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I built that years ago, in fact started many years ago and it languished. Another case of getting in over my head, because I stuffed a V8 into The Monster Miata. Fun subject, top notch quality Tamiya. I know you will do it justice!

gnome, screams emanating

Since Jason told me the designation of the engine, thought I better do some research before finishing the engine. I wanted to use MSD decal and add a box, but apparently that would be incorrect, they sell spark plug coils (which you can't see), so ditched that idea. I shouldn't be surprised, but there are some wild engines based on this, stuffed into Corrolas! One could go nuts detailing this engine, I want to finish it. One thing I am straying from the instructions, and what is popular for modification is painting red or blue, sprayed Alclad 'polished aluminum' on some parts. Also painted the interior an off-white.

I have that kit. Great job on the paint and trim. I like the wheels too, but don't see the tires. ?

duck/duct taped to

Thanks. No more than me! I'm having to force myself to not touch freshly painted parts to mask and paint the other colors. It's one of the few Tamiya street car kits with an engine. Good luck finding a decent price, eBay $ are of course ridiculous. Painted most of today, some masking involved. ? I really wanted to try the Tamiya lacquer that isn't sold in the USA, got via eBay from Hong Kong, titanium gold. I noticed the design around the rim is a little different than the box art, not a big deal, just amusing. Tricky to figure out what to paint first, so I know semi-gloss black and silver will be squirted again. Still not happy with the body. To avoid screwing up the paint, better weed whack the yard, it sort of needs it anyway. ?

I didn't know, thanks. Since I work in the construction industry, that's all I've know it as. I know there is a brand 'Duck Tape', but you know how product names are always misspelled now.

playing with fire

Always thought these were cool in a weird way, they look squirrley. Love the duct (H.V.A.C. sheet metal duct, not quack) tape!

Yep! ? Got (almost) final details done. Interior of the Lexus had to merge into the Celica dashboard, hot-wire cut the front of the Celica tunnel and reworked to make this transition. The Lexus had no parking brake handle, they must have the electronic version like my Honda has, which I'm not a fan of, no more drifting handbrake turns. Rear strut tower brace made from brass wire, smashed the ends on the anvil, punched aluminum mount plates. Also made pedal arms from coffee can steel, will use photo-etch pedals (both kits have nice pedals, but Celica is 5 speed, Lexus is automatic). Air filter made from left over part that came from the '72 Chevy pickup custom grill. A modification that will be easily overlooked, the Celica hood has 3 slots that were opened up, added #4 to honor the V8. Decided to blend in the bulge. Here are the two kits. I have someone wanting the Celsior body, so it will go to good use, there is a clear hood! Lots of left over parts from the Celica (upper right). The pile of cut up parts with the Celica wheels. The Celica came with several audio components, the amp will definitely be put somewhere. When I was laying this out, realized I had not worked on the steering wheel, and also discovered a part is missing, so have a task to do before painting.

made from Nomex

No, Bull Snakes. ?

trophy still mounted

Recently improved my hobby space (posted back then), but for some reason didn't make enough shelving for paint. Didn't have any room for the Splash paint I got today (oh that's the issue), so I ripped a new shelf that is slightly wider than the other ones, top in the picture. Have more wall space, see how long before I need more shelves.

Not as sexy as getting a kit, or a book, but wanted to try Splash paints aluminum and compare to Alclad. Have the Auto Union planned this year. Also wanted to try their one part clear, they also offer a two part, but their black primer two part will be my first attempt at such advanced paint.

You could have said it was going into a LM002. ? Did you have fun doing the plug wires? ? When I did the Ferrari, cheated with the tube they run through. Like your fuel lines too.

with a Tuba

Minor progress today, sanded the touchup putty, then washed really well, in fact soaked for a couple of hours to disolve any baking soda crumbs. In certain light, could see the superglue. Airbrushed Tamiya primer on the modified areas. I can never get close to a finished surface when I do so much custom bodywork. ? The paint shouts every imperfection. I was planning to wet-sand anyway, but looks like more filling than expected. Now I'm debating about keeping the trim on the fender, or just take it off. Need to pick a license plate: 1. Do kick others butt, before they kicks yours. 2. Burn up AZ highways.

I didn't know what this car is, never seen it before. Ambitious enough to thwart most people, but you have a great start on it. Regarding color, so many variations, with camera, film, lighting, printing, monitor settings, no way it will be exact, just do what you like the best, since you are in charge. Are those taillights from a Riviera?

of Red Bull

Appreciate you stepping in. Thank you! Thanks! When I studied the Celica after getting it (years ago), thought so much was similar to the Mustang, Camero, etc. but it was just a little smaller. Check out this Ken Block video, some great discussion about how their cars are designed.

Since Brembo brake calipers will be red, *have to* do tow hooks. Don't need no stinking' photo-etch for that! Sat in the sun so I could see progress with the new emory cloth, to sand the putty.

boards blocking every

I have the Hobby Design Subaru engine kit, is that what you are using? Look forward to seeing your project come to life.

played with Sensurround