Anglia105E

Thanks for your comments Mark, and that is a bit worrying as regards the Humbrol enamels product. One item that I have managed to purchase just happens to be Milliput white, funnily enough ! David

I am interested to hear what other MCM forum members think about this one . . . Recently I have found that my local suppliers of modelling materials have run out of certain products, most notably Revell Contacta Professional cement / adhesive. Also their stocks of Humbrol enamels in 14 ml tins are greatly reduced. Meanwhile, the online situation with Ebay as a supplier has also changed slightly . . . None of the Ebay sellers have any stock of Tamiya TS-14 Black paint, and it turns out that Tamiya have no stock of TS-14 either. Does anyone know of supply issues that I might not have picked up on ? Maybe containers falling off ships somewhere mid-Pacific Ocean ? Do you have similar concerns over in the US, or could this be a UK / Europe problem only ? Thanks, David

Those headlamps François . . . You have clearly put a huge amount of effort, work and thinking into those components, including the bezels and the protective mesh. What an excellent result ! This whole model car is absolutely museum quality, and you must be so satisfied with your achievement so far. This has been such a joy to follow, and I understand the completion of the build is some way off yet . . . David

I reckon the darker blue one being loaded onto the transporter first may well turn out to be the winner Pat . . . David

The Land Rover Station Wagon, is that the 1:24 Revell Series III, Pat ? . . . I might build one of those one day, as it looks a nice kit. Don't feel too bad about giving up on the Delahaye 135 . . . that is one difficult build for sure ! David

Lots of detail in there Ed for a 1:43 scale diorama . . . very nicely done too. Detail such as the figure inside the phone box are so good. David

Some very nice work you are doing there Louis . . . I think the MG TC, MG TD and also the MG K3 Magnette are all interesting subjects for builds. David

Your wiring and lighting of those Bentley headlamps is very interesting Francois . . . I might follow your procedure for a 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III that I shall be building in 1:16 scale, starting middle of January 2024 . . . David

Your Plymouth Superbird can take pride of place next to the Gulf Ford GT40, and it looks superb ! Well done completing this build as well as the Rolls-Royce around the same time . . . David W.

Well done with your gold Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, David.G. . . . Nicely completed model, and I fully understand that you did have multiple issues to deal with along the way. As you say, there is no alternative Spirit of Ecstasy radiator mascot available out there, in the correct scale, so it is better to use the kit box part rather than not have one at all ! The petrol filler flap looks great, as does the area around the base of the 'A' pillar, which is particularly difficult and challenging, to say the least ! Apart from the boot carpet and spare wheel, the boot lid might as well be closed, despite the poor fit . . . The rear window surround rubber seal should be matt black and no chrome . . . Not a criticism David, just something that most builders get wrong ! " The classic Rolls Royce lines flow like gently rolling waves of water " . . . So true indeed. Nicely defined panel lines and a beautiful paint job. You must be well pleased with this one. I shall never understand why none of the big model car manufacturing companies have ever felt it to be worthwhile producing a really good kit for this motor car, such as Tamiya or Italeri, or maybe even Heller or Fujimi, Aoshima, Hasegawa, BelKits or EBBRO . . . Such a shame really, and I am sure the kit would sell widely. David W.

Thanks a lot Carl . . . I think all three model cars are so beautiful, so it is hard to pick a favourite . . . David

Thank you very much Mario . . . Pleased to hear that you like the subjects ! David

Thank you Craig . . . David

Absolutely Glen . . . David

Beautiful Cadillac model Louis, and the whole diorama setting is extremely good . . . I like the two figures and the building itself. You can feel the sense of the man waiting . . . Brilliant ! David Watson

Your five builds are all very good David, and I particularly like the Chevrolet and the Charger David

Thanks a lot Bob . . . David

Thanks very much Bruce . . . I shall be building a 1:16 scale 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Saloon by Gunze Sangyo in January 2024, which could take 6 months ! Watch this space, and thanks for looking ! David

Thank you Phil . . . Wise words indeed Sir ! David

Thanks Tim . . . David

Thank you Chris . . . David

Thanks Steve . . . David

Many thanks Garry . . . The Cortina is the 1:16 scale FROG kit, which is shown as two door on the box art, but is four door inside the box. These kits are now very rare, and also expensive. My Dad's car was a four door so this kit was perfect for me . . . Merry Christmas to you, and all the best for the New Year David

All of these are nice builds Bob, and I particularly like the gold Chevrolet Impala . . . David

Thank you Ismael . . . David