Jeremy Jon

That sure is a "rust bucket" LOL ...good paint work, nicely done!

Hello to another fellow Canuck! welcome Edward Those models look good, nicely done!

Nicely done Jurgen, looks great! Have always loved the V8 version, most exotic of the Esprit line IMO, and good colour choice also!

Good start Mike, looking forward to seeing more!

Thanks guys! More progress on this soon!

No problem Ken! The wheels are proving frustrating, hey have some odd fillets and angles in the spoke design, and causing consternation, as the software is not being cooperative! LOL

Nice work, looking great!!

Wonderful classic designed cars, nicely built kit, yes would look better with door handles on, bravo!!

What is the model kit of your cracked window? If it is a recent Revell kit, then there is a good chance of getting a replacement, you need to write them, but they are good to respond If an older kit, try posting in the "Wanted" section, it is possible has one in their spare parts & willing to give you or trade you something for

Cool project Bill, nice to see you could rescue this model!!

You mean these wheels? I haven't actually finished them yet, they need some more changes yet, before being printed for test fitment, but they are also made specifically to fit the donor kits hub system, they would have to be modified for how ever the Protar hub setup is They will be getting cast as part of this trans-kit, but I'm not that far along with the project yet

In this example Bob, it's easier to remove a small layer of the tires inner lip along the corner, until you find they "sit" better against the wheel

It is true that postal service is under funded - over funded in some respects - but in this case that is the preferred method, given the unnecessary extra being charged for courier service, which is not necessary for hobby size packages, when postal is a perfectly reliable and most effective option, in this example

Speaking only in general, but that's not the specific issue in this case The subject is the difference between using the "Global shipping" progam eBay tries to force on sellers & buyers - in turn - and that it isn't necessary, as for the example of small packages, like a single or double box kit, there is not any brokerage nor taxes charged via postal, making the "Shipping program" a cash grab, the only benefit being perhaps a shorter shipping time

Thanks Ken! I'll post up some more pics after further work, as for wheels & tires (race spec) are being digitally designed & 3D printed yet, once the final changes have been made ...I'm about 85-90% happy with it, just needs some further work to finalize Here's what they look like at the moment IMO you should keep that Protar kit stock, they are pretty decent in body shape, and getting more $ to find, especially compared to a Kyosho kit for example, just my $0.02

No worries, just constructive suggestion for you to consider, it's a good build!

Disappointing this got shoved down here, after asking mods specifically NOT to do so!! No problem guys, this is meant to help both buyers and sellers alike, especially in this particular situation Hopefully it will still be seen down here in Off topic, where less visible

This is more of an informative post, rather than a rant, for the benefit of fellow Canadians, and our Southern neighbors, as many of us deal on eBay for model kits and supplies, between the two countries I'm not going to rant about eBay being evil or anything like that, this is strictly facts to help out fellow modelers like myself & you, in fact I obviously use the service, it's a great place to find some bargains still, or materials / tools for cheaper pricing! So I hope this helps many, in the posting for sale, and buying of items on that particular forum I'd appreciate mods please leave thread in this "General" section, for visibility, Thank you Many people don't realize now that eBay has made it a default, so when you post a new auction item for sale, that it automatically shows shipping via their "Global shipping program" - that is the program where you ship the item(s) to the eBay shipping center & they ship to the buyer in turn EBay has set this default, so a seller has to manually change the setting for shipping, when they post the auction, but you can also change it afterwards too, in the auction shipping options settings For sellers, eBay advertise this as better for & easier, which to some degree it can be, but only marginally, you still have to package & transport the package to them, it only eliminates getting a price quote for a buyer - which can be done online easily now For buyers it is advertised as if you are saving on shipping cost, by not having to pay for import taxes or brokerage fees Well, here are some facts; - For a single boxed kit, even double sized kits, shipped via USPS (First class or Priority even), I never am charged either brokerage nor taxation fees, up to about a $50 value package, never! For a resent $100 value package, my tax fee was under $10, no other fees charged! - Only with UPS, FedEx or similar courier, do they tack on these fees upon arrival, and buyers are none the wiser, that these do not need to be, that are in fact strictly profit for them - Time to delivery - Courier service can be faster, but I have still witnessed up to a weeks delay in the shipping of an order. Postal service - I never use regular post, only First class or better - the time can take from 2-4 weeks, and mostly due to the border crossing, which affects either postal or courier - Security (tracking) - The couriers do track through completely, where as postal only until it hits the border, then CDN postal takes over, but not able to track using the USPS tracking number ....that being said, I've never had a single package lost, never once! - Cost! - This is the clincher, for a single box kit, the global program will quote a charge of $26-28 USD for shipping fee, plus another $8-12 in "Import charges" on top of that! That's $34 to $40 for shipping a single kit, and what I have experienced, recently from FedEx, is they will definitely try to bill "Brokerage fees" to the buyer upon delivery! What do I pay for USPS First class, for a single box kit, never over $20 USD, typically between $12 and $15, that's all So with the eBay Global shipping option, I would be paying more than double, and sometimes triple, for no real reason or advantage! - Delivery - An added frustration & expense, is that since many people, like myself, are at work during the day, the courier will not drop the package at your home, but always delivers during the daytime while you're at work, so instead you are left to travel to their depot center & retrieve it yourself I happen to call and demand they re-deliver, but they figure that their single delivery try obligation has been met, and will try to argue (I just happen to argue stronger ) Crazy stuff, so please use this information, as a buyer or a seller, in consideration of buyers costs involved, I myself have chosen to refuse placing a bid on any item, where the seller will not quote me to ship via that standard practise, that is their choice of course, as much as it is mine Most sellers have been good when I message - prior to posting a bid - explaining the problem, but it means typing this long cumbersome explanation, and some sellers simply don't respond, or some say "to bad" ....that's a shame when you're wanting to purchase an item, and are in god standing, but just don't want to throw out $20-$40+ for shipping unnecessarily, for an average $20-30 item purchase Hope that helps! regards Jeremy

Yes, the first was the grey 2 door with 2.2 turbo + RWD, he helped build it for another owner, and then his red Shadow FWD raced even up to now, he makes tubular subframes for the FWD crowd too, Cool stuff!!

That's pretty cool Mike!! Nice!

Joe, that might be Dean's old Red Rampage, even if not with a 16V head conversion, the SOHC 2.2 or 2.5 Turbos could make for a seriously quick FWD car!

A few more pics for tonight, then back to doing some more work on the Vector!

Love that interior work! Nothing like a vintage coloured or 2 tone '57 Chevy! Looking good!!

Looking good Shane, paint looks great, and nice colour choice!! Like the chrome on sides and window trim added, personally IMO the hood would look better without the big bulge, or at least greatly reduced, and just the ZR1 style window grafted in, given the rear tire size used, but if you put some significant meats on the rear, then the big hood bulge would fit the look, if you know what I mean!?