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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......

with tasty Pods

that doubled overnight.

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

weaver serenading nobody

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.

When I attended the 2013 IPMS Thin Air Nationals in Denver, took the tour to the Shelby museum, and the Clive Cussler collection. You have to enjoy the irony, of military focused IPMS having tours of car collections. Posting just a few pictures of the Shelby collection, which is a cooperative of several owners. Car #21 is very special, it's the test mule in unrestored condition. IMHO it's fairly easy to build a model that is clean and shiny, but take a look at the patina of that car.

I've seen a couple of those rallies. Long time ago a stop in Prescott, and another time at the start, and it was raining then too!

meth pipes coated

mixed with asbestos

welded together with

How cool is that! Great job for coming out of retirement.... that doesn't sound right.

of rivets, bolts

shot to heck

caving into temptation

Saw this promo at a show last year, asking too much IMHO.

I grabbed the Blazer kit that's available now, knowing the '72 grill and earlier bumper needed correction. Found a resin copy of the '69 grill on evilBay (LOL), so I'm happy. There are a few choices of slotted mags from Fireball Modelworks.

Sorry to correct you, but my '69 2WD is 6 lug. I just got different wheels, which have larger center holes for 4WD, which I did not care to worry about. I appreciate this topic very much! After I got my pickup, started looking for a kit, and was taken aback how scarce and expensive these kits are! Now it's eBay hunting and bidding, or waiting for a new release, which would happen after blowing a load on an original, right?

Thank you for confirming! Love that diner diorama! The book: THE TOM MIX CORD: SAGA OF A WESTERN FILM STAR'S CLASSIC MOTORCAR

That must have been a 24 hour day without sleep or eating. We all need to bang out quick builds like this, clears the cobwebs, and you get the feeling of actually finishing something. If you added a giant wing, that would have been another whole day. Thumbs up!