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Another beautiful build! I’m always impressed with your mastery of script details. Simply stunning! As for the photos I think a mix would work well. I, too, like looking at the old boxes, but they do take away from the subject at large. A less busy background lets the details stand out and you’re not mentally trying to separate the subject from the background. For instance in pictures 1 & 15 the bit of the red and white car on the box that’s behind back edge of the deck appears, at first glance,to be a part of the car. Lighting could be better, too. There seems to be a yellow tint to most of your pics. The picture second to the bottom is the big exception. I’m guessing this is the only pic that closely replicates the true colors of the car. I don’t know what changed in this pic, but whatever it was it worked. I assume the others are shot under “soft white” lighting. Not that my pics are all that good, but I usually try to use at least one “daylight” bulb and 1 or 2 other sources of light (usually a mix of a daylight bulb and a fluorescent and/or actual daylight) I try different angles of light and subject to soften the shadows and or to highlight a detail. This seems to give me a reasonably true representation of the subject. This is how I take quick workbench photos. Even this shot shows there’s a bit of green tint from the fluorescent light that I wasn’t aware of until taking this pic. Another daylight bulb would be better. (I’m in the midst of cleaning up that clutter on the bench!)

Thanks! rsmodels has a fantastically incredible collection!

Thank you!

Nicely done!

The colors work well together. Very nice!

?? It’s a beauty!

Nice color! I wish this subject was available in a larger scale (1:32, 1:25).

The decals work very well. They look very realistic. I agree that that would be a very difficult place to open up. Could you, would you possibly make me 2 or 3 sets?

Fantastic job! - especially the nicely detailed dash and steering wheel.

The 3D printers are becoming a lot more intriguing. The latest issue of MCM #215 is “all about 3D printing” is very informative and proclaims the future is here. Makes it sounds doable even for a tech illiterate like me! Seems like almost anything is possible, limited only to your imagination or ever expanding file online.

I like the color combination. I especially like the the seats. The color and texture of material give it a soft, cozy, inviting feeling.

Both models look fantastic! You did a superb job on the Cunningham. I’m working on one now and can only hope to get the body as smooth as yours. What was your choice for the white paint? And how and/or what did you do/use to create the brake cooling(?) vents on the lower front fenders/fascia? They are very nicely done! (And sorely lacking in the model kit)

If you do let me know!

Hmmmm. The cat’s out of the bag but the models aren’t? ?

I have not seen these models in the Pepsi livery. Very cool! I love Pepsi products, Coca Cola not so much. It’s great to see something besides Coca Cola on an AMT kit! Do I have to work for Pepsi to get one? (I did work for Pepsi loading trucks one summer in the ‘70’s. Does that count?) I’ll have to check out the surgical blades too!

Out of the three I think the Jag looks the best. Do you know if there were any other customizing kits in this series?

I had forgot to mention what a cool model the Jag is. I have a custom Cunningham kit, missing all the custom parts except the roof, but had to post a picture of the the box as the art is so similar to the Jag’s. The Crazy Custom is reminiscent of Kooky’s rod (from the “77 Sunset Strip” tv show). I have maybe 25 or so Pyro, Lindberg reissues and Highway Pioneer kits that I hope to get to some day soon. This thread and these models have once again piqued my desire to get them built!

That’s quite an impressive collection! They are all so well detailed. I particularly like the whimsy of the Rolls Royce(?) hot rod and the NNL Show Team.

My! Aren’t we grumpy! LOL?

The MG is cool! I have had good results with the older Humbrol enamel paints. I bought a bunch during a close out maybe 30 years ago and most are still quite usable. I’ve bought some more recently but have not worked with them much, but they seem ok. I did try mixing some with some Model Masters paint and airbrushed the mix. The result was less than desirable but I think that had more to do with my inexperience with the airbrush. It didn’t look any worse then the previous failed attempts. I will have to give it another shot now that I’ve prepped the body for the 4th time?

Very nice! I like the color!

Cute! Very clean build nicely detailed!

Thanks Rich. The front appears to be too flat and the bumper too wide. Also, the rear deck seems to be too short but it is what it is. Wheels and tires are from the ‘56 Ford kit.

I missed this one earlier. Fantastic as always. Your foiling of the scripts and lettering on the hood and tailgate are beyond belief!