With a wealth of knowledge on various sports car racing series, Henry Trent’s contributions are always a highlight. His Italeri 1/24 scale Porsche 956-001 test car showcases multiple Tamiya primers, cigarette foil heat shielding, and an impressive 30 hours of meticulous work.
Hector Guadalupe’s Tamiya Mica Blue 1950 Ford F-1 Pickup looks like it’s ready to tackle the Pikes Peak hill climb race. Featuring an MCV 3D body kit, 429ci powerplant, and so much more, you could write a book about the modifications.
Aaron Thomas wanted to have a little fun at this year’s show with his Revell Germany 1/24 scale London Bus, sporting the "Hope it Don’t Snow" show banner on its side. Built straight from the box, the double-decker was finished in Tamiya Italian Red — a close match to the buses cruising around the UK.
Aaron Thomas wanted to have a little fun at this year’s show with his Revell Germany 1/24 scale London Bus, sporting the "Hope it Don’t Snow" show banner on its side. Built straight from the box, the double-decker was finished in Tamiya Italian Red — a close match to the buses cruising around the UK.
Roger Sitzes used a JoHan Hornet funny car as the base for his build of Shirley Shahan’s 1971 pro stock AMC Hornet. He incorporated the interior and chassis from the JoHan 1/25 scale SC/Rambler kit, scratchbuilt the roll cage, subframe connectors, and intake manifold.
Roger Sitzes used a JoHan Hornet funny car as the base for his build of Shirley Shahan’s 1971 pro stock AMC Hornet. He incorporated the interior and chassis from the JoHan 1/25 scale SC/Rambler kit, scratchbuilt the roll cage, subframe connectors, and intake manifold.
Ken Denza made his way to the HIDS show from Alabama, bringing along his 1967 Chevrolet Pro Street Impala. His build, finished in Boyd’s Dark Green, features a chassis from the Revell 1/25 scale Malibu SS Pro Street kit, numerous aluminum drivetrain components, and a fully wired and plumbed big-block engine.
Cheech and Chong might have found a new home in Jamie Brannan’s Revell Germany 1/24 scale VW T1 camper van. This worn and weathered out of the box Samba is packed with beach gear inside and appropriately named “Life’s a Beach”.
Cheech and Chong might have found a new home in Jamie Brannan’s Revell Germany 1/24 scale VW T1 camper van. This worn and weathered out of the box Samba is packed with beach gear inside and appropriately named “Life’s a Beach”.
Cheech and Chong might have found a new home in Jamie Brannan’s Revell Germany 1/24 scale VW T1 camper van. This worn and weathered out of the box Samba is packed with beach gear inside and appropriately named “Life’s a Beach”.
Cheech and Chong might have found a new home in Jamie Brannan’s Revell Germany 1/24 scale VW T1 camper van. This worn and weathered out of the box Samba is packed with beach gear inside and appropriately named “Life’s a Beach”.
Ol’ skool was the goal for Scott Garner’s Revell 1/25 scale ‘29 Model A Roadster. Painted in a classy dark pearl red with a matching tan and red interior featuring STS seat decals, this little gem is a hot rodder’s dream.
Don Betterton spent four weeks completing his 1/24 scale build of the iconic Jaguar XK-E convertible. Built straight from the box, his Jag was finished in a smooth coat of willow green automotive paint.
Don Betterton spent four weeks completing his 1/24 scale build of the iconic Jaguar XK-E convertible. Built straight from the box, his Jag was finished in a smooth coat of willow green automotive paint.
Fred Henry took Revell’s 1/25 scale 2021 Ford Bronco to the next level by modifying the suspension, adding a 3D-printed engine, and widening the wheels. Once the custom work was complete, he finished the body in a smooth Tamiya Haze Gray.
Fred Henry took Revell’s 1/25 scale 2021 Ford Bronco to the next level by modifying the suspension, adding a 3D-printed engine, and widening the wheels. Once the custom work was complete, he finished the body in a smooth Tamiya Haze Gray.
Eric Kalamaja converted an Atlantis 1/24 scale 1926 Mack Bulldog Stake Truck to 1916 specs, transforming it into a vintage military workhorse. He scratchbuilt a full wood bed, modified the wheels, added wiring and plumbing, and finished it in olive drab military paint. Oh — and there’s even a matching plane loaded in the back.
Eric Kalamaja converted an Atlantis 1/24 scale 1926 Mack Bulldog Stake Truck to 1916 specs, transforming it into a vintage military workhorse. He scratchbuilt a full wood bed, modified the wheels, added wiring and plumbing, and finished it in olive drab military paint. Oh — and there’s even a matching plane loaded in the back.
