Nacho Z

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.

Nice BMW Jonathan!

Put me in the "airbrushing" category. However, I have a plan to get better. I've had a new airbrush but no compressor. I got a new air compressor a little while back and am now just waiting for the weather to turn a bit cooler so I can spend my time indoors and practice, practice, practice!

Yep, I sang it as I read it.......

Nice looking Jag!!

Another beauty Curt. Glad you are posting these F1 cars.

Very nice Curt. Always enjoy your builds. Add another one to that list.

I think you're starting to get the hang of this race car thing.......j/k Another stunning build. Nice and clean with great detail.

Sweet!!!!! Great build, great paint and great photos. The clean panel lines really caught my eye.