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Hi guys anyone have any version of the competition 356 they want to trade?

Clipped and sanded some front tires I made and cast with no sidewall markings. Decided to use the wheels and rear tires that come in the kit. Next is rubber black paint. Will post pics tomorrow.

Ok mates I think I have the right carbs in the right scale now. This was good as it gives me some more room in there Will bend and angle trim some aluminum pipe for the stacks Great reference photo of the decaying engine sitting in the Paramount lot rusting away after the first movie.

I would say that they are similar in quality to Tamiya kits. Like Tamiya, many are curbside kits, but in majority of cases, they much better fitting than any of the older domestic brands (MPC, AMT, Monogram, Revell). The "enthusiast series" kits are much more detailed than Tamiya kits, but that means they are also much more complex to build.

Very impressive, extremely impressive!

Yup

I built this one a couple of years ago…

A superb old timey rod. There is a lot to like here and you have done a lot more work than you have said in your brief description. And all of it good too.

Good work Bob. That has turned out great

Well done Bob.

I would hate see one of your bad kits!! Looks good from the side - good work I would say

Old Craftsman tools are excellent. When I first got in the business I became a tool snob, and anything I bought new was either Snap On or Mac. Everything was stolen in 1977, and I replaced it all with lower line tools...all of which do the job just fine. Tools, contrary to some opinions, do not define the mechanic...HOWEVER...really bottom-of-the-barrel cheap "offshore" tools are only worth their value as scrap. EDIT: Special features that made high-line tools worth the money...like Snap On's "flank drive" wrenches, can be found on many reasonably priced tools today, as the patents have all run out.

Fujimi kits are some of the best in the business, but they tend to be complex and highly detailed. Some less experienced modelers find them to be "difficult" and "fiddly", but competent builders can produce world-class results with care and patience. Their "Enthusiast Series" kits are among my personal favorites, but they're not for beginners.

"Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do" had nothing to do with a figure in the recent news.

I have always wanted one of these. I know they are pricey, but why not? Following along. And your work is tight

nice job

kool build, great work. I've got bits and pieces of an original that I'm trying to complete

Looking good! I like the body color, I think I have it in my paint stash, and I do have that same Vette as well... hmmm.

Just WOW Bob! Such nice finish on a 3D print. I am so jealous of your techno-savvy skills

Great work all around Bob and excellent attention to detail as with all your builds. I never tried the Rust-Oleum chrome but I'll have to pick up a can and try it out for myself.

So I am venturing into more Import vehicles and I see that Fujimi are really cheap on Amazon, and has anyone built the brand? And if so are they as pain in the neck as some of the old MPC kits, or they decent enough and lastly, are they split for curbside and open hood style?

I just sold a '91 Mustang GT that I had for 30 years. It was a hoot to drive and even though it had 185K on the clock, it was a VERY spirited ride with the 5 speed. When I first got her I had more than a few surprise rides around in a very tight little circle while driving in the rain, and it would do a great burnout. Only sold her because I bought a '95 Corvette and I simply could not drive both at the same time and found myself using the Mustang for rainy weather instead of the Vette, (which was no fun at all), so I decided to sell the Mustang. At just about 3200 pounds she had plenty of power. I have driven several of the newer ones with the Coyote engine, and while heavier, the power was incredible, and it is easy to see why their drivers lose them so easily. My 'Vette with the 6 speed is faster, and quicker than my GT and far more fun to drive, but also more well mannered especially with the ASR engaged. With ASR off, it can be a handful. She does NOT get driven in the rain. A very good friend has a couple of McLarens, a Ferrari, three Porsches, a Lotus and a Jaguar. I have driven several of those as well, and BOY, it is easy to see how trouble can come along FAST. I cannot imagine the new 1000+ HP C8. But, as with all things, if you exercise caution, you won't make the front cover of Car Wrecks Weekly!

The wheels should be the only difference. The Sox & Martin version differs pretty much in wheels and tires only, as well as not including the stock air cleaner setup nor the NASCAR parts. The Keystone wheels are different from those in the Sox & Martin Barracuda kit. The Superbird wheels are the same for front and rear, while having different inner wheels.

This is so cool, the picture from the original is stuck in my head 👍