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.

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More model car display techniques

Still more model car display techniques that explore larger displays, how to obtain them within budget and then mix model cars into the big picture of life.

Collecting 101 Collecting Memories

Model car display techniques

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One day you look at your beloved collection and realize it’s a mess! It’s time to use effective model car display techniques that organize the whole thing.

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More fun models from Fine Work

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We’re back with more fun models by Fine Work from Japan. These strangely stunted models are pretty good renditions of the race and street cars they portray.

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Replicarz 1/43 Domino’s Indy winner

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The new Replicarz 1/43 Domino’s Indy winner is a winner of a model. The 23rd release in the series of 1/43 scale Indy cars sets a new high in presentation.

Long Beach 2019 Motorsport art by Randy Owens

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The motorsport art of Randy Owens UPDATED

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When we last visited the motorsport art of Randy Owens, we explored some of his greatest Indy car hits. The newest Indy body kit features in two new pieces.

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Hobby tools from other places

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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.

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Building the MA Scale Target Dallara DW12

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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.

Frisbee Al Unser jr More Can-Am models in 1/43

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Single seat Can-Am models in 1/43 coming soon

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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.

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Dirt cheap Porsche racing posters

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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.

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Ford P68 & Lola T70 kits by Automodelli Studio

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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.

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