Post by Art Laski on May 8, 2010 22:03:04 GMT -5
Hello,
Like Paul before me, I am also from SoCal, down in Temecula more specifically. Besides being new to this group, I am also releatively new to modelling as a hobby. I loved building models as a kid, but hadn't done much since I was a young teenager, other than build some kits with my young son.
All this time, I've had in the back of my mind that I would like to build a replica of a Cosworth midget my dad owned in the '80s. After seeing some incredible builds on the net (Clay Kemp's for instance), I got inspired to get serious and learn some skills. I started by building a Monogram Brad Doty kit, then a Monogram PC-1 midget, and have been trying to soak up all I can.
I've only completed three models, but have been attending model shows and joining internet boards and a local model club here in Temecula to learn as much as possible.
Since I grew up in racing and have a long extended family history in the sport of open wheel racing, I am leaning towards those type of projects (although I'm engaged on an SCCA A-Production Corvette project at the moment!). Besides my dad's midget, I'd like to do some Indy cars, and build up a Halibrand Shrike at some point.
Looking at some of the quality builds and great builders out here, looks like there's a lot that can be learned. Looking forward to it!
Art Laski, Jr.
Like Paul before me, I am also from SoCal, down in Temecula more specifically. Besides being new to this group, I am also releatively new to modelling as a hobby. I loved building models as a kid, but hadn't done much since I was a young teenager, other than build some kits with my young son.
All this time, I've had in the back of my mind that I would like to build a replica of a Cosworth midget my dad owned in the '80s. After seeing some incredible builds on the net (Clay Kemp's for instance), I got inspired to get serious and learn some skills. I started by building a Monogram Brad Doty kit, then a Monogram PC-1 midget, and have been trying to soak up all I can.
I've only completed three models, but have been attending model shows and joining internet boards and a local model club here in Temecula to learn as much as possible.
Since I grew up in racing and have a long extended family history in the sport of open wheel racing, I am leaning towards those type of projects (although I'm engaged on an SCCA A-Production Corvette project at the moment!). Besides my dad's midget, I'd like to do some Indy cars, and build up a Halibrand Shrike at some point.
Looking at some of the quality builds and great builders out here, looks like there's a lot that can be learned. Looking forward to it!
Art Laski, Jr.
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