Ulf

Fantastic project, nice work on closing the sun hatch. Replacing the sun and targa roofs really requires skill. It's inspiring to see some different cars here at the forum.

Visby Gotland Island Sweden, sometimes we also see the bronze-colored 57 that appeared in the crushing scenes in the movie American Graffiti but today we had to settle for this... not bad at all.

Interesting build, please tell us in detail about primer paint weathering and clear coat. This is one of the four taxi kits ? AMTs Ford 1970, an English Austin (old London taxi) and Airfix easy builder (like Lego) modern London taxi.

Thanks for the answers, I will choose to go the emotional track.

It is a classic car that should be available as a kit, English Airfix is probably competent enough to produce one. It was an attempt to be a bit funny.

Airfix, we deserve a 1/24 styren kit !

I took those pictures on a trip to Costa Rica (from Sweden) with the idea that one day I might build a kit. Honestly, the most important thing is to capture the feeling more prioritized than accurate imaging but since I hardly know anything about trucks, I wonder if this is the kit for me.

A beautiful Nova with a hot small block was standing outside the door when I went out. Such a nice chat and look under the bonnet that I was almost late for lunch.

”all that Monogram goodness!” yes! The question is if Monogram is the new Jo-Han. In the absence of old pristine Jo-Han you can still find old Monogram and also new white ones. In addition, they are easy to build.

The primer is on, Humbrol 145(bluegrey). It will dry for a few weeks now while I do some work. My intended palette, scale matte black, i.e. dark gray, just a few chrome parts, various shades of gray, orange engine, yellow traction bars, brown interior, blue seats, red primer floor.

spencer1984 ’s flat black Nova I’m not the first.. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/130737-amt-nova-from-thinner-novel/

Summer cottage construction is progressing, aiming for a body in primer before it's time to work again.

A reasonable alternative is actually the Chevrolet small block, apparently a fairly common conversion in the US in particular. There are probably exhaust systems that give the right whisper.

a quick mock up A few thick coats of paint on the chassis and the absence of details and my vacation construction may not be visible....

MPC's Nova there is knowledge and opinions about and MPC- "multiple plastic challenges"... My idea was a low budget street car, maybe he does some street racing what do I know. Google or search on Youtube for flat black Nova 1977 and you will find my inspiration. My wife shouted before the holidays, have you packed your clothes ? Yes darling... (Some different rims, Bucket seats, Steering wheels, A small block, Headers & Two different fans) I wanted to keep the soul of the kit and not replace the chassis. Since the interior is apparently wrong but the body ok, the focus was on making the interior acceptable. I have an idea of scale matte black, i.e. dark gray.

In primer, paint soon. This is the first van I have ever built and quite honestly not the best kit but I will do it again but maybe a little differently.

Cool, I had a Russian-made one that was unfortunately not built thirty years ago. The box was made of paper as porous as egg cartons, more like a paper bag... The problem with mine was that the pressing on the body side lacked its crispness, today when I am a little more experienced I could probably fix it. Really fun to follow. We deserve a new 1/24 kit !

1975 a JO-HAN Richard Petty Plymouth Belvedere (1/25), it was a bit cheaper than AMT, my mother paid. JO-HAN is since then my favorite.

MCM is now almost two years old and in recent weeks I have been rewatching old episodes. MCM really stands the test of time.

Fantastic, Airfix 1911 Vauxhall 'Prince Henry', you saw it in the Airfix catalog once upon a time. Very nice build.

I think, I'm actually convinced that this is the finest scale model car I've ever seen. What sets it apart from other great builds is the weathered look that contrasts with the color and shape.

There is a Capri mkII(?) from AMT 1/25 and an early 1/24 curbside from a Japanese manufacturer. There really should be a market for either of these especially in light of Round2's Craftsman kit without engine.

All of a sudden I became curious to try building a kit from a design sketch, project plan, schedule and budget... Not that I think it will be better or more fun but maybe it will make me a little smarter 😀 now that I stop working on projects professionally ! One thing is for sure I will not become more beautiful.

The great relaxation in model building is that it is not a disaster if you fail. It's what really gives the brain rest and recovery, which it also needs to develop (the brain develops well into old age provided it is stimulated and rested). You control the design, budget, schedule, forecast and quality.

oops, I really have a lot to learn from that build and Kit Karson's 33 coupe project. I haven't spent many hours in hot rod garages in the last 25 years and it shows so I really appreciate having other projects to look at every now and then