Models that Teach

The NNL Nationals were held in Sylvania, Ohio last weekend and the theme class was "Demolition Derby."  Now, I don't know much about demolition derby cars, not because I don't like them, they're just not on my radar.  I think I may have seen  a couple of demo derbies at a state fair or maybe Flat Rock Speedway, but I have no technical knowledge about the cars.  Until now.  Looking at this group of models, I could gather a lot, like the use of little rear tires, or the special protection bars around the carburetor.  How about the use of diamond plate steel to protect the gas tank?  A good model is one that teaches you something about the subject and tells you that the builder knows about it too.  Along with the whimsical paint schemes and the cool mud effects, many of these demo derby models had deep technical detail, and I really like that.  Calnaga strives to provide you with parts that will add to the realism and the educational value of your models.