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I built a yellow (no Paint) one in my early teens. The roof mechanism was pretty neat.

Thank you

Thanks. It is not as accurate as it could be. The surrounds should be kind of a cast aluminum. I did not want to mess it up trying that. I used a red ultra fine point Sharpie and colored right onto the chrome surface of the "lenses". I left the ridges between the segments chrome because they are supposed to be.

I am in agreement with this plan. I am 60 working in the HVAC industry. My problem is I do not have the time or if I have the time I do not have the energy. I too look forward to retirement where I would actually get to build (not grow) my collection. I am at just under 300 kits with few duplicates. I do a bit of parts swapping with kits but not enough to make an unbuilt incomplete. I put notes in kits too for what was taken or added. As far as selling for maximum return on every kit, that is really a lot of work. It basically comes back to how much is your time worth.

Nice touch with the details. I especially like the choice of whitewalls.

Thank you guys. It presented some challenges along the way but I learned from overcoming them.

Ditto, Welcome.

Dang! That looks 1:1 from where I'm sitting!

WAY COOL PAINT SCHEME!

Sweet! I just finished my 69 Boss 429 in gold as well. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/162587-1969-boss-429-makes-its-debut/

Be advised that the sheet I got was absolutely horrible. The adhesive is WAY too thick and somewhat soft. It makes the foil surface subject to dents and marring. I have relegated it to masking material duty.

Very nice! I really want this kit!

Very nice. Well done on both.

I love how you kitbashed and scratch-built your way to an amazing result. WELL DONE!

Yes, what they all said. Well done.

Steve, slowly. Redoing the sides caused the fragile trim pieces around the tbs in the bed to come loose. I am having to fab new ones from I-beam Plastruct. Lots of fine tuning to get everything to fit nicely.

Thanks for the update.

It is a bummer to hear about the BMF issues. I had 4 sheets of various vintages and materials (apparently). Now I am completely out. I Ordered some from my LHS to "support your local businesses" but it has been on back order for awhile. I would happily pay $30 for a sheet of the "good" stuff.

Amazing progress so far. I am impressed at how you keep pushing your skillset to make additional improvements.

Nice work one the surf boards. Cool design. The valve covers on the engine are unique. I have never seen a set like real or in scale. Were they in the kit?

If I ever get this done, I'll race ya for Pinks.

Well done Michelle!

Very clean and in my favorite color scheme too!

Me too! One of the best series EVER! Though the cinematography and plot of The Expanse had me riveted for the 4 seasons I got to watch. Stargate The Universe was good as well.

I have a warped resin version of one of these. I believe it is from a Peterbilt kit. Here is a build pic from someone else on the forum.