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Nice! Bare Metal foil used? I knew someone with one of these, but a hardtop. Took him down to the Maricopa junkyard south of Phoenix because he needed brake drums, none around. Funny how cars have memories for you.

^^^^ Scott has good taste! And I'm sure he will find something else to get, like Renaissance Tk24/189 detail parts. This has been a subject on the back burner for a long time, doing a replica of the '57 Chevy station wagon I owned. I have 3 different '57 kits, was daunted about converting a Nomad into the lowly family truckster. Rick Hainline posted From the Class of '57 which includes what I wanted, asked where he got his, and of course evilBay. Love this forum!

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Great job! That turned out really well. It's a very nice kit, I have one in progress with some modifications. Do you wish the front VW emblem was separate?

Excellent! Love the subject, have built 3 of those kits. The hay bales....... ~achoo~ ..... allergy season. Love the turquoise too. Did you use techniques from the Extreme Weathering book?

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I have not been on here for 12 years or 3,612 posts. And other times I've posted something, I was told it was posted before, so I learnt my lesson. You happen to build any of the kits listed here?

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Thank you! The windshield sure is clear!

Thank you! Great, loose tires and windows, not a good thing to see. Is it AWD? The jalousie windows would be fun to fabricate. The steering wheel has sink mark?

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If I sold it, would not make enough to have paid for gas to Phoenix. LOL People aren't asking ridiculous prices on evilBay, unlike the '67-'72 Chevy pickup kits. Was hoping somebody else has already opened theirs, so I can see how much it sucks.

The Panther 6 was a limited production car produced by Panther in Great Britain. According to World Cars 1978 book, it had a Cadillac 500 c.i. with twin turbos, Turbo-Hydramatic 425. The tires were P7 205/40 VR x 13" front, 265/50 VR x 16" rear. The length was 192" (487cm), front track 61.50" (156cm). Wheel base was 105" (267cm). The Tamiya Tyrrell P34 is 1/20 scale. It was 155" (3.94m) long, front track 49.56" (1.26m), wheelbase to first axle 96.58" (2.453m), second axle 78.48" (1.993m). When I measure the wheels using the 1/2" = 1' architectural scale (1/24 scale), I see 12" front, and 16" rear. When I sketched out the converted 1/20 to 1/24 length, it's about a 1 3/8" difference, or a 1/4" shorter than the Panther. Is it plausible to use tires from a 1/24 classic Mini Cooper (for example), or use 1/43 something for the front wheels? I also know this would hardly be accurate, but the Ford engine and transmission is too nice to toss, and seems to be about the right size for 1/24, and adding tow turbos would be too cool. The kit also has different parts for a motorized version, so good scrap box goodies. Of course would not use the Tyrrell rear tires. LOL The body shouldn't be too hard to make, other than the front bumper/grill. I have more ideas than time.

I picked this up at the Phoenix model swap meet. I don't see that anyone has reviewed, much less built this kit (yes I did a search, two hits). I looked on eBay *after* I bought it, does not appear to be a sought after collectible kit, so should I open it?

I searched for anything about the Aerovette before starting a new topic......

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Hey, another Zonie! Of course, welcome. Appreciate the other comments, and JC's vintage photo is cool.

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Attended the Phoenix model swap today. First time I ever tried selling stuff, made a whole dollar. Couldn't just sit with the guys at their table (shared). Got an Italeri 250GT California (just because they are scarce), Revell/Monogram Aerovette (just because it's cool, and unusual), Tamiya Tyrrell P34 1:20 (possible Panther 6 conversion if I'm really crazy).

I was just checking out 3D and the Maple Leaf products, so searched and found this topic. Started with looking at diorama figures.