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 It is with a heavy heart that I must give all of you the bad news that our friend Larry has passed away 

I just got a phone call from his beloved wife Cindy this evening. I've been thinking about the big guy lately, wondering why we haven't heard from him in awhile. I feel terrible that I hadn't talked to him for several months. I didn't know he was sick again, I assumed he was burned out with building & just not posting, just like we all do sometimes.

I never had the chance to meet my friend in person (we tried several times to get together, but for different reasons it just never happened). We used to talk by phone and email, but not often enough 

This great man will be sorely missed. He could always put a smile on my face with his wit and unique style of posting! His scratchbuilding skills were off the chart    I so wish his AWESOME Rockwells would have made it into production so we could all have the chance to use them on a build.

He had such incredible builds too:

Rest in Peace my friend, love ya! 

Here is a 1:1 that's ALWAYS done it for me...the DeTomaso Pantera! I've lusted after these since I was a kid, and I've been wanting to build a scale version.
 
I realize there is a currently produced Fujimi kit, but this is about the old, out-of-production kits.
 
I picked up a gluebomb Testors (Gunze Sangyo) GTS about 8 or so years ago, but ruined the body by stripping it
 
I recently found a sealed USAirfix (ex-not sure who produced it originally?) kit CHEAP and figured why not, even though the box art had always stopped me before (the front-end looks too long and tapered on the boxtop rendering???) Good news...the kit body ISN'T out of proportion  
 
Anyway, I compared it the the Testors body and it almost looks as though they were made by the same company, even though there isn't a Gunze logo anywhere on the sprue (there is a logo on it, but I can't identify the company).

Simple curbside kit, low parts count, poseable fronts, ex-motorized chassis.
 
Here's how it looks:
 




And a few mockups with the TESTORS wheels/tires:
 






Anyone that has any other old Pantera kits, please post what's in the box. There seems to have been LOTS of them...Entex, ARII, Nitto, Nichimo, IMAI, Marui, and others???

Let's discuss...
 
My co-worker has been attending this arts/crafts show weekend for the last few years. She says everyone loves it and they come back year after year.
 
Would an event like this for model cars be feasible? Just think of the getaway weekend this could be! Kinda like an NNL show, but with specialty workshops you choose...LOTS of possibilities!   Camaraderie, cars, clinics, and cold beverages        
 
 
http://www.europeanp...egory/XART.html
 
 
Weekend Pass/Special Events

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What's in Store...
Hands-on Workshops
Fifty workshops for all levels presented by a fantastic line up of instructors, including Sharon Andrews, Melissa Becker, Betsy Begue, Cyndi Duncan, Nancy Fiumera, Carol Kimball, Cindy Kovack, Kate Lyon, Barbara McGuire, Kari McKnight-Holbrook, Gaye Medbury, Magdalena Muldoon, Lisa Ohmer, Shari Replogle, Joe Rotella, Joni Russell, Mary Beth Shaw, Jacqueline Sullivan, Jonathan Talbot, Cathy Taylor and Lesley Venable...
Artist's Marketplace ~ Open to the public
SATURDAY 10-5:00 ~ Artiscape vendors bring a wide array of alternative art materials including fine art rubber stamps and accessories, papers, inks, fibers, beads, books and videos. The perfect place to pick up both basic materials and unusual supplies. Vendors include: 1 Stop Bead Shop, Altered Art Source, Altered Arts Magazine, Artful Illusions, Babyface Vintage Photographs, Create & Craft, Flatwoods Folk Art, Invoke Arts - Studios Blackbird, Lost Coast Designs, Magpie Mary, Mercart USA, StencilGirl Products and The Girl Next Door Shop and more... There's also the European Papers Artiscape Store, located at registration and open all weekend, offering a sampling of products and class supplies.

