Collecting Memories

Motorsport art, race car models & racing car books

You’re a long time auto racing fan and it’s likely that you’ve started collecting memories of the events that you have been to. Races like LeMans, Indianapolis or Monte Carlo for instance. It’s all about keeping those memories burning bright because it’s your passion. Motorsport art, race car models & racing car books stoke that passion.

No matter how large or small your collection of memories gets, it is your unique vision. We’ll introduce motorsport art, race car models & racing car books that expands on that unique vision.

We’ll bring you many current and vintage pieces that may have escaped your attention. Themes will be suggested, sites will be recommended and opinions will be offered. From affordable to luxury motorsport collectibles, we’ll try to cover it.

Replicarz Lola T500 Indy winner

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The Replicarz Lola T500 Indy winner

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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

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The history of handbuilt 1/43 Indycars

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 fittiLotus72 38 Views 1/43 Replicarz Indy car models, 1/43 scale handbuilt model cars, 1/43 scale model cars, 1/43 scale models, AMR, Auto World, bugatti, corgi, dinky, formula models, Gene Parrill, Handbuilt model cars, IMRA Indy cars, Indycars, Marque Products, marsh models, Mike Arensdorf, Milestone Models, minichamps, Oscar Kovaleski, Porsche, precision miniatures, racerhead, Replicarz, solido, Spark Models, spot-on model cars, theracerhead, theracerhead.com

Gene Parrill’s Precision Miniatures sold fine metal kits and handbuilt models. This is where the history of handbuilt 1/43 Indycars begins.

how to photograph model cars for ebay

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How to photograph model cars for ebay

November 11, 2021November 12, 2021 fittiLotus72 45 Views a.r. penck, How to photograph model cars, how to photograph model cars for ebay, iphone13, minichamps, photograph model cars for ebay, racerhead, Spark Models, theracerhead, theracerhead.com

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.

history of handbuilt 1/43 racecars

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The history of handbuilt 1/43 racecars

November 11, 2021 fittiLotus72 47 Views 1/43 scale handbuilt model cars, 1/43 scale model cars, 1/43 scale models, AMR, Auto World, bugatti, corgi, dinky, Gene Parrill, Handbuilt model cars, Indycars, Marque Products, Mike Arensdorf, Milestone Models, Oscar Kovaleski, Porsche, precision miniatures, racerhead, solido, Spark Models, spot-on model cars, theracerhead, theracerhead.com

You may be familiar with handbuilt models from Europe. The history of handbuilt 1/43 racecars includes one brand born in the United States.

how to photograph model cars

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How to photograph model cars

November 4, 2021November 12, 2021 fittiLotus72 57 Views best practices for model car photography, cell phone camera, foamcore backdrop, How to photograph model cars, iphone camera, model car photos, nikon, photo backdrop, photos for ebay

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.

sams scrapbook by sam posey

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Sam’s Scrapbook by Sam Posey

October 29, 2021 fittiLotus72 60 Views alexander calder bmw art car, BMW 3.0 CSL, bmw art car alexander calder, David Hobbs, evro publishing, gitanes mirage, hans stuck, harley cluxton, judy stropus, mirage gr8, NART, norris industries, norris industries eagle, provence moulage calder bmw art car, Roger Penske, sam posey, sams scrapbook by sam posey, where the writer meets the road

I eagerly looked forward to the new book, Sam’s Scrapbook by Sam Posey. I am a long-time Posey fan; the book is a fine career retrospective.

tameo 1/43 bodywork stands

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Tameo 1/43 bodywork stands

October 22, 2021October 23, 2021 fittiLotus72 84 Views 1/43 dioramas, diorama, grand prix models, marsh models, minichamps, provence moulage, spark, starter, Tameo, Tameo 1/43 bodywork stands, Tameo 1/43 bodywork trestle stands, this way up

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

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Tips for scale model painting

October 1, 2021 fittiLotus72 124 Views duplicolor primer, handy tips for building models, Hobby paint booth, latex gloves, Model car paint booth, Model car stand, Paint mask, Painting model cars, Tips for scale model painting, zap 5-minute epoxy

The right tools for painting safely and effectively are needed for a consistently good result. Great tips for scale model painting right here.

Racing Dioramics - The Drivers

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Racing Dioramics – The Drivers

September 24, 2021October 1, 2021 fittiLotus72 140 Views 1/43rd scale figures, 1/43rd scale model cars, 1/43rd scale race cars, F1, Fernando Alonso, Formula 1, Formula One, Jim Clark, Michael Schumacher, Model cars, Models, old cars

This is the second time we’ve visited Racing Dioramics. Let’s look at another fantastic replica array from Racing Dioramics – The Drivers.

quattro: the race and rally story 1980-2004

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quattro: the race and rally story

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Jeremy Walton’s book quattro: the race and rally story illustrates the journey that Audi took to perfecting performance all wheel drive cars.

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