Hello from Connecticut.....

[Allan31]

Wow. I've just spent days roaming around here and I'm amazed I haven't found you all before now.

I've been building models since I was a little kid. Aviation, armer but then not too many cars. I left model building about the age of 15 when I discovered real cars. I have always been fascinated by auto racing. When I was about 9-10 years old in the 60's, I had my first visit to Lime Rock Park and it's been down hill ever since.

In the 80's, I got my competition license and raced Formula Fords on a limited shoe string budget. I was surrounded in the paddock by beautiful Ferraris and Porsches and realized I will never be able to afford those but if went to the hobby shop I could have a GT40 for about $12.00.

Back then there was little or no aftermarket decals, no photo-etch, no resin cast race parts, I did everything with press-type and Bondo. I still have the first ever race car model I built then, Revell GT40 with my own hand made markings.

Over the years I've collected almost every one of the UMi, Teapot Graphics and Fisher race car resin they ever produced all now waiting patiently to see the light of day.

I build 1/24-25 scale. I finish them post race with rubber and grime.

          

I build "curb-side" as working hoods to show engines always seem to break after a while.

Looking forward to sharing future builds with you all.

 

 

 

[Bainford]

Welcome to the forum, Allan. That is a stunning collection of race cars. Very nicely done. I think you're going to like it around here. Cheers.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Those are some amazing builds Allan. Welcome aboard!

[Rich Chernosky]

Aaaahh...a modeler that builds the same thing I do.  Welcome aboard Alan.  We will have much to discuss.  A nice collection you have there.

[Gramps46]

Welcome aboard.  You found the right place and your models are a perfect fit.  UMi, Teapot Graphics and Fisher are loved here.

[Gary Chastain]

Really nice builds

[PappyD340]

Welcome to the forum Allan, those are some great looking models!!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Allan! " Where you been?" We've been looking for you. LOL. Seriously we hope you will enjoy and share our forum with us. Your builds look really nice. Looking forward to more in the future.

[Street Rod]

Welcome aboard, Allan! Great looking race cars, look forward to seeing more of your builds!

[slusher]

Welcome aboard the forum, Allann'!

[Zippi]

Nice story Allan.  Lot of Great looking cars.  I'm liking the 66 Mustang.  Welcome to the forum. 

[ewetwo]

Welcome Allan. 

[Allan31]

Thanks all for the warm welcome.

As I'm sure has happened to many of you, after I spent hours bending solder for headers, tubing for exhaust pipes and complete roll cages, hand lettering decals and markings, resin casting my own wheels and tires, I find I am directly responsible for complete kits being issued soon after my completions.

    etc.,etc....

And this is the main reason we still do not have this classic Peter Gregg Porsche in kit form yet, I haven't finished it....

 

 

[happy grumpy]

Welcome Allan. You definitely belong here.?

[10543Modeler]

Some real nice work you have there.  I'm in NY & frequently ride motorcycles up in the area around Lime Rock, can you recommend any hobby shops in the northeast part of CT?

[Rockford]

Some great cars there, and excellent weathering. Welcome aboard.

[Chris 422]

Welcome. Your models are very impressive.?

[Allan31]

10543, I'm 17 minutes from Lime Rock, I'm there often.

Sadly so many hobby shops are now just RC centers but the best one stop shop I know of I listed below, check their hours. good luck

 

HQ Hobbies

394 New Haven Ave, Suite #1

Milford, CT 06460 (United States of America)

 

Phone#:  +1 (203) 882-1979

Email: hqhobbies@gmail.com

[10543Modeler]

Allan, that seems like a long ride from the Lime Rock area to Milford for you but next time I'm up there I will check that store out.  Looks like about a 50 minute ride up 95 for me.   If you're ever down near Mahopac, NY be sure to check Gallimods Hobby Shop.

[Allan31]

Thanks for Gallimods, only an hour away.