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  1. Hi Jeremy, I have a similar experience having carted around my car mags with me. Although it was in the early sixties that I began. They were a huge factor in my becoming a Gearhead! Enjoy your find, Cheers Misha
  2. Hi Andrew, moving right along, looking great 👍🏾! Cheering you on, Misha
  3. Thank you for your comment Pierre, it was an enjoyable build and it’s great to hear responses on it. Having finished it in time to join you and the others on the starting grid in a few days is a rush as well! Thank you Helmut for comments and it’s great to hear that you followed along! Lately my choices have been curbsides with the result that the time spent on engine compartments is now gone into chassis detail. The exhaust pipe was actually the focus of my efforts by trying out a multi-stage airbrushing and masking for the first time. The visual differences between the race day body and the rather well worn chassis has an historical background. All three Sebring MGs were 1962 models that were originally shipped over for the California dealer. These three were the only ones to have had some corrosion damage on the voyage and were relegated to the back of the lot. Morris Garage has had a century long history of competitive activity and kept to its original slogan of MG - Safety Fast. From hill climbs to land speed records the company has provided an economical and practical sports car. In the1956 Sebring the firm entered the new MGA, a distinctly fresh and modern post war design. In its run up to the 1962 season the cars remained competitive in class and most importantly never suffered a DNF during the twelve hour event. With the introduction of the MGB late in 62 the firm undertook the prep of the racers in house to have them ready for the 63 Sebring rather than having essentially American hot rodders that we’re responsible for the MGA as before. The result was dismal as the two car team scored DNF, failing to run the course. For the next season (60 years ago) a three car team prepared by the California dealership using the three sitting in the back. The amazing factor in these entries was their stark stock appearance yet in competition with much more sophisticated cars as Porches, Ferrari, and of course the GS Vette! This was achieved with aluminum panels, reinforced wire wheels, and meticulous blue printing, polishing and assembly of the engine by Joe Huffaker in his early days before Indianapolis. Researching a competition car to build a replica reveals such interesting details in addition visual information. This was another enjoyable aspect of this build. Looking forward to seeing all the entries! Cheers Misha
  4. Thanks Gary “Gramps46” for following along on the build. Encouragement is always welcomed in our hobby/passion which tends to be a solitary activity. Thanks Randy, it’s great to get it done on time. The subject matter was a big draw, an MGB racing at Sebring against the Goliath's of the day. Having the Club Sport kit was an added inventive with the perfect parts required. Thanks Andrew, Hope the weather holds out in Florida. Bit of a drive all the way from Vancouver Island. Your build is an inspiration to all gearhead detail fanatics, you’re getting close… gonna be following along! Cheers. Thanks Phil, we’re headed out in the morning hopefully, so I’ll be in town for our meeting, along with the MG. Now it’s on to building a Deuce woodie in time for Summer 2025 Pacific Nor’West Deuce Days in Victoria BC! A plug for the upcoming 20th anniversary for the Desert Scale Classic in Phoenix this spring. Our club Scale Plastic Automotive Modellers SPAM, along with the Cactus Model Club are sponsoring the Best Deuce Class. Check it out. Thanks Dan for following along on this build and the congrats 🎉. When I do finish I usually treat myself to a new build to start, except I often end up beginning three rather than just one! My WIPs increase exponentially. Looking at finishing my 53 Ford from a previous Cannonball, and the Cheezoom Corvair F/C. Cheers! Thanks to all who peek in on this thread. Next stop is Under the Glass! Cheers Misha
  5. Been awhile since the latest update, so this is the last one as entry #48 has entered the grid! There were a number of final bits to install on the MGB to make it race ready. The green light that was used to communicate with the pit board held by a crewman needed to be built using the kit’s clear lens. Fitting a suitable diameter of plastic rod into the Dremel, I fashioned a housing for the light. The kit provides three clear lenses which feature a raised rim for the rubber seal. Mixing clear blue & yellow acrylic provided the green colour. While often used on roof tops the MG mounted the signal light on the passenger front fender, in line with the leading edge of the windshield. The companion piece is the light installed to illuminate the entry number