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For subject matter: 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II (Wix collectibles/Icons 1/24) For finesse of execution (check out those delicate spoke wheels...): 1955 Mercedes 300 SLR "Uhlenhaut Coupé (Minichamps/Paul's model art 1/24)

Interesting comparison between old and new, Rich! I have the same plans with the McLaren M8A I did in 1970/71 but have nothing left beside my memory: Like you I will do it like I originally had but this time make everything fit better (with some refinements, but without replicating every detail) Very nice collection of 906 and 910 Porsches here, Rich ! The 1/18 Tamiya kits have good proportions, but are all lacking detail (have the McLaren, Lola, Nissan and Porsche in my stash) - Exotos are demanding horrible prices nowadays! Did you know that at the 'Ring the removable roof insert had to be taken off because of the height of Udo Schütz turning it into sort of spider?

Correct - you have the options to build a 1946, '47 or '48 version - here is my 1948 version:

Got these resin bodies today from the same German ebayer as last time: 1953 Lancia D24 Spider and 1971 Porsche 908/3 Spider:

Thanks, Jürgen, but in comparison with your perfect models, mine are rather poor looking.

Intensive modeling here , Mark (I won't have the nerves and the durability for such a long-term project.

Artistic license or not - it is great what you are doing with these vintage kits, Matt. I surely will follow your WIP !

Awesome stuff, Pierre ! Pic # 2 shows the 1931 Mille Miglia winning car of Rudolf Caracciola. I really like what you are doing here with the fenders.

Very nice, Jürgen - I would guess this is a heavy re-work of the Hachette/Ixo 1/24 die-cast with your usual striving for perfection. As I have 3 of those models, I may recognize what you have done here: blended in the 3 nose openings with putty and repainted the whole body, made new front indicators, reworked the headlight covers, added a new Alfa emblem to the nose (photo-etched?), added side windows, a new inside mirror and improved the outside one as well as the hood latches and door handles. You repainted the window surroundings and made a correct looking exhaust pipe as well as you put a jack into the spare wheel. Your dedication shows also in reworking the wheel hubs and especially in your hallmark, the highly detailed instrument panel (with steering wheel). Bravo ! Here is one of mine in comparison OOB - I only added (fictitious) decals, an exhaust pipe and 2 fog lights, but I did nothing to make it better yet:

Great news for 1/24 rally car builders - lots of different versions possible !

Excellent models and presentation, Matt - can't wait for the next one !

Simply over-the-top, Steve ! Photos look like pictures from the Boulevard Photographic studios - see my book:

Matt, this is great - Graham looks very real, too. I followed your WIP and liked what you did. Will be there more in your Roy Cross tribute series?

Sorry for mixing things up - but this is the Airfix reboxing of the Heller kit (for some time the mother company was Heller-Humbrol). I too have several Airfix versions of Heller kits (Alfa Romeo 1750, Ferrari Dino 206 S, Jaguar E racing...)

Very good looking Chevy, Mario - your model bases/photo backdrops are very cool as well and add very much to the presentation of your wonderful models.

Same here - just took note that I had answered on Jan. 3, 2016...

This is the best model of that kit that I've ever seen ! Small mistake at the rear: the lights should have been flush with the body - mounted from the outside (but Heller's instructions are not always clear, leave always some room for interpretation ...) - other than that: very cool !

Thank you. Samuel.

Quite a good solution with these wheels, Pierre (Jason always delivers).

Thank you, Carl !

Very nice model,Misha - I followed your WIP last year. I wish you a healthy New Year and that you will overcome your health issues !

Well done, Bruce - especially the Surtees Honda F1 - even not historically correct - is awesome !!!

George, I think the model was first released in 1972/73 as the 1972 Monte Carlo winner (1967 was the first appearance of the real Fulvia HF) - Polistil was not existant then - Politoys was the predecessor in the late 60's/early 70's.

This is the Polistil 1/25 fictitious polar expedition version: https://www.carmodel.com/politoys-polistil/s19/1-25/lancia/fulvia-1600-hf-spedizione-polare/10927 For all 1/24 fans: Hachette released in Italy few years ago a fantastic, highly detailed diecast version of Sandro Munari's 1972 Monte Carlo rally winning car in their WRC series collection (made by Ixo):

No race car this time, Rich ? Anyway, pedal to the metal: just a week of 2025 and you take the chequered flag already. Looks good with your signature steering wheels. I thought this is a Monogram kit (or is it a Revell reissue?)