Rich Chernosky

Rex...thanks for the extra pictures and the explanation. Those wheels really are sharp. An interesting story for you. One year we camped at the Watkins Glen Vintage and found ourselves in the middle of the Pantera Club of the USA. There were about 30 members there and just as many cars. The cars were awesome. Those guys were very cool and we partied with them well into the night. I asked the president of the club an interesting question, If I owned a Mangusta could I get in their club. The answer was ...sure...but I would be the only one. Later the next day I spotted two Mangustas and one of them was for sale. Alas...it was way out of my budget. Got a pic of one of them somewhere.

Really nice build Justin. That's a very striking color combination. I have built this kit and I agree with you wholeheartedly that it is a gem.

Interesting model and interesting color. Really like those wheels and tires. Did they come with the kit? Good job Rex.

A masterpiece of re-engineering and finishing skills. Very well done. Congratulations on another finished project Pierre.

Nice job on this one Anton. Very well detailed inside and out. The engine is great but I really like those wheels and tires.

Mike...I did two of these kits, a coupe and roadster and post them here. Lots of info under the pictures and some detail shots. Hope this is of some help. Here is the link to my roadster build: https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/173513-jaguar-xke-roadster/#comment-2602158

Gotta luv a good Indy car build and this is one of them. The original car was a very bright red almost flourescent. You have captured the look very well. What color red did you use ...if I may ask?

Thank you Paul for granting my request. That engine, just like the rest of the model is fantastic. Thanks again.

Very nice build Paul...would luv to see what you did with that engine and rear suspension.

Been almost 6 months since my last completion. Moving everything will do that. This is my first project done at my new location. Mengs 1/24 BMW Z4 M40i. What a wonderful kit. Everything fit to perfection. A joy to build. color is Alclad 711 Candy Indigo over Alclad 701 silver and 122 Mirror gold. Only problem here was the clear coat. Alcads own clear just didn't make it. Finally resorted to Krylon latex clear. Advantage to this is the solvents in this clear do not etch into the base coat. Disadvantage is this takes a month and a half to cure before it can be sanded and polished. But it dries rock hard and polishes to a very hi shine. Other than seat belts and a lot of paint detailing this was done box stock. Particulars are in the captions below the pictures. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. Trying out a new background and photo location. Like the stance of this model rear shot shows off a lot of the detail Meng put into this kit. It is also the best phot to show off the two tone effect that was achieved with the airbrush side veiw and a little better view of the background. This kit came with an optional soft top in the up position. I omitted the side windows. Had a lot of fun with the interior. Color is Tamiya LP34 which is a light grayish blue. Insert color was done using Tamiya LP to match the exterior. Tamiya brown panel liner did the dark accents. Another veiw of the interior and the great effect the Tamiya panel liner had. Gotta luv this stuff.

Welcome to the forum Bill....nice to see another exotics builder here..

Very well executed. Those ventilator rings in the seats must have been a real terror.

Ian....the biggest problem I had with that kit WAS the driver figure. I had to do some serious grinding on poor Ayrtons butt just to get him to fit into the seat. His feet lined up with the pedals OK but the revisions I did to his arms caused the right hand to not touch the steering wheel. Pictures didn't really show it but I guess its OK since often times a driver will lift his hand off the wheel during turns. I'm a big Senna fan so having him in the cart was part of the plan. You will probably save yourself a lot of work going the way you are.

Incredible...and that engine is spectacular. Thanks for posting.

Another masterpiece Mario. Beautifully done. I can understand your reluctance on this kit. Mine has sat in its box since it was bought new many many moons ago. But bravo to you for finally tackling it.

Ian...this turned out really nice. Those added details really make this. Are you planning on adding the driver (Ayrton Senna) or is this it. In any case its a super model. I really liked the steering too...did you decide to make it work ?

Very nice job Phil...and thanks for the history. Always follow your posts.

I agree with you...it is an exceptional kit and you have done an exceptional job. Interior is my favorite.

Gary...I have this model and did it many years ago...probably box stock. Didn't think much of it as it sits in the back of the case. But you have done a wonderful job of turning this kit into a very decent model. Might have to dig mine out and re-do it after seeing yours.

Doug...thank you for the kind words and mention in you post. It looks like you have really stepped up top the plate. All three of those are great builds. The F-2 Brabham is a particulary nice kit and was one of my first posts on this forum. Very glad to be your inspiration. I just moved and it has taken me months just to get set back up but I am almost there. Was looking at the stash just yesterday so hopefully there is more to come. Thanks again.

Yes...I would. Just got done moving and am currently sorting all my directions. I save all of them plus all the box art. My new digs have a lot more room so I am better organized. I can PM them to you if you are in the mail portion of this forum.

Gary...what did you use for the paint this time. Looks much better. Closer to the pic Rex posted from the LeMans museum. I found my original formula for my paint job. I matched the box art. (not accurate but I liked it) Still up in the air on mine. As for my original post from Aug 19,2023, the move is now all complete and am fully installed in my new digs. Workbenches and model cases are all up to speed (except for the paint room and booth). What a job... took more than a month to unpack and repair all the models. Glued lots of mirrors and wheels back on. Never again.....glad its done. Will be back to modeling shortly. New place is so much cleaner and now better organized. Post pics soon.

Incredible detail, amazing carbon fibre work, I am completely blown away.