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The history of 1/43 racing transporters

The history of 1/43 racing transporters

For me, the history of 1/43 racing transporters started while collecting Corgi and Matchbox cars. Model race cars and trucks together! Crazy!

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Indycar and F1 Christmas Ornaments

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.

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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.

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2022 Motorsport Calendars are here!

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.

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The Racerhead Gift Guide 2021

The Racerhead Gift Guide 2021

Every year, folks fret over what to give their favorite car crazed person. The Racerhead Gift Guide 2021 starts here with some prime choices.

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Replicarz Lola T500 Indy winner

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!”.

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The history of handbuilt 1/43 Indycars

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.

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how to photograph model cars for ebay

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. 

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history of handbuilt 1/43 racecars

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.

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how to photograph model cars

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.

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Pick of the week

The GTP era will return to IMSA once more in 2023. Sadly Mazda will not be one of the manufacturers in the mix. This photo is from the 2021 Watkins Glen Six Hours where Mazda won again for the second time in a row. We’ll miss the small team that reached for the stars.

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