Misha

Ditto here. Have been considering a number of possible choices... AMC, Poncho OHC, MG, Hot Rod Ford model T! Need to decide by January....

Wow! Thanks for reposting the pics, as I was unable to view them at first as well. Now I see what the excitement is all about, that paint treatment is just a stunner Doc James! Congrats on a first class rendition of the classic Merc. Cheers Misha

Amazing job Jim turning a basic snap kit into a gem! Your headlights are bang on, would you describe how you achieved the look. The other changes in the grill, hood, spoiler all contribute to an overall look that raises the bar for this kit. Congrats! Cheers Misha

Curious if a decision has been arrived at yet? My choice is for the inline theme, as noted before, although I have something in mind for either choice. Cheers Misha

Hi Phil, This has always been a favorite of mine from the straight axle days, great that you're back at it after all these years. The modifications to the Mini-Exotic kit that you're making is most interesting and combined with the attention to detail and construction will make this a great WIP thread! I'll be following closely as I'm sure many will. Cheers Misha

Hi Richard, It's quite reasonable at $7.50 for a dozen, good for six batteries. Though up north in Canada we add exchange and if Customs takes a look there are further costs... so it's closer to eleven bucks for Canucks. Cheers Misha

I used to use the PE battery cable ends, yet they were still too two dimensional for my taste. A recent discovery has been the resin cable ends from R&M. They are easy to use with a stout shaft that attaches it to the battery and a small hole already provided for the cable to be cemented into. For my money this is the way to go! Cheers Misha

My choice is for the inlne theme as it offers greater diversity in vehicle choices and places more attention to the mechanical side of the build. There are many foreign vehicles to choose from as well, making for a more interesting field of competitors. Cheers Misha

Great looking project Phil! Looking forward to seeing it at the Island Classic this coming Saturday. Will you be entering the three racers into the new collections category? Cheers Misha

Wow, great build Tom! Really enjoying your recent work, very clean and pro. Since it's an OOB build, I was curious if it was allowed to run without the top? Want to build an authentic gasser and to save the roof a Le Mans build of the stock kit (which doesn't include it) Congrats on this build, Cheers Misha

Very sweet Tom! Cheers Misha

Great colour! Plus the Blue Dots add that subtle Hot Rodder attitude. Thanks for sharing, Cheers Misha

Fabulous shots Steve! Perfect detail references for future builds, with the various shades of aluminium, metal and paint. Overall a great tribute to the skill and passion of Dan Gurney! Thanks for the photos, Cheers Misha

Thanks Richard, I've been ruminating about that back end, not entirely happy with the direction. So now, with the new details available, it might be time to chop and dice ro come up with the actual rear end on the VR. It always helps to have a pair of fresh eyes! On the Monkeemobile a lot of the length is in the back, think I'd be looking there first to shorten it? Cheers Misha

Building a more accurate VR has been a long term goal for me that has been worked on over time. While I had mentioned that the rear treatment was a mystery until the recent coverage by HRDeluxe. I have lenghtened the front fenders and decided to do the same with the rear to balance the proportions. To make sense a Connie Kit was a logical approach, even if it is a diversion from the original plan. (I may rethink this and attempt to modify it to be more representative of the VR.) Also thinking of grafting a set of front wheel arches into the rear openings. Currently the length of my Riv matches the Monkeemobile.

The best feature are the photos of the rear end treatment. That has always been a mystery to me. Anyone have any idea as to the tailights that were used? I have a WIP for which I decided to have a Connie Kit in the back. Cheers Misha

I like it!!! Quite the departure from the streets of Paris. ? Congrats Chuck!

I like the direction you're taking with this project Michael. Especially the use of the Vicy cowl with the Duvall windshield. Be following your thread. Cheers Misha

Congrats Tyler, you've nailed down that period look and stance for your Shoebox! The Paint combination is a knock out and with the mild custom work the entire scheme works. I'm also a big fan of these Fords and have one on the bench currently, also biilding it more period like. Your chiice of updating the Caddy really pops it into the present day, this would be a ride to be proud of! Cheers Misha

This is lookinf great Dave! The engine detail is looking good especially the cog driven belt, plus great looking body, with pinstiping... would like to see more! Cheers Misha

This looks very interesting Brad! Looking at your reference shot I remember as a child a stationary popcorn stand that was identical to the rendering, minus the cowl and rest of the chassis. I'll be following close and hope to see it at DSC mext year! Cheers Misha

Great to see your TR on the front page again Mike! Been following your build and looking forward your next posts. Your attention to detail and presentation is top notch!

Had a look underneath only to discover that those rear tires really fill the area up! Solution to getting them ticked in would require a tire switch, which I'm not sure of... On another note have a look at what can be done with the new Motatow chrome pens. I was contemplating masking and prepping for Alclad on the fender ribs... many hours and lots of iffies. With the pen, and a somewhat steady hand I quickly had chrome ribs to go with the chromed frame. Also check out the tranny cooler that was scratch built and plumped into the tailpiece. Thanks for the comments! Cheers Misha

I'm also a fan of the AMT Deuces especially the Victoria and Phaeton versions as they are the only ones in 1/25. Both kits offer the multipiece chassis rather than the all molded into one that is used in the Roadster (that was their first kit). I found that the current R/M chassis parts are easily adaptable to the AMT frames, plus one can use their hot rodding knowledge to good use by splitting the wishbone on the stock kits, just like the old days. Recently I've built a fenderless Vicky and have the Phaeton as a current WIP. Below one can see the differences between the mostly stock chassis and the modified one using the R/M front suspension with the stock wishbones split front and rear. It would be fairly easy to switch in a different rear end, maybe on the next one... By the way, the super mod track racer is based on the original Don Edmond kit from Monogram and is in 1/24 scale, another good basic kit from the old days. Cheers Misha

Thanks JC, I know what you mean... Thinking of tucking in the tires myself, still possible to do by shaving back on the wheel backing, going to give it a try. Cheers Misha