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Welcome to the forum! Interesting project. I recognize that powertrain, suspension craddles and floorpan :wink: As per the forum's rules: Can you please add your full name to your signature in the profile? Thanks a lot and we look forward to see more of this build as it progresses. Thanks,

Beautiful build! I hope mine comes out that good!

Great save! That's one of the most sought after kits in history, and you did a fantastic job saving it. Thanks,

Hello, Well, calling this "chassis engine and transmission" is a bit misleading, because all you see here is just one chunk of plastic. Everything here is a single molded piece. I did my best to bring it to life with careful masking for the black and the aluminum areas. I added Scale Motorsports carbon fiber decal to the transmission pan. The oil filter was painted orange just because, and the engine has a careful wash with black, brown and blue acrylics. I will use different metal finishes in the suspension and exhaust to give it some life. What do you think? Thanks,

Welcome to the forum. That's a cool chopper! Nice graphics. Are those the kit's decals? Thanks,

Droooooool! me babié... nada mas con el testigo

Welcome to the forum! Very cool builds, but that Camaro blows me away. I love the weld details and the antenna!!!

Very nice MJ! Love it! Masking and airbrushing like Jairus suggested is the way to go. If the strip is relatively flat (not a ridge or anything like that), you can also try using a painted strip of masking tape and add just a touch of white glue at the edges to prevent lifting. Thanks,

Nitido! Si quieres pon los detalles y yo lo traduzco..... (que escala, que kit, pintura, modificaciones etc) Saludos!

I've seen it I've touched it (but don't tell Simon... ) a true masterpiece....

Bob, Thanks for the heads up! I think I'm one of the 3 people Question, how difficult would it be to kitbash it with the Fujimi and create a regular 575 using the Fujimi roof/back? Or a 550 using Fujimi's 550 body and opening the hood? I'll be on the lookout for this kit.... Thanks,

Always a favorite Simon! Like seeing an old friend..... Thanks,

Cool! Very nice Dino. What kit is that? Thanks,

Hello, Where I can find 1/25 scale figures of children? I'm not usually into dioramas, but I have a "little" idea Barbo, anything local you know of? Thanks,

Oi Drago, Parabéns! Você fez um ótimo trabalho! Esse carro é lindo! Eu estou aprendendo português mas ainda não está bom... O'brigado,

I don't know if it is related, but a few weeks ago the server sneezed and we lost a few days of posts for a few hours. They were restored back to normal, so nothing was intentionally deleted..... It could be the same this time. Thanks,

Great build on the ambulance. The figures are great as well. They capture the subjects greatly! Burt looks younger Captain Chaos looks just like "HIM" I liked that movie "The automobile... the automobile......" Thanks,

Nice work on both! I remember when the Corvette and the Cobra sat on the shelves and moved very slowly. I'm kicking myself for not picking up the Vette while it was cheap. I think I even saw them in clearance for under $5... Oh well... Thanks,

Hello, First, make sure the paint is dry enough to sand. If the paint is not dry it will goo up the sandpaper and will be a mess. I don't know how bad or how much you need to sand, so I would recommend start with either 400 or 600 grit sandpaper. Wrap the sandpaper in a piece of foam or wood or anything else that would keep its shape. Using water to keep the sandpaper and the area wet, slowly start sanding the area. Keep the sanding only to the area needed. Check your progress very often by wiping out the water and see how it looks. Take care not to sand away any details like moldings or door handles etc. After that, go to a finer grade sandpaper (higher number) and repeat the process with 600, 800, 1000 and up to 1200. If you have a polishing kit, you can go up to 3200. Once it is smooth to the touch (don't trust your eyes only) wipe it clean and make sure it is dry before shooting any more paint. When shooting more paint, use light coats. Don't worry if the first coat does not cover the area completely. More light coats will do the trick. This is easier than it sounds. It is just a bit tricky to explain in words. I hope this helps. Thanks,

WOW! What an amazing build! It deserves been presented "standing". That chassis needs to be seen.....

Hello, Now that the roll bar is pretty much done and in primer, it is time to continue with the interiors. GT3s don't have the back seats like other 911s. Not that they are useful anyways.... Since the kit is based on the 911, (yes, I have the stupid idea of getting another one and make a regular 996 out of it :oops: ) it calls for covering the rear seats with the included felt like cloth. Cutting out the molded seats would have been a major pain. What I did was to cut templates and cover what's not supposed to be there in the first place. Flocking will be next, with special attention to cover these templates properly and seamslessly. At the end, it should look like carpeting without seats. I also drilled 2 holes in the back for the roll bar to go thru. I'm asking myself: All that effort for a curbside car where the interiors are barely visible? And my other half answers: Yes, you got a problem with that? Thanks,

Fanfan, That looks very nice. What type of paint did you used on it? Me gusta mucho el color... Saludos,

Jairus: Thanks for the tips and the feedback. I'll be on the lookout for those things. BTW, that chassis looks great. The solder work is top notch. Tommy: You are the first to blame for me to try this . That frame is inspiring me ever since I saw it for the first time. The process I follow is very similar to what you use, so I'm in the ballpark there. Now, I have a question: Rod vs tubing: is there any advantage of one over the other? Rod bends easier, tubing needs something inside. other than that, any other difference? I'm happy with my first try, but I have a lot of catch up to do behind you guys! Thanks,

The machine is a Weller Ungar 921ZX. I have no idea how much it costs because I borrowed it from my work. Here is a picture of it. Do you need some wick? I can probably send you some. By the way, here's the roll bar after cleanup. Ready for primer. Thanks,

I'll follow up this build too. I love open wheel, especially Indy, but I never picked up that kit. Is it good? I think this is Michael Andretti's car from 1988. Does the kit includes a driver figure? Thanks,