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Thank you!

IMHO, rebuilding with structural steel that isn't seen anyway, is the way to go. Can't use lead now, that kills people ~rolls eyes~, so use titanium for the roofing. https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/04/notre-dame-cathedral-will-never-be-the-same-but-it-can-be-rebuilt/?fbclid=IwAR2NxjdPjJ5-36inqaLq61gPAIqrgnnW0jRw1O9IDkZh2AFzWzzsWVVg0Rk

Can any Alfa experts tell me if this would work for an engine, for this car?

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New decal set for when Michele Mouton raced. Audi Quattro Sport S1 - British Midland Ulster Rally 1985

"Thanks for looking" .... yea, it's sort of difficult to avoid among the "regular" car models that you and everyone else sets on the table. It was the first pictures I took at DSC, knew it was going to medal something. You did a fabulous job (as always). Except the passenger door was opening too much.

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Awesome workmanship! I built the Ferrari as a teen, can tell all the extra effort put into it. Thanks for sharing.

That's how I still cut out doors and hoods. I've used thread like a saw for curved corners, the p-e saws won't help there. I'm sure there are several topics about doing this, take some time to search; I try but people have not always put in key tag words. I can tell doing the A-pillar was the dicy part. Have fun!

That is SPECTACULAR!

and bills too.

Built this as a gift for a friend, whose daughter is in the Naval Academy. They love Corvettes, I asked what her favorite color is, so tried to match it. It was a free kit, was brush painted, and no engine. I had an engine from a '39 Chevy model done last century. I didn't know the engine was 1/24 scale, until it wasn't fitting! Had to thin out the tunnel until it was paper thin. So I guess it's a 507. LOL I wasn't happy with the paint in some spots, needed to sand and primer as if it's been repaired. The steering wheel is from the parts box, hub is from the decal for the hood spear. I made the antenna retractable. I made a box for it. Got a ribbon at the county fair, just because. It's wired to a Corian base, the wood supports hold it down. Her name is Sarah. GO NAVY!

HA HA! That's something I would like to do too! I recently got the Shelby from a model club friend. Trouble is, I have the Daytona Coupe, could have bought a Spyder at the Desert Scale but thought no...... Looking good Randy! I feel your pain with the headlights. I sort of recall them being a problem, I glued on the covers after installation, some time later noticed the Testors glue sort of melted the plastic giving a dented look. I added a few details. Now that I read the discussion about wheels sticking out....

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I studied the feasibility of kitbashing these kits. I'm either crazy, or ambitious. Like I don't have a few WIP already that should be completed, here I am jonesing to wreck two more kits. At this point, this thread is still considered a "review", but it's more accurate as a brainstorming session. I officially started the 275P by removing parts from the sprue, and glued the nose on. I tacked together the 360 engine and chassis with tiny amounts of tube glue. I then measured with the Mauser caliper, and metric ruler. I drew out the basic shape, to compare basic elements. The wheelbase is the first task, shorten 7 mm, can take out behind the front wheels. The front track can be narrowed enough, by shortening the axles and moving the wheel wells in. The rear track is more challenging, the wheel wells can be moved in a little, but will need to add fender flares. The engine height is more than I want, but I should be able to reduce by cutting down the intake stacks and slimming down the intake plenum a little, maybe reducing the block a tiny bit since it's not really complete due to view-from-above engineering. Need to make the radiator, perhaps two more each side of the engine (similar to the IMC Ford J-car). The exhaust can be re-routed with new tips. The molded in hoses and wiring is neat, but I might hack apart to rearrange, so more detail to do. I might ditch the side panels, and make all new ones that blend into the 275 body. Revell took shortcuts with a lack of rear suspension, may scratch-build upper A-arms and spring/shocks (one of my favorite details anyway, Monster Miata project). The interior tub will get really hacked up. Will cut off the floor, and get rid of the locating tabs on the pan. Rear bulkhead will get cut, tub shortened. The tunnel needs to be reduced in size, just enough for the tiny gear selector and parking brake. The Mondial seats are huge, thinking of aftermarket seats. Will keep the original simple dashboard design, but LHD, I have nice instrument decals, and keep the 275 steering wheel but with shifter paddles. I may cut the lower body sides so they don't slope inward, but I could narrow the pan too. Rear fender flares, need to decide on designing something like the rocket bunny riveted on type (Ferrari did that to the 308 when developing the 288 GTO), but leaning towards smoothing in with an Enzo type scoop and blending in with a revised rear. Think I can blend the Mondial's lower valance with the 275P trailing edge, and use two of the 360 taillights. I'm debating on more mesh grill like the F40. May need a hump over the engine, perhaps a clear vacuum-formed window. Will of course have to open the engine lid. The headlights will be clear lenses with foil reflectors, and vacuum-formed covers. Thinking of using the 360 door mirrors. Revell did some strange engineering with the wheels, and disk brakes. I usually glue the wheels on, so they don't turn anyway, then they aren't way out of alignment when sitting on the table. Might add photo-etch brake disks. This thread could go down as the ranting of a madman. I seem to have more ideas, than time. If I actually begin building this, will start a new topic in the On The Workbench section as the Ferrari 275/360P Restorod. After typing out what I need to do, think finishing the 1948 Chevy Canopy Express looks a little more feasible for completion.

limping retired mailman

iron supporting all

shredded by pop-tops

Awesome summary, and model build! Hope I can find this thread later, if I ever get around to building Tom Mix's Cord.

Thanks for posting so many pictures!

without stoned hippies

I was keeping an eye out for whoever judged the category! Thank you very much, pictures once it's buttoned up don't do it justice. Thank you. I find it amusing how everyone is into the slush, skis are like whatever. LOL

Thank you! Thank you too! Ok on page one, don't know how to add page two comments.........

I posted on Fakebook:

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