Nacho Z

What a great build. Engine and chassis are sweet. I am really impressed with the interior. Care to share how you did the piping on the seat?

You did a very nice job on this. Looks like you nailed it. It looks "right" and that isn't always easy to do.

That is just a downright great looking model. As everyone else has said, great color choices.

I think she looks great Chris. Paint looks smoooooth!

Put me in the "I like the ride height" club too. This is just how I remember them draggin Main back when I was a kid.

Like Jonathan, I am not trying to hijack your build thread but I did tell you I could provide a link to my Supra. It took me a while to find it. This was my 2nd ever 24 hour build. I can give you more details if you like, (about the 24 hour build). Anyhow, it was not painted. I polished out the body. This is how the 24 hour build "Brolin Rule" came to be. The "Brolin Rule" states that all models must be painted. But I digress. Interestingly you have mentioned other forums. The link happens to be to a board that I am a member of. I am also a Mod. There are a number of people here that are also over there Here it is. http://themadmodeller.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=gen13&action=display&thread=2316 Feel free to check out my other builds on the board. I go by NachoZ there too.

I am really enjoying the builds. I appreciate the in-progress pics.

That is a great color combo for that car. Like LOBBS said, it has that sinister look to it.

Yes. The guys before me have covered it pretty well.

O.K. Juan, we must be brothers from another mother! We definitely have the same taste in models. I am not going to hijack your thread but this model was going to be one of the next of my completed models that I was going to post. I did this kit as my second 24 hour build. I did in fact just polish out the plastic and applied the decals. This is the model that created "The Brolin Rule" for all 24 hour builds, (you must paint you model, but that is another story for another time). If you would like, I can proved a link to pics of mine and I will be happy to answer any questions, (if I can remember the answer...lol). Good luck on the build!

She really grabs your attention and doesn't let go. Great colors! Super clean! Nice job Billy.

That is a sharp looking bike! I like the pictures too. Nice job on both!

VERY nice!! Love those outside pictures.

This is a good topic and I appreciate the fact that it has remained civil. It seems that the topic has gone from why LHS fail to LHS vs. Internet sales. Both sides of the LHS vs. Internet have made some great points. There really is no one right answer but rather a combination of things, most of which have been covered. I have to say I tend to lean towards the LHS side of things. It may have to do with my upbringing. I came from a small town in ND before there was the internet. We had no stoplights, no chain stores, no fast food places. My father had his own auto repair garage and my wife's parents owned a sporting goods store, (mainly hunting and fishing). We both understood the importance of supporting the local businesses. It is how we got fed. We bought our jewelery, our baked goods, our shovels and rakes, our bicycles, etc from the local merchants. It was just the way it was. The two major, (by ND standards), cities nearby started building malls and shopping centers on the outskirts of their towns. People could drive an hour or two and have a larger assortment of goods to purchase at a better price. Eventually, one by one, the jewelery store closed, the bakery closed and so on. Now there are less people working and less people buying. It is somewhat of a vicious cycle. When there are no jobs people leave and go to where the jobs are. I know the above is an over-simplification and is not unique to my hometown. But that lesson had been drilled into my head and I still feel that way today. I will, within reason, support my local businesses. I know full well that I may pay a little more for a kit or paint or whatever. I do it gladly. Our LHS sponsored our model contest, gave us door prizes and allowed us to meet in their store, (they would stay after hours for us). Many times they would , unannounced, give us 20% off anything purchased that night. There were guys in my club that would come to meetings held in that store and would open kits to look at them and then buy them from the internet. Sadly, my LHS closed a couple of years ago. Yes, I buy plenty from the internet, but I sure do miss my LHS.

Wow Tony, that sounds great. Did you find a good deal on them? Was someone dumping them? I'm jealous

I think it looks great Pavel. A lot of nice detail and the weathering looks just right.

The only other thing that I spend a great deal of time on, (not sure if it would be a "hobby"), is bike riding. Like DPNM said a few posts up, I tend to go whole-hog on things so I limit myself. My wife and I discovered rails-to-trails and ride every chance we get. We have rode from DC to Pittsburgh twice now on the C&O Canal and Great Allegheny Passage, GAP. It is around 350 miles in length. We have been kicking around the idea of making a "bucket list" item of riding at least one trail in all of the 48 lower states. We'll see what happens. It is not only a money issue but a time issue.

Very, very nice Steve! Great detail. I would like to see this one in person.

Very sorry to hear this horrible news Kevin. Prayers go out for you and your family from me. I can't imagine what you are going through.

Not sure if everyone knows the story about this guy, (I am assuming there is only one guy in a Batman costume driving a Lambo but you never know....lol). He made a bunch of money by selling his business. He dresses up as Batman and visits kids in the hospital. All in all, a fairly noble gesture. I give him props for it

There is a ton of detail for a 1:43 model!! That is a great looking model. Well done!!!

Man-o-man is this thing sharp! I have been following it since day one and just had to take a minute to comment. You are doing a very nice job on it. Thanks for sharing!

Welcome to the forum Joe. I am new here myself and very glad I joined. The other guys have covered it very well, learn as you go and enjoy yourself as you build. I bet even the best builders can find at least one flaw or one thing they wish they would have done better on each build.

I am in 100% agreement with James. I do the same thing. The smaller the area, I mean really small like lettering tires, the more I tend to clean the brush. With the drop or two of paint on the brush it seems to dry on the brush faster. Having the thinner on the brush helps to keep it "liquid" longer.

Hey Juan, I think you and I have the same taste in models. I have this kit and will be watching your build progress. Good luck!