Daryl Curtis

I'm working on several projects. The first is a 1975 Datsun 280Z. I'm building Jaime Sommers' (aka The Bionic Woman) car. I'm using a 1975 280Z body and wheels, but marrying it to a 1981 280ZX chassis so that I can include the engine and suspension detail. My next project is a rebuild of a Palmer '71 Cuda convertible. I've also got a few more in the works, but will have to post pics later.

Here is my Hobby Heaven 1/25th scale Custom 500. I was inspired by the film "Magnum Force" and wanted to build a 1970's police inspector's car like Harry Callahan's. I decided to paint the car a Ford Medium Brown Metallic, a correct color for that model and year. The paint is actual auto paint - a two part finish with a color base and a clear coat. I did not like the dog dish hubcaps that came with the car, so ordered a set of aluminum hub caps from Park's Parts. I detailed the interior and dash, using authentic gauge images supplied by Best Model, along with the correct license plates for that period. I added a strobe light, courtesy of the Starsky and Hutch kit, and ordered a pico LED from Police Models. I also wired the engine to make it more realistic. The engine supplied with the kit is not the correct one, but used it anyway. The air cleaner came from another kit.

I haven't built models since I was a kid. I have collected kits over the years with the intent to get back into it, but always was sidetracked. In the past year or so I finally bit the bullet and started working in earnest. I like things that strike my fancy. That can range from sci fi, stock cars, auto racing in general, 1970's and 1980's cars and trucks, and airplanes. It just varies. Right now I seem to be going through a 1970's vintage period. I just finished a 1970 Ford Custom 500 model, patterned after Dirty Harry's car from the early Dirty Harry films. I'll post some pics. Two years ago my first model in years was a 1984 Indy 500 version of the Fiero pace car. I am trying some more sophisticated detailing such as bare metal foil, wiring the engine, and adding electronics where suitable. So, just looking to expand my horizons and knowledge.

Hi. I just joined the forum. I look forward to spending some time here.