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Hello! I did it! A quick build!!!! I built this model from start to finish in 5 weeks, and that is with 4 days out in Boston and 5 additional days out of town. This is the $7 Boxster snap kit. Technically, the only item bought for this was the Pegasus brakes set. The wheels were previously bought for another project so they were sitting in another box That's a Jairus Watson painting on the wall (Yellow Carrera GT) This should be a blast to drive... Fun little car with an extra punch I like the stance. Almost un-noticeable lower in the front for a more agressive look. "Turbo"!!! This word changes everything..... Notice the Turbo emblem on the glovebox and the programmable turbo boost gauge in the center console Of course, a reference book and a model of itself are part of the package I tried but I just couldn't leave the chassis all black. Not a lot but some color underneath Porsche Seal Gray (OK, Cobra Colors Ferrari Grigio Titanio Metallic) Removed windbreaker between the seats and replaced with acetate. The kit's unit looked like 3" armor glass Seatbelts, buckles, key in the ignition, steering column levers, turbo script, additional boost gauge, photoreduced instrument cluster. Aluminum exhaust tips. Opened the front grilles and added mesh behind to protect the intercoolores and bigger radiators (play along OK?) Photoreduced fender emblem and wheel centers. Having this NOT be a quick build, I would have done a few things differently. I'm not overly in love with the tail lights, and the headlights could be tweaked a bit more. That's my third and last Porsche for now. Now I need either another Ferrari to break the tie or 3 Lambos to make it a 3 way tie Now back to the C6-R Your comments are appreciated. Thanks,

Jeryd, The avatar size limit is 120x120 pixels. Here is a link to a post about them: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4660 And one more thing: There is no dumb question. Dumb is not asking and keep the doubt Regards,

This is my quick build. We have all seen great models been built in very short amounts of time recently. Bob Downie build this same kit in 8 hours! My goal with this one is 7 . . . . . . weeks Body polished. This color turned to be a bit hard to photograph. It looks better in person. Interior is done. Better hurry up. I'm already into week 5 on this :shock: Thanks,

OK I should have said "Good modeling skills! Too bad it is a Ford" Mike, Luis, give me a call when you can...... Thanks,

Ayala, Looking good! Darn it, I think I won't be able to make it to the show next Sunday :cry: We have family visits from out of town and we are having a BBQ in my house

WOW! That's like seeing my life in a flash That is looking good! Like I say "You haven't lived until you hear a C6-R in anger" As you know, I'm doing the same thing as well but what you did in a day has taken me weeks. And I'm not even halfway done. On a more serious note: For your own safety, I would recommend you to use a glove or a plastic bag when painting. Solvents in paint, (particularly in lacquers) penetrate the skin and get into the nerves system quite quickly. Not to mention breathing the vapors into your lungs... Thanks,

Suede? I thought cows were leather wrapped I particularly like the Mooove Over mirror script.... 2 comments: First: You are insane! Second: I want to be like you when I grow up Robert Wheeler did this Cowvette many years ago: Thanks,

Bill, I got it on Ebay from a hobby shop in Texas. They had at least one more listed. I was literally minutes away from click "order" to HLJ in Japan when I saw this one. Thanks,

Hello, I have to agree with Alain de Cadenet in his Victory by Design Ferrari show (DVD), where he says the Ferrari 330 P3 and P4 are among the most beautiful race cars ever built. There are several options if you want a model of this car. Model Factory Hiro produces several versions in 1/24 multimedia kits that are most likely the ultimate 330 kits. But at over $250.00 each, well, that's out of range of many builders. But if you are dead serious about it, that's the way to go. Fujimi, Heller, Protar and Union have released plastic models of this car in the past. I believe (But don't quote me on this as I'm not sure) the Heller, Protar and Union kits are related if not the same. The Fujimi kit is a curbside but according to some experts has the best proportions overall. Discontinued for a while now, it is not that easy to find. Fujimi has finally re-issued this great kit, but this time it is in white plastic. WOHOO!!! YES!!!! Like all current Fujimi releases, the package has a window showing the body. Included in the kit are decals and tire logos for BOTH Firestone and Good Year The photoetch parts are very nice and there is also templates and material for the belts. The wheels are in a darkish golden color. The sexy body looks to be very accurate. The rest of the kit is typical Fujimi. Past building reviews are very good. My intention is to build mine as the Ecurie Belge yellow car.... Thanks,

