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Hello, OK, enough fooling around. Time to get serious. Back to this project: Just like in the movies where somebody gets face surgery and there is always a dramatic scene carefully and slowly getting the bandages out and seeing the results for the first time: Was it a success? a failure? . . . . . WOHOO! It's a success! No major touch up seems to be needed. The roof needs some buffing but if it comes to worst, re-painting the roof is the least difficult task. Masking the separation lines on the colors worked great. This is far from over but it's going in the right direction. Thanks,

1951 Daihatsu Bee. Their first passenger car. Fiberglass body. (and arguably the ugliest as well )

Cody, That's a Camaro with the Callaway badge, so I'm guessing Callaway modified Camaro.

ehh ahh... WOW! The weathering is perfect. Not overdone. WOW! Love it! Thanks,

Very cool double project! That kit is surprisingly similar in layout and engineering to the Quick Skins GTP. Is there any relation? Thanks,

Mercedes ecology car. I think it's called RY or RCY or something like that.....

That's the painfully slow Smart Roadster. 0-60 in 12 seconds..... (downhill with a strong tail wind )

HA!! The 1973 Vandetta Panel bug!!!

Mr. Red is back Vaya! Se ve bien la bañerita esa....... Saludos,

1981 Opel Manta?

Triumph Dolomite 1974-79. Not sure about the year thou....

Corvette Italia, AKA Scaglietti Corvette: 1959, 283 FI (1961 specs engine). you were very close

That's a modern version of the Volga. I think it's a russian car.

Let's do an easier one: year, name, engine:

one of the many Tatra contraptions?

I have no idea but somehow the lines say it may have started as '48 Chevy Fleetline?

1976 Toyota Corona MkII

That's a Tata Nano from India. Supposed to be the world's cheapest car.....

1900 Lohner-Porsche. Dr. Porsche's first car. It had a small engine powering hub mounted electric motors. So it was an early Hybrid.

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite.

Cool! Very nice! I've always like those cars but I've never been brave enough to even think of attempting those decals.... Thanks,

'71 Skyline GTR

Tamiya has recently reissued the late 70's Tyrrell P34 6 wheeler F1 car. I don't have it, but I've heard it is one of the best F1 kits in 12th scale. Thanks,

I have used BBQ lighter fluid with a cotton swab. I was scared to death to do it but it works like a charm! Even on windows. Of course, test in a small area first. Thanks,

Hello, As reported in the General section, the long awaited and much anticipated Hasegawa's Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is making its way to workbenches across the world. While not a comprehensive review, here is a quick look at it as a first glance: Hasegawa Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 135 parts Plastic molded in white, black plated parts and clear This is one of the most recognizable vintage Ferraris of all time and many consider it to be the most beautiful and/or the most important of its era. However, for some unknown reason, there had never been a mainstream plastic model kit of it in our 1/24 - 1/25 scale. Companies like Model Factory Hiro has multimedia kits of this subject, but they are out of reach (read expensive) for many modelers. Well, our prayers have been answered and Hasegawa stepped up to the plate. I haven't done any detailed measurements or reference comparisons but the body proportions look to be spot on. The body is molded in white plastic. Some mold lines need to be worked but nothing major. Panel lines can use some deepening. Overall, while not Tamiya crisp the body is very nice. In my copy a very small sink mark in the inner fender is the only "flaw" I see so far, and it's very easy to correct. The most recognizable feature of this car is the pontoon fenders. These are molded separately. Test fitting mine, I noticed that it will take some fiddling to make them fit properly. In my copy, the driver's side fender fits a bit better than the passenger side. The hood fits very snugly and tight, but the air intake is molded in. That's a no-no for me and it has to be opened. The rest of the parts look very crisp. The exhaust tips are molded open. That will save me a lot of machining time. When Hasegawa announced they were going to release photoetch wheels for this kit at the same time, I thought they were admitting the wheels in the kit were not good. But to my surprise, the molded wheels are very nice and can easily find their way into other projects. The windshield seems to be a bit on the thick side. The instructions look clear but I don't see any indications on racing numbers roundels locations. The seatbelts are hopeless decals. My personal conclusion is: Hasegawa aimed at Tamiya, hits Fujimi and that is a good thing. While I haven't done any assembly (which is the final judge) I highly recommeded this kit based on what I see. Thanks,