89AKurt

that your pinhead

I grew up in Arizona, had no clue about big cities. Broken window theory at work. Could be some cool diorama subjects.

Appreciate your personal story about why you do this hobby! I'm sure many of us have similar "Once upon a time..." I should dig up an early picture, Deal Wheels with cardboard garage diorama displays. I grew up in Tucson, there was a hobby shop on Speedway (if I recall correctly), the classic packed, stand alone building that wasn't a chain store. I entered my first contest there. That's where I discovered real model paint, Pactra had the correct Africa Korps color. Many of the Bandai WW2 models I got at Kmart, for about $2-$3! Attached is the big diorama I made, I still have the models packed in boxes. I'm still a kid at heart.

You are doing an awesome job on that! I built the street version years ago, nice for a curbside.

You still own that? It's the only tail fin design MB produced. I grew up with this 1961 190, original wheels but dad choose wider tires. I'm not a fan of the Dub wagon wheel look. I live in a town that eats low profile tires if you don't slow down at dips.

I've been considering doing Bobby Unser's Pikes Peak Hillclimb car, since there are decals already. But now this for a tease: Walter Röhrl Pikes Peak Climb Hill Race 1987 by Reji Model. https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=52108&language=en&utm_source=notifications_xsell&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=c13669&utm_content=52108

flint on lint.

2. You can have more than one relationship. (Work In Progress)

Like the different subject, don't think I've seen one built. Looks very nice! But something is missing....

That's looks really sharp! I can't imagine painting around all those funny aerodynamic appendages, that's insane! The engine area looks like a motorcycle.

cleaner boiling vat,

^^^ Interesting observation James. Wonder when pot shops will start sponsoring racing?

Thank you for the clarification. I wish you the best, and hope you have patience stashed somewhere. Doing all those edges in red will be fun!

Killer work there my man! I love purple to begin with, so this is awesome.

Only because I got the Beemax Quattro with HB tobacco secret decals, and an Auto Union C with Swastika decals from Portugal, do I find this censorship thing interesting. Carry on....

^^^ Great story! I have this kit, wondered how it builds. I figured it was typical quality, sure looks good to me!

Welcome! You are taking on an ambitious project out of the gate! What do you mean by "full engine kit"? I see there seems to be a Fujimi kit with engine as an option. I ask because I have bought other brand engines for kits that never had a full engine. Several on eBay for whoever is interested. https://www.ebay.com/p/Fujimi-Models-125978-1-24-Lamborghini-Veneno-DX-W-pe-Parts-Model-Kit/1051934649

powered hydraulic suspension

Thank you! I have some small disposable pipettes that should work.

This video was taken last year over a fire in Arizona, thought it was the Goodwin Fire but title says otherwise. The DC-10 saved the day nevertheless. The 747 is another subject, which gets into politics, so won't go there.

I should watch this topic. I have a VW bus emblem that I want to make separate. Was thinking of making an RTV mold on the body, then remove it from the body so the paint can be smooth in that area, then cast a new emblem. Looks like some tips here might help.

Shows how little I know, since it's a European brand, was not familiar with the logo. If I wanted to get a pack to display at contests, it might cost more than the model! The Honda NSR250 of Ralf Waldmann, used in the 1996 season HB sponsored the Audi Sport Rally team in the 1984 World Rally Championship. This continued until the 1987 World Rally Championship. [...]

I think they still have them. https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10551093

Thanks for pointing this out! I opened it this morning, and sure enough ... this is the equivalent of Wehrmacht models with Swastikas, the manufacturers have a technical go-around by breaking the logos apart, requiring assembly. The package says "... including photo etched parts, cloth seat belt webbing and more." The decal is behind the p-e upside-down. Am I going to get banned from this forum for daring to post cigarette logos?

I hope they do a Toyota Pious.