Mattblack

I have a small ball of Blu-tac in my 'kit'. Can be used to hold small parts for painting, either directly or to support the aforementioned toothpicks. Useful for holding parts when mocking up as well.

Having ploughed/plowed through the coupe kit I feel your pain... looks like you're knocking this one into shape though.

Brings back memories, had the 'Strohmobile' version years ago. Can't remember if it was one of the rare kits I actually finished back then... 🤣. I do remember that Corvette rear end though.

Nice choice. I did this one a while ago, don't remember any major issues, just a bit 'fiddly' with lots of separate parts for the front suspension IIRC.

And of course, besides all the 'technical' reasons, sometimes if you're slogging through a build a quick mock up gives your mojo a boost.

Fire up the 3D printer!

Ah, should have spotted that. I was thinking all the 'Fisher' heads used injection. Looks like I can shave away.

I know I said I wasn't going to get bogged down, but... I was going to remove the moulded in stock fuel pump on the block, but looking at this photo it seems it's still in place as a lift pump for the belt-driven injection pump?

Great set up! I like the storage/chill out area on the mezzanine.

Thanks Bill. I won't be getting too bogged down on this (Ha!), just want it to be 'something like' using the kit parts.

Thanks for all the nice comments folks. Chris, I see like me you painted the rear screen frame body colour, as per the box art. Looking at that ad now I think maybe it should be bare aluminium?

Sorry to (re)resurrect this thread, but I going to start on the AMT '51 Chevy next. Looking at the replies here, I'm thinking it would be correct to use the stock 6 terminal distributor cap and single coil?

Assuming the paints are compatible, why not just use the part can for the last couple of coats?

I thought this would be a quick build after slogging through the AMT '37 Chevy. For a kit that originated in 1972 it's pretty good, though it shows it's age with the lack of rubber tyres and chrome parts. In fact the engine could put some 1/25 - 1/24 kits to shame with 18 parts... The only real issues were slightly poorly moulded 'slot' on one wheel and tiny piece missing from the edge of the body, which just needed a patch underneath and some Milliput. I built it OOB apart from drilling out the exhaust tips and using craft jewels for the lights. The paint is Humberol rattle can, the first time I've used it. The combination of the small body and the high pressure of the spray gave my some control issues but I think it looks OK after a polish. The kit is a model of the English Bugle Buggy:

Nice, I like the sneaky black steelies on the rear.

Looking good. The thing with modeling is you can always flip back and forth, from a detailed/modified build to a simple curbside if you feel you're getting bogged down.

Check these 'Zs' out: The home of Samuri | Datsun Samuri

There was a build article in a recent issue of Airfix Model World magazine.

It does say 'AMX' on it... 🤔

Looks great! I've got a 'thing' for work vehicles.

I've got kits from lots of different places, model shops, collectors fairs, a local vintage toy dealer, antique centre, ebay... I rarely seek out a specific kit but buy what comes along.

Does your mini grinder have adjustable speed? I have a 'Parkside' (Lidl brand) one and always have it on the slowest setting for plastic.

Hello and welcome from another UK modeller! I know what you mean about model availability here, I get serious MSE* when I see pictures of what's available at Hobby Lobby. *Model Shop Envy.

I used Obeche wood strips on this '40 Ford.

I had the Hasegawa '66 Buick Wildcat kit years ago. For some reason I thought that being Japanese it would be super detailed, I remember being surprised it was a curbside. I built it and then one Christmas day I was bored and made it into a demo derby type car...