Earl Marischal

Thinking about it, isn’t this all academic? Given the advances in 3D printing, surely we will all be able to commission, or make ourselves, any vehicle we want in any scale? Where will that leave kit makers? steve

I quite appreciate that a lot (most?)'of my suggestions are highly unlikely to ever be considered by any model manufacturer. However, the Saab, TVR, Morgan and early F1 cars would, I suggest, be practical propositions. The market for model cars is international after all. steve

Adding to Gunnar's Saabs, the 900 in Coupe, Hatchback and Convertible versions. Plus the Sonnet in some version. Ford - Cortina Mk II and Iii The MkIi could also be the Lotus version. Any era Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac. Vauxhall - VX220/Opel Speedster and the 'coke bottle' shaped 1970s saloons. Triumph - 2000 Saloon or Estate in Mk I or II form, Vitesse Saloon or Converible, Herald (I know there is a 1/32 version by Airfix but a Converible or, preferably Coupe version), Spitfire, GT6. The latter 4 all share the same basic chassis. BMC - Any of the Farina Saloons from 1960s, Morris Oxford, Austin Cambridge, etc. TVR - Any. There are plenty of options. Morgan - Any of the non-traditional models. Are there kits of any of the 3 Wheelers? There's probably loads of European cars that would justify a model apart from the 'classics'. More front engined F1 and Indy cars from 1950s and 1960s, such as the Lotus 12 or 16. steve

Many thanks for the kind comments chaps! steve

Found this in a box. It is OOB and all brush painted. Built about 40 years ago. It's survived 4 house moves and 3 wives, much like the builder... steve

I have a soft spot for Hudsons and that one's a beauty. steve

? Not surprised. steve

That’s impressive and not a common sight. Was it just driving down the road? steve

Good point. steve

They both pretty impressive to me! Would be good if they were all reissued as they have so much potential, as you have proved. steve

You try looking at slot car tyres. steve

Excellent work and a fascinating build. I doubt the original Merit kit designer ever envisioned a build such as this! Have you considered taking on any of the other kits in the series? steve

I had (thankfully) forgotten about those awful street machine kits. It's a shame the original models were ruined like that. The Jag engine makes an interesting substitution in other 1/32.vehicles. I put one in an Aurora Turtledeck T once from their 1/32 range...which I wish someone would reissue. The Herald would also be a candidate, as it has been done in real life. Wouldn't mind the MG1100, Viva, Rapier and even the Dauphine coming back either. steve

Good news indeed. Can we expect the Bond Bug, Austin Maxi and Vauxhall Victor Estate next??? steve

I won't be buying this as I don't model muscle cars. However, if they did an equivalent issue on hot rods or small oval racers, then that would be different. Then I would lay my money down. Finding any car specific modelling mags in the UK is almost a miracle. steve

Not normally a sedan fan but this one is a killer. The great colour combo sets it off perfectly. I'd be more than happy to accommodate a 1:1 of it on my drive! steve

A staggering piece of workmanship. The metalwork is particularly impressive. steve

Excellent work on an amazing machine. It must have been a right handful to drive! steve

It made me think of British Leyland cars like the Austin/Morris/MG/etc 1100 and 1300, especially around the windows. steve

Pseudo hot rodded PT Cruiser. Needs a clean! steve

Would love to see some more progress on this one. Did you finish the ‘66?Chevelle? steve

I have enjoyed this one all along the way and am highly impressed with finished article. A Gold Star for your work Daniel! steve

And Season’s Greetings from North Yorkshire too. steve

Looks pretty good to me! steve

Happy to help. steve