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I love this, very very cool. I do think toning down the white tires a bit would add to the weathering effects you have done so well.

I echo all of the above, what an outstanding replica! Did you do anything special with the wire wheels or just paint detailing? I'm working on a Packard with a very similar color scheme, hope it comes out half as nice.

Thanks for all the kind comments. Yes, they are the best looking wire wheels I've ever encountered in plastic and no, I did not apply any type of wash - that's how they came out of the box. The grill and "leaping cat" hood ornament are also really well done. Matt, I'm sorry I didn't take any engine photos during the build, it's pretty well hidden now under the bonnet and aircleaner. It is a well detailed and executed piece as well, inline 6.

Finished this one last night, my very first Tamiya kit. Very well engineered, the only trouble I had was the metal transfers, the kit is old and they wouldn't stick. I used a little Micro Crystal Clear on the ends to keep them on. Pretty happy with the outcome, not my usual subject. Comments welcome, thanks for looking!

That looks very convincing, nice job.

Some cool rigs, the RR at the end blew me away!

X2. Someday I will take the plunge and get an airbrush, maybe after I retire.

We always called them side dikes or side cutters, for cutting wire.

That's one bad _ss machine. Great model.

3 fine builds. Very nice job on the paint and foil work.

Really nice "old school" build. Well done.

Great model. Love the color, nice work under the hood.

As much as I don't get this style of car, I can truly appreciate the work that went into this. Outstanding decal work.

Cool concept, great execution! Don't try any U-turns however

Great paint, nice clean foil work, what's not to like? Great job.

Black is so hard to pull off, you nailed it. Well done.

Very nice! And great photos as well.

Great model and backstory! Well done.

I'm not much of a Ferrari guy but I keep coming back to this one. Very nice work.

Outstanding! With the right backround it would be hard to distinguish from a 1:1. Well done.

Nice work! Can't wait to see the others you mentioned. I too find myself more interested in the older generations of stock cars.

I like this a lot, just one observation. You should apply the decals to a glossy surface then overcoat with flat or matte clear. That way the film won't show. Those tire markings look great.

Nice! Those are a bear to build and get everything to line up (don't ask me how I know).

If this is your first post you've set the bar pretty high! That is a great looking model, keep them coming.