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It’s 1/24 by Accurate Miniatures. The GS was built to beat Shelby’s Cobras. He was just being nosy.

Thanks again guys, I'll be working on finishing the #003 chassis next

Thanks guys, I think I'll do a little more detail and add the wipers. Just to match up to the photo better.

Carroll Shelby giving the GS Corvette a good look over. It's not perfect by any means, but it is finished. I struggled to get it this far with blind instructions, weather, paint and time issues. I learned a few things along the way and hopefully the #003 car will go smoother for it. This is the one of the A.M. kits, without P.E. parts and painted with Model Car World color match Pelham Blue. I use various Tamiya and Alclad on the chassis, wheels and engine. The flaws are pretty obvious but overall I'm happy, (To have it Done)

As I once stated, " You guys will argue over s#!t on a stick" I got a warning point for that one.... LoL

Do A test first! Light coats are your friend...

Very nicely done thus far. From what I can see your doing well with a tough kit. But with a few mods it builds up to a great model.

You have my attention...

This has certainly been an experience, putting this together. Just assembling the parts in the correct order so everything fits is a challenge. But it will improve the odds on the other car! Up on all four but no final glue just yet.

I have had similar problems before.... It's a real shame about the "fish eye" problem. Do you think you had moisture in the compressor? Are sure there is no chance to redo the paint?

Love the color choices!

My pen tip has dried out and will not flow. Has anyone had any success fixing this issue? It's the 1MM size.

I managed to get the trim done and apply the white number circles. This model represents one of the Mecom Racing cars as delivered to Nassau. The black edge decal is a separate decal and while it could have been a disaster, they went on without a problem. I used some decal solvent and a hair dryer to help the decals set nicely to the curves of the body. Next some touch up and then final assembly... Below is a picture from Paddock and Friedman Grand Sport book. Thats John Mecom (left) and a young Roger Penske (right). Most likely pleased to have the racer back on dry land.

Simply Stunning modeling here....

Thanks Guys. I started to work on the window trim last night. These cars seem to have the rubber seal only so I decided to go with the BMF, Black Chrome. If you haven't used it before (I Have Not) it is a bit challenging. First of all just getting it off the backing sheet is a trick. Then it seems to loose tack when applying to the subject. And if I burnished it to much the black rubbed off and left a shiny spot! After a couple attempts I think I got a system going that worked well for me. After I did a little touch up with a Sharpie and things look pretty good. I hope to finish the rear window and start final assembly this week end. Maybe! Pix to follow...

I built a short track car years ago using Tamiya's fluorescent paint over their primer and white gloss and had some lifting issues. I think because the Fluorescent color did not bite into the base color as well as others. You may not have this issue but it might be a good idea to do a test, verses causing any damage. It's a beautiful model you have...

I think you'll find the orange would lift off with the tape also!

Will you clear coat before masking the orange?

Playing this game

Curtiss P-6 Hawk. I fell in love with this plane when I first saw it at Wright Patterson Airforce Base Museum, at the ripe old age of seven!

Another exercise in styrene and putty, let the creative juices flow....

Looks real nice BK, I like the finish. I have a resin Coupe body that I actually covered with Bare Metal Foil, it's a some dat build...