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I went hunting on Craigslist for a glass china cabinet. I found this one for $90. It has glass doors and side panels. I added 4 more glass shelves for $53. It holds all these cars and 4 semi trucks (2 car haulers and 2 flatbeds). I built my diorama to barely fit on one of the shelves. I still have space for more models. I bought some clear rectangular trays and use them as risers. Years ago, the single model display boxes were on sale for $4 each. I bought 10 as that was all I could afford at the time.

I have used my mini-lathe and chucked up the tire and set it spinning. Then I place two #11 hobby blade in the tool post. I then sneak into the tire and cut perfect perfect parallel grooves. I change tool and clear out a groove for paint to reside in. With the lathe set up, you can do all 4 tires with EXACTLY the same groove width and diameter. I used decanted white enamel paint and fill in the grooves. Acetone is used to clean up the sloppy paint application outside of the grooves. I taught myself this as a solution for getting larger diameter tires to look appropriate on my "Big Girls" project.

The closest I came was when I had a 70 GP when I had a small fleet of GPs.

I agree. Most kit instructions tell you to start on the engine and end with the body. I always start with the body so that the paint cures without me handling it while I attend to all the other assemblies. I occasionally run into trouble with chassis to body matings. The other self inflicted issue is big motors in little engine bays. This kind of stuff needs dealt with before paint.

I built one. I took a lot of liberties with it. Added 421 Tri power. Major mods to interior. Nice body though.

Man, you could sprinkle a whole roll of dimes over that engine and none of them would hit the pavement.

What a BEAUTY!!!!

Thanks for sharing your labor of love with us. It is cool you wanted to replicate a car from your past. I did the same with my '75 Hurst/Olds Indy Pace Car.

The Air Force Officer my mom got remarried too had one of those when they were dating. It was a red 72 as well. enjoy your "new" ride. I spent a little time looking for an engine wiring harness for you. Here is a link: https://www.ronfrancis.com/product/592 PS. I am putting a new engine in my boat tail 1972 Grand Prix next year. Your mention of your engine harness issues has prompted me to research a harness for me. I found exactly what I need from Lectric Limited. Thanks for the motivation!

I owned a 1972 Grand Prix that was triple black with red carpet. I though it was weird but it was legit when I found the build sheet.

Looks promising. Especially the handling abuse you described.

I have built the Lindberg 72. I thought it was petty decent. I sanded off the incorrect side (strakes?). I converted the wonky hood scoop to a day two 440 6-Pak scoop. I did add some BMF to the grille opening to simulate the two trim lines.

I use Future floor polish in a paper Dixie cup and some blue food coloring. Be advised it has to be pretty dark in the cup to show actual tint on the windows. If you screw up, It comes right off with household ammonia. No harm, no foul, no crazing.

Born in 1961. Started modeling in the late '60's through the mid 70's. Only built cars and they were pretty easy to put together. As a teen, they were getting too easy until Movin' On TV show switched me to building semi's. Henceforth, my favorites are/were AMT and MPC due to subject matter. I really like the subjects Johan put out but the only one I ever built was the twin engine Haulin' Hearse.

Thank you for the reply.

Errors? I don't see any errors. (...and, I am NOT asking you to show them either.)

Very nice scratch building. I like what you have done. Would you happen to have ANY pieces left over from the 69 Grand Prix?

That is awesome! I purchased a 3D 1969 Grand Prix. My skillset (and patience) is not good enough to tackle the bodywork needed to smooth it out.

Hmmm... more cases. Unfortunately my wife has capped my indoor real estate. I have just one case for my builts.

The pizza boxes in the trash is a nice touch. You do seem to have a pretty high female count for an auto shop. Great detail throughout.

I second that. I used them on my Big Girls Project.

Nice variety. Thank you for sharing.

Today's cell phones take great pictures for the resolution needed to view them on a PC. I use a couple of clamp on halo lights to enhance the front lighting. They can be had from Amazon for less than $10. Great for modelers that need more light or directed light too.

When I "kind of" had money I bought all the ebay kits I "kind of" could afford. Now that I have "more" money I buy the subjects I really want. Then again, I am at around 250 kits and have yet to retire. I shall look forward to the time I can get started on them.

Beautiful model. I have a suggestion regarding your photography. You seem to have all the light sourced from above. You may wish to move it down and face it the same direction the camera faces. The side views are not well lit.