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Hello, Two of my current projects involve considerable body modifications to non kit bodies. I'm modifying an RC body into a GT2 C6R race car. I'm also working a 1/24 diecast C7 Z06 with the intention of doing some sort of drag radial bracket racer. While body mods are not as extensive as the GT2 C6R, the diecast body is way to heavy. I think a resin copy of this body will work better with Revell's C7 chassis. Thinking out loud, would these be of some interest? I used to master parts for resin casters about 10-15 years ago but I don't think they are in business anymore. Any comments or ideas? Thanks,

HA! The story of my life....

Nice series. I love that bug. I'm not into those Bat-things but I like the greenish tint on the chrome. Looks anodized.

Cool selection. I've been thinking on getting that Porsche.

Great job! That looks really good. Decal job is excellent.

Cool color combo!

That's a really neat looking car! I know nothing about those cars or those kits but it is definitely eye catching and your description helps a lot in better understanding it.

Thank you all for the nice comments! Just talked to him over the phone and almost blew it mentioning this thread Bill, it is funny: papá means father, papa means potato and El Papa means the Pope

Beautiful! Great job as usual!

Nice and clean build.

I like the flat black one The Beretta and the Camaro caught my eye. I like how the headlights look in the Beretta. The contrast with the flat black is nice. The Caprice is cool as well. Interesting builds!

Nice clean build.

Cool builds! As much as I like shiny paint, the old truck and the tractor are my favorites. Great job!

Thank you all for the nice comments. I appreciate it. Tommy, that is a good idea: A "I like them all" option for a future poll. I suppose the "None of the Above" votes are related to the subject. The Daytona winning car is by far the favorite in the poll, followed by the daily driver, the Ron Fellows white C6R and the convertible. If I remove emotions and sentiments, I would agree at least on the first place. However, taking them into account, I have to say my favorite is Ron Fellows car, then the daily driver then the C7R because of all the frustration I had with it. Thank you all for taking the time to look, comment and vote. I am glad to be back and I hope to continue sharing this wonderful hobby for years to come. Thanks,

This project is finished and posted in the Under Glass section.

Hello, First of 2019! Well, this was supposed to be a Christmas gift but could not finish on time. Long story short, I made this for my father. He collects mostly diecasts but he has been searching for years for a 1951 Chevy with no luck. So I decided to make him one. This is the poor AMT '51 kit in 1/25. The kit is poor more than once. Poorly engineered, not very accurate, awful fit and on top of that a very poor copy with tons of flash, incompletely molded and off center parts. I don't like AMT and this project confirmed it again. Unfortunately, I was under a deadline so this is nowhere near what I would have liked to do. It turned out ok for a shelf model sharing space with 1/18 diecasts. Pretty much box stock. Added aluminum exhaust tip and wire antenna. Eliminated wheel pins and modified wheel backs to control wheel location. The car represents a mostly factory stock restoration in non-factory colors. You will see it before he does! I'll present it to him probably by next week. The story is "I took it to my Corvette shop for a detailing job" Nassau blue lacquer (a 1956 color) and white lacquer top. Papi means "daddy" in Spanish. But for some reason he always spells it Papy. PR license plate. Box stock engine and interior Here is a link to the progress thread. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/135785-1951-chevy-bel-air/ What do you think? Thanks,

Nice collection!

Very nice combo!

Welcome back!

Wait, Do you mean that the VW was painted like 49 years ago? WOW!

Another cool rescue! Love the superb paint job.

Love that Vette and the Indy! Not that I'm biased on my 2 favorite subjects...

Clean build and cool save!

GREAT save! That looks gorgeous!

Cool pickup!