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I have this kit too. I was hoping a full engine kit would show up. Keeping an eye on this one too!

through red gels

Smokey would avoid

I've lusted over that Porsche Turbo RSR, but ever since I got sick drinking that poison, I lost interest. I got the GTO kit a long time ago, good thing from looking at asking prices nowadays. I got the Replicas detail parts some time ago too. Today I received the HRM engine kit, so good lesson to be patient. I got the Porsche kit this year. Then I saw the Renaissance detail parts. I had ordered the HRM engine kit, Red Frog couldn't get it, really annoying to show it on their website, then claim they have been waiting; got a lead via a post here this week so boom! And the Testa Rossa is new, just because I don't have one (have 4 brands of GTOs LOL). Is there a cure for this hoarding obsession?

Bummer. But as my undocumented wife's husband who fought brain cancer for 7 years liked to say, "Life's not for everyone." We all pass on, some have a legacy worth remembering, and his movies always will. My fav was Smokey, close second was Cannonball Run. RIP

Think I had a Hot Wheels of this. First time I have seen a model kit! Yes, build it!!!!

worthy of bribery!

I have a kit of an Aston in my stash, need to see how close to this in detail. It is not the Bond version. The solder wire trick is a great idea. I used stretched sprue on the MB 170V Roadster, a bit inconsistent. Will stay tuned.....

Very nice! That the 1/20 or 1/12 scale kit? Cool thing about the carbon-fiber back then, the color shows up better. Today's cars must be a PITA to build, with all the crazy aero winglets, and now the crash hoop.

I got to build that! Owner of the real thing commissioned me, I matched the color paint from a chip sample card. I had the dashboard, and bumpers that I removed the horrid mold marks from chrome plated. Thanks for contributing. Gramps46: Thank you for letting me know. Mustang1989: cool restoration!

With concrete boots.

No need to apologize, I'm actually learning something here. It's funny that this original topic was about classic CLASSICS that are 80+ years old. Robberbarron: Thank you for setting me straight too. I'm sure there are wheel experts who know who started the slotted mag design, and who copied. The source in Washington state where I got a matching wheel must know. Here is my "classic" '69 Chevy with refurbished 5 hole mags. Which reminds me, I should track down a set for my model..... Now back to our regularly scheduled program, *real* CLASSIC cars, 1930s.

The middle row, are those IMC kits? The bottom row, Aurora Maserati is something I just got from an estate; looks like an Aston Martin Monogram kit? Thanks for sharing! EVERYONE ELSE, thanks for sharing! I'm shocked how many of you jumped in here, THANK YOU! I've been lucky that I haven't moved much in my life, 33 years in my current home.

Maybe I'm desperate to show some completed models. Who still has models they built long ago, when the kits were new, when you were just starting out in the hobby? I will start out with some Monogram curbsides. Even though I knew the Porsche was really not a Turbo, I had to have it; modified into a LSR car with an Estes AA engine, and it worked under thrust until it sort of rolled a few times. The Triumph TR7 is now a collectable kit, and it's the first engine transplant I did. The 240Z is still a better kit than the Revell, I used the chrome sprue for exhaust tips. For some reason, I have no complete airplane models to show. I do have a collection of Bandai 1:48 German WW2 models, in boxes.

Those kits are well done, for curbsides. I built a few when they were new models. I like the bright paint, the original colors were subdued. And the really important part, you finished it! (I have two Porsches waiting for me to finish).

I've found that taking pictures is better than cross-eye squinting through a magnifying glass! Love the creative subject, this will be really nice. Have you tried Microsol or Solvaset on the dash decal?

Sorry to go rivet counter on you, but the example Revell has on the box, and the kit, are SIX slot mags. Time change to now, with the internet to find pictures, pretty much all examples I saw do have the FIVE slot mags, which was the typical number for Ansen style wheels, thus why I said they are incorrect. I got a set for my '69 Chevy pickup this summer, apparently Toyota trucks are the same bolt pattern, but 3 of mine were made by Shelby (long eBay story for another discussion) with 5 holes. Now back to the Bugatti, the coolest part is the simulated leather for the spare and seat belts!

I posted the email that was sent out. To answer the topic's question, I plan to. The VW Beetle Common Kit class should be my focus, even though I have seen a certain customized variation that should scare me away. But I *have to* build the Bug that my parents owned when they were new, complete with wood skis and slushcicles.

where model citizens

Don't think WOW is a strong enough word! I can only image the work, not just the actual building, but the motivation to get back into it after a decade. I've had dry spells, but usually started with something easy. Love the subject too!

Hmmm... there must not be so damned many lawyers there. LOL cartoon.

on stupidity, should

That's one reason Group B was eliminated. If anyone wants to see pure stupidity, check out Arabia drift videos. I've worked rallies in Arizona. They restrict who gets on stage, and they make sure everyone stays back. I need to get a telephoto lens before attending more.

I feel lucky that I recently got that kit! The 240Z, I noticed the Revell kit's mags are not correct either. LOL

on Labor Day