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  1. I found one online and stated: OEM-2015-19-Dodge-Charger-Pursuit-AWD-Police-Car-18-Hubcap-Wheel-Cover
  2. Rob, If you look closely in between the spokes, you can see the black steelie behind it. So I assume they are plastic wheelcovers.
  3. Thanks Dan, I am aware of the great work that has been achieved lately, getting the magazine back on track and so far it is going great. Thank you for the feedback! I hope rather sooner than later a different option would emerge, :-). keep the good work up!
  4. I am sorry to come and complain. I love the magazine, have been an subscriber for a while, both print and digital (not at the same time). And for budgetary reasons, for now it is digital. Is it possible to please, please consider a different venue/platform for the digital magazine? The customer service and the overall service of magzter is horrible. This year will definately be my last year for Magzter, I tried it, tried it again and it does not improve. I also had back in the days a digital subscription to SAE and it was provided through Zinio. Maybe you could consider that? The app works a lot better, the subscriptions work better, barely any need to the customer service and overall just so much better. I do understand that there is more that meets the eye, but just look into it, please. Thank you 🙂
  5. @Dave AmbroseWhen will the digital copy be available at Magzter? (Which is a horrible digital supplier, but that is not MCM's fault. I'll go where MCM is, but please, consider Zinio as well). It has been a bit more than a few weeks after the analog issue got issued, but no sign in the digital newsstand.
  6. I hate 'plugging', but in this case I think it might be helpful. There is a large Pocher Enthusiast facebook group, it already has a couple of the Lotus build threads, some straight out of the box, some very extensive and some in between. It has quite good info of the mishaps in the kit and how to work around it. I just started a 'inspirational' build, I received a kit from Pocher to be build on the socials. I decided to go not straight out of the box (I did that with the Ducati I got from them) but build it as a modelkit builder, without spending a fortune on upgrades. My own Lotus will be build later and will be more extensive.
  7. I have the kit and it is quite an impressive box of parts :-). The bodywork is very intricate and multiple-multiple piece. I have yet to see one finished and this one looks quite challenging. But it being a Fujimi, it shouldn't be all too bad.
  8. This one took me a while; I've started this project basically as we moved into our current home, a bit more than 2 years ago. I have been basically working on this project exclusively and I think it took me a year and a half to get the body and bodywork nicely and correct. Even though it is a great kit, the body is quite a work to get it nicely done. Especially in such a way that everything will be able to be put together. But, here we are, 2 years later and the results are in... I think it came out quite ok. The paint is Zero (bought just before it was being shipped to mainland Europe) and the interior is beige. The steering wheel is a PE/Wood kit (almost 80 dollars) and turns out very nice.
  9. I think it would be wise to sit back and wait a little longer. I can not imagine Revell wouldn't release this in The States. My guess; it will be a 2023 first or second quarter release, probably retailing for 150-160 dollars.
  10. I received my Firebird today and it is a delight! The body is now molded in grey, (not sure if that was known yet), the clear parts are actually clear and not smoked. Plus the decals are a huge upgrade! You can compare it to the last Stingray issue; it has way more decals to dress up the engine bay. Since the decals are printed in Italy, I dare to assume they are Cartograf. And also noticable; there are 4 different film-versions to be build: Smokey and the Bandit (II?), The Hunter, IT, and another one that I forgot for the moment.
  11. I think they were attached JPEG's, but unsure why they disappeared? It might have to do with the forum overhaul.
  12. I guessed I earned a bit of credit when it comes to paint and finish, but sure, here is 'proof'.... The yacht is painted with Model Air black 057, Model Air Gun Metallic and Model Air Orange, clearcoated with Zero 2K The same goes for the matching Challenger, although it had some more Model Air colors on the front (red, yellow, white and orange) The BMW M1 has a combination of Zero colours and Model Air colors, everything apart from the numbers is airbrushed, clearcoated with Ultimate Paints 2K The artwork is done with Model Air colors, the finish is Zero 2K The Pfalz is done with Model Air grey something and Model air red, clearcoated in Zero 2k and zero 2K matte. The Trabant is painted with Zero white and a mixed purple Model air color, clearcoated in Zero 2k.
  13. I have and I agree with @Dpate; the primer does not sand. However, the primer does stick! I do use both Vallejo primer and the Vallejo model air sometimes on a body. I use the primer when I know the body is all smooth and does not have to be altered anymore. The Vallejo Model air works good for solid colors, not such fan of the metallics. It is quite resistent to many different clear coats. I do have the Vallejo clears, but I use them only for smaller parts. I use PU 2K as a clearcoat and Model Air handles that without problems.
  14. I got my order placed today as well, I am wondering in how long it will take to get here and how much taxes I have to pay at customs 😞
  15. Thank you John & David! John, did you order the chrome as one would regular order? I have some foil left, perhaps for 2 or 3 cars, but I have to do a 1:8 Jaguar and need almost one sheet alone for that car.
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