Gramps46

David, I am just catching back up with your work and am really impressed with what you have achieved with your additions. Unless they have tried to make realistic figures themselves, I doubt few modellers appreciate how difficult they are to make appear presentable and you have done an excellent job. My favorite is the older gentleman in the blue suit! Please continue to share with us your progress. Gary

Outstanding craftsmanship on the Mercedes and the diorama.

I had not opened the Fujimi 1967 MKIIB kit before but did this morning and it has an extra sprue with the rear fender flares and other add ons for the 67 Daytona version,.

Gorgeous build, congratulations.

From this picture it looks like they addded on a spoiler from a yellow with black stripes GT and painted only the rear side of the spoiler. Very interesting catch Jason.

Impressive build. I too have been afraid of the decals but your experience is encouraging.

I do like it a lot.

I am impressed.

Earlier this year I decided I needed a Ford F100 to go along with my Shelby race cars. I had just about given up when I found this Ertl Kmart Blue Light Special bank. Surprisingly the rear cab window was blanked off so I had to drill it out. Once the window was opened up some Viking blue like paint and some detail painting along with some Fred Cady decals and I had my Shelby shop truck ready to roll to the next race.

I have admired your work for some time. The collection of machine tools is really outstanding.

A barn find indeed. I like the idea!

This is what you get from the Lindberg 1/24 Cobra Dayton. It is modeled on the prototype CSX 2287 with the low windshield. Not much to it and the plastic tires need to be replaced. This model was built when dinosaurs roomed the earth.

Great job with the MG.

Outstanding build. It definitely shows the effort you put into it.

I like what you have done Ben, and William with the dash gauges. What is ironic is both Monogram kits, the Essex Wire (1965) and the Street Burner (#2 Feinstein 1974) kits are based upon chassis CSX3009, just different periods in its lifespan.

One of the differences from stock on CSX3009 was the lip on the rear fenders was smoothed out as you can see in the photos. I built mine before the Monogram Essex Wire kit was released so the decals are kind of funky now. Dry rub-on lettering on clear decal which has now yellowed.

This picture may not help a whole lot but it is original, I took it myself at Mid Ohio, August 1965.

Art, I appreciate the look back you provided. Gary

I seem to remember reading that Truth in Advertising laws had an impact on Box Art and forced many modeling companies to go to photographs instead of illustrations.

Thank you for sharing your photo set up and the tip on where to find it. Great models too.

Impressive build.

Looking good! Congratulations on seeing it through to end.

I like it, well done and accurate too!

Ismael. I am glad to hear from you and impressed with your preparedness and positive attitude. Gary

Aw yes, one of my favorite Dinos. Thank you for sharing it with us.