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Thanks Gary - they will get some "Snake-Fu" as Snake would have said: I took the Speedster in black because the door gaps are not so visible as with the red one. It will get a tan softtop and some detail painting. The 550 maybe some race numbers and (very few) period-correct decals.

Fresh in via mail: 2 1955 Porsches from Welly.

At least there are 1/24 die-cast models of 2 of these cars available (from my collection): from the Facel Vega there exists a model of the 1955 FV (the 1958 HK 500's forerunner) :

Looks good, Gary - is this the Bruce McLaren/Phil Hill 1964 Le Mans car?

Perfect in every way, Anders - once again showroom quality - makes a great duo together with your Karmann Ghia.

Thanks, Tim - I'm doing well (had my 65th birthday yesterday and only 1 week until my retirement) - I have been struggling with a Ford P68 prototype for quite a while and hope to get it finished very soon.

The vents look much better now, Pierre - I will try to copy that method with my next GTO (D. Piper), and wheels can make or break a model.

That's a good-looking Jaguar, Tim. First I thought that you have used Revell kit wheels on a Bburago, but after re-reading I learned that this is the DM diecast which has different hinges, dashboard and other differences to the Bburago

First class model, Jason - though I was a bit worried about it when I read the start informations of your WIP, I must admit the result is outstanding. I will keep your techniques for altering models for future reference.

Great next chapter in your Roy Cross tribute series, Matt! The 156 is one of the most characteristic F1 cars with its unmistakable shark-nose and long tail.

Excellent, Jason - the aluminium back of the license plates enables you to show off bent or damaged plates.

Very nice model with a determined Tony Brooks at the wheel, Matt ! I followed your WIP - these Roy Cross tribute builds create a special nostalgic atmosphere that I like very much. I'm looking forward to seeing more of these from you !

After having to re-do partially applying primer, again I have to wait some days to let it cure enough. In the meantime, I have been looking for parts to be used: The red and amber parts are leftovers from amt truck kits, the clear parts have been in my parts box, and Czech Truck models (CTM) have produced these fine photo-etched lights with clear lamps - will be used for the headlights. Decals are from Patto's place and some additional ones from the Studio 27 Alan Mann Escort will be used. The "Burmah" decal has to be replaced/reworked: it says "Surmah" and has the wrong color. Have a look at the original car: This is what it really should look like:

Wheels look perfect.

Matt, he is also on ebay.com, but I could not manage to place a link with exactly these wheels here..,.

Pierre, I would go on with the Otaki first and keep the Airfix up for later. You could build them in 2 different liveries : a white works car and the green Gösser Beer Schnitzer team car for instance. I would not have guessed that there are such differences in dimensions...

This neglected interior looks so real, Jason - simply unbelievable : especially the worn leather seats!

Thanks, Mark - we will see what the final result will look like - now I'm working on some clear parts and collecting the required decals .

Do you mean this one ? Got it from ebay some years ago very cheap - it is missing the windshield and one wheel. Jack modeling has awesome spoke wheels (and period Dunlop racing tires) - I know, in 1956 Ferrari used Englebert tires but these would certainly pimp the model up .

Matt, check Jason's wheel sets (he has a set for the Alfa Romeo 2000 GTAm available, which looks very similar) : https://www.ebay.de/itm/185976415183?itmmeta=01J80QWZCHTDHKJRX3GQXN46BS&hash=item2b4d0ee3cf:g:JU8AAOSwexlkzOXS

Dave, not all the 33 stradales were red - one single car had been painted blue at the factory (shown in my 1992 book "Alfa Romeo street cars since 1950") - here are the pics - a street-legal race car: Could be possible that it has been restored in the meantime and repainted red like all the others... Here is my photo of the original 1967 prototype (shot in November 1983/ Niki Lauda racing car show, Vienna):

Rich, 18 chassis were built in 1967/68 - 1 prototype and about 12 "stradale", the remaining chassis were used for several dream cars like the Carabo, Coupé 33/2 Stradale, Cuneo, and Iguana among others. Here is the original prototype:

I saw the original prototype (with 4 headlights) at the Niki Lauda Racing car show ca. 1983 in Vienna (must have a color print somewhere...)

Interesting method, Rich - has its advantages.

Wow, Rich - I will certainly follow this one - I guess you will hit the 1000 in 5 years.