Modelmartin Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 I am just curious. :? I was thinking of having someone shill for me but decided it was tacky. I will shill for myself though. Check out my products at aardvarkmodels.net. :twisted: Happy building and be sure you buy QUALITY resin from people who back it up and deliver! Thanks, Andy Martin
kod38 Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Unlike the "Brand -X" mag forum,I think these guys are cool with it. Model Cars is more of community and builder forum to me. I personally like to see guys post their products so we know what is out there to build with. I personally would email the admins and ask first just out of respect. Doug R
mikemodeler Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 You can also submit a sample for a magazine review and they will be sure to mention you and your company, along with contact information in an upcoming issue. Just a guess but I would think one of your kits as a sample is cheaper than an ad and from there you could gauge reaction/interest and become a regular advertiser in the magazine if it warrants. I haven't seen the admin here remove any posts that were a shameless plug (unlike the other guys) but have seen them remove a post that was in poor taste. Let us know about new items as you develop them. Mike Scheve
Gregg Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Andy, no problem showing off new products. I have also reviewed the bug in MCM. It's a great kit, can't wait to see more products from you.
Modelmartin Posted January 12, 2007 Author Posted January 12, 2007 Thanks Gregg. I won't abuse the privilege. I have m stocker Model Ts coming soon and at last the Firebird III. Also hope to have 32 3 window full fendered funny car body for NNL East. Firebird III
Billy Kingsley Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 Ooh, I like the Firebird III! How much and will any be available at the NNL East?
jbwelda Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 i appreciate the fact that this forum is open to entreprenuers who want to show their resin products. its hard to get word out on good new products and i hope this place can serve as a forum to do that. i wish others would show their wares as well. maybe there can be a section to do just that? i mean if theres a new kit review section i dont really see the difference.
Modelmartin Posted January 12, 2007 Author Posted January 12, 2007 I may have it ready for NNL East. I am not sure. I just ordered the photo-etch. The pattern is ready but I must make molds, do up instructions and box art etc. I will at least have the pattern or castings on display. Price isn't set yet. Probably just shy of a bill. :shock: Thanks for asking. Andy Martin
kod38 Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 You are doing some great work Andy. I love the Modelmartin and Vintage monogram logo. Doug R
MrObsessive Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 HA!! Check out that wild Firebird III!! I'd love to have one of those Andy! I'll have to check it out in person at NNL East!
ismaelg Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 If the past is any indication, Martin casted my Holy Grail: The Corvette SS. To this date, this resin kit is still considered a benchmark in the industry. And it was casted more than 15 years ago. I'm considering that Firebird III... not that I don't have enough projects Thanks,
Modelmartin Posted January 13, 2007 Author Posted January 13, 2007 Oh stop you guys! You're embarassing me. :oops: Seriously though, I do really appreciate such kind words coming from such excellent model builders and nice guys such as you. Thank you very much.
7000in5th Posted January 15, 2007 Posted January 15, 2007 Oh stop you guys! You're embarassing me. :oops: Seriously though, I do really appreciate such kind words coming from such excellent model builders and nice guys such as you. Thank you very much. Embarass Andy Martin, now there is a tough concept to get your head around! How ya' doin', Andy? Hope all is well. Did this little guy ever come back home, or is he still buried at Herb's place in SoCal? "AM-5" - "1938 International D-300" 1:43 Scale More HERE.
LDO Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 .... Also hope to have 32 3 window full fendered funny car body for NNL East. I want to build one of those with a Duesenberg grille decal and sidemount spares. 8)
Guest zebm1 Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Yu have a serious Debate coming at ya Izzy.....Andy's model of this car waz his Best evah....
Modelmartin Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 Actually, Zeb, this one was. It was done for CMA in the early 90s. I did the patterns, castings and first builds for Marshall Buck. He handled production. I think he said about 50 cars were sold. It was my finest hour, likely not to be repeated. Ah, memories!
Modelmartin Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 Almost forgot, the above Ferraris were 1/14th scale. I know it's weird but it's a European thing like 1/43rd is. Makes no sense but 1/25th doesn't either.
7000in5th Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Almost forgot, the above Ferraris were 1/14th scale. I know it's weird but it's a European thing like 1/43rd is. Makes no sense but 1/25th doesn't either. 1:43 scale is a British invention for model railroads. It is "O" scale done in the very sensible ratio of 7mm=1 inch. :roll: :roll: 1:25 scale is a USA invention. Detroit did a lot of modeling in 1:10 scale so it was easier to convert to 1:25 rather than 1:24. Does that clear things up? (Or would you like to hear about how USA "O" scale is 1:48 scale trains on 1:43 scale track?)
Modelmartin Posted March 21, 2007 Author Posted March 21, 2007 Ya! I knew that, Dave! Can you explain 1/14th?? I know the answer but want to test you! Actually the 1/25 was back in the pantograph days and the patterns were 1/10 because the drawings that Detroit sent to the model companies were in 1/10. They set the pantograph to reduce by 2 1/2 to 1 which of course ends up being 1/25. Of course today everything is digital and they don't even need patterns unless you are doing historical re-enactments like us sorry resin casters.
Modelmartin Posted March 21, 2007 Author Posted March 21, 2007 Almost forgot! 1/43rd is 7MM to the Foot, not inch. 7 MM is a bit over a quarter inch so 7mm to the inch would be a bit bigger than 1/4 scale!!!!!!!! I'll shut up now. :roll:
7000in5th Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Almost forgot! 1/43rd is 7MM to the Foot, not inch. 7 MM is a bit over a quarter inch so 7mm to the inch would be a bit bigger than 1/4 scale!!!!!!!! I'll shut up now. :roll: My bad, of course it is 7mm=1 foot! :oops: :oops: Now it makes a lot more sense. :wink: :wink:
7000in5th Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Can you explain 1/14th?? I know the answer but want to test you! I flunked! I have NO idea where 1:14 came from. All I can remember is first seeing it used for expensive hand-built models from Yurp. So what's the scoop?
Modelmartin Posted March 21, 2007 Author Posted March 21, 2007 It all started with the Rio 1/14th Atlantic to celebrate their 100th model which was a 1/43rd Atlantic. They make their patterns in 1/14th so they can pantagraph down 3-1 to get 1/43 (all rounded off). Weird, Huh! Some of the other Eye-talians started to chime in in the same scale. I have no idea how 1/28th(Japanese) or 1/22(Togi Alfa kits from Italy) or all the other weird scales started. My brain is full :shock: and it is full of mostly useless stuff. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. I bet Art Anderson knows though ! Take care, Dave!
7000in5th Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks for the smarts upgrade, Andy. This weird scale stuff burns me out, too. Let's not even think about 1:9, 1:29, 1:76 and that world! :? Best to all,
steamboy Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 Here is a peek at the box art for the Deuces Wild...
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