Since the 1960's and '70's, model companies have brought modelers some really crazy car models. They have been very popular kits to youngsters and adults of all ages over the years. This book is about building some of those models. If you ever wanted to create one yourself, you will enjoy the tips and ideas in this book to help you build a fun project of your own. Some of the projects inside the book are: The rare Monogram 1/12 scale Tom Daniel's Red Baron, the George Barris "Bathtub Buggie", the AMT "Aqua Rod", and the AMT "Lil' Mixer", and a version of Tom Daniel's "Vandal" with a twist. No matter what kind of wacky kits you are interested in, this book will help you work through some of their unconventional assemblies, and learn how you can enjoy building your own fun models.

This generously illustrated guide to assembling, detailing and customizing model cars presents ten chapters covering plastic model kits ranging from muscle cars and lowriders to race cars, hot rods and pickups. Each project addresses a different set of techniques representing skill levels that grow more advanced as the book progresses. From assembling and painting a muscle car right out of the box to building a hot rod complete with fuel lines and plug wires, as the reader finishes each project he or she develops an understanding of the skills necessary to utilize laser-etched parts, assemble hinged doors and hoods, apply metal foil for chrome finishes and execute custom paint and decal finishes. Step-by-step photos -- including 100 in color -- illustrate all of the skills and techniques described.

Learn how to use your imagination to design a scene and then bring that scene to life with this exciting book of step-by-step projects. Ideal for automotive modelers who want to present their car, truck, and motorcycle models in active, fun settings.

The author describes how he, with the assistance of talented young designer Nick Pugh and a team of engineers, mechanics, and fabricators, tried to build the ultimate sports car for $100,000.

Building Hot Rod Model Cars. In this book, get tips and ideas for building one of the most popular types of car models: the Hot Rod. Several different kits are built with step by step descriptions to help you build your own model projects. The book is in full color in a large format for easy reading.

Gift local 1-11-2003 $15.95.

Shows how to detail wheels and engines, and other skills to make your own stock cars the most realistic models ever.