on the same side to be visible to the pits. I was fortunate to have some white metal castings with amazing detail that I had come across a few decades ago. With the body on the chassis it was time to complete the exhaust pipe with P/E pipe clamps. The Detail Master fret offers three sizes of clamps. It really brings a lot of realism to the chassis in a subtle way. After installing the windscreen I encountered perhaps the most difficult part of the build; installing the wipers. With the aid of tweezers, magnifier, in combination with shakey hands and failing eyesight, it took some time to get it to look okay. Another gem 💎 in the Club Racing version are two very thin clear “perspex” headlight covers to reduce aerodynamic drag of the original design. I installed them with Aleene’s Tacky Glue which drys clear. Most often used to mock up assemblies as it’s dissolvable with warm water. The last panic, #4, occurred when the very delicate passenger side door handle snapped in two when I was removing from the sprue! The solution was to rob from the second, stock kit thankfully. The last item was to repair the red stripe on the hardtop with a small bit of remaining decal, leaving just a tiny sliver. Now the MGB is ready to make the grid! Next step is to post in Under Glass after some hero shots and reflections on the build. Thanks to all that have been following the community build. Also to all the builders taking part, offering their work in writing and photos. Cheers Misha
  6. Well, That’s a great video Phil! Besides being in Doug’s workshop, he offered so many hints along the build one needs to take notes. It really is the best presentation I’ve watched on “how to build” along with Doug’s easy going style, loved the part of him blowing on the parts he just glued. Well, it can be done, bravo 👏! Cheers Misha
  7. Wow, welcome to the grid participants Gary! In addition to a separate thread, I’d encourage you to post along here as there aren’t that many right now and a number have completed their builds. At this juncture I would choose the curbside kit that was originally part of their slot car series. It offers a decent body outline, although check the visual sources for your particular vehicle, an opportunity for interior detail and creative paint detailing of the chassis. The other kit was originally produced by Aurora in the line with a Chapparal, Aston Martin, Avanti, etc. Great kit for detail as front and rear compartments open. The engine if memory serves me is the four cylinder pan cake, which may not be suitable as some entires were the sixes. The rear has a complicated structure for raising the body component. The interior has decent detail for even current standards, yet it, along with all the other detail is best checked against visual sources. This can be a frustrating build, often with the result of leaving the rear opened up because of its fragility. I have lately been building curbsides, largely because of subject matter, yet I seem to enjoy putting greater effort now into paint and chassis detail, as engine compartments, while I enjoy detailing, can be a long process. Your choice of the 904 is a great addition to the grid. I’m looking forward to your progress, Cheers Misha
  8. Amazing! I agree heartily with Mark; top shelf work on an amazing replica Andrew. Cheers Misha
  9. Thank you Pierre & Mark for your comments, much appreciated, and for the suggestion of using paint to repair the red stripe, which I’m leaning towards. The clear on the top is TS 13 a lacquer, so would an acrylic red be my best choice as any goof ups could be easily dealt with. I would follow with a few dabs of Future, thankfully my bottle of it is half full which ought to last. Thanks again for the tips, Cheers Misha
  10. What an amazing replica Pierre! I heartily agree with the previous comments, this is an amazing build that I return to for the visuals and conversations. Combined with my recent read of Brock Yates’ description of the era in his Ferrari bio, has made it all exciting! Cheers Misha
  11. Congrats on your new digs Allan! It makes such a difference to have a comfortable work space. My own work bench is nearly identical and was my Dad’s office desk. I do wish to caution you on your choice of a “quick and easy build” being a Fujimi EM or Enthusiast’s Model with great detail and many sub assemblies. Your choice of building a replica Porsche is great and thanks for the link to the decals. In building this kit I would recommend a deep familiarity with the instructions and drawings, including paint details. I often write or put sticky notes all over my sheets. The other is an often heard phrase, yet it rings so true; treat each sub assembly as a model on its own. This kit requires great patience and study, especially combined with visual research of the original car. Your on a good start, looking forward to your progress and your further postings on this special 911! Cheers Misha
