And the Winner is…

John Martin’s Award Winning VW Samba Bus

RoR Review 20101005

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a winning contest model? Many of the builders for Right On Replicas regularly enter model contests with these builds and ones that they make on their own but the secret for making a contest winner is pretty simple. Patience and homework are the main requirements. It helps if you have some experience too.

Practice makes perfect so don’t just sit there – build something. Every time you do; you’ll get better. Even without the practice, if you find that something doesn’t turn out just the way you want – do it over again until its perfect. There are many techniques described in these reviews that will show you just how to do that. If you have a question send us an email (righton@rightonreplicas.com) and we’ll get you an answer ASAP.

Doing your homework is just as important. Look for a review of the model you’re building to see if there is something you need to fix or avoid. Find out from real 1:1 subject matter what the original looked like. There is a lot of information on the internet and many model clubs that love to help out. Don’t be afraid to ask. Modelers love sharing their “secrets!”

Constructing an unusual presentation or subject helps too, and as John says, “As far as success secrets; this is a good example of a model that can have success in a box stock category if the builder keeps it simple and does the simple things well. Keep it clean, make it shine, and have some fun!