These
are model related Web sites and Clubs that link to this
site. As a courtesy I link to them, and let others know.
They are good for browsing when looking for model inspiration,
or there may even be a model club near you . Does your model
club link to this site? Let me know so I can add it.
Is
your club or group interested in apparel with a custom
logo or design? Or other things such as coffee mugs
to calendars? Contact me for
more information.
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State Modelers Club
- MISSOURI
- We
are a club for anyone of any age who enjoys making any kind
of models. We hold shows yearly to raise money for charitable
organizations. We love to have new people join us.
Adam's
Truck Stop
- Adam has been building and customizing heavy truck models
for more than 10 years. His sleepers and interiors are his specialty.
Automotive
Forums.com - FORUM -
These are 1:1 car enthusiasts, but they post a lot of model
car subject threads as well.
Automodeling.com
- FORUM - Online forum.
Active Automotive modeling group. Their forum also allows trades
and selling.
B
n B Builders - FORUM
- This forum was started to have fun and share things with fellow
model builders. Come on in and stay awhile. Have fun, share
pics of your builds and help our community grow.
Brian's
Model Cars
-
FORUM -
A great site with lots of model info and gallery.
Brian features model car kit tutorials, reviews, galleries,
kit build-ups, new model announcements, group projects, and
a message board that includes the Knowledge Base and Painting
forums amongst others.
Building
Models - Web Blog. Covers all kinds of models, but especially
F1 and Nascar.
Cactus
Car Modelers
- ARIZONA
- The Cactus Car Modelers club provides a place for scale car
modelers to learn, share experiences, ask questions, show their
work and have fun. The club is based in metropolitan Phoenix,
Arizona. great site
CJ's
Scale Auto Modeling
- If you like hot rods, customs, and model cars,
this is the place. (CJ and I emailed each other about model
stuff now and then over the years, he was a good man, and his
website is a legacy to his passion for models. We miss ya CJ).
Dreamrods
- Model Cars by Bob Sifferd and friends.
Fire
Engines.net - FORUM
- Some reviews and information on 1:25 scale fire engines, kits,
die cast, and just all around fire truck stuff.
Freds
Resin Workshop
- Specializes in dirt car subjects, models,
kits, if your into dirt cars, Fred's is the place to visit.
Johnny's
Resin
- Johnny is passionate about Batman. Check out
his Batmobile Model Kit and many others.
KC
Slammers - MISSOURI
is a model car club in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan
area that has been in existence for about 16 years. They
are all gear heads, car guys with 30W running through their
veins.
Kitbashers
of Southern California - FORUM
- KITBASHERS model car builders and hobbyists. A forum on the
subject of MODEL CAR building or any other references that includes
Model Car Building.
Lincoln
vs. Cadillac - FORUM
- is a community made up of all ages and backgrounds. They are
joined together by two common interests.. LINCOLNS and CADILLACS!
They love their vehicles and more importantly, they love to
help others get the most out of owning a Lincoln or Cadillac.
(many of them are modelers as well ).
MCCM
- Model Car Club of Minnesota - MINNESOTA
- The Model Car Club of Minnesota is an informal non-competitive
collection of Automotive Scale Model Hobbyists from All backgrounds,
ages, and skill levels. In other words: Build it, bring it,
and have fun doing both
Metroplex
Car Modelers' Association - TEXAS
- The Metroplex Car Modelers' Association, a local member chapter
of the International Plastic Modelers' Society (IPMS/USA), is
a model car club dedicated to the enjoyment of building model
cars.
Milano
Model Kit & Toy Museum
- Everything from rare toys to model cars. Cool
and nostalgic ! Dean's a lot of fun and his model knowledge
is surpassed by few. :-)
Model
Car List Germany - Die MCLG (ausgesprochen Model Car List
Germany) ist die deutsprachige Internet-Plattform für Auto-,
Truck- und Motorad Modellbauer. Die Mitglieder haben ständigen
austausch über eine Yahoo- E-Mail-Plattform. Mehr Infos
dazu unter "Wir über uns" .
Model
Cars Magazine - FORUM
- Model Car & Truck Magazine with tips, articles, and features.
Scale
Auto Magazine
-
FORUM -
Model Car & Truck Magazine with tips, articles,
and features.
Scale
Wagon.com - This site is dedicated to the Station Wagon
in its miniature form. Highly detailed scale models are magnificent
ways to honor the great automobiles from past to present, but
the faithful wagon is rarely found stocked on the shelves of
local hobbies stores.
SCMA
- SOUTH CAROLINA - The South
Carolina Modelers Association was established in 1994 to enable
it's members to share ideas, learn new techniques and enjoy
the fellowship of those who share their enthusiasm for modeling.
Shire
Models - Offers die cast model cars in all sizes 1/43, 1/18,
1/25, 1/34, 1/64 plus others.
SMAS
- CANADA (SASKATOON) - The
virtual online home of Scale Modelers Association of Saskatoon.
So
Cal Culture - Pack a lunch for this site. Tons of really
high quality pictures of just about any kind of car you can
think of. For Automotive modelers, it's a big help.
Spencers
Scale Modeling
- Huge collection of model car kits and gallery.
Especially
TV, Movie, and Batmobiles.
Starship
Modeler
- One of the oldest and best website's for information
on Scifi kits and modeling.
The
Glue Crew - WISCONSIN
- The "Glue Crew" is an Group of gung-ho individuals
in central Wisconsin that share a common interest in building
and displaying scale models. We meet once a month, have a short
business meeting and the rest of the time is open for telling
stories, sharing tips, showing work in progress, and just plain
old BS. The club consists of modelers with a variety of interests,
including cars, aircraft, ships, armor, and anything else that
one can make with plastic.
The
Model Car List - There are members in this club from all
over the world with a multitude of talents. Some of the best
Automotive Modeling journalists are here along with some of
the world's best car modelers. If you'll notice, we said, "club".
That's because the ModelCarList is more than an email list...it's
actually an online club. We try to hook up with each other at
shows and contests whenever we can.
Basics
of Scale Automotive Modeling: Getting Started in the Hobby
- Lively and informal writing introduces young or beginning
modelers to the fundamentals of modeling scale cars. Covers
the basics of assembly, gluing, decaling, and painting, including
brush, spray can, and airbrush techniques. Includes a color
gallery of finished models for inspiration.
Building
Antique Model Cars in Wood Book - Here you’ll find
easy-to-follow directions, patterns, measurements, and photographs
for building 6 authentic and detailed motorcars from the dawn
of the automobile age. Only basic woodworking skills and simple
tools are required. The cars include the 1903 Model A Ford;
1903 Mercedes; 1903 Dideon Bouton; 1905 Cadillac; 1907 Locomobile;
and 1911 Stanley Steamer.
Building
Better Scale Model cars and Trucks - Detailing Tips and Tricks
- Book includes a lot of information about car models detailing.
The book starts from the needed tools, and includes concise
but good description of the systems on a car (engine, electric,
brakes, etc.).
Then it includes tips for detailing of the engine, exteriors,
interiors, chassis, wheels, etc., together with photos of
both models in construction and finished ones. Pat Covert
is one of the premier model builders of our time.
Building
and Detailing Scale Model Muscle Cars Book - George Bojaciuk
is a walking, talking source of info. on both 1:1 and scale
model muscle cars. He can show you how to build an exact replica
of just about any muscle car and even specializes in Baldwin
- Motions.
