Last chance to acquire the "Collecting Drag Racing Model Kits" book?

[tim boyd]

I am probably going to be accused of self-promotion with this post, and perhaps rightly so.  (Mods, please feel free to delete this post if you deem it inappropriate). 

But I want to alert anyone who has been thinking about buying the "Collecting Drag Racing Model Kits" book that the remaining supply of the book at the publisher is down to 150 copies as of earlier this week. 

At this point the book sounds unlikely to get a second printing, so now might be the time to pounce before it is entirely sold out.  The book can be purchased directly at www.cartechbooks.com, through trusted online kit retailers like Model Roundup and Spotlight Hobbies, or through Amazon.com. 

Best Regards, and thanks to any of you who have previously purchased and read the book!  TIM

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(For those unfamiliar with the book, it was published in late 2020 and features 350 full color images and 175 pages of text covering the vast world of styrene assembly kits of drag racing cars. Twelve chapters are arranged by kit subject (Super Stocks, Gassers, Funny Cars, et al). There's also a bonus chapter showing built up drag racing models from experts like Guy Beaudette, Steve Perry, the late Bud LeFevre, Bill Coulter, Don Emmons, and others.  The book is rated at 4.8 out of 5 stars at Amazon.com.  If interested, you can read more about the book here.)

 

Edited February 22 by tim boyd

[slusher]

What about collecting muscle cars was there one of those Tim?

Edited February 22 by slusher
Typo guys

[tim boyd]

1 hour ago, slusher said:

What about collecting muscle cars was there one of those Tim?

Sure was/is Carl. 

This one enjoyed a second reprint run, so there are still a reasonable number in stock.  Not a huge number but enough to sustain sales for a while longer. 

For others reading this thread, the book Carl is referring to is titled "Collecting Muscle Car Model Kits".    Those who are interested can get it from the same sources listed above. 

Cheers...TIM 

[sean2390]

IMHO both of the books are excellent reference sources and are highly recommended.

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

4 hours ago, tim boyd said:

I am probably going to be accused of self-promotion with this post, and perhaps rightly so.  (Mods, please feel free to delete this post if you deem it inappropriate). 

But I want to alert anyone who has been thinking about buying the "Collecting Drag Racing Model Kits" book that the remaining supply of the book at the publisher is down to 150 copies as of earlier this week. 

At this point the book sounds unlikely to get a second printing, so now might be the time to pounce before it is entirely sold out.  The book can be purchased directly at www.cartechbooks.com, through trusted online kit retailers like Model Roundup and Spotlight Hobbies, or through Amazon.com. 

Best Regards, and thanks to any of you who have previously purchased and read the book!  TIM

**********

(For those unfamiliar with the book, it was published in late 2020 and features 350 full color images and 175 pages of text covering the vast world of styrene assembly kits of drag racing cars. Twelve chapters are arranged by kit subject (Super Stocks, Gassers, Funny Cars, et al). There's also a bonus chapter showing built up drag racing models from experts like Guy Beaudette, Steve Perry, the late Bud LeFevre, Bill Coulter, Don Emmons, and others.  The book is rated at 4.8 out of 5 stars at Amazon.com.  If interested, you can read more about the book here.)

 

Thumbs up!

[Ragtop Man]

Either you have this book, or you need it. Scolarship is on point, and there are even a few surprises in there. 

Glad that HP was willing to listen! 

[Chris in Berwyn]

I probably  will pick up a copy.  As Tim says, several online vendors have it too and you can save a few bucks buying from a couple of them.  

Edited February 24 by Chris in Berwyn

[Keef]

Ordered mine Tuesday, showed up today!! 

[iangilly]

I have both books Tim, and found them both great reads and very informative. Anyone who buy either book won't be disappointed. 

[Goose1957]

Thanks for the reminder. Just ordered it. 

Jeff

[Bills72sj]

I have both books. I have read the Muscle Car collector version cover to cover 7 TIMES!

[Force]

I do also have both books and they are both great.

[Droptop 66]

Have it and love it! As someone who grew up in the 60's when Drag racing kits were everywhere (even annual releases portrayed racing themes on the cover), this book is a treasure trove of reference. Thanks, Tim!

[tim boyd]

Guys....so glad to hear that you all have enjoyed the book, and thanks for sharing your reactions here.  Highly appreciated, especially so by my publisher!  Very best to you all...TIM 

[wrenchr]

Yup have both myself, 2 things I do not get rid of. My models and my model magazines / books.