Big John Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Hi All, I've posted on some other forums but only recently found my way to the Model car Magazine site. Big fan of Indy cars, I used to listen to the race on the radio back in the late 50s, Customs, Grew up in So Cal. and loved Barris and Big Daddy. Oh, LSR and Bugatti too. Spent my money between kits and Model Car Science and Rod &Custom mags and did my first choptop 32 Ford pickup back in 61, 1/24the AMT I recall. Lost touch with the hobby in the 80s and picked it up again in the 90s with the introduction of Chris Etzel's beautiful kits. Worked for a while in 1/43rd and 1/24th until by chance my professional modeling buisness required 1/8 scale tires and wheels. Once I had a Big Duece kit and 1/8 scale flathead Ford my mind got hooked on 1/8th modifications the that venerable engine including a series of V12s. Then one day I was contacted by a guy going by the name Mad Mike and we collaborated on a 1965 Indy super kit. Presently back to some 1/24 LSR cars and 1/8 Ford flathead. I love seeing what you guys come up with I always learn some new techniques and what your imaginations doe with old stock kits. Look forward to sharing our favorite hobby with you all... Model On! Edited January 17, 2021 by Big John
slusher Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Welcome aboard John,looking forward too seeing even more of your work...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Welcome, amazing work you have there my friend
89AKurt Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Welcome. ?WOW!? Amazing work there. Look forward to seeing more!
PappyD340 Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Welcome to the forum John, those are some outstanding models!
AmericanMuscleFan Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Welcome on board John! Beautiful models sir! There is no doubt that you have great attention to detail. I look forward to your work on your current projects, there is always something to learn in this wonderful hobby!
Vince Nemanic Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Hello John! I see one of your photos is from NNL West. I have been on the staff since 1990 and my job is to show vendors to their tables before the show opens. I'm one of the guys walking around with a cane and I often stash my stuff behind the registration table. Did you know Randy and Cassie Vandraiss from San Jose?
charlie8575 Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 Very nice builds, John. That portable power unit is a neat piece. Charlie Larkin
Big John Posted January 18, 2021 Author Posted January 18, 2021 20 hours ago, charlie8575 said: Very nice builds, John. That portable power unit is a neat piece. Charlie Larkin Thanks Charlie, This was a mobile communications center I did for a client that started my 1/8 projects because I needed tiers and could write off the cost of the Big Deuce kit. Boom is extendable too.
Big John Posted January 18, 2021 Author Posted January 18, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 8:38 AM, Vince Nemanic said: Hello John! I see one of your photos is from NNL West. I have been on the staff since 1990 and my job is to show vendors to their tables before the show opens. I'm one of the guys walking around with a cane and I often stash my stuff behind the registration table. Did you know Randy and Cassie Vandraiss from San Jose? Hi Vince, I am just an occasional shower and haven''t really gotten to know any of the local guys or the organization. Missed it last year when the show was just before the covid. I did win Best of Theme back in 2015 with my LSR cars and the V12 Beasts. Reminds me I haven't checked the NNL site to see how they are handling the covid though I expect this year is canceled this year. Great to hear from you Vince it is nice having the show in my own back yard... So to speak.
Vince Nemanic Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 I remember your stuff pictured above. Very nice. The 2021 show has been cancelled by Santa Clara County. I haven't heard about 2022 yet, as I'm sure the Bay Area guys have not heard from the County. We will just have to wait and see.
Big John Posted January 19, 2021 Author Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 22 is ok by me, maybe I'll get something finished by then. We kinda have a virtual show going on here anyway, and we even get to see the WP. Still there is nothing like seeing the real thing. I will be the 90th anniversary of the 32 Fords! You think anyone out there has one? Edited January 19, 2021 by Big John
mustang1989 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 Welcome aboard John! Glad to have you here. You've definitely got some skills after seeing all those builds pal. See ya round..........
charlie8575 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/18/2021 at 3:59 PM, Big John said: Thanks Charlie, This was a mobile communications center I did for a client that started my 1/8 projects because I needed tiers and could write off the cost of the Big Deuce kit. Boom is extendable too. Very cool. Charlie Larkin
misterNNL Posted February 3, 2021 Posted February 3, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 6:29 PM, charlie8575 said: Very cool. Charlie Larkin Most impressive!!
Big John Posted February 8, 2021 Author Posted February 8, 2021 Thank you all for the warm welcome and kind words about my models. It has been a passion for much of my life. I look forward to seeing and learning more about you own work in the future. Model On! John
Dan Hay Posted February 8, 2021 Posted February 8, 2021 Whoa! Amazing work. My dad had a real 4 Cam Indy Ford Motor he bought from Howard Gilbert at AJ Foyt's shop in 1977. Paid $2500 for it in 1977! That was a lot of money back then. He had it until he died in 2006, my wicked step mom sold it and kept the money.
Big John Posted February 11, 2021 Author Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) My heart goes out to you... Did it have the FORD or FOYT cam covers? Edited February 11, 2021 by Big John smaller pic
Dan Hay Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 22 hours ago, Big John said: My heart goes out to you... Did it have the FORD or FOYT cam covers? That's a good question. I'll have to dig through some old pics to confirm, but I think they said FOYT.
Big John Posted February 12, 2021 Author Posted February 12, 2021 Ford sold the rights to A.J. in the 70s so it may well have had them.
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