dougwintz

This is part "workbench" part "under glass". I finished a Porsche 917 build. It's the Fujima kit with a Historic Racing Miniatures engine. Had to sweat through getting the older decals on the car. the first photos are the build in progress. The last photos are some other 917's - I have one more in my stash to build. Maybe next year!

OMG! as they say.

Amazing work!

Hi. This Lancia 037 from Hasegawa was a great kit. Just difficult enough. I cut away the body to show the engine and added some Studio 27 detail parts. Pretty good fit for this model. If you want to see how the build progressed you can see it here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/121356-lancia-037/

That's true. Ted. I do think the camera is a positive tool. It's like a reality check. And I'm not into contests or anything like that. Just into getting it right.

Making some more progress here. This kit is highly recommended - I added photo etched bits from Studio 27. Next up is to build a couple of missing gas tanks and get them installed.

Ok. Little more progress. I cleaned up the engine a little and added a heat deflector for the exhaust (which conveniently covered up a gap) and various oil and gas lines following reference pictures as best I could. Also reversed the pedals so the gas is on the right (Davoski!). Think I need to add the gas tank as a final touch there.

Wow, that's a great background. I've got a 2011 EvoX and before that the first VW R32 model that came to the US. I'm not a rally competitor nor an expert in any way there but I've had the Evo on the track. Building these models lets me stay involved at least on that level.

OMG Davoski. I think you're right! Of course I could say that it's an insane car, it's Italian AND the model is built in Japan. But I still think you're right. Nice catch LOL.

Oops. And now I see part of the exhaust that needs fixing

Hi. I'm starting work on a Lancia 037, by Hasegawa. Actually, a pretty cool kit with engine detail. I'm working my way through the interior and the engine bay. Have some more pieces to add. And i have to say that everytime I take photos of work in progress I see flaws, like the seam on a transmission or exhaust. Wonder why I don't see it while I'm building. Could it be my fading eyesight! At any rate, these photos kind of keep you honest in terms of spotting flaws.

Looks great!

Hey JC. I don't have any shots of the engine during the build. Maybe I'll try and get some other angles over the weekend.

Hey Dale - thanks for the inspiration on your build from 2012 (I think)!

Hi. Just finished the Dome Zero racer by Fujimi. Thanks to MCM Ohana Dale Beaver who posted some pictures way back and served as an inspiration for some of the detail work. A difficult build - but they all seem difficult lately!

Beautiful paint! What's your process? (I won't tell anybody your secret is safe with 16,000 forum members )

Wow. Love the paint! What did you use?

Thanks inter2353. I was leaning in that direction too. Happy New Year to all the MCM forum members.

The only fitment problem I had was with the hood. Couldn't quite get that to fit tightly and I had the same issue with the panel van as well. At some point, I have to just move on.

Thanks, guys. The color is tamiya clear orange over white primer.

Finally finished this off before the end of the New Year. Definitely a challenge, but fun. Did some "on the workbench" photos here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/119251-47-chevy-fleetmaster-galaxie/

Ok...on to some test fitting and detailing. Have to figure out a way to clean up the panel lines - got a couple of ideas on that. Next shot will probably be the completed model

If you have this same kit and are thinking about building it in the lowered position (like I am) - a friendly tip. You'll have to 1) trim the firewall and radiator from the bottom so the hood fits. 2) Trim the air cleaner from the bottom so it fits lower on the carb - then the hood can clear that piece piece too.

I agree, I think it's something like a blower motor. I did some research and it seems like the master cylinder on the 1:1 is between the frame and the passenger seat. Like Chris said.

The logo in the steering wheel was a good idea, but I realized after seeing it that it should probably be another 50% reduced in scale. Oh well. I could fiddle with it more, but it falls into the category of knowing "when to say when" for me. Onward.