Eric Kalamaja converted an Atlantis 1/24 scale 1926 Mack Bulldog Stake Truck to 1916 specs, transforming it into a vintage military workhorse. He scratchbuilt a full wood bed, modified the wheels, added wiring and plumbing, and finished it in olive drab military paint. Oh — and there’s even a matching plane loaded in the back.
Low and slow — that’s the vibe of Al Stenger’s 1/25 scale Galaxie 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster, built straight from the box. Finished in Splash Paints Jade Green, this turnpike cruiser nails the classic look.
Junior builder Xander Maccia brought his first model to the show, an example of the hobby attracting young blood. Xander’s AMT 1/25 scale 1933 Willys van was built out of the box with Monopoly decals.
Robert Downie was looking for something out of the ordinary to build and came across this ZoomOn 1/24 scale multimedia conversion kit for a Toyota bB Open Deck. He painted it Tamiya Racing White over a custom Tamiya orange, and added the ZoomOn Honda Motocompo to the bed.
Fred Henry took two months to complete his out of box build of the Salvinos JR Wes’s Model Car Corner 1/25 scale Fleming Family asphalt modified race car. Fred used Tamiya Bright Red paint for the body.
Built straight from the box, Chris Propst’s Tamiya 1/24 scale Castrol Toyota “Tom’s” Supra took 30 days to complete and is coated with Tamiya pure white with AkzoNobel 2K clear over the kit decals.
Rocky Sink’s Alpha Model 1/24 scale Ferrari Monza SP2 was built straight from the box with the addition of valve stems on the wheels and metallic orange paint over Revell Chrome.
Built 100% out of the box, Lee Williams built this Salvinos JR 1/20 scale Takuma Sato Dallara DW-12 (That’s a mouthful) using Tamiya paints and Mr. Color clear. Lee mentioned that anything not painted black is actually a decal.
A very ‘Merry Christmas’ is the message behind Christopher Willetts’ 1965 Christmas Tree farm truck. Starting with a Revell 1/25 scale Chevy Fleetside, Christopher hollowed out the grille, added wiring to the engine, added tailgate chains, sprinkled on a little snow for effect, and topped it off with the perfect tree.
Irvin Arter Jr. built AMT’s new 1/25 scale 1968 Pontiac GTO Hardtop kit as a mild street machine. Irvin added custom wheels, a lowered suspension, a 3D-printed non-flip headlight grille, and finished it in Scale Finishes Fathom Green paint with a Vallejo Interior Grey Green interior.
Looking at Brian Jackson’s 1/25 scale 1964 Chevrolet Impala, you can almost hear the song Low Rider by War playing in the background. His galloping gazelle features wild, multi-layered custom paint, a low hydraulic suspension, and a photo-etched metal grille.
Looking at Brian Jackson’s 1/25 scale 1964 Chevrolet Impala, you can almost hear the song Low Rider by War playing in the background. His galloping gazelle features wild, multi-layered custom paint, a low hydraulic suspension, and a photo-etched metal grille.
Looking at Brian Jackson’s 1/25 scale 1964 Chevrolet Impala, you can almost hear the song Low Rider by War playing in the background. His galloping gazelle features wild, multi-layered custom paint, a low hydraulic suspension, and a photo-etched metal grille.
Robert Painter’s 1/25 scale 1957 Chevy hides some dark secrets beneath its Tamiya Pearl Green exterior and dog dish poverty caps. This 310 sports a fully wired and plumbed 632ci supercharged big block attitude adjuster, rear mini tubs, and a set of deep dish steelies with slicks out back.
Robert Painter’s 1/25 scale 1957 Chevy hides some dark secrets beneath its Tamiya Pearl Green exterior and dog dish poverty caps. This 310 sports a fully wired and plumbed 632ci supercharged big block attitude adjuster, rear mini tubs, and a set of deep dish steelies with slicks out back.
The classic Christmas movie Santa Claus is Coming To Town inspired Ken Mouton’s Ford Model T Snow Track conversion. Starting with an ICM 1/24 scale 1913 Model T Roadster, he modified the body into a pickup, added tracks, and painted it Henry Ford’s favorite color.
What if Richard Petty pursued a career in drag racing? Seth O’Brien explores that alternate reality with his build of an original Jo-Han 1/25 scale ‘64 Plymouth Belvedere body mounted on a modified Polar Lights chassis. Finished in Petty Blue with #43 decals, it’s easy to imagine this beast tearing down the strip in an alternate dimension.
