Pierre Rivard

Kits that just are not in my "build lane" Fortunately happened only a few times. Trip to the hobby store feeling like I'm gonna strike gold. Walk around their stash, can't find anything I really like but so antsy to buy that I pick a kit that I'll never build.

Yes I do have a comment: keep going and keep sharing. Some of us here are taking notes.

A working project never dies with me. One project at a time and I always finish what I start. However finished builds are never safe. I regularly "crush" older built models as they lose interest on the shelf next to newer better built models. I just keep a stable of about 25... and I build about 5 per year. So on average about a five year life expectancy. Don't say it... I know... I'm weird...

You nailed it Mark. Impeccable research as always and then building in all the mods required to achieve the best possible replica. I built this one a few years ago... sent it to the crusher last year, saving me the embarrassment of a comparison to the beautiful one you just completed. 🥴

No no no Daniel, if you plan to not get too carried away means we will miss out on your best creative efforts. Build it Daniel style and I will follow religiously despite my dislike of the 914. Deal?

I think these 1950's style streamliners are very very cool and sure hope Both Niko and you will keep us entertained and inspired with your builds. The bodies on these Hawk/Testors toys are really good and the opportunity to scratch build everything else must be hard to resist. 😃

What a fabulous & creative build! Keep inspiring me my friend, might push me back to the bench.

This kit has a lot of very nice features for tooling dating back to the sixties. I really like what you are planning for changes/improvements. I built mine as a racer but if I ever build another one it will be more like what you are planning. I really look forward to your updates on this w.i.p.

Pantera... before the ruined it with fender flares and spoilers...

Excellent info Gary, thanks. Indeed the body is a bit shallow, thinking of extending the lower body sides. Lots to think about, should be a fun project.

Technical question Daniel. Do you make the straps before... or after drinking the bottle of wine?

Exciting project for sure. This will be fun to follow!

I use the iPhone, photograph vertically, then crop top and bottom, then email it to myself choosing the large (vs original full size) format. This way I end up with a 400-500 Kb file size rather than a bigger than needed 2.5-3.0 Gb. I save these smaller file pics on my Mac (with cloud backup) and use these for posting on the forum. I think this is a reasonable file size/accuracy tradeoff. Example:

She is looking mighty fine Mark. I love the idea of a curbside (gluing the hood shut) from time to time. Some engines are unique and deserve the pain of fabrication and detailing, some do not seem worth the effort. I like your call on this one. Decal day is coming. I love decal day!

Developing a passion for LSR. Found these 4 Hawk/Testors sealed streamliner kits on eBay, CAD$80 for the lot including shipping from GB. These are very simple toys (rubber band powered) and sold as 1/32 but they are a good fit for 1/25 1950's style streamliners (see size comparison to Ferrari 275P). Essentially these are only body shells and absolutely everything underneath needs to be fabricated. My kind of project!