Building the MA Scale Target Dallara DW12
First impressions can often be wrong. Or not. That was the case when I opened the box containing the MA Scale Target Dallara DW12 kit.
Models
Single seat Can-Am models in 1/43 coming soon
Marsh Models have produced many model cars from the original Can-Am. They have now chosen to release single seat Can-Am models as well.
Ford P68 & Lola T70 kits by Automodelli Studio
New for 2020 are Ford P68 & Lola T70 kits by Automodelli Studio. These are essentially re-releases of deleted Marsh masters, which is a very good thing.
Can-Am model cars that delight UPDATED
The Can-Am series is revered for its fast cars and wild designs. Little wonder that collectors scoff up lots of Can-Am model cars year after year.
Collecting 101
Hobby tools from other places
Look around and you’ll find hobby tools in other places that present better solutions to your hobby needs. Better than a hobby shop or online hobby source.
More
Hobbo: Motor Racer, Motor Mouth
David Hobbs. A guy that drove just about anything offered to him. From private Ferraris to Gulf Ford GT40s and Porsches and to several spells as a factory BMW driver. IMSA, NASCAR, Indy, F5000, TransAm, Can-Am, LeMans.
Rainer Schlegelmilch: Grand Prix Fascination F1
The work of legendary motorsport photographer Rainer Schlegelmilch has been featured in several books compiled from his vast archives. This book covers Grand Prix races from 1969-1993, which takes us from the cigar-shaped age to the V10 age.
Art
Dirt cheap Porsche racing posters
You’ve probably seen many of the following Porsche racing posters which were seen at Porsche dealerships and on the garage walls of Porsche collectors.
Motorsport art by Cale Funderburk
Art teachers preach about “negative space”. That’s the space behind and around a subject and it’s a tool used in the motorsport art by Cale Funderburk.
Motorsport art by Simon Ward
The motorsport art by Simon Ward is reminiscent of that of Michael Turner’s. Realistic with a touch of style, Ward also delves into the contemporary on occasion.
The Gift Guide
UOP Shadow racing collectibles
UOP Shadow raced in several series’ in its short life with little success. But what an impression they made! A selection Shadow collectibles are available.
JPS Lotus Collectibles
It’s been a while since John Player Lotus cars raced in F1. Here’s some great JPS Lotus collectibles that celebrate the legacy of JPS black and gold.
Great Chaparral Can-Am collectibles
Jim Hall’s Chaparral cars were an American favorite in the Can-Am series. Love those white race cars? Here’s a few Chaparral Can-Am collectibles for you.
Road Trip
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.
Events
Lime Rock Historic Festival 2019
The Labor Day weekend is a wonderful time to visit Lime Rock Park in Connecticut. The Lime Rock Historic Festival 2019 was the 37th annual vintage racing car event.