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A classic Caddy colour Ludwig, congrats on a gorgeous build. Cheers Misha

Glad to se that that you are building your losses Johnny! It’s a chance to further improve your previous builds, plus it’s such a great combo. Will you be building a trailer as well? Be following, cheers Misha

Always enjoy seeing another Shoebox build TJ! I’m about to use TS-59 on my current build, looking forward to yours. Cheers Misha

Thanks Steve, I’m hoping to have a lot more time to spend on building now. Also have to set up my new Pace Spray Booth in the paint room, so that will allow me to speed up with my air brushing. Cheers Misha

Tall “T” Update... A somewhat overdue update, yet the Pacific Nor’West rains have just begun, yard work has decreased with the result of more workbench time! Been working on the interior with detailing the upholstered panels, and creating the door and window details on the inside. All along I’ve been planning the painting procedure. More on all that later. Today worked on the Flattie V8-60 by getting the dual Strombergs mounted on the scratch-built intake along with the fuel lines. I use a lot of jewelry items such as crimps and the straight lengths of fine wire that holds its shape. Made the T-join with a small length of hollow plastic tube and CA. Been using the Vallejo metallics for fine brush painting of details. The major engine components were treated to Alclad metallics with a wash. The main task has been to ensure that it will all fit within the chassis and body cowl! Did a quick mock up of the engine with blower pulley and harmonic balancer being positioned in the chassis, looks to be ? okay... More later... cheers Misha

That’s a really good looking build Pat! Speaking of it being an old kit, I purchased one back in the early 80s and began assembly until life intervened and it was shelved. Seeing your build has spurned me to take it down off the shelf and have a look. Perhaps we’ll see another one finished. Congrats and cheers Misha

Beautiful execution on the scheme, always great to see a Porsche with a Martini scheme. Congrats Rich, cheers Misha

Very sharp looking Steve! Gorgeous deep colour, chassis and interior detail top notch, it all adds up to a terrific build that will be a fine addition to ypur collection. Can hardly wait to see it in person. Congrats, Misha

Great to see P-51, you’ve done an excellent job with the paint and decals. As a kid In the early 60s I built many Airfix kits as they were plentiful, inexpensive and offered a good looking model. With the recent resurgence of Airfix kits with new tooling they have become even more attractive. Awhile ago I stocked up on the new issues and they await my getting to them. Congrats Doug on a fine build, cheers Misha

I’m on board too! ?

Thanks for sharing your photo technique, it sure is effective. I would like to try it myself. Cheers Misha

That’s a great build John and your photos enhance it by revealing the underside. Did you use a mirror with a dark background to reflect? Cheers Misha

Great to see a long term project completed Tom, congrats. I followed your WIP thread with great interest as it was a challenging project with chopping the top plus the extra interior details you added. I was curious about the above photos as it seems there are raindrops on the body? I hope to follow your example and finish up on some of my decades old projects, cheers Misha

Back in September of ‘65 at the time of the new model presentations, I lusted after a Chevelle with the exact same colour and trim! Your excellent build certainly brought back memories! I ended up getting a Corvair Monza with the 140 hp which I soon had repainted in Hugger Orange. Congrats on a very fine build, cheers Misha

Great looking build Greg! Especially like your execution and finish of the vinyl top. The hot yellow really suits the Charger and the roof makes it complete. Followed your WIP build, thanks for sharing. Cheers Misha

That’s a kool tub version Ray! A more interesting build than the pick up. Any thoughts regarding a canvas top, perhaps a reworking of the Monkeemobile? Looking forward to more... Cheers Misha

Great results Jim! I followed your WIP thread with great interest and found it informative. Your use of colour is very striking with the use of yellow offering a contrast to the monotone scheme, a real eye catcher. Congrats and Cheers, Misha.

Eric, you have achieved a great looking replica of Nicholson’s Comet, congrats! Cheers Misha

Looking good Steve ?! Enjoying the progression as always. You’ve inspired me to add greater interior detail, especially roof and window pillars. Cheers Misha

I’m in, thanks! Cheers Misha

I’m quite pleased to see the reissue and I agree with Steve’s comments. While price is also dependant upon desire, I wouldn’t balk at paying the “normal” price for this kit especially when other long OOP kits are priced in the stratosphere. Cheers Misha

That’s a very attractive paint scheme with the addition of the asymmetrical racing stripe it really fits the early sixties style. Cheers Misha

I did’t realize that actual car builds were featured here... oh, it is a scale model!! Charlie, your builds are just striking amazing ?! I’ve been following your Vette build with delight and look forward to your Mustang. Thanks for sharing them, cheers Misha

That’s great advice Skip, thanks for posting it. I would add two other hints, I usually run my hood for 15-20 minutes before spraying to clean out the room, followed by 20 minutes at the end of the job to eliminate all the odour. Before spraying I mist the booth with water to settle any tiny particles floating around. Tom congrats on choosing the Pace booth, I got mine earlier this year and it’s a great shop addition. Enjoy! Cheers Misha

To the above fixes I would suggest using a narrow flat strip of brass behind the fix to add strength to the repair. Cheers Misha