Neil Leyesa

U.S. Team Driver - California

Team driver since 2019

Started the scale hobby back in 2008. I’ve been into remote control since the 1990’s and my first one is a nikko 2wd buggy that my dad gave me on my birthday. That’s where it all started. I’ve been into nitro touring cars and nitro stadium trucks.

My first scale truck back in 2008 is a tamiya cc01 Pajero and a tamiya Tundra hi-lift. I met some awesome people from our local trail runs and i learned so much from them working with styrene, brazing, and how to build a truck from ground up and i never bought another truck kit after that.

My favorite part of the hobby is scale building and replica builds. It started back in 2010 when i got my 1:1 FJ cruiser. My favorite parts to use and accessories are from RC4WD. Their products are licensed and works great on my replica builds.

My FJ cruiser replica build is my signature build that has created a lot of good memories. The best one is winning the Best in Show at West Coast Scale Challenge 2019. The build took me about 5 years to completion. I copied the actual FJ cruiser frame, front ifs suspension, rear 5 link suspension, engine bay and interior. These are all mostly scratch built. The funny part about doing a replica build, every time i have changes on my real truck, i made sure the little one get it too.

Thanks and happy scale building everyone.

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