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Nice model. A very futuristic looking car in its day.

Rick, to those readers on here who are not engineers you might have needed to explain what a Z stop is. Basically there are three axes. X axis is Horizontal Left to Right motion. Y axis is Horizontal Front to Back motion and the Z axis that Rick refers to is Vertical Up and Down motion. The Z stop would be to limit the down motion so that the tool makes very light but consistent marks on the material.

Not just a deal. More of a steal at that price !

Very competent conversion to make a very unique model. Brilliant work Michael. The standard Volvo Amazon is a very nice looking car in its own right too. Just out of casual interest Ixo Collections make a 1/8th scale kit of the Amazon that looks really good.

Yea! I'm getting a bit disappointed about having nothing to irk me today ! Wait a second ! I'm getting irked at my disappointment about not getting irked ! Problem solved ! Lol.

And I always thought that 1/8th scale model cars were enormous. These Ectomobiles are a tad more than enormous ! I mean, where do you put such things in an average home? Tried the link to Blitzway's website. Found it really wanting in places on my tablet as I could not look at anything properly on it. Or was it just me? I gave up on it in the end.

Still, not a lot!

Still, not a lot!

I expect the knuckle dragger security team were waiting for him to wander into an off camera area and impress on his mind his bad behaviour.

Not a lot!

Not a lot!

I wish that Atlantis would acquire the Renwal Revival moulds (if they still exist that is) and reissue them. Failing that is there any full set of Renwal Revival kits owner out there who would let someone scan and copy them for 3D printing?

You can sit in a circle with the rest of us who have succumbed to being Plasticoholics Bill ! Lol.

I think I found a couple of die cast Simca 1000 models. A road and rally version, both in 1/24 th scale. The reason I am looking is because I used to own one back in the Sixties that I tuned up a bit and have a desire to make a model of my old car.

You are right there David! It is often the challenges of a longer term build, adding details and refining kit items that give the most satisfaction. My personal main interest is in building models of older cars and why I am following this particular build. It is really coming along well and fascinating to see how you are overcoming things and tackling it generally. It certainly will be a very nice model to be proud of when it is finished.

The Bond DB5 really interests me but at present can only be bought as a part series. I will wait a bit as it will probably eventually become available as a full kit. the IXO Collections Bugatti Atlantic is very tempting I have to say right now.

It is really nice to come back to something you enjoyed in the past, so welcome! There are plenty of helpful people on here all sharing their interest and helping others returning to the hobby as so much has changed down the years.

Thanks for the info Bruce. I looked on the Agora stand at IPMS UK SMW show at Telford last year but did not see the 250 LM on it. The later JB DB5 looked really interesting to me as did the Cobra and E Type. You are in a privileged position getting to build models for the company and keeping them afterwards. Getting the 250LM complete kit for 500 dollars was quite a coup! I reckon you must have a charmed life with those big kits! I will be following your build of this model.

Had a look at your old post Helmut. Really nice restoration. That particular Ferrari really appeals to me as it is a really gorgeous looking car. I will have to see if I can find a copy of that old kit of it somewhere.

Interesting project Bruce. Looks like one of those part series models judging by the photo of a number of packs. You did not mention the manufacturer though.

I would imagine the blades are integral as they are described ending disposable.

Helmut, thanks for your reply with the information and the link you placed in your post. Much appreciated. I had another look at your Italeri Ferrari California Spyder picture. You have made a lovely job of detailing and painting it, and the wire wheels that you replaced on it really look good on the car.

I ddn't think to look at how old the post was as I was looking for Simca 1000 models guys!

Nice models all round! I used to own a Simca 1000 back in the 60's. What scale is your model? Is it 1/24th scale? I would like to know who makes it so that I can get one and make a model of my old car.

Could not open the pictures. Any chance of loading them differently?