Visit Saturday afternoon (12-3:00) to take part in a scavenger hunt- there'll also be some games and giveaways! Tickets for the Artist's Marketplace can be purchased on-site at the event for $5. Registered attendees; participating in workshops or those with a Weekend Pass, enter the Marketplace FREE.
Outsider Art Fair
SUNDAY 11-5:00 ~ Be inspired by beautiful creations in jewelry, paper, book arts, glass, metal and more! On Sunday, visit this boutique show of finished art- a big hit with attendees last year! Beautiful creations in jewelry, paper, book arts, mixed media, fiber and more will be on display to inspire and tempt you. Visit with the artists and purchase a handcrafted item as a memento of this special weekend. This event is free and open to the public.


Friday Kick-off Party
Friday Evening ~ The weekend begins with a unique welcoming party on Friday night. This fun event includes amazing desserts, gourmet snacks, cocktails and a special preview of the Artiscape Marketplace. Play some fun carnival-type games like Plinko, Spinning Wheel and more to win prizes. Join artist Jonathan Talbot for great presentation and discussion: What our Works Can Teach Us, How to Grow as an Artist. There are two scheduled sessions beginning at 8:00 and 9:00 pm; presented theatre style and located just outside the Marketplace and adjacent to European Papers Artiscape Store. Enjoy a cocktail, shop an eclectic array of artsy vendors, try your luck at a game of chance, talk about art- it's a perfect evening designed just for you... (Included in Weekend Pass)
My Heart Will Go On - Collaborative Art Project
What fun- make a piece of Titanic or ticker inspired art! Anything goes here- jewelry, mixed media, wearable art, a Steampunk creation, etc. as long as it relates to the theme. Pieces are collected beginning Friday and displayed en masse to make one large art showing. A silent auction benefits The Red Dress women's heart health initiatives. Auction ends Sunday at 1:30 pm; bidding open to all
A Night to Remember Dinner & Dance ~ New in 2013!
Saturday Evening ~ Visit with other attendees at this fun gathering with a special dinner, cocktails and more! Enjoy a costumed performance of Titanic-era dance. Dancers will be on hand to assist you trying your hand at these intricate dances. Join in or sit back and enjoy watching others- either way it'll be a hoot! This "recharge your batteries" event is a perfect way to enjoy Saturday night. (Included in Weekend Pass)
 
Dream Raffle
ALL WEEKEND ~ Take a chance! An incredible collection of artist tools and supplies that every artist wishes for, now made possible with just a $1 ticket. You'll be dreaming you're a winner...

Anyone can buy a ticket, anyone can win!
Fill out a proxy slip and you don't need to be present to win.

Artiscape Artist Studio ~ The Artiscape Artist Studio is for registered Artiscape attendees only
ALL WEEKEND ~ A special place has been reserved for you- with work tables and places to lounge; the Artiscape Artist Studio is yours to come play, work and visit with other attendees 24 hours a day. Conveniently located just off the front lobby.
Mad Hatter Tea
SUNDAY 1-2:00 ~ Do you have a crazy hat? Bring it to this wonderful event to end the weekend! Enjoy an afternoon tea with light snacks, desserts and tea while you visit with other attendees. Dream Raffle drawing; prizes awarded for trades and best hat! This event is a huge hit with attendees! (Included in registration fee)

Anyone heard if the usual February sale will be taking place?

The Chevy HHR was produced from 2006-2011, and enjoys a small but loyal following, more so when they were still in production, but still active today as there are many of these on the road. They were produced in several versions:

 wagon 

 panel                                              

"half-panel" AA5    

 and SS versions of each

I bought my 1:1 2006 base LS wagon new in July of '06, took it home and started cutting

Split the hatch down the middle in preparation for the barn door fabrication...

cut out the taillight 'blisters' to accommodate English-wheel formed fillers to shave the tails:

And this is as far as I got  before...

life got in the way, we had another child, my daily driver finally wore out & the HHR became my new every-day ride

I'll finish it someday...

Here's my renderings of the basic plan:

And a photochop of what I'd like to do to the sides, to add character to the too-smooth factory panels:

For now though, I have to settle on a resin version...

This is RMR's new casting, which includes everything you see here: 

I've started by cutting out the 'C' pillars, slicing off the running boards, and smoothing the tail 'blisters', pics of that and more to come...