  12. Hoping you’ve recovered from your malady over the holidays Bill. Looking forward to your progress with the build! Cheers Misha
  13. That’s what I’m thinking, even if it sits on top of the clear it might not be too noticeable, certainly better than now. Thanks for checking, Cheers Mishs
  14. Been busy past couple of weeks working on the MGB with the last items on the work order. It hasn’t been without its moments of panic in assembling the major parts together! I’ve also settled upon my Deuce Days ‘25 entry to be a woody based upon the Fink/Taylor version. Now that the MG is nearing completion thoughts have turned to what takes its place on the bench, a new build or a WIP, of which there are many to choose from. So had a look at my 36 collection with an eye to the chopped rag top. Finished off the helmet with the exterior strap fasteners and Bell decal with an overall coat of Future. It was then onto a tricky masking job for the rubber strip along the body length. At this point in the build I was dreading that overspray could trash the project! With careful application of tape and plastic kit bag I covered the body for the LP 5, semi-gloss black paint. Once the masking was removed it revealed a very satisfactory finish, which showed one issue, first panic moment! The P/E badge on the grill was gone, after the effort of painting and glossing it to resemble an enamel badge. Regaining perspective, I searched thru the wastecan for all the masking tape, bingo, it was barely attached to a torn strip. The last item to be completed before mounting the body to the chassis were the bungee style cords for the hood/bonnet, and trunk/boot. These were made with heavy Coban sewing thread used for coats. Needed to mount the trunk release upside down, as on the original, to be used as a hook. Yet with the pressure of the cord it had to be reinforced by pinning the tiny piece with a brass rod. Once the cords were done, the major sub-assemblies could be fitted, or so I thought. A great plus to this kit is how well the parts fit. The fine tolerances had an effect upon my paint process as too many layers would affect the final fit. This along with the interior modification to remove the rear cushion caused the body to ride too high on the chassis. With my efforts to fit, I pressed too much and the steering column broke sway from the dash! Panic moment #2! This resulted in taking the three subassemblies apart plus dismantling the interior. In repairing the column & wheel I inadvertently positioned much lower, which was noticed only once it was back together. I also filed the mounting points back on the chassis and body to allow for a better fit. Now that the car was together it remained to fit the rest of the external parts. One unique item that required construction was the bug deflector on the hood, barely noticeable because of size and transparency. The local brewery cans are bare metal overall and, once emptied are a great source for scale brackets and other bits of metal. Combined with a decent P/E bending tool one is able to fashion all sorts of detail items. In this case it was a simple 45 degree bend along a small length of aluminum and a transparency from a bubble pack to make the delicate deflector. The hardtop, which only appeared in the Club Sport version, was requiring more masking and airbrushing to complete it. The first layer was LP 65 Rubber Black for the insulation around the windows and to provide a base for the aluminum coat to follow. Once sprayed rubber it was masked for the Vallejo Metal White Aluminum for the side frames. Panic moment #3 occurred while removing the masking from the roof as two small sections of red decal film lifted at the front and rear of the top! In my attempt to prevent runs of clear coat it appears that the culprit a lack of clear coat at these downward edges of the roof. At this point not sure whether to attribute it to damage suffered during the journey to Florida or to try to repair it with another layer of film. This morning the MGB sits all mocked up, awaiting the final bits ‘n’ pieces to be installed. This has been a very satisfying and rewarding build of a kit that is well thought out and executed with the only drawback perhaps it being a curbside. Even with a chassis plate, the details and crispness allowed for paint detailing. Hope to finish up in the next couple of days, and then it’ll be off to the races! Thanks for your comments Randy. I’m quite happy with this build as it nears completion. That is my weak point as I have a ton of WIPs in line, never mind the stash which serves as a parts depot. Thanks Randy for following along and all the others, Cheers Misha
  15. Hi Andrew, Been following your build! Great detail overall and well executed. Those toggle switches are amazing, need to get some. Cheers Misha
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