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From other views, I like the front more but not so sure about the side as much. At least its clean and free of all the un-needed "stuff" other designers feel the need for. If the next 6 gets close to this I'll take one. I'll say this about lighting technology - head and tail lights that looked like this would never have worked in the not-too distant past.

I found with the wsf that sealing saved alot of sanding - the surface was almost smooth when dry - and could use a less thick primer and didn't damage finer detail. I have heard that some people have gone without it and your results certainly prove that's possible How soon will this and the other 3D prints you have shown be available for purchase?

One thing I found after some amount of research and inquiries is the most important first step with 3d printed in wsf (white strong flexible) is to SEAL it before any priming or painting. The 3D print process for wsf uses a laser to melt layers from powdered nylon, so not only does it have considerable texture, its also porous. Sealing can be done with thin super glue (best for small parts) or specified sealer like the one made by Smooth On. Some people have used sealers like Thompson's Water seal and it does work. Once the sealer is dry, hit it with 320 or 400 paper and then on to prime and paint. This sealing step saves quite a bit of time trying to get a smooth first surface with just priming and sanding. Just wanted to share that bit of info.

Now there's a kit I wouldnt mind having. It would be great sitting under the poster I have signed by Steve Millen and Johnny O'Connell

Where is this image from that I can order one?

The ScaleAuto Facebook page has a link to the 2017-2018 catalog, which shows the R8 and the Lambo, along with the "American 7R" Corvette (which Monogram should have done in 24th- hopefully the Ford GT will be). I have the older spec R8 and am dropping it on the Revell chassis as you said. Slotfabrik has a Ferrarii, but I think its the 458.

I definitely will have to get one (or three) of those. It will be interesting to see how it compares to the Jada plastic kit. (yes, they really did one).

I hear ya' about the GT cars (and DPi cars). For all the complaining some do about lack of some Detroit iron, they should try being fans of motorsports other than NASCAR and F1. I am hopeful that Tamiya will follow their excellent NSX with a GT3 -spec racer, especially one with a complete driveline. If ROG can do it for their DTM cars then Tamiya certainly is more than capable. ScaleAuto, the slot car maker, announced a 2016-spec ALMS R8 and the GT3 Lambo. You can get them as white-body kits and the detail and fit of their products is excellent.

After looking at the MicroMark unit, I am thinking you can even diy the blasting bed using two plastic totes that nest inside each other - one deep, one shallow. On the shallow one cut a hole in the side for a shop vac hose, cut the bottom out and install a fine mesh screen, then seal the lid on with silicone caulk. Flip it over and set the bigger one over it with one long side and part of the bottom cut out to act as the containment for the abrasive particles. Connect the shop vac hose and blast away.

I have to get in on this one year or another and some great suggestions so far (Erik actually took one) but mine are: 1. Inliners - anything straight 4, 6, 8 cylinders (or more) - from the factory or a transplant - as long as its an inline (for inspiration there was a great build a while back of a big turbo 4-cylinder Cuda). Turbos, superchargers, etc are allowed. 2. Phantom drop tops - any convertible, roadster, barchetta, etc - as long as the factory DID NOT build one that way. Concept cars would be ok as long as it never made production. Am definitely looking forward to see where this goes.

Most of what you're paying for is the fancy grit dispensing system and downdraft vacuum tray. Several airbrush manufacturers make blaster/air-erasers for much lower prices. I have an old one from Badger that they called a "Hobby Abrasive Gun" - came with a basic air-brush type blaster and very fine grit aluminum oxide grit. I used it for everything from stripping die-casts to etching glass (using a stencil ofc). You can still get one on Amazon for around $35.00

...like shooting fish in a barrel...or is it electric eels?

I am having serious issues with the thought of an electric Corvette..... Seriously though, I have to wonder if the ones pushing for the change to electric have considered the strain on the power grids that will be created. Think about the added capacity needed to switch everyone from fossil-fuels to electric All of that juice has to come from somewhere and with not wanting coal-fired or nukes, just where is it coming from? Would the carbon footprints really decrease or are we just switching it from one hand to the other? And then consider all of the weather/natural disasters that can knock-out your ability to charge up your car. I bet the people in Puerto Rico would not be real happy with waiting however long it will take to get back online to charge-up as opposed to an hour waiting for gas.

I have glue bombs of both the Revell and Aurora E-types (different kits). The Revell is molded in white, has those same cut-outs at the back of the cockpit and the Revell name molded on the underside of the rear deck about 5mm behind the cockpit opening. Again that Revell kit is not the Aurora based kit.

The pics on the Modelissimo site all come through, and definitely skilled work there. Anything that was posted here all I see is the PB hostage page.

Thanks for the post, definitely a great build - the hood pins alone are amazing. I wonder where he got the transaxle? I have been looking for a reasonable facsimile of the ZF. Too bad most of his pics got photobucket bombed - so many great builds wiped out.

Nope, that interior is great stuff. How did you do the woodgrain? That looks almost like real.

Could be the Airfix one, I'm just surprised there isn't any molded markings anywhere on the body shell. If anyone has Pantera pics they should post them. Would love to see more of one of my favorite cars.

Excellent design, especially that E-types are among my favorites. Great mods that add some muscle without killing the beauty of the original design. Did you use the headlights with integrated turn signals? I have seen those on some TR-6's and it cleans up the front really well. Have you seen Bo Zolland's redo of the E-type? He has a special flair that I like in most of his work. Its my understanding this was put into limited production.

I was under the impression that the hood was also longer on the SIII. I know the more bulged out headlights is different then the S1 kits that have been produced.

Glue bombs can be great, especially if the person dumping it thinks less of it than it really is. For me, all of the reasons apply like kits you cant find, or are too expensive as collectables, or as a source for a custom build. I think also for some of us, it is a way to take another shot at that kit you messed up as a kid - find one that was put together with the whole tube of glue, paint that looks like it was applied with a cotton swab, and stuff just put together wrong. Maybe for that its the emotional appeal of taking what you did in the past and proving to yourself that your skills and abilities have advanced way beyond where you started. My two cents.

It did not come with decals but did have a copy of the old Cox instruction page. Check PattosPlace as they do have several different decal sheets for Chaparrals.

I had the Tokyo Mauri kit of the GTS shown in the previous post. If I recall correctly it also had the flip up lights - makes me wonder how many of these come from the same tooling. The tires and wheel were in good shape but that was several years ago. Panteras are one of my favorite cars and it seems popular with the Japanese manufacturers so I was really hoping for a Fujimi EM kit of it. That would have been way cool. Maybe we should start a topic to have everyone show their built-ups. I would love to see what some people have done with these.

I took a couple pics to show the body shape and color. Standard spec '71/72 with the split chrome "bumperettes" and full-width rear bumper. You can see the odd color.

It came with a small wing that looks like it was stuck-on from somewhere else and no flares - at least not molded as part of the body. It looks somewhat like the Tokyo Mauri kit I had once but cant do a comparison now.