What if Richard Petty pursued a career in drag racing? Seth O’Brien explores that alternate reality with his build of an original JoHan 1/25 scale ‘64 Plymouth Belvedere body mounted on a modified Polar Lights chassis. Finished in Petty Blue with #43 decals, it’s easy to imagine this beast tearing down the strip in an alternate dimension.
David Hawkins entered his Jack Ingram 1964 Chevelle in the stock car challenge, building a tribute to a car he watched race as a kid. He flared the fenders, added a photo-etched metal grille, and finished it in MCW Burnt Orange paint.
David Hawkins entered his Jack Ingram 1964 Chevelle in the stock car challenge, building a tribute to a car he watched race as a kid. He flared the fenders, added a photo-etched metal grille, and finished it in MCW Burnt Orange paint.
Scott Inman took the SCMA member challenge win with his Liberty Walk 1/24 scale LB-Works Honda NSX Widebody. He got the body kit from Scale Stars, added ZoomOn 18-inch wheels, and Scale Motorsports carbon fiber decals over the Splash Paints Valencia Red paint.
Built straight from the box, Matthew Inman’s Aurora Models 1/32 scale 1966 Chevy Monza SS concept car was finished in MCW Red enamel, and all the chrome parts were replated with AK chrome paint.
Built for the SOGA class (ages 65 and older), Roger Woods’ Airfix 1/32 scale MGB features a scratchbuilt engine bay, grille teeth replaced with brass rod, and a re-chromed finish with smooth Model Master Italian Red paint.
Irvin Arter Jr. combined an AMT 1965 AWB chassis with the new AMT 1/25 scale 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS body, Top Speed Decals, and a fully wired and plumbed engine. He gave this quarter-mile beast serious attitude with a bold hugger orange and white paint scheme.
AWWWW, how cute! Scott Wilbanks’ limited edition (1 of 20) 3D-printed Daytona turned heads all day, from its small scale and exaggerated body lines to the bright Krylon Jungle Green paint. Scott’s little Toon Plymouth left all who saw it smiling.
Truck builder Alex Melnychuk entered his Italeri 1/24 scale Freightliner FLC tractor in the heavy commercial section. He added 3D-printed rims and quarter fenders, performed a Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine swap, and finished it in Testors Bright Red with Duplicolor Clear.
After Buford Wilburn passed away, a friend placed his Cotton Owens 1969 Dodge Charger on the Cotton Owens Theme table. The Dodge stock car features Tamiya Italian Red paint and rolls on Plastic Performance Products tires and wheels.
Just like Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk says, “So hot! Call the police and fireman!’” Brian Barton’s Citroën C4 Pumper "Hot Surfer" fire truck brings the funk with its oversized surfboards, bold "Hot Surfer" graffiti, and a laid-back beach vibe.
Brent Barton cracked open and built the original 1960 Hawk Models Peeler IV Dragster. He built the model straight out of the box, using the kit’s decals on its molded blue body.
Jim Pagett wanted a stress-free build, and he found it with his AMT 1/25 scale 1971 Bug. Completed in two weeks, this Beetle features mag wheels with red line tires, Inca gold paint, and a set of Coca-Cola decals.
Bob Downie’s build of the AMT 1/25 scale 1965 Pontiac GTO Craftsman kit features this rare Iris Mist color by Splash paints. He added an antenna and used Tamiya LP paint to achieve the authentic ‘60s blue-green tint to the windows.
Robert Waudby’s Gunze Sangyo 1/24 scale 1956 Volkswagen Oval Window Beetle was built out of the box and finished with acrylic craft paints. He noted that the seats and interior components are soft vinyl, which made it difficult for the paint to adhere properly.
Combining parts from the AMT 1/25 scale 1978 Dodge “Li’l” Red Express and MPC Warlock pickups, Kelly Coons crafted this survivor work truck. Aftermarket wheels, a lowered suspension, and carefully applied weathering on the mismatched panels give Kelly’s Mopar another chance at life.
Combining parts from the AMT 1/25 scale 1978 Dodge “Li’l” Red Express and MPC Warlock pickups, Kelly Coons crafted this survivor work truck. Aftermarket wheels, a lowered suspension, and carefully applied weathering on the mismatched panels give Kelly’s Mopar another chance at life.
Being a big fan of “Big Daddy” Ed Roth, Keith Redman paid tribute to the legendary car customizer by building a tribute “Rat Fink” big rig. Using an AMT 1/25 scale Rat Fink International Transtar tractor and a matching bright green trailer, Keith’s homage shouts, “Long Live the Rat!”