Hi Edward, Welcome to the forum! I did a google search and came up with quite a few hits. Are you loking for something specific? Here is an example of the links I found: http://www.autosalon-singen.de/Katalogfahr...p;languageID=GB http://www.autozine.org/strange_car/strange_40.htm http://www.allsportauto.com/english/merced...ace_version.php http://www.supercars.net/Search2?INPUT=clk...searchType=cars And of course: Something that made this car famous (or notorious): Going airborne at LeMans.... I hope this helps. Looking forward to see your work! Thanks,

Do you have access to Tamiya acrylic clear (jar) and an airbrush? That's an alternate route. The problem with enamel clear is that it usually yellows over time. Enamel or acrylic over lacquer is not a problem. Lacquer over either one of those is a no-no. Thanks,

Don't get me wrong. I hate 23" wheels in the 1:1 world as well. But in this case, they are 23 inches in 1/25 scale. When they are used in 1/24 scale they "look" more like 20s or so, even if by measurement they are 21 inches in 1/24. It's a matter of balancing the look and filling big wheel wells. These are 23 inches Phat Daddies: But in this big car they look the right size. In my mind, a high performance wheel in 1:1 can be up to 19 inches. 20 is borderline and more than that is just "bling". But in scale it is more about the overall look and balance. Thanks,

Alex, I had seen some of the in-progress pictures of your work on this project. To say it is inspiring is an understatement. As a Ferrari lover myself: THANK YOU! Can't come up with any other words....

I don't think I showed this before. The first body mod was to get rid on the molded grille. That tooth near the center is gone now. Wrapping up the body mods, the hood was also enlarged to fit snugly. Instead of adding material to one side, I added thin strips on both sides to keep it centered. It fits much better now. Notice that the molded hood pins are no longer there. I think we are getting closer to final block sanding and painting!!!!! WOHOO!! Thanks,

Cool! If the Virage (or the Vantage for that matter) are 23" like the Phat Daddies, I see them under a Ferrari 599 Fiorano..... :wink: I used the Phat Daddies in my Ferrari 612 Scag with meatier tires and they fill the wheel well very nicely..... Thanks,

Cool link. Thanks Len!

Thank you very much Peter! I had a lot of fun writing it. I'm working on a few more. Yes, I'm very passionate about it Thanks,

The other side had the same work done to reduce the gap at the top front of the door: Like Bill Geary would say: "Ahhhhhh That looks much better now..." Thanks,

Looking good Efrain! Orange is a great color for that car.....

Now WAIT A MINUTE! 8 hours? I am doing that kit in a similar color scheme as a "QUICK" build as well. It took me only a week to have the body painted but as Einstein said: It's all relative :wink: I would have never thought of those wheels for that car but it looks interesting. As usual your quick jobs come out looking great. I sure hope mine comes out that good. Thanks,

Dale, yours is absolutely spectacular! I hope mine can get close to yours. Here is a bit more progress: Interestingly, the other side is not as bad....... See you next week! Thanks,

I'm not an expert in motorcycles but I think there are 2 ways of doing it: Cutting the top frame tube right behind the fork support tube (vertical) and cut a relief in the bottom tube so the fork can be tilted back and increase the angle. OR, what I did in mine: I did not touch the frame. I did new fork support brackets and the lower one extends a bit more than the top one Keep in mind when you change the angle, the lenght of the fork may need to be adjusted as well to keep the frame level. I hope this helps! More pictures here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3224 Thanks,

Panel lines deepened. Sink marks on hood fixed. First color coat: Cobra Colors Grigio Titanio Metallic over T235 primer. Opened grilles Foiled script Unfortunately I'm going out tomorrow (to Boston) for a few days so I won't be able to continue at least until next week. Thanks,

Thank you all for your nice comments! Glad to see such a good reaction considering that the subject is not exactly the cup of tea of many in this modeling community. Robert: Yes, yellow is a tough color to work with, but automotive lacquer helps a lot. I wouldn't even think of trying it with hobby enamels! Thanks,

Here is the explanation in case the pics sequence is not clear enough. I'm building the Revell C6-R racing Corvette. However, the kit represents the car as it was unveiled back in 2005. I want to replicate the car as I saw it racing in Atlanta back in October 2006. Some body mods are needed. First, the cooling ducts are part of the bodywork, but the kit has them separate. So I cut and blended them in place. Then the spoiler support is different as well as its location. That was also changed. Some more minor bodywork is needed before having it ready for color... Thanks,