Brianl

Beautiful and classic Brian

Thanks for the kind words. I'm going with the stubs. Crazy thing was I found a photo of Glen Curtiss sitting on an outsized bicycle with one of these V8s in it. Apparently, he ran it at over 130mph and held the outright speed records for bikes for many years. Crazy Brian

First go at something with a 3D print. Engine is a pre WW! Curtis V8. The rest is scratch built from my parts box to show off the motor. Other motor is a 110% print to play with. Still sorting the exhaust, stubs or pipes past the driver. Bit of fun. Brian

awesome addition to your Porsche stable mate. Looking forward to seeing it on the table next month Brian

Hi Monty Yep it's the usual problem with any race car. Engine, suspension and body mods are carried out throughout the season so it's hard to nail down the particular engine setup used for a particular model. I got close but never managed a shot that matched the inlet setup or rear suspension .

Bought a half dozen or so many years ago in different guises. These are sweet kits and I have used a few as a basis of my hot rods and race cars. I wonder if Mario ever was that thin though ..... Still looking for the fuel inlet Brian

Hi John Your mention of a Maserati 3500GT got me thinking so I went to the bottom of my stash and found this. It's a glue bomb that was donated to me many years go. I'll have to fix it up now. It's dated 1983. The Chapparral is dated 1966. And thanks everyone for the comments and memories. Brian

This is an original 1966 kit (I think). Detail was very, very good for such an early kit but final body fit was a problem, probably due to age rather than original molds. They look worse in the photos than on the model I'm sorry to say. After all these years only the rear lower suspension mount and tyres were missing. The side windows aren't even close so I'll have to do some thinking for them.... Decals were a tasteful shade of dark yellow so I've just used some like ones. Just for interest I've added the "Modern Day Jet Fighter" list for any early jet fans. Other cars listed included a Ferrari 342 America and a Cunningham. Overall I wish someone would remake these kits. It would be pretty popular I would think. Love to hear from anyone who remembers making them way back when. Brian

Body is some obscure Chinese kit with chassis from the Revell Jukebox Ford and motor from AMT's Tommy Ivo dragster. It's a bit of a bittser to get me over an inspiration slump huh.... Still have some cleaning up and the 'chute is still drying. Brian

Thanks for the comments Screen will be the stock one without the frame and cut down to be lower and more laid back. Brian

Thanks for the good comments I did do a black wash on the grill but for some reason it hasn't shown up on the photos. Too much reflection from the chrome maybe. Paint was Tamiya rattle can grey primer with 2 coats of gloss black then a polish with Tamiya polishing compound. Making sure the body is smooth and clean seems to be the main thing. Brian

The challenge with this build was to use only the parts from the Monogram '99 Mustang SVT Cobra kit to upgrade the AMT '57 T'bird. I wanted a more modern look to the styling so I've removed the side flutes and fins to create a smoother less fussy side profile. I'm thinking of a '60's dream car type theme, lots of metallics etc The Mustang chassis hasn't needed to be modified too much to fit the T'Bird body and most of the interior (once shortened) also fitted surprisingly well.. Engine bay clean up is next Brian

Sweet build Alan. Stance, wheels and colour combination are spot on. Looks like it came straight from the cover of a '60's Hot Rod mag. Brian

Don't know why but I just like the humpy shape. AMT Millennium kit box stock. Hope you like 'em too. Brian

Two that I have been mucking around with for a while. The T Bird has a full 99 SVT Mustang interior, chassis and running gear. The Dodge funny car body will be fitted out as a true GT. I have the interior and chassis all sorted. These bodies look so good! Brian

Thanks. The wheels may get a yellow pin stripe but I'll wait until the body is painted and fitted to decide. Body will be Tamiya yellow as was the prototype. Brian

Chassis, suspension, interior and running gear all done with just some detailing and cleaning up to do. Bodywork next! Brian

Basic start on the interior. Car will be yellow as was the prototype

Hi Jimmi Thanks for the kind comments I still have that Mustang. I built it as a tribute car. I was brought up on a diet of Geoghegan's Mustang and later Moffat's awesome beast which I consider as Australia's greatest race car . I love it. I have a kit of it and decals waiting to be built

Okay Steps 1 to 34 done. Pretty happy with how the engine bay looks but I'll never manage the level of detail that Dennis has put into his! Awesome work mate. Suspension next Brian

Bought this over 35 years ago so I've decided to have a go at it. Thought you might find it interesting. So far it has been exceptional as far as fit and detail goes. Really enjoying it. After all this time the body seems straight and the doors and panels look good but it may be different when the body is mounted on the chassis.... We'll see Brian

Sweet build mate. I like Bondy's boxing kangaroo on the back from the 1983 America's cup.

Wow that's a blast from the past. I had a lot of fun building that rod so it's nice to see that it still gets a good reaction. Mark, that scroll supercharger is a resin item from "The Parts Box" here in Australia. They ship internationally. Brian

Very nice mate. Nice colour combination that shows well with the speedster style

Sweet build mate. Wheels and stance are perfect as is the detail work. Brian