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Wow, I know people don't work forever, so not surprised. Not that I have the funding or expertise to run a business, but how much would a "white knight" need to pony up? I'm glad that I got all the Porsche GT1 super detail parts, have noticed they aren't available on all the sources I've been pursuing lately. Thanks for the heads up!

Just to be different..... I do keep every model part left over. But something I hoard are springs, from everything that has one, I have to tear apart and look. Bic and especially cheap lighters are the best. All electronic devices that BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH out get torn apart, sometimes they have springs.

Love to see you progressing! Better finish, before you get the urge to modify it, after seeing the latest version, the Huayra BC Macchina. Look at all the scratch-building opportunities!

with rotten rye

Clifford: Thanks for the reply. We modelers scavenge what we can, the toothbrush idea came from someone in a model club, which I used for a cop light bar. Renshape sounds much like Corain, used for kitchen/bathroom countertops.

, silver plated, including

I have never seen that turbine engine before, very interesting...... The leaf spring tutorial is appreciated. I have a project that should get this treatment.

with the spoon

Dang..... love the color! Awesome craftsmanship!! Did you use clear red toothbrush handle for the taillights? Is Renshape like an epoxy putty?

Thought I've seen everything Detail Master makes, but no..... BNA Model World: 1/24, 1/25 Door Hinges for Small to Midsize Cars

I'm randomly checking out what is available to blow money on, stumbled upon these photo-etch hood hinges made by Aber. They are generic, not replica style (as I've seen elsewhere). Has anyone used them? BNA Model World: Aber 1/24 Hood Hinges for all cars

Back in the day, guessing about 4 times a normal car. Nowadays maybe 400 times. I was just checking out a site that sells handmade models, some Ferrari 250 Californias had $650 listed price.

I'm a sucker for purple to begin with. Very nice, and appreciate the foil work very much!

flophouse bed springs

without bearing grease

So I'm not the only crazy guy working on a what-if LSR project! I started this last century. I know the horseshoe grill isn't aerodynamic, but it's more for show.

on Russian steroids

One of my Flickr contacts takes photos of car shows in California. This custom is incredible, I'm amazed at the craftsmanship of all the cars, but this bare metal finish would be fun to try in scale. Illusion by Rick Dore by bballchico, on Flickr

of the Allison

hybrid generator, powering

Dare I admit that I have this project, started last century, been sitting waiting for me. I got the Miniatures of Maryland resin copy of the AMT Allison engine a long time ago at a model contest. He combined a few parts, it's a beautiful casting. My stumbling block is knowing which way the engine should go, where the output shaft is, and if I should use a series of Holly type of carbs since it's not intended for high altitude. I'm also using a GM General transmission, because I figured the massive torque would trash anything else, along with the differential. My vision is a Bonneville Salt Flats racer, called Bigatti. I plan to add a ton of cross bracing on the frame, and multiple links for the rear suspension.

clogged with soot

Thank you. Since we have been talking about the Shapeways figures, thought this was a good time to dredge up pictures. My cats are pretty good about not knocking stuff down, it's really their hair that gets on everything.

I'll talk with you.... doing an old classic like this is something we all should do. When I was a teen (last century) did the later Ferrari 1/12 (Niki Lauda's car), loved the fuel lines and wiring, taught me something about details that I have adopted in later models. I find that getting on this forum takes time away from building, so don't sweat that people aren't cheering you on, but it does help with inspiration!