Author Topic: Pagoda World (Read 13862 times)

dwilli3038 · « **on:** June 14, 2003, 19:39:45 »

I received my copy of our new club's new magazine. I am realy pleasently surprised. Congadulations and thank you to all who worked so hard to make the first ever issue such a wonderful professional masterpiece!

Daryl
'64 230 SL

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2003, 13:59:00 »

That's great feedback, thanks! Rodd Masteller as the magazine's editor actually did a lot of the work so he deserves most of the credit.
The next issue promises to be at least as informative and fun; it will contain an interview with Pagoda owner and Mercedes F1 driver David Coulthard as well as many other articles that we could not squeeze into the first issue.

If any of the basic members would be interested in a trial copy, we can see about having more of them printed up and sending them out at cost. If you are in fact interested in a trial copy of the first issue, please let either Rodd or myself know.

Cees Klumper

cees@klumper.demon.nl

white 1969 280 SL

Naj ✝︎ · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2003, 03:09:25 »

My copy landed on the mat Saturday 14th.
Together with the windshield sticker which was on display yesterday at the UK club SL gathering at the Beaulieu Museum in Hampshire.
Great job!!
naj

naj
'Kloines Scheisserle'
65 230SL
68 280SL

Albert-230SL · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2003, 08:52:23 »

Hi,

Just to confirm that I have received today my Pagoda World issue and the Full Member Welcome Package (3 pages letter, logo sticker, member card). It's all very nice, even the envelope! Congratulations for the job!

Regards,

Albert de la Torre Chavalera
Barcelona (Catalunya/Spain)
Feb.'64 230 SL Euro 113042-10-002432

admin · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2003, 03:50:18 »

Hello All:

The Home Page now has a link to the Cover and Table of Contents of Pagoda World magazine. Click the Blue panel at top left if you've never seen the home page

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All Full Members receive a copy of Pagoda World. The next issue is just about put to bed.

For those of you teetering toward Full Membership, this view should tip you over. Please submit only one Membership Application. In case of sign -up questions, send e-mail to membership@SL113.org

Enjoy the View.

Richard M, Admin

rwmastel · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2003, 21:40:25 »

Group,

Yes Richard, issue #2 (September) is coming along nicely. But, as with all publications we are always looking for more original material. If you would like to contribute to Pagoda World, please e-mail me with your ideas. I would like to make the "Next Issue" section of issue #2 a little thicker than it is right now.

Also, don't forget you can advertise your cars, parts, services, collectibles, literature, or other W113 related items in Pagoda World.

Personal classified ads are:
$5 for Basic Members
free for Full Members
max 50 words
max 1 photo

Business ads are:
1/8 page = $10/issue
1/4 page = $25/issue
1/3 page = $35/issue
1/2 page = $50/issue
1/1 page = $100/issue
If you commit to advertising in 4 issues, we only charge for 3.

Thank you very much. I hope more members contribute, it will increasingly benefit everyone over time.

Thanks,

Rodd
1966 230SL Euro
1994 E420

n/a · « **Reply #6 on:** August 11, 2003, 14:34:20 »

How about making a "competition" in every issue for the best picture of the quarter... I am sure we will all try to become professional pagoda photographer...
There could be a price... could be a model car, or something like that... or simply the joy of sharing the pictures and have it published in our magazine...

Fabrice
Silver 1971 280 SL
New York City

rwmastel · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2003, 17:20:03 »

I believe I posted this before, but anyone who gets their photo used on the front or back cover gets a free copy of that issue of Pagoda World. The Newsletter Comittee can discuss other incentives, but being published in a global newsletter is a pretty good one in itself.

I encourage people to contribute with more than photos. Typically, all the photos are directly related to an article, so individual photos would be considered for the front/back cover. Send me your ideas on articles about Pagodas. This can be regarding the personal experinces purchasing, driving, repairing, modifying, or restoring your car. If there are subjects you would like to see covered, let me know what they are. Mostly, I'm looking for our membership, or people our membership knows, to provide original material that will be informative or entertaining to the readers. We'll get great material from the membership, I'm sure of it.

Thanks,

Rodd
1966 230SL Euro
1994 E420

rwmastel · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2003, 18:14:00 »

The deadline to submit articles, photos, or advertisements to Pagoda World for the December Issue is Nov. 15. Please let me know if you have anything.

Thanks,

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420

dwilli3038 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2003, 21:47:18 »

There is always a danger in starting out on a high note. It makes it very easy for future disapointments. Fortunatly for us those putting Pogoda world together were up to the challange. The second issue was every bit as good as the first. Thanks to those who worked hard to make it happen!

Daryl
'64 230 SL
Serial # 508

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2003, 00:48:22 »

Much of the credit goes to Rodd Masteller for coordinating and putting it all together!

