
Episode 278: Alan Gonick
In this episode of the Model Car Culture Podcast, I’m joined by Alan Gonick — longtime model car ...
Model Car Culture Podcast · Scale Riders
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Model Car Culture Podcast, I’m joined by Alan Gonick — longtime model car builder, photographer, and writer from Southern California.
Alan shares decades of experience in the hobby, including:
- His legendary ’57 Chevy custom build
- Techniques for bodywork, molding, and scratch-building
- His history writing for Lowrider Bicycle Magazine
- Stories from shows like Cactus Classic, SoCal events, and more
- Deep insight into classic model car craftsmanship
- Tools, materials, and techniques used before modern 3D printing
- How research, history, and creativity shape better model builds
This episode is packed with real model car knowledge, old-school techniques, and inspiration for builders of all levels.
If you’re into scale modeling, custom builds, or model car history, this one’s for you.
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