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How much are these kits selling for in the US? I searched ebay UK, and there 6 kits available from one seller at £49.99 GBP. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266141530364

Thanks. I heard there was a bad batch of BMF, so I bought a new sheet about a year ago and it was the same! I guess you never know how old the shop stock is. Indeed - the details of the trim are reminiscent of the Fujimi Enthusiasts series. Imagine if Hasegawa included an engine with such detail! I am sure I’ve seen a resin conversion kit that includes an engine. If I were to build another of these in the future I’d like to include an engine. Thanks for the encouragement Martin. Thanks. I have a few kits half built, and it’s always a shame when I open the box and wonder why I haven’t finished them.

I didn’t realise the kit had become rare. I tend to buy when they are new releases, then put them in my stash until I get the urge to build. No. The moulding is still there. I’m building this as a SS, but not necessary 100% factory stock. Should I have removed the trim? I bought this kit in 2015. I think it was a 2014 release. Didn’t realise it had become rare. I paid £19 GBP for it from a US online retailer. I’d buy five or six kits ata time to combine shipping costs. This kit worked out to about 30 dollars back then (I wish I could get an exchange rate like that now!). I’ll try to do justice to this kit.

Very nice progress. The interior is particularly well done - always important for a convertible.

For my next project I will be tackling the Revell 1967 Camaro. This is probably my favourite shape of classic Camaro, but the '69 is a close second. Sifting through my stash of kits, I picked this one out as its one of the few that ticks all the right boxes for me. Separate windscreen wiper - check. Separate door handles - check. Properly detailed chassis and engine - check. Correct interior - check. One of the most frustrating things I find in model building is when kit manufacturers get the interior, floor pan or some other major component wrong. In this cas I will be able to build this mostly out of the box. Having said that, I am changing the wheels for a set of Cragars using a michmash of wheels and wheel-backs that I found in my spare parts box. The pink moulded wheel-backs are from a pro-street T-Bird that I cannibalised for parts years ago. They just neede a little more depth which I am adding with plastic sheet. The majority of prep done and its primer time. I'm using Mr Color 1500 grey primer Finding time/space for airbrushing is difficult for me as I do this in my workshop where I normally work on 1:1 cars. Clearing up before and after takes ages. This is as far as I've got for now, but I'll be back with some updates soon. Your comments, criticisms and tips are all welcome.

This is looking great. Nearly finished now.

It's been far too long with this one. To be honest, this little BMW has been fighting me, but now it's time to just get it done now. Hasegawa have done a wonderful job with this kit. The chrome side stripes and lower strips are all separate pieces and quite fiddly. They took a long time to fit and place correctly. These were all stuck in place with white glue. I glued each piece and then set aside for several hours or overnight. It took me more than a week to fit them all. The side window trims have been foiled with BMW. My gosh this stuff was horrible to use this time! I've used it successfully in the past, but this time the 'self adhesive' was rubbish. I had to apply BMF adhesive and it still wouldn't lay as flat as I would like. Maybe I'm just a bit rusty. The side glass was cut from acetate sheet and glued in, in the half-open position. With the body/chassis fitted together you can see the gaps on either side where the floor meets the sills (rocker panels). This was glued and clamped tight with a vice. The door handles in this kit are really nice pieces. I've drilled holes and added a small piece of brass rod to peg them in place. I do not want these falling off after display. Again, more things to like about this kit. Hasegawa made each part of the rear light cluster a separate piece. Its a bit fiddly, but it does mean they can be individually painted with the correct transparent paint and glued to the chrome housing. I'm going with the kit number plates here. That's all for now. Very nearly done. As always your comments are welcome.

That’s a beauty. I love the Calypso Coral red.

Absolutely stunning.??.

Very nicely done Michael. It looks much better with those wheels/tyres. A very clean build and great photography. Indeed, your comments about the styling of the Scaglietti are spot on. It’s a big car, and needs the correct colour. Your choice of two-tone black & grey really works well. Thanks for sharing your build notes too - it’s valuable information for other builders.

I missed this one when first posted last December. That looks stunning. The wood effect on the interior is particularly impressive. I still can’t quite believe Tamiya chose this subject to kit, but I’m glad they did.

Very nice indeed. Looks great in that blue ??

Wow. Fantastic detail.

Great start Martin. Good start with the roof so far. Knowing you, this’ll be another crazy and epic adventure. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this one.

Great to this project recovered. It’s looking great ??

Wow they are both gorgeous. I’m blown away by the interior. Do you have any plans to print any more parts or share 3D files for other builders?

That’s a beauty ??

When I first looked at the kit windshield I thought it looked a bit too thick, and thought a vac formed part would be a good idea. However it looks perfect on your model ??.

Beautiful clean build ??. Agreed - the 308 is the prettier car, but the 328 is still stunning. I like the photography, particularly the pictures In the dimmed light.

Cool project. I always liked the car and remember the TV series as a kid. Will you be doing the engine stock from the Beetle kit?

Great start. I also love this kit. The paint finish looks amazing. Thanks for the tip about the anti static brush. Dust specs are such an annoying problem for me.

I am in awe of the carbon fibre work you have done here. You have got the diagonal weave perfectly mirrored left and right - that is impressive! I know why I have not yet started any of my Pagani models. It’s good to know that you are not experiencing any of the panel fit issues with that others have. Superb work. Very nearly done now.

This is stunning! I just read through the WIP thread too. Fabulous detailing on the interior as well. I am not familiar with the 1:1 car, but it is just about the most perfect Mercury Custom.

Fantastic detail. What did you use to make those antennas?

This is simply stunning. Everything about this build is perfect. I have a couple of questions. Are those two little wire clips that secure the engine cover scratch built parts? Is the windshield a vac formed part? Im only asking as this kit is on my build list and if mine comes out looking half as good as yours, I’d be over the moon.