Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been awarded the 2007 Videographer Award of Distinction for its efforts in planning and producing a podcast entitled “Major Dutch Van Kirk.” The podcast features commentary from Major Dutch Van Kirk and discusses his involvement in World War II as the plane navigator responsible for dropping the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. A renowned war hero and a recognized spokesperson for TMC Pacific Modelworks in Phoenix, Van Dirk examines his role in World War II and the historical integrity of the model aircrafts manufactured by TMC Pacific Modelworks in the podcast.

Recipients of the Award of Distinction submit projects that the judges deemed were written, produced, shot, edited, and/or marketed in an exceptional manner, exceed a high standard of excellence, and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. This award-winning podcast is available for download at http://www.mmimarketing.com/podcast/major-dutch-van-kirk-discusses-wwii.

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Last year, we conducted a contest wherein we requested our loyal customers to send in their best photos and stories about their model airplane collection. Among the hundreds who participated, a letter from a 16-year old kid came with photos of his own collection. He’s the youngest model airplane collector thus far. André Thom writes,

My name is André Thom. I am 16 and I have been collecting model planes since I was 9. Every time my dad took me to an Air Show in Northern California, he would buy me a model for good grades, birthdays or for Christmas.

We quickly realized that, if you want quality, accuracy and detail, Pacific is head and shoulders above the competition especially the carved base for the models.

Yours sincerely,

André Thom

TMC Pacific Modelworks welcomes you to our very first online community. We want to hear about your unforgettable war stories, special military experiences and trivia about your handmade models collection. Share your stories right here at TMC Pacific Modelworks and get feedback from other readers! All you have to do is sign up, and go to your My Admin page where you can post your own stories yourself. Or you can just send it to us and we’ll post them for you.

(PRLEAP.COM) TMC Pacific Modelworks Launches New Line
Of Models From All Eras And Wars
World War II Legends Support Model Maker

PHOENIX – Graeme Warring, CEO of TMC Pacific Modelworks, has announced the company has launched a new line of models from various eras and wars such as World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the Gulf War eras. The product offering ranges from aircraft to military emblems and military logos, and each model is hand carved from a block of kiln-dried wood, mounted on a mahogany based chrome pedestal. Through extensive research, each model is constructed and hand painted to accurately portray its place in history. TMC provides models signed by World War II legends General Chuck Yeager and General Paul Tibbets.

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“We take pride in the fact that we have such a wide array of models,” said Warring. “The fact that General Yeager and General Tibbets support our models is a testament to the fine quality we provide. By offering products from so many different wars and eras, we ensure that there is something for everyone.”

About TMC Pacific Modelworks:
Since its inception in 1988, TMC Pacific Modelworks, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been producing the world’s finest handcrafted, museum-quality military, civilian and airline display models. The current product line consists of airplanes, helicopters, ships, boats, sailboats, space shuttles and the newly launched maritime line. With more than 1,000 different models from which to choose, the collection includes a selection of private aircraft and airlines, as well as models from the World War I, World War II, Korean, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf eras. High-level workmanship, combined with the inherent appeal of the airplanes, make these aero-sculptures true works of art — all aircraft and paint schemes were selected for historical significance and authenticity. For more information, please call 800-950-9944 or visit the Web site at http://www.warplanes.com.

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