Gramps46

You might say I have an obsession about C2 Corvette Sting Rays, '63-'67. So when I saw this Revell 1963 promo in Saddle Tan I grabbed it and it came in today and I am very pleased with it. It appears to be correct and I was surprised by the detailed chassis. I think the only thing I could improve is to open up the exhaust tips and paint the wheel rims black.

It is gorgeous Anders.

Mark, I am glad to see you mentioned the "scale effect". I have long believed one needs to make adjustments when the mathematical scale dimension (and color and shine sometimes) needs to be adjusted to look right in scale. I feel that is one of the issues with 3D generated models.

I am amazed that you are able to do this digitally. Even down to the reflections.

Super job with the Ferrari. The photo in the shade looks so real.

Very creative.

Impressive displays.

You are a self proclaimed madman, but a madman in a good way. Please keep us posted as you progress.

I like your subjects and your builds are very well done.

Incredible builds. So realistic. Please keep them coming Corey.

Very impressive builds. Please share more of his models.

Super progress Randy and thanks for the tips.

Thanks Randy. Here you can see the comparison with the K&B slot body on a Protar GTO chassis I built and how the side window just isn't correct on the Jouef.

What a commendable project.

Excellent build.

Finally after chasing this model for a very long time I found one in Bulgaria of all places for the same price as most resin cast kits cost these days. I am very pleased with it and it will gain some numbers and perhaps other details for a 1964 Le Mans replica. This will be a great stable mate with the Jouef P4 spyder. Jouef also did this diecast in 1/43 and 1/18 which are much easier to find it seems. I do have two reservations so far. The side windows appear to be too small and will have to be fixed and the trumpets on the Webers need to be enlarged.

Fascinating build.

Very very nice work on both.

Looking good, keep it coming.

Congratulations on a great score Richard. I know they are in a good home now.

Very impressive collection!!! You list a Fujimi 2D which I am not familiar with. Could that be a Modelers 2D? All issues of MRRN are available on a CD from the editor Mike Quarterman at modellwerke@gmail.com

The Cobra pictured is an AMT kit. Re-issued many times.

A modeling friend and I did a trade, 2 Finecast metal kits for 2 Franklin Mint diecasts. I received the Franklin Mint 1957 Corvette Fiberglass Series and the Mercedes 300SL. Franklin Mint did some strange things. There are two 57 Corvettes and they are different castings between the first release and the "fiberglass series". Also novel about the fiberglass version is the rear leaf springs are rubber like supposedly for a working suspension, never seen that before. The number of bows in the soft tops and the engines are different too. Strange that they would start all over again. The 300SL is fascinating. Comparing it with the $10 Welly 300SL is interesting in that the Mint uses chromed window surrounds embedded in the glass and the Welly uses tampo printed surrounds and has a lot less detail it seems, not surprising for the cost though.

Ah a sweet looking build. Brings back pleasant memories of the B we had in Florida.