Pierre Rivard

That's another super build from your bench Rich. Just make me realize how much the body of this car was transformed between 1961 and 63. Unique and very interesting car to model. Well done sir!

First shot of paint on the body means we have the kit figured out and successful test fitting of all the key elements. Always a fun achievement. You've got this one on a roll and it looks very promising.

Scratchbuilding extraordinaire. The whole process of carving the body from Renshape was a feat in itself but then looking into the details is what makes this replica so real looking. The aluminium interior panels (especially the seat backs), the integration of the XKSS chassis elements, the windshield fabrication with the real fasteners, I could go on and on, it all looks so special. Anybody noticed the air scoops on top of the rear fenders? Perfectly in scale. Wow!

So I guess brush painting my models puts me at the bottom of the food chain. Just for fun let's flip this argument on it's head. Doesn't make sense using a can as it limits you so much with what you can do. But an airbrush? That's way too easy. Just learn to properly paint them with a brush. These are brush painted. Don't go nuts guys, just rattling your chain ?

Thank you so much Rich. The E9 BMW was the prettiest of them all and the csl racing version was simply awesome. Too bad no accurate kit of it exists so I try to make things a bit better. I just want to get the glass areas good because they are such a key part of this car's unique styling.

The DB5 is still in waiting for wire wheels shipped by SpotModel 4 weeks ago so I decided to take on the next project. The BMW 3.5csl is a holy grail build for me so I am determined to find a way to work with these so so old kits to get it done Thanks TJ but I am set on replicating the car as it was designed to race in 1976. Thanks Ken, there might still be a bit of room there and perhaps along the belt line too. I'll try it.

Follow up to Helmut's observation. I found a picture of the Otaki/Scale Craft/ ARii/Owner's Club body online and comparing it to the Airfix/Heller body. The glass area on the Otaki seems to have much better proportions. I have doubts creeping in that pursuing this build with the Airfix body will be good enough. I was not looking to achieve a fully accurate replica but at least a good level of realism. Not sure I can get there with the Airfix kit.

The ARII kit is off the Otaki molds, with separate parts for doors and fenders. As bas as it looked to you it was still better than what I'm dealing with. I wanted to start this project with an Otaki kit but could not find a reasonably priced one.

I dream of a Batmobile!

Looks so so good Ken. Obviously Lister cared for their drivers and comfort was at the very top of the list! ?

So nice that the powertrain can be seen even with the cover on. 1970's F1 cars were so pretty, each one being unique relative to other. This looks like a very complex build but as always you make it look so straightforward. I love following your builds but no way I'll ever try one of these "kits for experts only"

Very, very, very impressive! 100% scratch built, something rarely seen.

Absolutely agree friend. I got the pen after you did your comparison testing work and finally got to use it. I just followed your lead.

Looks like a fun but challenging project Anton. The body looks generally good but the panel lines look a little soft, but that's easy to fix. I would consider fabricating a diffuser with 0.5 mm Evergreen sheet to improve on the appearance of the crude kit part. You are printing your own wheels? Cool!

Taking a simple vintage git and working it into a great replica of a historic car. I love that and again will be following with great interest. Have you considered printed wire wheels?

While waiting for the USCP stuff to make it here I advanced the build as much as possible.

Wow, what an amazing build. The imagination and skills needed to create this beast are beyond compare. As wild as it is it oozes realism. Bravo!

Looking good Helmut. Doing a mock up, making sure all sits well and where it should is important but mostly shows a path and a nice little energy boost. This looks promising. What a beautiful car.

Extensively researched and beautifully fabricated chassis and mechanical components, You don't do easy kits do you?

Thanks Mark. The kit is rather basic and low part count so I use the old brush to create finishes and textures to add a bit of visual interest and perhaps a bit more realism. Vallejo paints are the secret sauce here and react well to a variety of brushing techniques.

Beautiful model Rich. The Ferrari 89/90 was the most beautiful F1 racer of it's era and one of the most beautiful of all times. The red and black livery is so elegant and the extra layers of clear you applied makes it pop. Today's F1 cars are so big and busy by comparison. Well done sir!

These look fantastic. Design wise they look more correct than Jason's Jag wheels so that's why I too went with USCP

Well... I do have this Aurora DB4 kit on the way. Definitely gonna go to a more agressive type race car. And this one was my attempt at Aston racing green...not a success...?

Finally got a bit of time to do more on this one. Interior and chassis, and now hoping the wire wheels coming in from SpotModel will soon arrive.

Now I get it, you had to get better tires and then create wheels that would fit correctly into them. You gotta do what you gotta do!