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Nice R8. Good job on a good looking car. Thanks,

Wow! That is looking GREAT! It certainly gives me hope. I hope mine comes out that good! Reference is something you never have enough of. I'd love to get more. You can send me a private message or email me. Thanks!

Son, there's a whole lot more to racing that just winning....

-No, no, no, no, no tires, just gas -What? You need tires you idiot!

Terry, Thanks for the info on Brookfield. That's a very cool Monte Carlo. The Brookfield Brickyard 400 pace car Monte Carlo promo is next in my sight I always thought on getting one of those and convert it into my Lumina daily driver. Thanks,

While not exactly a shake the box and out it comes, it is not as bad as it may look. It is the only game in town and I want it so bad I'll step up to the challenge. There is a lot of scratchbuilding ahead. On the warping, I've never been very successful at heating and bending resin, and it had pinholes anyway so in the long run, this was probably easier. Thanks,

As a hurricane veteran I'm carefully following Ike. For us here in the Caribbean, following hurricanes is almost a sport. To my friends in Texas and other parts in danger, take it from me: Don't be a fool. Get the hell out of its path. This is a really dangerous hurricane because of it's shear size. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. And Please be safe. We'll be praying for you all. Thanks,

I promise this is the last one.... for this week Brookfield '97 Indy 500 Pace car promo Seller claimed it was never removed from the box, but from the amount of dust inside and the dirty body, it most likely spent a good part of the last 10 years in an open shelf. No big deal. I will eventually disassemble it for a good cleanup and maybe a black wash in the door panel lines. As far as I know, Brookfield made the only 1/25 scale representation ever made of a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. It was available as a regular promo or as the Indy Pace car you see here. I wonder what ever happened to Brookfield? Thanks,

"Who has the money has the rules! I go first"

There is a quote from a movie that has eluded me for years. What movie is this from? "You are moving in 2 speeds: Slow and stopped! Now you get your busting gear or you're outta here! Get it? MOVE!"

Remember IMSA in the mid 80's? That'd be cool GTP: Prototypes GTO: Over 3 liters (It was 2.5 then increased to 3.0) GTU: Under 3 liters GTS Special class event like all cars the same or something like that

Thanks Brendan! This is not surprising as there has been no other GT1 in the last 2 years. Last year at the Petit LeMans we talked a bit about it, and they told me it was a possibility. GO TEAM GO! Thanks!

"First rule of italian driving: What's behind me is not important!"

Hi, Remember this project? If you look closely on the previous pictures you'll see that the bottom rear of the bodywork is warped. Resin does not bend so it is nearly impossible to fix. So I broke it loose and made a paper template for each side. Then transferred the template into thick styrene sheet measuring more than twice and cutting once. Some super glue and VIOLA! Once dry, a little putty and nothing happened here and now, it is laser straight.... Thanks,

Just pausing for a moment in our busy lives to remember those who died and the events of that day, 7 years ago. Thanks,

Cool racer! Love IMSA. Do the others but don't touch this one. that's history right in front of you. Saludos,

Yes Chris, That's a Greenlight. A bit toylike but not bad for $7 Let's just say it was not "properly described" on Ebay.

With the fear of making it another detailing project, I plan to take it apart and see what can be done there. But that will have to wait after the Oct show. Thanks,

Hello, Well, not exactly a promo in it's pure definition, but it was adopted. It's kinda cool despite been a diecast (1/24). The headlights are pretty bad. As a model it is rough, but as a cool pace car "promo" it's OK. I did a black wash on the main panel lines and polished it. I also had to put it down as soon as I got this stupid urge to take it apart and improve on it. Thanks,

Chris, my friend! That is sooo beautiful! LOVE IT! That is bringing so many memories! While the new body was out in '82, the '85 was by far my favorite! I was 15 years old then, and that was my favorite car of the day. I STILL have a small poster of that car from GM's pavillion in EPCOT center in the summer of '85. I built that same kit when it came out. I clearly remember buying it at the local toy store with mom and dad while shopping for Christmas gifts, and they paid for it as a gift. I remember building it at the dining table. I still have parts from that car. If I ever run into another copy of the kit I'd like to build it again, hood bird decal and all, just like yours, except maybe silver wheels. Ohh you made me 23 years younger today! THANKS!

Beautiful! These classics are certainly the definition of ELEGANCE! Nice job! Thanks,

I did today the nail biting process of removing the tape strips. Once again, the Tamiya tape performance is unsurpassed. If I get a chance, I'll clear it before Friday. If this were a Tamiya tape commercial I'd close appearing with a roll and say: Tamiya Tape: I can't live without it! Thanks,

To convert from 1/24 to 1/25 multiply by 1.04 A 19 inch wheel in 1/24 equals 19.8 in 1/25 but remember, real wheels are measured inside the lip where the tire bead contacts the wheel. Scale wheels are measured outer diameter. Bottom line the difference is not significant. I used 23" wheels in my Ferrari 612 and they look just right, not blingy. If it looks good and it fits, forget about the size. Thanks,

Welcome to the forum, and welcome back to the hobby! Feel free to ask any question and we will do our best to answer it. It is always advisable to wash the parts and let air dry before painting. On car bodies, a very light sanding will help the primer stick better. The key is very light sanding. Just slightly dulling the plastic. Not gouging it. You mention Pactra racing color: I think that's paint for lexan RC bodies if I'm not mistaken. If so, be very careful as I think it can attack the styrene plastic. I'm sure others know more and can comment on this. The most important part is HAVE FUN! Thanks,

Not surprisingly, my son likes not only car models but photography as well, just like his daddy. We went to a wedding and he asked for a camera. I gave him the same instructions as in the auto show. I have to admit, he took some great pictures from a unique perspective! I need to ask the newlyweds for permission before posting them, but you get the idea. We had some fun shooting at each other I'm the one with the tie Thanks,