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Very, very nice! Just an outstanding job you have done on this!

No, he was not there.

Hi, Lee! I was just reading this thread for the first time when I ran across your post. That is my Stutz Black Hawk ?. Not wanting to hijack this thread but if you would like to see more of it, there are WIP and Under Glass threads on it. It is a great kit and I really enjoyed building it. The model has done well in contests and has been the banner picture for UpScale Hobbies Model Builders FB group for the last couple of years.

For me, it is a nice way to record what I’ve done and when I did it. For others, hopefully, they may learn something about the kit I’m building. It could be issues with the kit itself, an easier build sequence, etc. on the flip side, I’ve had guys tell me what to watch out for and give me other advice on the kit I’m building. I almost always do a WIP thread. One other thing, what makes any forum or FB group great is participation from its members.

Wow!! There should have been a warning; “Sunglasses required to view this post!” ? That is gorgeous, Randy, just gorgeous!

Nice!! You don’t often see that kit built. Thanks for sharing it!

Very nice, Peter! I’ve always liked that livery.

Man, Rich, I just love these! They are fandamntastic! You really do these cars justice. Great job!

Doggone that is nice! I love the color, great choice! You really knocked this one out of the park!

She is a looker for sure! Nice job!

Thanks, Bruce. Thanks, Andy, I think I'll try making some slightly smaller ones. Much appreciated, Pierre! Yup, that sounds about right, size wise. They aren't hard to make, maybe a little tedious but not hard. I'll post my progress when I get back to this model.

Pics of this are posted on FB.

Andy, it is Model Factory Hiro. High dollar, multi-media kits. I have one in my stash.

Doggone, that is nnniiiiicccee!! I really love the copper color you laid down.

It is funny that you mentioned the RoG 1:24 kits. I just pulled my Mercedes MGP W01 down and opened it up this week. I was blown away by the decal sheet(s) that are in the kit. Cartograph and they are gorgeous! I really may have to build that kit in the very near future.

Alpha Models has two relatively current F1 cars in their line up. 2016 Red Bull and 2019 or 2021 Mercedes. Double check the years but I’m pretty sure they’re correct. Both kits are multi-media and are 1:20 scale.

Absolutely gorgeous, Gustavo!

Oooooh, maaaaaan!! I love this! One of the very first cars that I got to drive around by myself was my step-sister’s Duster, (no permit, no license and no way my parents knew…lol). I’ve had a love affair with Dusters every since. Yours just looks so good! Great job, Anthony!

Wow! ? What a great looking Camaro!

Gotta love those 442s! I think you did a great job, Chuck! Thanks for sharing.

I pulled a 16 hour workday yesterday so I missed my usual Monday night update. Better late than never, as they say. One thing to add to this update. This update will pretty much take you up to date on this build. I have a few other small things done but not enough to warrant their own post. With that said, this will be the last update for awhile. I really hit the wall and am in a pretty bad funk at the moment, both modeling and overall. The last update was the exhausts. I feel that they are somewhat of a focal point and I wanted to add a little detail to them. I decided to add exhaust clamps and springs to them. Once again, here is a photo of the real thing. Here is a photo-etch exhaust clamp. The photo-etch clamp bent to shape. Due to the relatively large step between the collector and the exhaust pipe, I had to do a lot of sanding and shaping for the clamps to fit / sit properly. Even then they are not perfect but to the naked eye they look good. And now for the springs. I made the exhaust springs from 32 gauge wire wrapped around a .8mm drill bit. I am not sure if they are small enough. I shot the exhausts in Gravity Colors, (Spain), Dark Gray Primer to check my work. I held one of the springs on the exhaust and really feel that they are too big. I posted this on FB and had some good, honest feedback and they said that they thought the springs were too big. Back to the drawing board. I have finer wire and I have smaller drill bits. I will make they over and they will be better. Thanks to all of you who have popped in and checked out my Matra. I genuinely appreciate all of the comments she has received. You guys rock! Not sure when I'll get back to it, I doubt it will be long. I'm going to try some quick builds to get my mojo back. I have a 1:72 P-47D on the bench and have worked on it a bit.

Very nice, Rich, very nice indeed! Keep ‘em coming. I never get tired of seeing your work.

Hi, Dave! Yes, it was nice meeting with you on Saturday. I’m being completely honest and sincere when I say that I don’t believe I should have won Best Automotive. I think there were better models on the table. I even spoke with the judges afterwards. I shot you a message here about the medals. I saw that you asked a question over on Spotlight Hobbies.

James, I’m right there with you, Buddy! Nothing like a V-12 singing it’s song ?

Thanks, Bruce!