Misha

Very nicely done Roman. The paint scheme works well in giving the Corvair a more contemporary look. Also good to see the spare tire placement next to the engine, a detail often overlooked on these models. Congrats on your build, cheers Misha

Thank you Matthias for the information, it helps to know the background to fully appreciate the photos. Cheers Misha

Open house at our local track in the Cowichan Valley from 2018.

I’ll chime in to say Curt’s wheels are top notch. Picked up a couple of different sizes at the DSC in Phoenix from him, still trying to drcide which build to use them on. John “Nacho Z” your Dragula looks great with them. Cheers Misha

That colour combo is a stunner! Back in late fifties suburbia there was a 55 in those factory colours, boy did it get my attention! Thanks for showing your magnificent build(s) Randy, great reminisces for me. Cheers Misha PS Thanx also as I know now which colours to order ?

I heartily agree with Rusty above, having the wiring have the right look goes a long way in offering an accurate rendering. It often is a deciding factor between amazing scale engine bays. Great job John, congrats on your build! Cheers Misha

Great find Kurt! Always had a soft spot for Mercedes, have a 300 roadster in the stash, green plastic, a bit of damage with the windshield, aside from the body the rest resembles a friction toy! Plan on a tonneau equipped track version. Would the rims from the AMT 300 SL, Rudge style work? Cheers to you and yours, Misha

That’s a great looking Cuda Michael.I followed your WIP thread with interest with the changes and details you added. Love the colour. Cheers Misha

Your wiring and engine detailing is coming along very nicely! Cheers Misha

Great weathering detail on the engine Mike! Also like the Rudge style steel wheels rather than the laces. Any car that can wear a number is a thoroughbred, which your build of this classic promises to be. Cheers Misha

Love the coil spring perch on the front! Cheers Misha

Is it an addiction? Is breathing air and wishing for a drink of water an addiction? My solution is having a large off site storage locker! Cheers Misha

Great to see your work Jason. Good selection of muscle car subjects, also black is one of the tougher finishes. Congrats on persevering in getting it right! Cheers Misha

Yesterday made it into Victoria and dropped by the local hobby shop there. While browsing the shelves came upon my most desired 1:1scale 911, if I had the close to 600,000 (my second choice would be a 912). A fresh sheet of BMF and I was out the door. Was good to see the staff after many months. Also dropped by fellow SPAM modeller Phil’s home to pick up the contest annual he had saved for me and had a chance to view his latest build, the Jim Hall Camaro. It’s even more amazing in person, plus all the references Phil has accumulated was impressive. Thanks Phil. The Fujimi kit has been on my radar and I was happy to find this recent release. Upon looking at the instruction sheet it appears to be an Enthusiast version which I was hoping for. Yet the EM title wasn’t evident anywhere. Beautiful kit! Also the contest annual covers our local event coinciding with Deuce Days in the Pacific Nor’West. Cheers Misha

Your build has really brightened up my day! Beautiful execution on the body details, decal application and detail painting is perfect. The under hood detail is also a stunner, great use of paint as was mentioned. Rag tops are a great way to feature interiors and your white with black stands out very nicely. Congrats Ludwig on a fabulous build, cheers Misha

Welcome Jason, looking forward to seeing your builds. Always glad to see another Canuck on board. Cheers Misha

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Really like how this turned out Dave, the pair looks great. Have always admired the early GTs for their Ford paint scheme on a clean body shape. As a kid remember seeing early b&w photos, at the time a radical design. Also being at the height of slot car racing having a Cox Ford GT was truly a mark! Would the molds still exist and where one wonders? Congrats on the build, cheers Misha

Very smooth rendition Jim, I like the silhouette a lot more than the awkward top in the kit. Great engine too. Cheers Misha

My most recent Deuce build was the Red Hot Phaeton using the vintage AMT kit combined with R/M front suspension and small block Ford engine. The interior was modified with new door panels, seats, and carpeting. A working scratch built luggage rack was added and the canvas top detailed underneath with straps and frame. The chassis was chromed and features the front suspension from R/M while the rear has split wishbones. A scratch built tranny cooler was added, along with brake lines. Overall a very satisfying build! Cheers Misha

Great work on the interior mods TJ, it sure makes a difference in comparison to the original kit version. I’ve been tackling a few of the early kits with sparse interiors and along with the right tools, razor and PE saws it becomes rather easy. Congrats on your build, cheers Misha

That is a beautiful build Phil! Your research and subsequent attention to getting the details right really stands out. A pleasure to keep examining your photos for all those added touches. For anyone who hasn’t checked out the WIP thread it is well worth while, especially if you’re a Trans Am or Jim Hall enthsiast. Cheers Misha

Blue Suede Vicky

As a Canuck living off the west coast on Vancouver Island, I’d like to welcome you as well. We also live in Scottsdale during the winters and have found Phoenix to be a great modelling community having gotten involved with the Cactus and Moon ? Light car clubs, great bunch of guys and gals. I have been made to feel at home and have been invited to judge at the DSC contest past couple of years. It was a stroke of genius to hold a virtual contest during the Covid Calamity this past spring and to take part as a participant. Hopefully the border will reopen in time for DSC 17 and all will be better. Cheers Misha PS Is the Show & Shine still happening at Indian Bend? It has always been a neat event held every Saturday with huge turnouts.

To add to the drill discussion, my ideal choice would be a Foredom Rotary tool, the Cadillac of drills used by jewellers and goldsmiths. Their foot control is very sensitive and responsive. It remains on my wish list. Cheers Misha