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Years ago I saw in a catalog, a future release for the Boyd Sportstar as a resin kit.

Sorry, keeping that Bugatti. The Ford GT40 is just parts, have listed in the Trades thread. PM me, if you can.

You did a really good job with that! The color stands out. Like the gold (or is it bronze) wheels. Like the panel lines darkened. But did you forget the fuel caps? I built that kit too.

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Part of an estate, subjects I would never have thought about getting, much less knew about. I searched this forum to see if anyone built the Lincoln, see it's popular. The Bugatti, nobody built it? The IMC Lola, fugetaboutit.

Yea, I'm a classic too. For now, my pickup purrs along very well (knock on wood).

Thanks for taking the time to prove me wrong. The list price for my truck was $2,150. Look at all that plastic....

Ok, I'll jump into this topic. First off, has anyone defined "classic" yet? I know it depends on your age. I've owned a 1948 Chevy pickup, that at the time was 48 years old. Fast forward to now, and my 1969 Chevy pickup is ... 49 years old, and youngsters call it a classic, but I consider it just old, but it does have a historical plate. I need to have a paradigm shift when I drive it, such a huge difference from my 2016 electronic device with wheels (Honda Civic). What to miss: 1. Windshield wipers that are one speed, and slow at that. RainX is great stuff. 2. Defroster that is like mouse's breath. I got caught in a gullywasher, just about used up the Kleenex wiping the inside of the windshield. 3. Smell of gas and exhaust, coming through the holes in the firewall. 4. Watching the gas gauge drop like a rock. 5. Sounds like a jet fighter taking off, when going into a headwind, at freeway speed. 6. Having to plan way ahead for braking. Even though this pickup has a 1 ton brake booster, the drum brakes have no ABS. 7. The sound of the power steering pump, I shouldn't turn when not moving. 8. Waving at other owners who are enthusiasts. Those who consider it just another old truck don't. 9. Steel, no plastic door panels, trim, etc. 10. Ordering parts, and then finding out they got the wrong one, even though you double checked part numbers and took pictures and..... 11. Finding out many parts are reproductions made in China. If you were to totally restore an American vehicle nowadays, it would end up being about 1/3 Made In China. But I'm digressing, not staying on topic. 12. Wanting to get a model kit, and finding out they are collectible and expensive from those who know this. Nothing to miss here. Today you need a mortgage to buy a brand new pickup. No such thing as a 'stripper' anymore. Bet everyone would agree the low cost is what we miss.

You could have put a few more bolts, around that area. Love the creativity! Making a simple base like that really adds to displaying it.

Wow, it's not very aerodynamic. Awesome job sir, love the weathering.

Digging up a vintage topic! I searched to see if anyone built the Monogram: Bugatti 35B Grand Prix kit, and see the answer is no. I just picked one up that came from an estate. Also got a Monogram: 1934 Duesenburg SJ Weyman Torpedo Phaeton, Monogram: 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged, Lindberg: 1935 Auburn Speedster, and am now thinking of the 1941 Lincoln that I saw today. Something different is good for variety.

Years ago, saw an MG that had been flared, looked much like a Cobra, so that would be a fun subject with a V8. I already have the "regular" Huracan. Lambo's "forged carbon" would be fun to do, just use an old brush and do a lousy paint job stabbing at the surface, then gloss.

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Venezuela wheelbarrow currency,

That's funny, no picture of their 6, maybe because only two (verify) were built. Ah yes, life interrupts our passion....

From the email announcement: August 26, 2018 All Good Things . . . The International Model Car Builders’ Museum, which presents the GSL International Scale Vehicle Championship and Convention, has decided that there will be just two more GSL Championships. In reviewing the event, its history and its possible future, the decision has been made to wrap up GSL in a fair, practical, and ethical manner with two more events: GSL-XXVII will be presented May 2-5, 2019 and the final Championship three years later, in early May of 2022. Rather than adhere to the every-other-year schedule, the three-year interval (from 2019 to 2022) will give competitors who wish to compete in the final event nearly four years from the date of this announcement the opportunity to commence or complete entries to compete in what we expect to be the greatest GSL Championship of all. The Championship is coming to an end because every event has a natural "life." With so many of those involved in the administration and function of the GSL events getting older (I'll be 68 next year and 71 in 2022), it's appropriate to close down the Championship while it is in its prime, and to give plenty of public notice of this very important decision. Above is a copy of the first of the display adverts that reveal the end of GSL to the public. This first advert will appear in Kalmbach's Contest Cars 2018 to be published in October. The "regular" GSL adverts that will appear in [the other model car magazine] will reveal the end of the Championship, as well as promoting those events. This announcement will also appear in a pending update to the GSL website. This announcement has been particularly difficult for me. I created the idea of the Championship to provide a venue where committed scale vehicle craftsmen (craftswomen, too!) could compete in a content-neutral environment where great work could be celebrated and rewarded. Since those very early days, many dozens of dedicated and smart fellow hobbyists have cycled through the management team – but all joined the GSL team to present to the hobby the best competitive event that has ever been offered. From the first event in 1979 to the final event in 2022, it has been a great experience for everyone who has ever helped with the Championship by contributing their hard work and passion to the hobby, or by being here for the fun and the best competition in the history of the hobby. Everyone is welcome at the two final GSL Championships. All of the regular features will be presented along with what we hope will be the most competent and cheerful competition in the history of the event. In the many years to come, the legend of GSL will be told, retold, and, we hope, help inspire and guide contest promoters and presenters of future scale vehicle contests well into the future. My best personal regards to you all, Mark S. Gustavson Founder, GSL International Scale Vehicle Championship and Convention

I love it! Glad to see this thread is popular again. Perhaps this will inspire us to actually finish something! This is the Hasagawa VW Bus, with parts from the Tamiya snap-tite Porsche Speedster wheels, engine bottom, seats, dash, headlights and turn signals. I added two more windows at the back, that was an easy modification. The problem area is the A-pillars after I tilted back the windshield. And what to do to finish the interior around all the windows, and if I should hinge some of the windows. And I want to add LED lights and fiber optics. And I want to remove the giant VW emblem so the paint will go on well, want a photo-etch to replace with. And ... and .... and ........

Your wagons are cool subjects, I have to do my '57 Chevy 4 door wagon someday. But I'm surprised to see this Audi Quattro in the mix! Appears the engine is a resin aftermarket part? I got a full resin S1 Quattro kit this year. Good luck getting these finished!

My kind of subject Dann! I knew about this, as well as the previous version developed by a tuner house named "bb". I have a book with pictures, I should share somehow. I will be watching this for sure, since I have dreams of doing a Panther 6, after I try a C111 starting with this:

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Here is mine, in the garish red. LOL

Hey, believe it or not, I really like this! I see you did something with the mirrors, are you adding what is used for glitter for the reflective lens? You detailed the engine nicely with wiring, and did you add the battery? The kit's seats are horrible, nice choice. I also had to replace the hood hinge, but used piano wire. I did a few other things, like use Replicas & Miniatures seats and door panels. As always, you did a fabulous job on the paint job. I have a Road & Track poster of a Montery Historics when Ferrari was featured. There is a CA that's dark grey, seems to be at every Ferrari event. I also know one crossed the auction block for an astronomical price, and it is black.

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So well, that I actually finished it!

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