rastta

Since recently joining this site - I haven't posted any of my recent builds. I'll do that after having a chance to get some good pics of them. The latest is a BRE Datsun 510. Owned a modified 510 back in the late 70's early 80's. Always loved em. This is my first attempt at doing any wiring since the old days (40+ years ago) when I used to use thread and twist ties. The model came with hoses and honestly they sucked. Couldn't get them to attach correctly or bend at all. So I figured I'd give the scale braided hoses and plug wires a shot. Happy with the results. Unfortunately the model places parts in different locations that the real car. Since I had originally planned on running the hoses/wiring that came with the model - I left them in those locations. Pic of the original car for comparison.

Thanks everyone!

Like I need another forum to participate in ..... Long time model car builder - in fact - started about 50 years ago.... I remember building a van back in the day - complete with a water bed and shag carpeting. Used to use my moms sewing thread for wiring and stripped down metal bread twist ties to use for brake lines and other hard lines. Hadn't built one though in a long long time - did a couple about 15 years or so ago and then on and off for the last couple years. With the onset of retirement - I've gotten back in the fray. Pretty impressed with the builds being done on this site. Lots of good detail being done. Here's one of my latest - a tribute to my uncle who owned a dark blue metallic 66 back when we were kids. He passed when we were nine. He was the ultimate car guy. Recently finished a Porsche 911 GT1 and a 49 Merc. Still a couple finishing touches on them and then I'll post em in the appropriate forums.