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This is my latest project. I am going to build it the same as it is on the box, as I really think metallic red suits it. I will be adding a bit of extra detail, like flocking, and using tinting film (designed for use on real cars) on some of the windows. Don't hold your breath on this one as progress is probably going to be quite slow. as I will have to do all my paint spraying outside, or in my little shed, and its dark by the time I get home from work at this time of year. So going to be limited to weekends for paint work. weather permitting. Hears my progress so far. I'm just adding the body kit at the moment. See pictures below. Before left, after right.

Very nice build Andy.

Ok, Thanks for your advice Bill. I'll give it ago.

Hi everyone, I would be grateful if someone could give me some advice on how to use and apply Mr.Putty two part epoxy putty smoothly to my models? Just got some, but of course the instructions are in Japanese as I suspected! I want to use it to fill a void in the back of a bench seat and headrests. please see attached photos.

Definitely gonna say real on this one.

Oh my god!! I'm asking Jairus. What engine is that? Looks like an old aircraft engine?

Very nice, and yeah will do. thanks

Hang on a minute Gregg. One minute we're all admin, now weave all got just one square next to our Avatars? What have you done now?

What a cool setting. Perfect! Is there no end to your talents!? are you going to do a new thread on how to do a similar sort of street scene? Would be really cool. learned lots watching your build up of Frankie.

Wow!!!! I've been watching this build up from the start. your a very talented modeler. Great work.

I'm gonna say model. Just doesn't look real to me.

Woo Hoo!!!! just got your Aug/Sept issue. Think it took so long as I am over in the U.K. All I can say is wow! This is only my second edition since subscribing, and I wish i had come across your site sooner. This edition is packed to the hilt with useful info and great features. your doing a great job Gregg and jairus. definitely the best mag out for car modelers. Can't wait for my next issue to arrive. Must stop rabbiting on now and get back to reading my new mag

Sorry to hear about your loss Harry.

Some great magazines there Lyle, will keep checking back to see if you have put more on. Ive scanned some of my old magazines onto my site too. Hears the link. http://public.fotki.com/Parki/model-cars/custom-car-mags/ And yeah wot a great idea for a build off Jarius. This Forums great.

I hear you Ken. Thanks for your reply and your advice.

Yeah those models are incredible Tony.!! I have great respect for those guys, and I'm so glad that people are trying to preserve the great history of our hobby. I would love to go to the model Car Museum one day, and see some of the great models on display there also. But have to make do with the virtual tour. as I live in England and don't have the funds to get over there at the moment. An yeah I sure wish I was as skilled as some of those guys.

I say real. Because of the rain on the windscreen.

I wasn't around in the Golden age of modeling, as I'm only 34. But i have a great interest in the history of our hobby and also the history of the full size custom cars of that era, and the likes of Ed Roth, Darryl Starbird, Larry Watson, etc etc. I am always looking out for old model magazines and old, car craft magazines, popular customs etc etc when funds allow. I have bean very lucky and managed to find issue number one of car Model Magazine. From 1962 and also the Revel Pactra model Champions Volume no one from 1964.

I was just surfing the net yesterday, and I stumbled across a site I haven't seen before. It appears to be being changed around a bit at the moment, but is definitely worth a look as it features some very significant and well known historical models. Including reprints of some original model magazine articles from the sixties! It is called model car science and its address is http://www.geocities.com/dreamrod2/science.html. Just thought I'd pass this info on.

whey hey!! got one right!

Happy Birthday bill!

I'm gonna go with model again, this is tough! just sum little details that don't look right to me.

Ditto. very very nice build so far. really love the color, and the interior and the engine!! cant wait to see this one finished.

Nice build so far, and very different. sort of reminds me of some of the 60's concept cars, but with a modern twist. I like the look with the spoiler. Great.

Oh my god guys! now I'm more than confused!? Who let Stephen hawking onto the forum? Anyways I'm going to say model. Just doesn't look real enough to me. But hey what do I know?