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Very nice Charger Nice interior detailing.

Does anyone know of any Mustang kits that come with an extra hood?

The windows are a 3D printed items I got on ebay. The listing showed 4 but the seller sent me 8. They do not come with "glass" so you are on your own for that. They are much more robust than ones you could make from styrene. Overall I am pleased with them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/303474016777

Thanks Russ. I have been just making it up as I go along.

Very nice so far. The one time I tinted windows (Blue) I mixed Future with food coloring. I had to get it pretty dark in the Dixie cup to get actual tint to the windows. The nice thing about future is you can brush it on and it will lay down smooth on its own. And if you don't like it, it comes right back off with ammonia solution, Not sure how you would do grey though.

Another kit I have not acquired yet.

I believe I have that kit. Now can I bring myself to unseal it to swipe the hood...

I have been working on decorating the back wall. I keep coming up with more and more ideas to fill up the space. The pic is a quicky mock up of the layout planned.

Thanks Brian. That is one kit I have not acquired yet.

That would fit the bill. Which year Olds, which kit?

Keith, I am leaning toward hoods with some type of ornamentation/hoodscoop on it. Factory most likely or maybe racing.

Guido, Thanks for the info. I have the Streetburner version released in 2006. That can be an option though I would likely build the kit WITH the teardrop hood.

I am working diligently on my diorama and have decided to hang (4) 1/25th scale hoods on the walls. I have 3 spares designated. 68-69 Camaro SS hood, 70 Challenger R/T hood and 69 Chevelle double hump hood. I need a 4th different one. I have decent stash of Muscle car kits but I am not knowledgeable as to which ones have spare hoods in them. I am kind of hoping for a Ford one to balance out my GM and Mopar selections. Any help would be appreciated. TIA

That is very very nice.

I built this last year.

Nice to see something built that is unique.

I built (2) '72 Chevelles last year. I am interested how yours turns out.

You are making some great progress. I have the 1966 El Camino, the wagon, Lindberg's Chevelle and a resin sedan delivery. You are beginning to motivate me.

Brad, Stay tuned and I'll let you know how it works.

Finally started on the backdrop. Changed the floor from checkerboard index card stock over foamboard to clear plastic over checkerboard over sheet metal over cardboard (for filler). Why hidden sheet metal? I noticed many of my shop items are very light and easy to knock over. I figured if I glue mini magnets to the bottom of them, they would stay in place thanks to the floor. Sure, I could glue the items down but I want to have the freedom to rearrange the pieces without a bunch of stuff falling over or moving around when jostled. Presently I am decorating the back wall with aluminum backed road signs and license plates.

Nice work on the engine and grille.

It will be nice to get one of these. My parents had a '71 V12 when I was in high school around '77. My step sister and I took it out for a joyride one afternoon while they were out of town on their motorcycle. The handling on Michelin radials was awesome. Got it over 120 mph AND came home in one piece. My brother tried to steal it one night when he ran away from home. We found it at the bottom of our street with a dead battery. He didn't know about the manual choke and couldn't get it to start in the dead of winter. He stole my Dad's brand new T-bird the next night. But that is a whole 'nother story.

Gorgeous Pontiac you have there.

I bought a sheet of 1/24 reflective traffic signs printed on an aluminum sheet. I cut out the ones I wanted for the walls. It came with some generic street signs but I think I will make my own to include Woodward Avenue and Mulholland Drive.

Thank you Guido and Brian