89AKurt

by the gram

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:

not bare arms

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.

with Smokin' Bare

So well, that I actually finished it!

for mocking politicians

for a laugh!

Looks like the ultimate vacation! Awesome photos to go with the road test. If I won the lottery (if I bothered playing it), would test before committing. Interesting about how small the Corvette is. The Porsche would be the best all around daily driver, and the Audi must have been sweet. I love the Lamborghini, but seems to suffer the same room issue, that's why I will never own a Countach (my excuse and sticking with it). I have considered the track experience in Las Vegas, where it costs about $100 per lap.

OMG, talk about stalled projects, I'm dredging up this 5 year old thread. Bigatti: Allison powered Royal LSR. Took the picture 2011, but started before that.

to lunch model

Well done! I have that kit, was planning on a diorama. Good to see one finished. Good to know about the doors. Bare Metal foil chrome?

verbal abuse, or

Thanks. Yea, I laughed at that too. That's another thing that is incorrect, they used the same tires from previous versions, instead of making wider ones.

OMG please don't let me guilt trip you! I have several WIP calling me, saying "why did you build that hunk of junk instead of me?"

, you poor thing!

Too funny, my posts seem to be bringing others out of the woodwork. Hope this inspires you to finish yours too.

Thank you! I know, was tempted to put in the proper place, but then it would not qualify for Box Stock at contests. Thanks to Tom and Michael too!

Thank you! Wish I could see the picture you posted.