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Thanks Pete. I just sent Fisher Models a message and hope to help him as much as I can.

Hi Pete and thank you. I did manage to save one of his kits, a 1/24 Ferrari White Elephant. Would you happen to know of this post of his asking for kits to make molds from? I'd love to help him as much as I can.

Hello, I've a friend (ex Navy lifer; go Navy!) who loves air craft and has his own small plane? At any rate I'd love to build him a Bugatti 100P in 1/24 however the only kit I've found was Fisher Models which is no longer around due to the rather catastrophic wild fires last fall. Heck, I've PTSD over them as well and never thought I'd be so fragile over it. At any rate, does any one know of a Bugatti 100P in 1/24?

Hi Gary, I just got it today and it looks marvelous! Thank you very much!

Hi Gary, It hasn't showed up yet but I'm in no rush on this and am simply grateful you sent it to me.

Tower Hobbies and Sprue Brothers seem to carry them. I've personally dealt with Burbank House of Hobbies who are great with the online deliveries etc...

Hi Gary, What book is that cool 904/8 frömage from by chance?

Hi Gary, That would be awesome indeed. Thank you sir!!! My builds are more about what I think looks good rather then accuracy.

I'm curious if any one would happen to have ideas on what to scavenge from in order to get a top mounted cooling fan in 1/24 or 1/25 scale? Something like what's pictured.

I'm MIA, unsure when I'll be back. My heart aches.

Hi Sam and thank you! A few pics would be awesome.

Thanks for the post.

Hi Gary and thank you. I didn't get the PMs but went ahead and ordered the book used for ~$10. Thanks again.

Hi, Does any one know if Paul Fiotti of TwoCats Models/Fiotti Models is still around? His FB page has not seen any action since late 2017.

Thanks George, looks like a nice book. Oddly enough seem to be few books dedicated to the 904 for some reason.

Hi, Would any one happen to know of a good Porsche 904 book? Hows this one; https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Patrick-Albinet-Bernhard-Juergen/dp/3898801152/ref=pd_ybh_a_20?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7TVPN6XBN24NDVTPTGW2 I'm looking for lots of pictures, any language is fine as I'm not too concerned with what's written

Well, I'm simply going to wait for stuff from Randy (MBW) as his offerings are top notch and his customer service is properly excellent.

It's Japanese only but I've had great success with Google Translate on my phone. It uses my camera and translates on the fly, so I simply hover over text.

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I've found Google Translate on my phone to be useful in these cases.

Yes, those are some of the books.

Thanks for the reply Scott. You've some good points. I'll use Amazon as reference. Ferrari link; https://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-dino-512s-Photo-Japan/dp/4544400171/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZY0DPPCQTNTMDQ5M35EF Chaparral link; https://www.amazon.com/Chaparral-Sportscar-Profile-Japan-Book/dp/4544400260 Porsche link; https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-906-910-Sportscar-Profile/dp/4544400031/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1551010478&sr=1-1&keywords=Porsche+906%2F910%2F907%2F908%2F917+(SPORTSCAR+PROFILE+SERIES)

Well, I didn't get any wheels per se but just general items. For example V8 engines, mid engine transaxles, velocity stacks, intake manifolds etc... In those cases, I chose there premium finish but have recently seen an even higher premium finish offered. Not all items are offered in there highest finish though. I've seen Mr. Billinghams wheels which look very good. I would be tickled pink if some one offered a Porsche flat 8 engine.

Wow! These look far better then what I've gotten from Shapeways. That's crazy! Go Randy@MBW!

Well, I would have to agree. Even when ordering the finest finish from Shapeways, I found myself having to fill and sand several times to get a nice surface. I don't really have an opinion of 3D printing or resin casting other then I will go where ever something is available. I've gotten some horribly cast stuff before so to me it's a toss up on 3D printing vs resin casting. In the end, it comes down to execution so a polished turd can look better then a lump of crappy gold.