Rich Chernosky

This kit is on my "want bad" list. I will be following your build.

Mark..have been following this post from the beginning. And I have seen a few of your other completed models. Thank you so much for explaining in detail what you are doing. Now I know the method to your madness and appreciate your other models even more. Can't wait to see it finished..it should be world class. How long have you been 3D printing BTW. Did you do some of this on your other models??

Been lusting after this diecast for a very long time and finally got it at a price I can afford. I have noticed the price dropping on these as more and more collections become available. Good for us collectors. This is Exotos Chaparral 2F and the level of detail is unbelievable. Many working features including, doors, front and rear bonnet removable, steering, working suspension, opening panels for the gas caps, front storage under the headlights, spare tire access. Interior is well detailed including the correct seatbelts , steering wheel and interior tub of fibreglas. I have a vast collection of diecast (including about 30 Exoto) and built models but nothing compares to this. A welcome addition to the Chaparral collection. Full veiw, panel fir is excellent, amazing how the front and rear attach and stay put. Don't know why the Firestone logo is missing from the decal. It is on both sides so it was apparently deliberate. Rear 3/4 view, correct Texas licence plate and real screen over the engine Side veiw, wing is plastic but fits well and the correct angle. Kit was packed well and came from a collector who appreciated fine models. I felt like a kid at Christmas opening it up and assembling it. It is flawless. Business end without the bonnet. Everything is correct including the colour of the exhaust. Much of the detail is not visible in this shot. Front end without the bonnet. Level of detail here is incredible Difficult to get a good shot of the interior. Note the working door support. There isn't one of the passenger door which is correct. I am told these are often missing on this model. My entire collection of Chaparral 2F's. 1/24 is a Fisher Model and Pattern kit I built about 10yrs ago, 1/43 is a really horrible Solido diecast, and the 1/64 is an Aurora Thunderjet slot car with a clear body that was done a long time ago when I could actually see to do these things. The clear acetate the body it is made of yellowed a long time ago...circa 1974. Engine still works though.

Brilliant solution Kurt. Looks better and functions better. Mine broke off more than once so I don't open the hood much. Besides, my engine isn't anywhere near as nice as yours.

Another masterpiece.

Good job, thanks for posting.

I have this kit and looking at yours I may have to build it. The colour suits it and you did a great job. Well done.

Absolutley stunning model, John. I happen to know from personal experience what a challenge those decals are, especially around the hood vents. You have executed that brilliantly . Congradulations on a fine build.

Outstanding build....I have one of these in my stash with the super detail kit also. Yours is an inspiration. Thanks for posting. That helmet is killer BTW

Kurt..luv the detail work on the engine. I know some of that is a "pain" but that is where the word patience comes in. You got this....keep at it. Liked the paint too, glad you are happy with it. I have used a few bottles of Novus myself over the years.

Always thought this was a cool car, you did it justice with the paint.

Interesting take on a cool racecar.

Pretty slick, a nice clean build in my favorite colour...red.

The paint and decals are really looking good. This should be a stunning build.

Built mine a long time ago. It was a box stock, get it done project. Will be interested to see what you do with yours. Looks good so far.

Very nice, didn't think a Europa could look that good.

Absolutely awesome collection of Corvettes. The cut-outs are amazing and a couple ( actually all of em) of those have some seriously great paint jobs.Thanks for posting.

I tackled this kit many years ago and encountered the same problems as you. Mine is finished but I didn't go near the lengths you have. You are doing very well and it will be an outstanding build. "Somebody" (they know who they are) even asked me about it recently.

I agree with Gary. This engine could be a work of art all by itself. Really enjoying this build. Thanks for putting it up.

Seriously nice build.

Didn't even know this kit existed....I want one now. Should be a cool build.

Dann.....most of my Testors Laquers have leaked as well. Seems to be a common problem. If I plan on using them I will de-cant them and airbrush. Are you planning on doing the same?

That is killer....great job.

Very clean so far...keep at it..it will be a cool build.

Nice clean build, engine looks great, thanks for posting.