

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

The generosity and compassion of the Stevens Company was shown when they chose to 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., 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 – I had to get going fast. I got the blank white units they supplied and some custom pink paint from an auto parts store I quickly disassembled the units and  primed them with DupliColor Primer. I then airbrushed the color coats and after a day I gave them a few clear coats. Steven’s sent them out to the graphics department for the custom decals and emblems.

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’s Company for showing their commitment to help by making the investment in Breast Cancer Awareness in such a visible way. I’m shown here presenting the unit to Joe Biskner, Steven’s President. I would like to challenge all modelers to look for chances to help these greater issues and “Pause for a Cause.”

 

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