How to photograph model cars for ebay
In this installment of how to photograph model cars for ebay, we’ll talk about equipment and how to tell (and sell) a story in your photos.
Collecting 101
How to photograph model cars
Selling models on ebay? It won’t get any attention with lackluster product shots. Some tips on how to photograph model cars for fun or profit.
Tameo 1/43 bodywork stands
You may some 1/43rd models that have take-off bodywork. Tameo 1/43 bodywork stands are easy to assemble and will enhance your model display.
Tips for scale model painting
The right tools for painting safely and effectively are needed for a consistently good result. Great tips for scale model painting right here.
Art
Motorsport art by Robin Thompson
You’ll need to put aside some time to browse the motorsport art by Robin Thompson. There are many galleries of art prints and race photos.
Ford vs Ferrari on your wall
By now, every racing fan is familiar with the Ford vs Ferrari movie. Here’s your chance to put Ford vs Ferrari on your wall.
Racing
2021 Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen— Mazda Wins!
Mazda won the 2021 Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen with canny strategy. A short pit stop during a late yellow gave them the lead to the flag.
Lime Rock Trans-Am 2021
The 2021 Lime Rock Trans-Am was a reunion of track, fans and cars. It was good being with fans at one of the most beautiful tracks in America.
More
Indycar and F1 Christmas Ornaments
You may have some early Onyx Indy and F1 models. Here’s how to turn them into Indycar and F1 Christmas ornaments that will make your tree sparkle.
The Gift Guide
The Racerhead Indycar Gift Guide 2021
This Racerhead Indycar Gift Guide is dedicated to open-wheel joy! There’s something for even the most diehard Indy 500 lovers.
2022 Motorsport Calendars are here!
I’m happy to report that a great crop of 2022 motorsport calendars are here! Can-Am, F1 and even NASCAR are on tap to admire this coming year.
Models
The Replicarz Lola T500 Indy winner
Upon opening the box that contained the 1/18th scale Replicarz Lola T500 Indy winner, my immediate reaction was “Wow, that’s nice!”.
The history of handbuilt 1/43 Indycars
Gene Parrill’s Precision Miniatures sold fine metal kits and handbuilt models. This is where the history of handbuilt 1/43 Indycars begins.
The history of handbuilt 1/43 racecars
You may be familiar with handbuilt models from Europe. The history of handbuilt 1/43 racecars includes one brand born in the United States.
Racing Dioramics – The Drivers
This is the second time we’ve visited Racing Dioramics. Let’s look at another fantastic replica array from Racing Dioramics – The Drivers.
The view from the stands
Bring back Indycar to Watkins Glen
Dear Roger Penske: Thanks for buying Indycar. I want to see one but there’s no race in the Northeast. Bring back Indycar to Watkins Glen.
F1 versus Indycar — Which is better?
I can hear it now. In the battle of F1 versus Indycar, obviously F1 is better. Or is it all boring smoke, mirrors and bad TV announcing?
Events
Audrain Concours Cars & Coffee 2021
The Audrain Concours Cars & Coffee 2021 was a sunny success in Newport. The huge crowd saw automobiles from early 1900s to today’s exotics.
Lime Rock Historic Festival 2021
Another wonderful event….with spectators this year! The Lime Rock Historic Festival 2021 was another terrific event. The 39th such event
Photos from Lime Rock Historic Festival 2021
Visual highlights of vintage delights You simply couldn’t present all of the wonderful sights from the Lime Rock Historic Festival
Road trip
Why the Sebring 12 Hour race is a must-see
The Sebring 12 Hour race is a classic race in the same way as LeMans. Both races have tons of history and both race tracks are quite old.
The Long Island Motor Parkway and me
It was a personal awakening when an Americarna episode was shown on tv’s Velocity a couple of years ago. The scenery looked very, very familiar.