Earl Marischal

Big VDGG fan here. Saw them at Reading Rock Festival in 1971. Have you tried any Peter Hammill solo albums? Can heartily recommend The Silent Corner Of The Empty Stage and Chameleon In The Shadow Of The Night. steve

Great restoration Matt. I build several of the Merit kits when they were readily available in the 1960s and early 1970s but not that one. Would love to see them all reissued! steve

The XJ6 has been well cared for by the look of it. steve

Daniel, Those wheels are looking good. Neat idea about the two shades of black on the tyres. steve

Love that! Must look out for one myself. steve

Another Biggles an Swallows And Amazons reader here! Books that began to really make an impression on me were Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, George Orwell's 1984 and, for social commentary, The Road To Wigan Pier. However, the book that really imprinted my 'world view' was Robert Tressall's The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, with its incisive explanation of the workings of capitalism. Later, I also took in Herman Hesse, Satre and even some Nietzsche. The latter leading me into an interest in philosophy. steve

That is one very smart automobile! (Whatever it is.) steve

Despite having been a car nut since I was knee high to a grasshopper, The Hudson Hornet was not a car I knew until I joined this forum. 1950s cars from the US were (and to certain extent still are) rare in the U.K. in those days. The only one that made any real impression on me back then was the Studebaker Hawk. The Hornet, I now realise, is an elegant and well designed car that looks "just right" and not, to British eyes, overly flashy. Many thanks to you for helping me appreciate a real classic with your excellent models. steve

Thanks Johnny. It was a loooong time ago I saw it and memory plays tricks. steve

Talking of that TV show, does anyone else remember an episode where one of the sons went out with a girl who had built a hot rod? And what was it? Thanks steve

Somewhat topical but how about Emma Peel’s Lotus Elan from the original Avengers TV programme? steve

That's a real rally car. Great job Leslie. steve

Astounding work. You are to be congratulated sir. steve

Wot he said... steve

They both look like missed opportunities by the actual vehicle manufacturer. steve

Barry Scrap Yard condition by the look of it. What does the rest of the layout look like? Cheers steve

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This is coming on nicely. steve

Fantastic work so far. Looking forward to seeing the finished model! steve

Actually found a copy of Scale Auto, August edition, in WH Smith’s, York. First time I have seen the mag anywhere in the UK for years. steve

Thanks for the explanation Alan. Makes it all clear. steve

Very interesting conversion. I find these old front engined racers fascinating. I have the kit in my stash but that will be OOB when I get round to it. steve

Is the front wheel smaller because they race anti-clockwise? Or do they race clockwise and need less tyre on the track? Basically, I'm asking why is the front left wheel narrower. Thanks steve PS Love the model.

That I would buy. steve

Thanks chaps! It’s enormous by our standards. ? steve