Slot cars are still around, though, with all of the radio control cars and trucks you see, you might not know it. If you're a man of a certain age, you remember slot cars, probably with fondness. You might have found a set under the tree on Christmas morning and there might have been a good sized track in your town where you could race against the other guys who were serious … [Read more...]
Paper V12 Engine Model
Origami is usually associated with nifty little animals or flowers but folding paper can be great for the motorheads among us, too. This paper V12 isn't a quick little foldup, it has 1978 pieces and all of the internal pieces move just like they should, the crankshaft, connecting rods and 12 pistons all doing their proper job. The creator did add LED spark plugs for a little … [Read more...]
Scale Model Ferrari 312PB
Model building has come a very long way over the years, what some of us remember from our childhood doesn't begin to resemble what model builders accomplish these days. But even among today's highly skilled craftsmen, a few build scale creations that simply leave you speechless. Pierre Scerri of Italy has built what must be some of the finest scale models ever. He recently … [Read more...]