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Been posting for a few months-just kinda jumped in so I thought I would backtrack and introduce myself. I have been modeling since I was about 12. I cut my modeling teeth on Tom Daniels kits. Now I build racecars from the 60’s & 70’s almost exclusively. My main focus is sport cars from that era. However I also build NASCAR (nothing newer than mid 80’s) & open wheelers (F1 & Indy). I am a proud member of the Maryland Automotive Modelers Association. We refer to ourselves as MAMA’s Boyz thus the title of my post. My current project is a Porsche 914/6 GT which you can find “On The Workbench”. Here are a couple pictures of my most recent builds. There are more photos in “Gallery” on my profile page if you would care to see more.

Thanks Simon. I want to build a Factory team car but I haven't yet decided which one. To the best of my knowledge the Factory car colors were red, orange, green, yellow & white.

Thanks James.

Jim, I sure would like to see you continue this build. I have the Tamtech kit with clear glass as well. Someday I'll tackle my build.

Thanks Gluhead. Thanks Mike.

Thanks Ron. Almost as nice as your Ranchero.

Here are the flairs in the final state.

I wonder if the block is siezed? Or if it's even left!

Bill, That's a great start. Where are you getting your mini-lites from? I know Replica & Miniatures has some very nice ones but they don' t have quite enough offset for this car.

William, HRM has just released a Maserati 450S curbside kit. I have seen both the kit and a buildup. It is very nice.

Here's the latest mock-up of the nearly complete under chassis & suspension. Still need to sort out the rear shock absorber mounting and fabricate the transmission support. Headers and megaphones are from HRM's IROC Porsche RSR trans-kit.

Here are the photos I promised. Looks like I mis-remembered. The kit appears to be a '79 Camaro.

I agree James that you should have a theme or mental picture in your mind before you start the build. I have lots of projects in my head but they cannot move forward becuase I have been unable to locate/create/discover the right wheel/tire combination. Then again I like to build specific (race) cars. This limits my wheel/tire options considerably.

There is a pretty obscure japanese kit (Otaki I believe) of a '74 IROC Camaro. I have it in my collection (no it is not for sale). I will post photos when I get a chance. HRM makes a nice resin trans-kit to build the '73 Porsche RSR.

Thanks Jose. I am really happy with the wheel/tire combination and the rear stance. I want to get the front end lowered 1-2 mm more so that the top of the tire just tucks under the fender lip.

Well... I do know a few resin casters.

In my opinion the wheel/tire combination and the vehicle stance set the whole tone for the build. I won't even begin a project until I have found the right wheel/tire combination. And yes I feel the right tire is just as important as the right wheel. Once I have priority 1A (wheel/tire) sorted my next priority (1B) is to determine the vehicle stance. With these two criteria correct you can turn the most basic grocery getter instantly into a cool car.

Thanks Wayne. I'm pretty happy with it so far. Thanks Mike.

I agree Jim. I build vintage/historic race cars almost exclusively. I don't clear my bodies or my decals. Yes I make the paint and decals as smooth as I can but I don't think a high polish or deep shine looks correct. At least not on the era of cars I build ('50s-'70s).

To my amazement primer coat didn't reveal many flaws.

Here is another one I am working on. They are all built using AMT's 289 as a base kit with some aftermarket parts and scratch building thrown in.

Thanks Tom, yes that does make my day. It suprising when you compare the kit closely to reference material it is really quite accurate. Atleast what's there. It's a shame that the kit is so poorly engineered. But that's not gonna stop me!

Thanks Jason.

The rear "boot" is basically complete. However I still need to work out clearance for the rear deck hinges.

Haven't been doing a lot of posting but I have been making progress. I have permanently installed the roof & wind screen and have the flairs puttied to the point they are ready for primer. The primer coat will no doubt expose some flaws which will then have to be addressed.