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Almost any kind of figure anybody could want for dioramas in 1/24 or 1/25 scale is available as a model railroading "G" scale accessory. G scale is generally accepted to be approximately 1/22.5 to 1/25 depending on the manufacturer. Since "real" people vary in height, the exact scale is of no consequence.

An even better way to do this might be to not use any glue between the styrene layers, just drill through the stack for two styrene rod alignment pins, then just glue the pins in place.

Jairus Watson built a beautiful replica of his own 1:1 scale '69 Mustang convertible using the Revell kit . I thought for sure it was posted somewhere on this forum but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Can anyone provide a link to the pics?

Ah yes, a fine example from Salvador Dali's "hot rod design" period.

I believe Vienna straw texture #12601 is correct

Excellent job and great color!

The "spraying through a screen" method might be acceptable but it would not be able to represent the canework at a 45 degree angle to the squared pattern. Your best bet might be to find an original kit decal sheet or have someone scan and print a canework pattern onto clear decal sheet. And no, Nora Desmond's car was an Isotta- Fraschini.

I am pretty sure the original title of the video in the second post of this thread was "How to scratchbuild a yellow Tarantula in 1/8th scale"

Excellent job. Very realistic!

Looks like he used the Burago diecast model as a reference. Thank God it wasn't the Aurora/Monogram 1/25 plastic kit!

Try dropping the gray tubing into some hot water and see if it softens. If so, then position it and shape it to suit. If you are lucky, it may hold its' shape when it cools.

I agree with Gramps46. Very impressive!

Congratulations on a job well done and a perfect tribute to your Dad on Father's Day.

Thanks for the additional pictures, Peter. The LS brand slot car is rarely seen in North America. It's nice to see one up close like this. Have you thought about restoring it or would you prefer to keep it as is for sentimental reasons?

Any chance you could show us some chassis pictures, Peter?

Greetings gents! I too agree with all the comments above, but I also think we need to see those Cox slot cars ! How about it, Dave? Some of us here are also racers!