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Yup. Seen it happen many times...use the Thinner or Turpentine. Better only thin what you are going to use at that time and keep the paint virgin. Regards Brian Kroon

Agreed 100%. The flow out characteristics when airbrushed are excellent as well, requiring little if any polishing. Regards Brian Kroon

Personally Gents I can't think of anything that gives me the enjoyment / per hour ratio, cheaper than modelling, other than perhaps library books, and as another poster pointed out after the kit is built you can get the value of enjoyment of looking at your handy work. The more work and detail I add, the higher the enjoyment per hour ratio...what could be better? Beware of the man that knows the price of everything but the value of nothing.... Regards Brian Kroon

Gents, With all the hype here regarding 3D printers, I seriously went out and started to shop for one. Looking at software, getting samples, looking at costs of raw materials etc, etc. I have even went to the trouble of learning CAD software (still in the process...big job..can't put it down.....kinda like Rubic's Cube). What did I find? First, the resolution and fidelity on the 'consumer grade" printers SUCKS! As do close parts tolerances on the FDM based printers, as the plastic cools unevenly. 2nd, the out put is very grainy or stripey. One will have to fill and sand till the cows come home, so they are really only good for for big pieces right now. Perhaps this is why the manufacturers show dog dishes, flower vase and trolls as output samples 3rd, they take hours to print, some so long that you can get optional software to monitor the thing by cell phone! I can perhaps, see a busy resin caster/master maker using one, lets say to produce a round tire, rather than going to a lathe, but short of using a $40,000.00 3D wax printer I just don't see it for home modelling. They certainly aren't at the point that lug nuts or raised letters can be reproduced nicely. I think if guys are serious about 3D printer possibilities in modeling, then the path is to learn CAD and farm out the printing to a service that offers prints from high end machines. Regards Brian Kroon

Striking model. I have the same kit in my inventory. Any minefields to warn a fellow modeler about....or is it a straight forward build? Regards Brian

Michael, Was the kit originaly resin? What brand did you start with. Id like to build m own. You've inspred me. Regards Brian

Great job! Great subject.

How long have you had that kit on your "to build shelf"? I am betting 30 years. Its a classic. I think fiddly is an understatement though....great work. Regards Brian

Great Diorama back ground.

Not only am I enjoying the workmanship shown on these forums, but I am pleasantly surprised at the interest in building vintage road racing car models. Great stuff indeed!

Outstanding workmanship Sir. Well done!

Good job. Those grommets on the seats must have been a bear to paint! Regards Brian Kroon

Thanks, Once I get a tri-pod for the camera and more figures in place I will be happy to post more... Regards Brian Kroon

Some photos of an almost finished diorama. Regards Brian

Thanks for the warm welcome gents. Bill Eh, I wish it was a Fujimi, its actually a Heller. Perter31a, I'll post pics soon. Regards Brian Kroon

Hello All, Just like to introduce myself. I am Brian Kroon. As a day job, I am the CEO of a defense company. To relax I build 1'24-25 scale cars. I've been a car modeler for 50 years on and off. My passion is road racing with an emphasis on endurance racing. I am currently on a diorama kick and am just finishing a Porsche 917 Lemans Pit Stop dio. As well I am building the NART Corvette. Regards to all Brian