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Thank you Gord, happy you stopped by! CT

Hi Sir! Masterful work, and the details are world-class. If I may: what is the paint "recipe"? Truly breathtaking! CT

Thanks for the comment, Larry! CT

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Hi! Bravo for your win, and it's great to see experienced modelers like you share technique and tips with fellow hobyists. Regards, CT

Thanks Randy! Keep in mind that funny-car body was "slimlined" already, so it shows. As to the sound, I don't know if you ever heard a real Viper V10 engine turn... It is NOT exactly the most exciting sound for an engine... But it pulls, for certain! CT

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Hi! Last wave of Johan reissues (and many "leftovers" ) dates back to the year some entrepreneurs leased the rights to the Johan name, inventory and molds. They soon discovered that some of those were beyond repair, and sued Johan's original owner for false representations. Legal shenanigans ensued, and it was in effect the end of the experiment. Scarcity creates value, hence the stratospheric prices on Ebay. CT

Hi! I've driven to many shows with Francis, and I'm always puzzled when some spectators and fellow contestants sometimes give only a passing glance at his extraordinary completed models. Then again, some of them would not notice a UFO sitting in the middle of the show's parking lot, I guess. Go figure! As luck would have it, most of you on this forum KNOW the work that goes into those creations, and I take comfort in that. For one, somehow, when I see this level of quality and dedication, I feel it's good for the soul! Keep at it Francis! CT

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Hi! Every year, the convention floor at the SEMA Show is covered with eye candy, and the Mustangs and Camaros have been seen aplenty. What if we tried something less mundane? Take a Polar Light Big John 69 Cuda Funny-car body, already shaved, chopped, lenghtened, with flush-fitting contemporary glass, and add scratchbuilt: frame, air-ride suspensions, disc brakes, rack & pinion steering, firewall, floor pan, gas tank, inverted hood hinges, air filters, door panels, seat belts. rear deck, taillight, mirrors, exhaust, etc. Fully wired and plumbed. V10 from Sidewinder's truck, 9" Ford from 76 Torino, rolling stock from Prowler, chrome bucket seats from 65 Grand-Prix (custom option), dash from unknown glue-bomb 928 Porsche. Testor's Metallic black & Diamond dust silver & Maroon red lacquers, airbrushed Metalflake's Red Flip-Flop real-fire flames, Mr. Hobby's premium top coat clear, fully polished. Revell's spray chrome accents and Tamya's clear red acrylic on chrome accessories. Hours of fun with styrene! CT

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Thanks Ricky! The hood and intake plenum took some adjustment, but at least it fits! CT

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Thank you Joe, much appreciated! CT

a friggin clue

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Thanks Anthony! Indeed, I think surviving exemplars would fetch big bucks at Barret-Jackson, wouldn't you say? CT

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Merci Mario, très apprécié! CT