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Killer color combo and detailing! Those red plug wires and chromed frog-mouth scoops really make the engine bay a standout....and I love seeing how some decals can spruce up the old AMT dash and gauges.

Absolutely spectacular. The new display is very effective! Shame about the crankshaft, but live and learn... I hope you enjoy the show, and that the show-goers appreciates what a monumental project they're looking at!

Nice weathering and detailing! I particularly like the front view with those weathered headlights and grille with the PE insert, and the detailing on the radiator hose clamps, fuel lines etc. At first I just assumed that was the Ardun out of the Revell '50 Ford truck. Pretty cool to have a printed version instead. I wouldn't have guessed the tires were printed. And great photography too, very classy.

Hi folks, looks like you've found the new shop. I'll start publicizing it once I have a few more parts uploaded. I did have headers and engine mounts for Olds, but I need to check them for wall thickness and make sure they're printable by the new rules, before I list them again. When it comes to credit card/address issues, I'm afraid I can't help. The new website is clunky, and they're obviously working on shoehorning the Shapeways stuff into a system that wasn't really designed for it. It's improving gradually. That's why I waited to re-start my shop!

It's a show car. You could section the bellhousing and transmission and nobody would notice. Except all of us!! Haha.

I'm not a collector...but when I get an older kit, I open it immediately to assess the tire burn situation, and bag the tires separately before they destroy anything else!

I never thought I'd be excited about seeing a scale Aerostar, but here we are. These are both awesome! I'd also like to know more about the modeling process for these. Are they a conversion? "Scratch" implies a total scratchbuild, if so, then I'd love to see some WIP shots! My parents owned one of these for a while when I was learning to drive (yes, that dates me haha) and so did 2 or 3 of the neighbor families, so I have fond memories.

That is so cool! I love the shingles, and the flex-straw as a stovepipe. A subject like this introduces possibilities of texture and pattern that most model car/truck builds lack. I'd love to own a house truck like this, although maybe without deadly vintage split rim wheels haha.

Super cool idea! Lots of thoughtful little details in the engineering and detailing, and it really pops with that motorcycle on the back and the blue/orange color contrast. Nicely done!

I love the idea of using magnets to affix all of the props in a reconfigurable way!!

This thing is looking cool! The new side trim is trick. I like what you did with the hood nostrils...that styling feature has never sat well with me and your version is much sleeker.

Lookin' good! I love that open truss frame.

Congrats! I think it's fun to see a little Thames earning that attention. Your hard work is evident. On a random note, if that's your writing on the entry sheet, I was admiring the style! Were/are you an architect, engineer of some sort? It has that "design sketch markup" look.

Hey, thanks for the feedback folks! @Gluefingers Hello there! I don't think I actually had any Edelbrock signature valve covers--I had ribbed Y-block covers (perpendicular to the usual rib direction, more like Lincoln Continental) and Oldsmobile Rocket script valve covers (without ribs). I didn't do a lot of script or logos because it was difficult to do with the software I was using at the time. Based on your feedback, I've been prioritizing the quickchanges, Olds and Nailhead hop-up kits, and accessories. Once I've stocked the store with a reasonable number of items I'll post a link here. I've had to make some changes to the thinnest and most delicate parts to toughen them up and pass the wall-thickness evaluation (SP top carbs, Cal Custom 4040 scoops), but most parts will be coming back more or less unchanged, and I have some new stuff cooking.

I bought a dehydrator, thinking it could inspire me to actually PAINT some projects and get something done for once (because it's always too hot, too cold, too windy, etc etc). It's been sitting on the shelf for a year and a half and I haven't even tested it yet. I bought some weathering powders for future projects, and well, I haven't started those projects so I certainly don't need the powders yet. But it's nice to have them. I think?

I just tested this with a fresh AMT '40 and a gluebomb Desoto hemi from the '53 F100. With some minor tweaking, it works well. You will need to notch the inner fenders by 2mm or so for valve cover clearance at the front; also the alternator hits the inner fender so on that side it might require either a bit more notching or a different belt/alternator setup. Nothing super crazy though. You might need to shave a little off the firewall center notch if you intend to use the 8-carb log intake, especially if you want the engine to nestle back in the engine bay enough that there's clearance between the fan and radiator. Otherwise it's pretty much a drop-in. The headers more or less work OK, and the oilpan and crossmember don't present any issues. The hemi from the '53 kit already has a '39 Ford-style transmission if I recall correctly (I'd look again but I'm too lazy haha) so that's perfect.

Nicely done! The paint, detailing and decals really make this one pop. I've always liked this kit's design, it has some cool forms and details happening. I like how you painted the header cutout white, and detailed the seats like strawberry seeds...the Pi license plate is a fun detail, too 👍

Those look phenomenal 😮

Thanks for the feedback! It's going to take time to re-upload, get the 3D model approved, create listings for all the parts. I have my own ideas about which parts sold best/are the most attractive, but it would be best to hear the scoop from actual customers!

@Mr. Metallic Haha hi! I'm feeling sheepish...I have been very slow moving on the Shapeways/Thangs front, as other priorities intrude. Summers are short here in Canada! That said, I've been prototyping new parts with my personal 3D printer, and working on putting together a list of parts to offer on Thangs, now that their Print on Demand service is active. Do you have any specific designs that I sold on the old Shapeways that you'd like to see again?

Dang that's nice. Wow. I loved seeing all the construction shots for the chop, too 😮

This coupe is one of my favorites, and I'd forgotten just how detailed it was. Sill plates! Yeesh! I love it Thanks for bringing it up again!

Sinister! I like the stance and wheel/tire combo. Paint looks good too. Nicely done!

Looks fantastic! The dashboard is jewel-like. I am really enjoying your decision to add a rib to the centerline of the fenders. It just seems like the kind of period detail that would make sense and add rigidity to the fenders, which takes them out of the realm of "digital fantasy" and makes them feel like they represent a 1:1 car. Nicely done!

I'm enjoying the uniqueness of this build..with your various modifications and detailing choices the European-inspired styling is coming through, and with the grey color and awesome hand-made thin bumper and grille blades, it has taken on a bit of an Aston Martin DB5 flavor.