These
are some builds with some step by step pictures and thoughts.
They may help you building your next model subject. Click
on the model picture to see the whole article.
Don't
forget we carry many books on building models with new ideas
and tips. (see menu to the left - Modeling Books).
Here
I build a 1971 Plymouth
Hemi 'Cuda. This was a Pro-Touring project. Taking the
stock Cuda suspension and upgrading it with modern parts.
This
story is the tale of building Fujimi's
Mazda RX3 kit. There are a couple versions, this kits
was stock, and that was the way I built it.
It
was still a good model and fun to do.
Hollywood
Jim builds a 1948
Ford Woody into the ultimate Surf Wagon.
More
creative ideas and tips in here that we can count !
The
Subaru WRX rally car,
but really built as a street version (somewhat).
Building
a Russian BTR armor
project. While the kit is basically a curbside, with no
engine or interior, it was an interesting subject to build.
Monogram
Model Kits - Since its beginning in Chicago in the 1940s,
Monogram's plastic model kits for cars, ships, aircraft, and
spacecraft have captured
the imaginations of hobbyists everywhere. The thousands of
models Monogram made from 1945 to 1986 are described in detail,
shown in over 300 beautiful color photos, and given
their collector's value. The popular cars range from classic
hot rods and flashy custom cars to NASCAR racers. Interviews
were conducted for this book with company executives, designers
and model sculptors including Darryl
Starbird and Tom Daniel,
artists who painted the box art, and salesmen who put the
kits on store shelves. Today the kits and finished models
are themselves collectibles for beginning and advanced modelers
alike.
The
Car Modeller's Handbook - Cars are now more popular subjects
for modelers than they have ever been. An ever increasing
range of kits allows the modeler to build a wide variety of
highly detailed road and racing cars. Of paramount importance
to the car modeler is the perfection of finish, but this can
be difficult to attain without the necessary experience. This
book, written by three expert car modelers, sets out everything
you need to know to produce a superb model car in one of the
popular scales. Covering construction, detailing, modification
and finishing, this book will appeal to the beginner and the
intermediate level modeler anxious to improve his or her skills.
Jeep:
Willys, Ford & Bantam Models, 1941-1945 - This book
has over 130 photographs with 50 in full color! It
contains all the essential facts about war-time Willys, Ford
and Bantam Jeeps. A history, description and analysis of all
models and variants. Including specifications and production
figures.
Military
Transport: Trucks & Transporters - 160 pages, covering
75 vehicles from around the world. All photos are in B/W,
with a line drawing, showing a version of the truck. Each
truck is covered by a brief history and tells about the differance
versions and a full specification listing. A better referance
book than most.
