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Absolutely Love it! Quick! It can still be saved. Get some 400 or 600 grit wet sandpaper and a few cans of spray paint.

This one is done and posted Under Glass / "OTHERS" Thanks, Ismael

Hello, And this one is DONE! First of all, I'm very happy because as of February 20th, I have finished the same number of models I did in the whole year 2022! This is my third completion of the year. This was really a fun project, not a serious one. Not sure if I may have gone a bit overboard with the weathering but in the movie it was really filthy when it was destroyed by none other than Darth Vader himself in his Tie Advance X1 (My first completion of this year). There is no such thing as an "accurate" model of a Star Wars space ship as the movies themselves relied of models way back before CGI. But they had multiples and those were not consistent. It drove me nuts finding error after error in the movie as I was analyzing it. But you are not supposed to stop it and analyze frame by frame back and forth. Still, the Battle of Yavin is for me the best scene in the history of films BAR NONE. Anyways, This was a re-issued MPC 1/63 X-Wing. A pretty crude model even in its day that was intended more for play than for display. I converted this from Luke's ship (Red 5) to Squadron Leader (Red 1). The insignia in the wings reflect the change (1 stripe instead of 5) and the R2-D2 was blown away... ehh I mean replaced by a machined and scratchbuilt R5 astromech unit. The weathering is as per Red Leader at the moment of his demise... First, the pic having fun with Photoshop, then the others.And I can't resist been myself so I did this: Hope you like it. What do you think? Now back to more serious projects. Thanks, Ismael

Nice! If I ever get around to do a 917, it will most likely be this one

Hello, Clear was left to dry for a few days. Polished the hood to get a feel for it. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Some contributions to this thread: Pictures from Scalemates. The AMT Chevy Astro I show car, released in 1967 like the real show car... became the Scorpion Mid Engine Drag Coupe ? The MPC Mako Shark II... became the Custom Corvette I want to press charges on these 2 accounts of mold slaughter. ☹️ Thanks, Ismael

WOW! A vintage airbrush. That is so cool! Not much has changed in a century. So they got it right.

Gerry, That looks gorgeous. What about the windshield? Scratchbuilt from acetate? Thanks, Ismael

Very nice job and a great looking car! I don't remember any car from the series. Only the beautiful Jeannie.

Hello, I don't "suffer" from Project Hopping Syndrome. I enjoy it... Here is a classic example of hours of masking for literally 50 seconds of airbrushing. Very happy with the laser sharp results. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Bear with me for a second. This model will have the hood glued shut. The reason is the hood is overly thick and lacks any details underside. The engine compartment on these models is very primitive. BUT! (There's always a but) That doesn't mean it can't have an engine bottom. After all, this hobby is about deceptive lying. From the beginning, I envisioned this build as a modern resto-mod. An LS swap is an obvious choice. However, the spare LS I have is from a C5 Corvette which has the transmission in the back. You may not remember it, but about 20+ years ago I scratchbuilt a proper Borg Warner T56 manual transmission for a 2000 FRC (Fixed Roof Coupe) Corvette and casted it myself in resin. I even sold a few copies. Fast forward almost 23 years later, I still have this reject that was not properly formed on the top. Out came the hacksaw. Separated the tranny from the differential, buthchred the diff and flipped it 90 degrees... Then took the spare LS1 engine powertrain from a builtup I was given years ago. Same maniac hacksaw... and you have the basis for a LS1 - T56 manual combo for a C3 Corvette! Just like in a 1:1, I'm working on engine mounts to fit to the chassis. This is 1/25 and the car is 1/24 but should still look good from underneath. Thanks, Ismael

Nice! I love it! I've been meaning to start mine for decades. Thanks, Ismael

What a beauty! This is the best '65 I've seen in a long time.

Love it!

Nice color combo! Didn't know this was available in convertible.

Nice! Love that color combo.

Hello, You may have heard me repeatedly saying that my philosophy is that you don't go to the next step until your current step is so good that the next is almost not needed. The biggest mistake is to think the next step will cover your mistakes. Clear will not cover a lousy paint job. Paint will not cover for a lousy primer job and so on. Another reason is that you will need far less material. Here is an example: Look at this bottle of 2.5 ounces of paint: That's how much paint I have used to paint not one, but 2 complete model cars. This one back in 2007:1/24 Porsche 996 GT3 More info here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/4453-ladies-and-gentlemen-presenting-my-weekend-racing-toy/ and this one: Granted it is 1/32 but it uses almost as much paint as a 1/25 By the way, I bought that paint in 2007. It is 16 years old. The bottle picture (and the Trans Am) is from 2/13/23. That is no accident. That is careful planning and not until I am 101% satisfied with the primer I consider applying color. Same thing with clearcoat, primer, bodywork etc. Hope this helps illustrate the point. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, We are now on the right path. Next step: Clearcoat Thanks, Ismael

Hello, First color coat was Meh... Too dark for my liking. So sanded it down and started all over again, this time white primer. Thanks, Ismael

As a tropical dude, I was in my late 20's the first time I ever saw (and drove on) snow. Been the very first time I was way extra careful but I saw countless cars skidding and going into ditches. I got into a shopping mall's empty parking lot at night trying to get the car to skid and slide. To my surprise it was VERY hard to get the modern rental car break loose, even pulling the parking brake while turning. The only amusement was the screams and threats of my fellow coworkers Far more fun than if I had gone alone.

Hello, I went to a model show today. I could not participate because it is a 2 day show requiring models to be registered today in the morning and to be picked up tomorrow afternoon. Nice concept, but I'm too busy at work and too far for me for doing the 2 days. But I went today to say hello to many friends and see what's going on. I also went with the idea of discussing selling many of my kits, which I did. So this was not supposed to happen! I ended up buying not one, not 2, but FIVE 1/32 scale Pyro kits from the 60's. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Added wire exhaust, resonators and oil pan plug to the otherwise single piece chassis. Thanks, Ismael

Nice! One of the very few (less than a handful) 4 door cars I'd even consider. Good job on all! Second generation and current one are my favorites. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Just having some fun with this. Nothing serious. Not fixed in place yet but you get the idea. Mirror imaging wire was a fun exercise. But, La Piece de Resistance so far! Added passenger grab bar, key cylinder on the steering column, turn signal lever, manual shifter, power windows controls (below shifter), classis 6x9 speakers and floor mats made out of sand paper. Hand painting the 1/32 dash was another fun exercise. However, not everything is going smooth. Upon inspection I found the glass has some rather serious damage. Will try to save it but it will be an uphill battle. Thanks, Ismael

Lovely '51!