Gramps46

This is a super build thread. Corvette at Le Mans is really special.

My dad bought a 1958 Dodge wagon and after 2 speeding tickets decided he had better trade it for something a little more docile.

Cool. Thanks for sharing these.

Now that is a good looking Duesy. Can you tell us more about it? 1/18 1935 SJ Ertl Limited edition maybe. Nice find.

Really excellent build of this Bugatti in Swedish colors.

Yup, I found mine at Lowes and could not resist buying one. I went back later to get another one for our mail carrier and they were all gone.

I was pretty excited when I saw your pictures. Then decided I better look to see what I already had and I do have a 2007 Vanquish and then I looked online and I can barely tell late Astons apart. They are as bad as late model Ferraris, (but I still buy those). Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate your photos a lot.

MiniExotics made the resin X-1 trans kit for the Fujimi MKII decades ago I am afraid.

I built a resin transkit of X1 a couple of years ago though not this one. Let me know if you need any reference photos.

It is all about the ratings. The more they can scare you and keep you glued to the TV the higher their ratings. The higher their ratings the more money they can get from the advertisers.

Andrew, after a thorough analysis of your posts I have determined that you never sleep!

Danbury Mint 1962 Corvette - Limited Edition This just in and it is impressive. Did I ever mention I like dog dish hub caps?

I wish you well on the weather and the model Ray.

I think the scoops came out of the parts box and were modified to fit. The hardtop was included in the original kit fortunately.

I don't remember where the figures came from but the steps, table, and chairs were scratch built.

The release of the German Revell XKE kits has me thinking of the '60s and the Revell 1/25 XKE kits. Looking back is this Revell Light Weight XKE modeled as it raced by Team Cunningham at Le Mans in 1963.

Yup, that's an early GTO alright. Very well done and realistic too. I like the darker red you used, what brand and shade is it. The new Tamiya Italian read seems too bright to me but then I am not a good color judge.

Impressive.

Another outstanding Ferrari build by Rich. Incorporates his now tradmark pins, clips, poseable wheels, and magnets.

OMG - I am speechless!!!

Well this looks more appropriate except for quality of the photo.

Sometimes it pays off to have a well stocked parts bin. Even the right offset for a spare. Now I need some scale bungee cord.

Oops, I forgot a spare tire. Back to the bench. ?

Ferrari 0846 has a storied life. Built in 1966 as a P3 and then converted by the factory to a P4 for the 1967 season. With Amon and Bandini aboard it won the 1967 Daytona 24 and went on to Le Mans with Amon and Vaccarella. Unfortunately, a tire blew and 0846 caught fire. The factory states that 0846 was stripped and disposed of and written off their books. However, it is claimed that a 3rd party retrieved the parts and rebuilt it into a working chassis which was then rebuilt into its present state. I was inspired by Helmut's find and build of his Jouef P4 spyder to take mine off the diecast shelf and sent for a set of decals on eBay. I did have to repair one of the rear deck hinges which was broken. As did Hellmut I made a few changes and additions and it has now joined my Le Mans shelves.