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Here is my version, also a 20 years old build...

Snap Draggins were originally sold in the 1970s as Car-Toons. Anglia Manglia Now made by Polar Lights, they are a snap together model (moldet in kolor, no glue required) of the famous drag racing Gassers of the 1960s. Each kit averages 20 pieces. Nothing special, a bit of kolor here and there, aluminum exhaust tips, chute details, the last one of the six, my Snap Draggins family is now finally complete.

Snap Draggins were originally sold in the 1970s as Car-Toons. Boss Austin Now made by Polar Lights, they are a snap together model (moldet in kolor, no glue required) of the famous drag racing Gassers of the 1960s. Each kit averages 20 pieces. Nothing special, a bit of kolor here and there, aluminum exhaust tips, chute details, a further increase for my Snap Draggins family.

Snap Draggins were originally sold in the 1970s as Car-Toons. Badboy Now made by Polar Lights, they are a snap together model (no paint or glue required) of the famous drag racing Gassers of the 1960s. Each kit averages 20 pieces. Nothing special, a bit of kolor here and there, a further increase for my Snap Draggins family.

I also build, in between, "normal" models. Usually, to get my head clear... Or, to collect new ideas... Open the box... Take kit... Not much change... Only put the parts together... A little color... Just like this here... One of my favorite convertible, also a older build... I hope you like it...

Snap Draggins were originally sold in the 1970s as Car-Toons. Willy Haulin (early Willys Pick-up). Now made by Polar Lights, they are a snap together model (no paint or glue required) of the famous drag racing Gassers of the 1960s. Each kit averages 20 pieces. Nothing special, a bit of kolor here and there, a further increase for my Snap Draggins family.

Stinger - Rear Engine Rail Dragster Deadly as a scorpion, this wild rail dragster puts the sting on the competition. Feast your orbs on this long, low, sleek quarter-miler with a finned spoiler in front and another riding high in the rear...solid-disc acing wheels in the front and mag wheels with giant "wrinkled" slicks in the rear. But what's this? Look at that muscle-packed blown Hemi Elephant engine sitting in the pleated 'T' bucket interior where the driver should be. It's gotta be the most unconventional rear engine dragster ever to hit the asphalt! Driver's cockpit is covered by clear, aircraft-style canopy. Body section lifts off to show the detailed custom chassis. Tom Daniel re-did the "Trick - T" again in 1975 without the drag chutes and called it the Stinger. This is my boxstock version with another kolor and some engine mods. Hope, you enjoy...

Yamaha FZR 750R OW 01 Genesis Street-Legal Works Racer Tamya, 1/12, 1989 The Yamaha FZR750R was the "street-legal version" of the YZF750 that dominated the '87 and '88 Suzuka 8-Hour Endurance Races. It was fitted with a virtually race-spec 749cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-cylinder 5-valve engine which had improved components to enable increased power. It featured an aluminum Deltabox frame and race-spec swing arm suspension. Just like their works team machines, this street bike also featured racing components to provide a thrilling riding experience for even the most demanding of riders. About the Model - 1/12 scale plastic assembly model kit. - Length: 174mm, Height: 96mm, Width: 62mm. - Cowling parts are molded with clear plastic. - The 4-stroke engine features details such as carburetor and radiator. - Vinyl tubing included to depict ignition and brake cables. - Small screws are used to secure cowlings (removeably, for showing the engine details). - Synthetic rubber tires feature realistic tread patterns. - High quality Cartograf decals also included. This is the fifth 1/12 Tamiya motorcycle kit I've built (also about 20 years ago) and I'm always impressed by the level detail included out of the box. This model was released in 1989 . Very crisp detail and flash free. Only minimal attention to some mold lines is needed. As detailed as this kit is, the cutaway box art shows just how much detailing potential there is even at this large scale. Wires, sensors, springs, etc. However, at 1/12 scale it is easy to add some simple details to further enhance the overall appearance of the finished model. The bike also includes a "working" kickstand, but it is rather fragile so the stand should be used for displaying the model (from this experience, the kickstand is no longer on my model... :) Well, please do not ask me why the headlights are yellow, you see my beginnings in this hobby... Hope, you like it.

Suzuki RG250 Walter Wolf Special Version Tamiya 1/12, ca.1986 This is the special version of the 1986 Suzuki RG250A(Gamma) which featured the unique livery of the Walter Wolf Racing Team. Model Features - Distinctive aerodynamic (form for the time then... ) with long under cowling accurately reproduced. - Front and rear wheels are secured with screws to the detailed frame. - Solid synthetic rubber tires with realistic tread pattern. - 2 types of decals are included to depict the bike’s livery in either Navy Blue or Silver body colour. I built this one about 20 years ago, for this version I've decided, since the bodyparts were already in this blue... Well, you see my beginnings in this hobby... Hope, you like it.

Troublemaker - Chevy El Camino Funny Car 'Troublemaker' was one of Tom Daniels more 'serious' deigns, in that it could have been built in 1-to-1 (full size,) scale and run at drag strips. TD thought, a 'stretched' El Camino pickup body would work well - and it does. This design pre-dates the Pro Stock Pickups of today by some 25 years! The only other race car body TD ever saw that tilted forward like this model, was a car run by Dunn and Wreath way back when. 'Troublemaker' just seemed to be a name that 'fit' this dragster. Here is my Troublemaker, most boxstock, for once in a different color. I hope, you enjoy...

The Jiotto Caspita is a prototype midship sports car designed and manufactured by Dome for a company named Jiotto in 1988. The car was billed as the F1 on the Road and was in its time, far ahead... The original design of the car was done by Kunihisa Ito, who was the vice-president and chief designer of Jiotto Design Incorporated. The first car was powered by a Motori Moderni flat 12, a detuned Formula One engine and then in 1990 was stripped and then rebuilt with a Judd V10. Both engines were transversely mounted, and powered through a 6 speed gearbox built by Weismann. The car first made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in the same year, but the project would die out in 1993 due to the global recession which meant lack of demands for supercars. With the Judd engine, the Caspita is capable of 577 horsepower (430 kW) at 10,750 rpm and a top speed of 199 miles per hour (320 km/h), while producing 283 ft·lbf (284 N·m) of torque at 10,500 rpm. The Caspita also features a 6-speed manual transmission, a 0-60 mph time of approximately 4.7 seconds, and a curb weight of 2734 lb (1240 kg). This is my version of this sports car, built from a FUJIMI- kit, from the year 1989... Hope, you like it.

First I was content with the color, but the Decals became very bad (old glue). I tried to save it and removed the completely bad ones and left only the flames and the front grill. They keep not yet so correct also after the clear lacquer painting... I hope, you like it.

I love these small racers, that with Power fly away on the rear wheels...

Here is another one of my very old works. I hope you like it.

Here's something to warm up, I have built this one about 22 years ago, hope, you like it.

Hello They call me Bobby, aka hobbybobby, i`m a (some say I'm crazy) model builder, build everything possible, mainly with wheels... ... heavyweight are showrods... I got the suggestion of several friends to register in this Forum... So, here I am... Take care, Bobby