Anybody else also a fan of Juha Airio?

[Oldcarfan27]

I was going through some of my saved images and this man's models are amazing! I remember his articles in an old model car magazine in the 90s. 

And yes, I know he has involvement in AirTrax resin kits.

These are all models and NOT real cars.

Please post more if you've got 'em.

 

Edited April 3, 2019 by Oldcarfan27

[Modelbuilder Mark]

One of the builders I most admired for years, for his ability not only to see something that others may not, but that ability to make it happen in scale. I was just recently wondering what had come of him. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[MrObsessive]

I got to meet Juha for the first time a couple years ago at the NNL East. A VERY nice guy and we had a very good conversation. You have to see his models in person to really appreciate all that goes into them and I picked up a few ideas just talking to him.

[Oldcarfan27]

His attention to the smallest details, paint texture and sheen, type of tires, even the tint of the glass. He's made me strive for a more "in scale" look for everything I build.

He should put out a book detailing each of his builds, I'd have to buy it!

I'm more impressed by his work than someone like Chip Foose or Jesse James.

Edited April 3, 2019 by Oldcarfan27

[89AKurt]

I've seen his perfect models at a GSL.  He must not be human.  LOL  Just the window tint alone is impressive.

[Force]

He is one of the best out there, I have not seen any of his work in person but the quality of his builds are immaculate.

[peekay]

Thanks for the pics Patrick, some of which I hadn't seen before.

Juha's models always amaze me and they are usually unique in their subject matter. It would be great if he were a regular on this forum - his english (and photography) are exemplary.

[Classicgas]

One of the best if not the best Modelers out there. He never ceases to amaze me.

[Foxer]

EVERYONE is a fan of Juha.

Thank's for the photos

[Bucket T]

I'm a fan - now.

[spencer1984]

  On 4/3/2019 at 11:17 AM, Foxer said:

EVERYONE is a fan of Juha.

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Pretty much covers it!

[Zoom Zoom]

I love Juha's models, was great to meet him a couple years ago. While I'm honored you slipped a photo of my silver '71 Eldorado restored promo as an example of Juha's work (because someday when I grow up I'd like to have half his talent), the Eldorado is my work. If I hadn't been lazy and added a side mirror...that's one clue LOL. 

Edited April 3, 2019 by Zoom Zoom

[cobraman]

Been a fan for years.

[stevehansen]

  On 4/3/2019 at 2:54 PM, cobraman said:

Been a fan for years.

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AGREED! I too recall seeing his builds back in the day, always marveling at his attention to detail and making models that cannot be bought

[espo]

Hard to realize these are models, they are so realistic looking in every way. 

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Beautiful

[thatz4u]

love the Cordoba, I read somewhere that he has passed away, if true, very sad...

[rickcaps55]

 I'm a big fan of his to me he is Mr. Model.!! I wish some one or him put a photo thing together of all his cars with front and back and motor shoots.!!

[Mirko]

Juha Airio is one of the best builders I know and a very nice guy.

Btw, the '68 mod top Plymouth, the yellow '68 Charger and the white '70 Coronet are not from juha ?

[Zoom Zoom]

Now that I see the images on my laptop I think the cool custom green Chrysler 300 may be Steve Milberry's work and the blue/white '62 Cutlass doesn't look like Juha's either. I have one of the resin custom '46 (?) Fords that Juha mastered for R&MoMD to build someday. 

Here are a couple recent photos of my '71 Eldorado promo that I rescued from very damaged condition, it was brittle from sun damage, missing an A pillar and had terribly yellow glass when I resurrected it:

 

 

[Can-Con]

  On 4/3/2019 at 6:27 PM, Zoom Zoom said:

Now that I see the images on my laptop I think the cool custom green Chrysler 300 may be Steve Milberry's work.

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Yea, don't know if I should be flattered or insulted. 

[Dentz]

That Mirada and Cordoba....Sweeet! Are those completely scratch built?

[Zoom Zoom]

  On 4/3/2019 at 8:41 PM, Can-Con said:

Yea, don't know if I should be flattered or insulted. 

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Personally  I'm flattered someone thought my Eldorado was Juha's, even knowing full well it can't hold a candle to Juha's work...not that I ever intended for it. It was just a broken old promo that I had fun bringing back to life as a cool curbside. One of the cracks re-appeared on the decklid next to the right side taillight...small evidence of what I started with.

[Oldcarfan27]

  On 4/3/2019 at 2:26 PM, Zoom Zoom said:

I love Juha's models, was great to meet him a couple years ago. While I'm honored you slipped a photo of my silver '71 Eldorado restored promo as an example of Juha's work (because someday when I grow up I'd like to have half his talent), the Eldorado is my work. If I hadn't been lazy and added a side mirror...that's one clue LOL. 

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Well I saved it in the same folder as his, so your build is in good company. It looks impressive to me.

Thanks for clarifying your work, I don't always have the name of the builder when I find them online, but it was attached to images with his work - so I thought....

[Oldcarfan27]

  On 4/3/2019 at 5:41 PM, Mirko said:

Btw, the '68 mod top Plymouth, the yellow '68 Charger and the white '70 Coronet are not from juha ?

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Well, if they are on this forum, please stand up and take a bow. Because we have some really talented builders here.

I enjoy them all!

Edited April 4, 2019 by Oldcarfan27