For those full members living in Europe, Asia and Australia: your PW's are on their way to you and should reach you within a few days, to a maximum of two weeks. Please let me know if you have not received it by then at cees@klumper.demon.nl. Those living in the Netherlands have received theirs this week.

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

Naj ✝︎ · « **Reply #11 on:** November 01, 2003, 12:39:07 »

Another 'GREAT' issue of PW landed on my mat today!
Well done!! guys.
naj

'Kloines Scheisserle'
65 230SL
68 280SL

rwmastel · « **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2003, 09:57:08 »

Thank you for all the complements! There are a lot of people who provide articles, photos, and editorial input. It's a big team effort.

We're always looking for Pagoda related original material such as technical how-to articles, historical points of interests, interviews, event coverage, and more. Anyone can contribute to the publication and people supplying photos that get selected to be on the front or rear cover get a free issue showing your work.

Thanks everyone!

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420

kns · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2003, 14:17:50 »

Got my copy of PW today - a very professional production. Thanks and congratulations to all involved. Thanks particularly to Albert for the piece on the Pagoda miniature: models don't do it for me, but that is another league altogether - fascinating!

Cheers,

kns.
1965 230SL, Manual
[1965 220SEb Coupe, Man.]

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2003, 14:32:18 »

Good to hear PW made it over to Australia already in one week (I sent them off from Amsterdam last week Wednesday afternoon, and non-priority too, to save on postage). Several went to Australia and New Zealand, I hope they all make it in about the same time. Also a few went to Asia from here and, of course, many to European countries.

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

rwmastel · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2004, 23:59:41 »

Dear Group,

The long overdue Pagoda World Issue 3 (December!) is at the printers this week. My sincere apologies to the members who receive the publication! Delays such as this should not happen.

In my goal to reduce my delay down to none, I am now asking for material for Issue 4 that should be out in March, but more likely will be April. At least I am getting closer to being on time! So, if you have been to, or will soon be at, any Pagoda-related events and would like to write from a half-page to a two-page article about it then please send me an e-mail. Also, if you are performing any work on your car and would like to write an informative technical article (with pictures), those are always very well received as well. A good account of a vacation or interesting road trip in a Pagoda would be entertaining. Historical documentation about the W113's design, engineering, production, or general heritage that is worked into a story or simply presented as data of interest would be welcomed.

My many thanks to those who have contributed material and assisted with editing. I could never do this all alone!

Thank you,

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420

rwmastel · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2004, 14:14:32 »

Hello again,

I'm always looking for photos to use for the front and back covers of the magazine. I have found that a resolution of 2000 x 1500 is about the minimum acceptable. Anything of greater resolution is better, of course. For those of you who have not elected to receive Pagoda World, you can still contribute pictures or articles. I will post a couple pics here to show the "style" that has succeeded in making the front and back covers.

If you would like to contribute, just click the little envelope icon above this post and e-mail me.

Thanks,

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420

Ben · « **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2004, 04:59:48 »

quote:
If you would like to contribute, just click the little envelope icon above this post and e-mail me.

I don't see the envelope Rodd !!

I do have some nice photos I could email !!

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor

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rwmastel · « **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2004, 18:44:19 »

quote:
I don't see the envelope Rodd !!

Ben,
There is a row of small icons above each message (when you are signed into the forum). Hold your mouse pointer steady over one and it's function will be listed. Do this for each one and until you find "E-Mail Poster".

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420

Ben · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2004, 03:57:26 »

Ahah, okay !

I wasnt logged in.

I will forward some photos to you for approval !

Thanks Rodd.

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor

rwmastel · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2004, 19:14:18 »

Hello Group,

Issue 3 went out at the beginning of March. Did everyone receive theirs? Did you like it? Do you have any comments or suggestions on the publication? I'm always looking for ways to improve it's content and style.

Issue 4 is in the works and should be printed in a few weeks.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420

Ben · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2004, 02:15:39 »

Sorry I am late to this but what is on the cover of the last issue ?

I am not sure if I've had 3 issues, is the front photo a red Pagoda with some buildings behind it ??

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor

France · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2004, 15:55:44 »

Ben,

The 3rd issue, dated December 2003, has Albert's beautiful pic of the Luxembourg Classic Days, a black topless number in front of an equestrian statue, on what was an obviously rare sunny day in the Low Countries.

I really enjoyed this issue, especially Mr. Geco's interesting article on cleaning your finish--applicable to all our old cars. Someone should do a piece on winter undercoating to complement this. Anyone game?

Trice
1968 280SL US, signal/bl leather, auto

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2004, 15:08:40 »

This fall we will be doing an event in The Netherlands that will include a visit to a rust-proofing expert shop. I will make sure we feature an article in Pagoda World and this will hopefully include tips on winter-proofing or -preparing our cars.

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2005, 14:55:51 »

Pagoda World no. 5 is due to be released in about a week - so full members can expect it to 'fall on the doormat' shortly ...

Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

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