Nacho Z

Very cool!! Is this one of the original kits of Bigfoot? I bought one while stationed overseas in 1986ish. I thought it was one of the coolest kits.

Shoot, I feel like such a mooch. I'm the one who is always learning here. I feel like I never have much to offer in the way of information. This model is just getting better and better!

Just saw this, not sure how I missed it. For me, the ride height can make or break a NASCAR model. You nailed it! Everything else looks just as good as the ride height!

I have come so, so, soooo close to this but have never done it. I know I would be even madder after I did it. On the other hand, I have lost it and destroyed other, more expensive items in the past...lol.

Hey guys, check out American Racing Miniatures. I'm thinking they have this kit(?) I'm not 100% sure if they are still in business or not. Even if they are not, you may still find their kits for sale.

That has got to be very small! It looks fantastic. Great model of a really cool subject!

I really like it, John! It is one nice looking model.

Wow, Chris!! That is fantastic! You just have to love those 1:12 Tamiya kits. There is just so much opportunity to add details, as you did. Your work is very crisp and clean. Thanks for sharing.

Lloyd, believe it or not, it is not clear coated. I have a couple of reasons for that. If you look in the build thread, it can be seen that I polished the body out to a pretty good shine. I was worried that all of the compounds, polishes, etc. that I used to do that would adversely react to the clear. I did wash the body with Dawn afterwards, but I was still worried. Secondly, to the best of my knowledge, there are no aftermarkets decals for this thing. I don't mean F430s but this exact livery. I have read far too many times where the supposed neutral clear did in fact screw up some or all of the decals on someone's build. Thirdly, I made the one placard on the fender. I was worried that the decal bonder, (the stuff you spray on homemade decals), would maybe react with the clear. And lastly, I cut those doggone decals so close to the image that there is very little carrier film to see. I actually did want to clear the body and decals but was just too scared to do it!

That is one great looking Vette!!

Looks like a case of a silk purse from a sow's ear! She looks good to me, John!

Just off of the workbench. This is Fujimi's Ferrari F430 Challenge. She is a hard kit to find. I built it box stock. Below is the link to the build thread. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/121812-ferrari-f430-challenge/

Alright, guys, she is finished! I'll post this one "teaser" picture and later I will start a new thread in the Under Glass section. Thanks for following along!

Tim, you are a wealth of information! I appreciate all of your input on this build. I did a very quick look at their site. I will be going back to check it out more, later.

Nice looking models, Doug! I have not seen the #73 livery before. Thanks for sharing!

Fantastic!

She looks good to me, John! I will be looking forward to the finished model.

You know I'll be there!

This is coming along very nicely!

That HRM kit looks niiiice!!

Your models never fail to impress! It is the cleanliness of your work that amazes me. Perfect paint demarcation lines, no signs of glue, flawless paint and so on. So nice!

Thanks so much! I have a co-worker who's little boy is fascinated with the Titanic. I showed her your ship and she would like to get one for her son.

Did you add the lighting kit or was it supplied with the kit? Thanks.

Very cool!

That is great! Love the night shot! Very nice looking Titanic.