AmericanMuscleFan

Nice project Dan! One of my all-time favorites, another one I'd like to build one of these days, but maybe with some added drag racing components...! I can't wait to see your impressions of the kit, despite the negative comments on the rear fenders it seems to be a very nice and detailed kit. You can't go wrong with Plum Crazy, one of the most beautiful colors in the High Impact line according to my taste of course! ?

Thanks for your comment Andy! The fact that this is an unusual subject and has never been produced by the Styrene kit manufacturers probably helps support your assessment. I could make a long list of what I'm interested in and a '68 Hemi Barracuda Super Stock would definitely be in the top 5... I have some ideas in mind for my next build but it's probably too early to make an official announcement... So many interesting subjects and so little time to realize them... ? Francis

Not sure... our currency is already devalued enough as it is, no need to add another layer by putting it next to Tim's prowess! ?

Nice build Claude, it is clean and tasteful like all your build my friend. ? The body color is superb and with the red interior, the combo is perfect ! I notice the return of the green air valve caps, the good habits come back at a gallop ! As Scott mentioned before me, the license plate is well hidden, not sure if it's legal but it would be illegal to taint this beautiful design with an administrative formality... an elegant way to comply with the law... ? Another home run my friend, are you taking steroids by the way? ?

It is a pure beauty, I understand you to want to put it in evidence on a stand, it would be a shame to hide any detail of it! ?

Thanks Scott ! It was a very long project for me and I know that you are very well placed to understand, you yourself are engaged in a project of the same kind. It's time to turn the page and prove myself again, the experience I have gained must be put to good use, there are so many potential projects on my shelf but so little time to realize them... ? Thanks again for coming and don't apologize for being "late to the party", the important thing is that you showed up and I appreciate it ! ? Francis

Thanks for the kind comments Michael !!! I always say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it seems you like it, I am truly honored. I am not a globetrotter type and have never been to an exhibition across the border. Just the thought of the airline losing my luggage (and my models at the same time) gives me nightmares. ? As for the Best Of Show, there is some serious competition on your side of the border and I doubt my chances... ? Francis

You have the magic touch and very good taste my friend, that can only produce great models and this one is no exception. The good thing about this ambulance is that the paramedics only have to lower the stretcher rather than lifting it, it reduces the effort and the patient is also assured of a quick trip, there seems to be a lot of advantages to having a low profile! ?

Thank you for your kind comments Pat ! You know how short the summer is north of the border, especially in Quebec, so I'm going to take a little break and come back next fall with a new project. I have too many ideas at the moment and I have to sort through them all because I have them on my workspace for a long time, so I have to choose the right one... Merci encore, Francis

Thanks Charlie ! You know, there's a lot that happens in 4 years and maybe today I would do some aspect of the build differently. I think it's called evolving and learning and I've learned a lot from the feats that are done on this forum. You are certainly one of those who inspire me my friend! I hope you will be part of my next adventure !!! Francis

Another step in the right direction Charlie ! I LOVE all these beautiful brass and aluminum parts, the tires look great on the wheels. Another fantastic build in the making !!! ?

WOW!!! Great job Ian, this beauty has earned its place atop the blower hat. ? Thanks for posting the 2 videos of the real dragster, I'm craving the sweet harmonious music of a healthy HEMI !!!

WOW Tim !!! This is just a suggestion but I would have put instead of the 1 cent, a 17th century Spanish gold coin next to this jewelry just to be in the same value range ! I support you 100% to put this beauty on a stand to admire all the details! Really fantastic !!! ?

Thank you very much Scott ! I have to admit that I don't always have time to comment on all the threads I view. Not all topics are in our areas of interest but I often get surprised by projects that are very cool. I hope you'll be on board for my next project, in the meantime I'm going to get motivated by enjoying the diversity and good ideas of others! ? See ya soon, Francis

Thanks Anton ! I remember the first cut I put in the basic donor and I surprise myself with how it turned out at the very end. I was told at the beginning that it was a very ambitious project but there is nothing wrong with being ambitious, it is often said that you get nothing for nothing, this is a small victory that I will use as motivation for my next project. Thank you for being part of the trip, Francis

Thanks Tom !

Thanks Emre ! I think there are about 700 photos and I didn't photograph everything I did because it took a lot of time away from the build. I tried to go with the basics and I'm glad if you liked the project. Now I have to recharge my batteries and choose the right subject, the one that will motivate me for the next months. ? Francis

Thanks Greg ! With time and patience, it's amazing what you can achieve, sometimes you can surprise yourself ! I have always thought that effort is rewarded in the same proportion as one puts into it, at least most of the time... ? Yes, I put a lot of time and I learned a lot from this build, I hope you will be part of my next project even if it is not a truck ? Francis

This is a very cool design and everything including the machined parts and that beautiful glossy paint created an amazing car, you can be proud my friend, your determination paid off!!! ?

It's so cool Ian, everything takes its place with grace, it looks like you've adjusted well to your new hobby room. ?

Perfection is not of this world but this comes close !!! ? With this kind of update you make me want to start a Pro Stock project more and more! ?

Thanks John ! I can now check off the "to do" model box as this one has been on my mind for years. I am happy and a little sad to let this old friend go but I will have the consolation of seeing to see him in my shelf with his new friends ! Francis

Thanks TJ, I appreciate your comments even if perfection doesn't exist...! ? The body was indeed the most difficult part because everything is based on pictures found on the web, I think that the proportions respect quite well the real truck, in any case, the pictures seem to go in this direction. The machining of the mechanical parts is more in my field of competence and the new techniques I learned will be I hope an asset for the future. See you later in a new project, Francis

Thanks Chris ! Happy Canada Day. ?? Francis

Thanks Philippe ! Perfection is not of this world but I do my best to satisfy my obsession with details without going to extremes. I'm flattered if you like it, it's been a long road but the arrival is much appreciated! Francis