Earl Marischal

Been to the Skoda dealer to work out a deal on a hew Yeti 4x4. Finalise the deal on Tuesday. It will be my first ever brand new car... steve

Sadly, I don't think I have. I was just curious. All three of those cars are extremely beautiful and it is possibly a surprise no-one does either kits or resin bodies of them. Especially given the fame of the prototypes. steve

Very impressive. steve

...to turn the new Revell/Monogram '29 into this? http://silodrome.com/1929-ford-dick-flint-roadster/ steve PS Straight Yes or No acceptable!

Just taken delivery from Model Round Up of 2 x Revell/Monogram '29 A roadster kits. I may have overdone it by going for 2 examples but, well I can always move one on in due course. It won't be opened. Just wondered how many more of them there are in the UK... Cheers steve

Very nicely done. steve

It's funny, the vast majority of those cars wouldn't warrant a second glance in the UK or mainland Europe. The 7 and the Le Mans being the exception of course. steve

Correct! steve

I have 2 on the way from Model Round-Up, I've just been told... steve

How about this one: steve

Looking forward to more progress on this one. Fascinating stuff. steve

More fine with work Tulio. steve

Like it! steve

I was wondering, why (and when) did the USA decide to go left hand drive? I am sure that I have seen pics of early US cars that were RHD. steve

Thanks for the helpful replies chaps. I will be investigating the links quoted for future reference. As for my location, I'm just outside York, North Yorkshire. steve

This is one for UK-based modellers really. When I was building kits the first time around, 30 or so years ago, it was easy to buy US models off the shelf, even Monogram, AMT, etc. These days, all I can find is a few Airfix and Japanese kits of sports and racing cars, Where are all these hot rod, drag and custom kits that seem to be readily available over the Pond? And as for the detailing parts, forget it! Nothing doing there. There doesn't even seem to be a mail order company over here with anywhere near the range of someone like Model Round-Up. Yes, I know I can buy from the US but the prices of shipping is a real disincentive. I can end up paying more than the cost of the actual kit. Where's the point in that? I also model US outline railways but I have no trouble getting anything I need from specialist suppliers here in the UK. Why isn't it the same for car/truck modelling? Is it that much smaller hobby over here? Any thoughts folks? steve

Ross, 2 absolute classics there but the 5 window just tales it... steve

John, Try posting your query here --> www.rmweb.co.uk There are loads of helpful and knowledgeable modellers on there who will probably know. steve

Has anyone ever made an actual powered working top in 1/24? steve

+1 steve

That idiot dentist who thought that killing a lion, any lion, was acceptable, let alone one that was a local celebrity. steve

How about a sidecar? http://www.autotrader.ca/newsfeatures/20150708/weird-and-wacky-sidecars/?utm_source=Outbrain&utm_medium=Display&utm_content=Native-NF&utm_campaign=CA-DSP-DM-EN-CONTENT#g1CgehQef658Rsig.97 steve

I amazed myself by getting 7/11! steve

Our cat Olly coming home happy and healthy after disappearing for over 36 hours. steve

A fine piece of work there sir! steve