Misha

A beautiful build Phil, congrats! The paint execution is striking, indeed eye candy. Along with the Ala Kart, which other RJ poster vehicles are you planning or have built? Cheers Misha

Beautifully executed build in every way Chang, congrats! The colour suits this classic Benz and the interior is a delight to the eye. Your detailed build list is helpful in laying out your approach to painting. I agree with Patrick that without your hand in the photos your model would pass for the actual car. Thanks for sharing, Misha

That’s a good looking project Tom. The red really sets it apart from the run-of-the-mill cabriolets. I would prefer the whitewalls as well, again with a reduced track overall. Looking forward to seeing it under glass. Cheers Misha

As well as the “Competition Proven” logos which I believe were used on Fords prepped by Holman/Moody. It would be great to see the 64 Falcon come back with the full rally gear (had that as a kid, along with the rag top). Looking forward to the Olds hardtop to go along with the previous convertible! Cheers Misha

That’s great information Alan, thanks! It really gives me a lot of ideas on some upcoming WIPs dealing with 36 Fords, plus the ability to swap chassises with none left over. Cheers Misha

Beautiful build Lee, great match to your previous Anglia! Your skill with the airbrush is quite amazing especially when the Anglia was your first job, is the VW your second? You have achieved a great looking model on what is a rather fiddly IMC kit, congrats. Cheers Misha

I’ve started using blue tac to hold certain parts where I need to airbrush an entire surface without a clip in the way or if there isn’t a hole to push a toothpick in. Then it gets attached to a popsicle stick. Cheers Misha

Wow, another one Glenn! Saw the first two at the top of the page and now the Hudson… any more? I really like your direction with these builds, ? bravo. Cheers Misha

Both the Chev and your T-Bird are real eye catchers Glen! Excellent planning and execution plus the final finish. Cheers Misha

What a great variety of automobiles in one spot, something for everyone! The classics of a bygone era, with long time manufacturers now gone, display such a flair for design and size. The late fifties/early sixties offer a design transition with two tone paint and chrome highlights into the muscle car era of eye catching paint schemes with the ultimate Pro Stock quarter milers. An amazing event. Thanks Tim for sharing your photos and travels, it is always a treat to roll thru your albums! Cheers Misha

A very beautiful. build Michal! Very clean application of paint and chrome, with an interior to match. Indeed a stunning replica of an iconic Chev, barvo! Cheers Misha

Travelling around the neighbourhood on southern Vancouver Island spotted this early VW Type 2 and the 64 Goat. The Volkswagen’s cockpit is very aircraft like with the sliding side windows and the flat multiple panes. The gorgeous yellow GTO was out at Island View Beach and resembles an early build of mine from the 80s. The replica Cobra was in downtown Duncan parked behind our Jeep. Cheers Misha

Here is a useful chart that cross references the new LP line of bottled Tamiya lacquers for airbrushing, with the TS spray bombs and the recently available (at least in Canada) small bottles of enamel paints. For airbrushing the typical ratio is one to one of paint to thinner. Hope this is useful! Cheers Misha

Screen shot from yesterday….

Congrats Russ for taking the plunge and offering up a WIP with your 37 Ford! I had never realized what a cool chassis is under the Smoothster; give me all sorts of ideas. Looking forward to following your build all the way to final colour and assembly. Cheers Misha

That looks very sharp Phil! Another great piece of history, looking forward to your build. Cheers Misha

Amazing work Yura! As others have said, the photos, the detailed execution of all the components such as the interior, engine and especially the headlights, are highlights of your build. The total look with the colour scheme results in a magnificent Chev C10. Bravo!!! Cheers Misha Koslovsky

That's pretty Wild, Grant! Very cool body mods, especially incorporating the front grill. Plus the shadow paint on the panel sides. Congrats on a very imaginative and well built rail. Cheers Misha

That’s a great find Brandon! I came across this same kit, as well as the McLaren Elva from the same series. Mine had the decals missing so it is interesting to see that the sheet includes the Lola markings as well. AMT & Monogram did a fairly decent job of making the slot bodies into static kits back in the early sixties at a lower price than the full detail kits. We are fortunate to find these kits as they are the only examples around for most of them. Cheers Misha

Wow! What a great idea. I also use a set of barrister cabinets for my finished work, now I have some more work to do. Your case looks fabulous Grant, will you be expanding it to the other units? Cheers Misha

I heartily agree with Tom! I’m sixty-nine and was fortunate to retire early which has allowed me to get back to model work much in the same way as it was as a kid; it was my main activity apart from school during those years. Now I enjoy my stash, have a wide array of tools, have a workbench room and a paint room. While I have health issues I am still able to carry on with building allowing me great satisfaction. When I do reach a time when I’m unable to do so… well, perhaps I’ll reduce the stash by offering it to fellow club members. I would rather the kits go to fellow modellers that I know and have shared good times with. I will hold onto certain unbuilt kits as I enjoy opening the box and browsing thru the sprues. Cheers Misha

Gosh, it even went to the other coast and crossed the Canada -USA and onto Vancouver Island to land in the Cowichan Valley!!! Cheers Misha ?

Welcome to the Forum Steve! That is a stunning build showing great thought and execution. I’ll chime in with everyone asking for photos, especially the chassis and running gear. The body mods are sensational! Great to see another Canadian on board here; which part of the Great White North do you live in? Be looking forward to your other builds, cheers Misha

Finished a long stalled build thanks to a recent B.O.Y.D. thread. It’s the first completion from a large selection of Porsche kits in the stash. Learned a lot about body detail painting, especially the black trim, so hoping to accomplish a better finish by airbrushing rather than the ole brush method. Cheers Misha