Ragtop Man

Hah... when I stop to think, "gee that happened in the 80's, so it was pretty recent" and realize it was 45 years ago.

I could shave with that build - ultra sharp.

This is a terrific build, and would really pop at any local show I've been to - "Wait - it's not red?" The Italieri (insert your distributor here) 250 GTO is quite good; I have one with a diecast (!) body that I'd like to do as a bare metal 'in restoration' build. Thanks for the DM on this thread!

Mid 2010s? That is a long time aborning. Glad we are seeing the fruits of their labors now.

Pow! Really sharp, great job. For a minute, I thought it was a bash with the Revell '67 roadster, that shows how good the kits really were.

Madonn! Love thta build - post more pics of THAT (or a link if you did it already) build. Was that the Grossman car that C/D was going to line up with a Pontiac GTO?

Many thanks for the hint on the wheels; once in a blue moon the DM wires pop up, will keep my eyes open. I think I've seen 3D Borranis, but I need to go dig for them. Have been hoarding Revell slot car tires for the job now for the better part of a decade... need to get on the stick when my shop re-opens.

There ya' go... That is great. Now if the 3D verse can come up with a GMC 270...!

Box art just grabbed me, and it followed me home! Looking forward to an A-B comparison with the AFX. Resisting the urge to blow up my Craftsman '64 and make a monument to overcomplicateditis.

I have a '68-9 annual and I don't recall the v-top. Purchased in the early '70s, before any re-releases... now I gotta go back and look.

Has the 3Dverse contemplated this one, yet? Seems like a natural. Your rendering has a great look!

That is a beeeeeautiful build! Box art quality, surgically clean. Is there a Hobby Design (or other brand?) photo etch wire wheel that is correct for the 250 GT cars? I know there is a set for the Testa Rossa and GTO... pretty sure I have both. Appreciate any tifosi input!

If you have ever seen a 1:1 ... it is boxy and broad shouldered, which was an intention of the original designers. The dated custom wheels are the only thing really holding it back; it is infinitely more compelling with the Torq-Thrusts available in one of the Monogram 1/24s - or the surprisingly good Cragar SS in the '78 Elco. Engine wise, if it was any more Pontiac, it would be leaking oil and boiling the starter cable (do not ask me how I know this, lmao.) The single greatest drawback is the 1/24 scale, but if you don't give a RF about that, it practically snaps together. Should you decide to be an utter delinquent, I've seen a few bashed with the 1/24 '66 Chevelle SM, ( cos that's the way uh-huh I like it.) Future plans for the few in my stash involve body being draped over a 1/24 Monogram NA$CAR chassis... snagging a correct Ferrari GTO engine and committing utter heresy (you should see where the Pontiac is going) and finishing the replica of the '64 owned by the guy who did me a major solid on my 421 engine purchase. I did one many years ago that is still one of my faves, promise to look for pics this week to share.

Awwh heck yes. I'd think the Monogram Cab on a go-to straight rail chassis (Louisville, Opel Blitz?) would get you pretty close.

Madonn Mia! That is a gorgeous Mustang.