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That is such a beautiful model. So clean and precise. Absolutely gorgeous!

Another nice looking racer, Jason. I have always like the Sauber.

Terrific looking model Jason! Great job on all of those decals. I would imagine they took a lot of patience.

Very impressive work for your first model!

This is just too cool!!!

This one has my attention. I'll be following your build progress Adam. Can't wait to see it finished!

That is one very nice looking Manx!

O.K., for this one I vote real......(wait, isn't this that real or model deal??? ) Seriously Harry, it really could pass for pictures of the real 1:1. That is a testament to both your modeling and photography skills. Nice job!!

There are just some models that have "it", they just have "that look". This is a great example of that model. Beautiful build and great pictures of it.

She is a beauty!

That is going to make a nice addition to my stash...

I will add a slight twist to the conversation. I said earlier that I listen to music while I build. There are two other things I enjoy while building. I usually burn a little incense at the beginning of my building session. Takes me back to my younger days. I also have a lava lamp on. Never had one as a kid and I really get a kick out of it. Product of the 60's and 70's I guess

Put me in the music group. I am in the middle of a total hobby room clean up, getting ready for the cold weather and my building season. I just took the cable box and TV out of my room. I get too darn distracted with it on. One thing I noticed regarding music. I find, many times, that if I have some hard rock on I will get, how do I put this....jittery(?) I find it best to listen to more soothing things like the Eagles. Geez, I'm getting old......

So clean and precise. This is a perfect case of how nice a nearly OOB or Box Stock build can be. Great job Peter!

You really do nice work OC. Another beauty you have there. Thanks for sharing!

What a beautiful, beautiful build. Such nice lines.

That has that "just right" look to my eye. Nice GTO.

Yeah John, there is another one of your cool NASCARs. Looks good! I would like to hear about the decals as well.

Looks like a nice, clean build. I don't think I've ever seen one built in white. Your Duster looks good.

No problem Pete, I did not take it that way at all. I have a book on the SR-71 and did some internet searches. I knew of a few things that I did not do correctly. Like I said, I know this model would not do well at an IPMS show and I would not even enter it in the "Misc." category at car model show. It was just a fun, quick build of a beautiful aircraft. I'm glad to see this much discussion about this great bird. Shows what the Good 'Ol U.S.A can do! My wife and I just made it to the USAF Museum in Dayton back in April. Got to see the SR-71 there. What a great place. If you get a chance to visit....DO IT!!! You will not be disappointed!

Cato, you are correct! Not sure where I got 1:48 from . Good catch. Thanks to everyone for the replies! Pete - I appreciate the info. I was aware of the color but I took the easy way out and went with the paint I had. I think the red of the decals is too red also. I have also seen pictures that show the nacelles being a different shade or sheen from the fuselage, but I did them all the same.

I have always loved this plane and while in the USAF, stationed in England, I had the opportunity to see one at an air show. It did several low altitude fly bys. WOW!! So I picked up this kit and thought I would give it a shot. I know it would not fare too well at an IPMS show but she looks great sitting in my hobby room. I did not take a lot of in progress pictures so I will just post the finished model. Here is a picture of the kit I used for this build. Here are two pictures to show how big the model is. It is 1:48 1:72 scale. And one final picture of what I think is one of the most gorgeous planes to ever grace our skies.

Great job on a cool bike!

This is pretty cool. You don't see these very often. Looks like you did a great job on it.

Wow Matt, what a beautiful build! Very, very nice.