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X2 Very, Very nice!

Looks pretty sharp to me, nice work. I've always liked this gen of 300's, and yellow is my favorite color on them to boot. Did that clear hood come with the kit?

No problem, I've used them on numerous builds and have yet to have an issue with them. He has top notch products. Thanks guys.

Real sharp pony, Roy. I like the exhaust dumping ahead of the axle. This reminds me of a 1:1 very similar to what you've built here that I "almost" bought a few years back. It was a black on black '84 GT with a built 5.0 and numerous other upgrades throughout the car that just needed some minor finishing. I spotted it on Craigslist like 5hrs after it was posted, called the guy and it had just sold. I was bummed....

Those are decals from Fireball Modelworks, excellent quality stuff. The tires themselves are just plain with no lettering. Thanks again for the comments everyone, you're too kind.

Thanks guys.

Finally managed to get another build wrapped up this week. Fairly box stock with some engine wiring, more accurate parts box air cleaner (from the 70 Torino GT I think) as well as valve covers from an unknown source. Pretty sure their big block FE ones but they look close enough for me. Also formed the exhaust cutouts on the rear valance per Mach 1 specs. The rear tires weren't lined up with the wheel wells so I slid the axle forward, and in the process trimmed a bit too much off the driveshaft but oh well. Paint is Duplicolor Bright Red. Thanks for looking and any comments/questions.

Looks like you hit a bullseye with your Dart, Mike. I love the colors, and it's nice seeing the recall wheels on it. Sorry about the air cleaner decal, those pie pans give me grief, too.

That Porsche is BEAUTIFUL! Very nice work on all that black trim.

Very, very nicely done and those wheels look really sharp on it. Love those Cyclones.

I guess I'd have to go with the Monogram/Revell 1970 Mustang in it's various issues. I've built 5 of 'em over the years and have a 6th in progress now. Even though it falls a little short detail-wise compared to newer kits and has a somewhat wonky front end, it looks good when finished and goes together very well. The AMT '62 Bel Air and Revell '68 Darts are also favs of mine.

I had a little trouble with the windshield too, but did manage to get it snapped in luckily without any damage. It is a fun little build and does look pretty decent when finished.

That is some top notch weathering, looks just right. Well done, James.

Wow that's nice!

Same here Lol. Great build, Chuck.

I was in need of a quick and easy build to recharge my batteries sort to speak, so I pulled this one out of the stash and threw it together. I spruced it up a little by paint detailing, the best I could, the engine plate and chassis (even though there's not much detail molded in) using online photos for help. The interior was left pretty much alone, save for some semi gloss and flat clears sprayed on for a bit better look. The ride height was lowered a bit to get away from the 4x4 stance it had, and some aluminum exhaust tips were put in place. A few other small paint details/touch ups here and there, and I called it good. As simple as this kit is with it's 34 pieces, I think it turned out pretty well and had a lot of fun building it. The last pic you might notice the passenger door isn't shut all the way. It does, but hadn't noticed I must have bumped it open a tad before I took the picture.

Great build, and love the color. Nice work on getting the decals around the hood scoop to lay down so nice.

Revell's 70 Torino GT and 68 Mustang GT both come with a very similar one.

I am quite humbled by all your comments. Thanks a lot, friends.

Many thanks again guys. Yes going into this build I knew it wouldn't be correct for a period gasser of the day, but more of a modern interpretation like you see out in the 1:1 world these days. You are so right and I had wanted some fenderwell headers for it, but didn't have any. Didn't feel like trying my hand at making any either lol.

Wow Yuri, that is a stunner! Fantastic photos, too. Congratulations!

Thanks a lot. The 56 is my favorite of the tri-fives as well. Thanks for all the comments guys, you all are too kind. It wasn't the easiest of builds, and I assure you it's not flawless. I don't think I'll be trying another one anytime soon LOL!

Mods, if you think this should be moved to the drag racing section, feel free to move it. I built this more in the fashion of a local cruise-in/car show warrior than an all out correct gasser. The Badman kit coughed up some of it's suspension parts and most everything on the motor except the block & heads (used the 56's engine). Wheels and tires are Thunderbolt pieces. Parts box goodies include the 9" rear end, front shocks, brake booster, radiator/electric fans, tach and gauge cluster. I modified the hood scoop that came with the kit. The drive shaft and front axle are aluminum tubing. Paint is Model Master Citrus Yellow Metallic. Was a bit disappointed the "Agitator" decals silvered some but not much one can do about that. While it's known these kits aren't the greatest to begin with, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

Love the aggressive, day two look you gave it. Great work on all aspects.

Beautifully done, Randy!