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I feel bad for you. Unfortunately, there's going to be no winners in this situation. Maybe, just let it go. If the guys telling the truth, you're not going to get the kit. If the guy is playing games, you still won't get the kit! I'd say your time is more valuable than worrying about this persons actions. Hopefully another 48 Ford will turn up at a reasonable price.

Awesome carbon fibre work here.

I'm loving the way this is coming along Dann. Nice idea with the aluminium foil reinforcements. I think the opening louvres is a great idea. I always thought the engine detail was a bit wasted on this kit, as the rear clamshell does not open, and you can't see mush through the louvres. I thought of opening the whole thing up on my build, but theres other details around the engine that are missing. The opening louvres is the best solution. You still get to show off the engine properly, and don't have to scratch build all the surrounding detail. Keep showing us your great work.

This is just amazing. For a 1/24 the detail is insane. I can see bolt heads, with washers behind them, weld lines on the air horns, and clip for the distributor cap. For a 3D print, the resolution is very good. Is this the printed finish, or did it take a little clean up?

Very impressive work. I love the shape of this. Looking at your work bench, I see your paint pot storage rack. I guess you made this?

Very nicely done V8. I can even see, what looks like, a temperature sensor wire going into the inlet manifold! Great detail.

You got there! This is looking great. I see you use the same Blu-tac side mirror support method as me. Will we see some under glass pictures soon?

This is a truely outstanding build Clifford. There's so much work gone into this that isn't mentioned. Well done!

Amazing latch! So, you press on the fuse box to release the catch?

This is a beauty. Love the subtle colour and the stance.

Beautiful job. Some of the photos look like a 1:1 car! The paint choice is subtle and flawless. I'm inspired to pick up one of these Ebbro kits myself now.

A beautiful Corvette. This is stunning!

I love the Esprit. Even owned a 1:1 one myself once. This Fujimi kit may be basic, but it'll build up to a smart model. I'll be watching.

Carbon decals came out well. Have you clear coated over the top of them, or are they a gloss finish already?

Well done on the glass Dann. This is exactly what I've done on mine, though mine is not polishes out yet. Good to see how well it came out on yours. Are you going to use the kit side glass, or make new one?

Thos is looking good. I think this is one of AMT's finest kits. I'm inspired to crack on with my one now.

Good idea fitting the Jag front. I bet it drives really well. Cool to see the model too.

What a beautiful collection of varied and interesting Corvettes. Thanks for showing.

This is simple, and genius! I think I'm going to make one too.

This is beautiful. Very well done. Just out of curiosity, is this built with the hood permanantly glued in the up position? I've been thinking of doing that with some of my builds.

Good weathering - very realistic. The addition of the B posts sets this '67 appart.

This build is simply awesome! I'm loving the scratch building and the level of engineering being displayed. Truely inspirational.

Love that purple!

Two Panteras on the go at once! Is this one going to get the full detail treatment too, or just curbside?

Thanks John. Sometimes, I feel my ambitions outweigh my abilities - so nothing gets finished! Thanks Martin. After removing the exhaust on this one, I vowed that if I ever come across another kit with moulded in exhausts, its going to be built curbside. The engine mounts were inspired by doing 1:1 stuff on cars. After building models for years with their over-simplified engine mounts, I realised that real engine mounts don't look anything like the kit ones! Thanks Craig. I know I did get some mock up shots done, before I mothballed this project. I got the exact wheel/tyre combo I liked and the stance was perfect. I've got to go find them in my disorganised photo files. Watch this space! Thanks Tom, I agree that some of the photo etched wipers look too flat, but then I've seen others that require folding and look amazing when painted. I've never tried bending photo etched parts and I believe there's a special tool to do this. On the other hand, the Thunderbolts wipers is a good idea. The exhaust system will represent a 'DIY build' as you might find on a 1:1 modified car. I like looking at Summit Racing's website and dreaming about all the after-market stuff I would fit if I were building a real '65 in my garage. Thanks Peter. Thanks Monty. Don't assume I'll be finished before you. This model is already nearly 7 years in the build! I was not aware of the headlamp rings, till I saw your post in another thread. I think AMT put them there to help locate the positioning of the lenses in the correct place, but they do look wrong. I'll be taking your advice and drilling them out. I'd also like to add some good looking 'bowls' behind the lenses, as I always think they make the finished headlamp look so much better.