garybrantley

Thanks Jim! The anxiety builds as I start air brushing usually. "alright, now, don't mess it up!"

Thanks Dan! I appreciate it. Thanks to you as well Mark. I'm hoping the four auto model kits I've ordered arrive soon. I'm anxious to look them over and get started.

Thanks Jim, I'm glad you told me about this forum!

I bought his Auto Union C Type (1936) and 1954 Ferrari 340/375 Carrera Panamericana from him just this past weekend. As others have stated, he was pleasure to deal with. I've never built a resin kit before and will be looking for tips and advice, no doubt. Gary

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! And, thanks Tony for your kind comment on the Skyray!! best to all, Gary

Greetings everyone! I'm a new member who lives in central Texas. I've primarily been an aircraft modeler for the past 30 years or so, all in 1/48 scale. While still involved in that, I've recently become interested in my first love in models, automobiles, specifically racing cars. In high school, I built scratch-built several funny car chassis from plastic Pick Up Sticks and card stock, and loved drag racing cars in general. That interest waned as real cars took their place. Over the previous weekend, I bought two of the Fernando Pinto 1/24 resin car kits; the Auto Union C Type (1936) and the 1954 Ferrari 340/375Carrera Panamericana car raced by Phil Hill and Richie Ginther. They will be my first experience with resin kits. I'm sure I'll be seeking advice and guidance for those around here! The last car model I built was the Monogram Bugatti 35C back in 1976. That model was subsequently destroyed by my toddler daughter around 1982. I bought another one of those from a seller in the UK yesterday. I will be retiring from my teaching job in a few months and look forward to having more time for building! Here's a pic of my last finished aircraft. It's the Tamiya F4-D Skyray: