Mark W

We can learn a lot from you Charlie. Thanks for sharing your work.

Beautiful model! I like and enjoy your presentation. The back story is entertaining, but I cannot guess as to the model’s maker.

Got the Shelby GT40 for $26.50 very good condition.

I have a couple IMC GT40 kits My plan is to build one as an early mk I. # 10,11,12 car. The other as a mk II So what I need is advice on a good reference book or two on pics of these cars, engines and such. Just don’t want to buy a dozen books. Also any help on correcting any mistakes on these cars. thanks

Nice tip on the Starrett punch John, looks like yours has seen some use. Most of the time I use the pc board drill, cheap and they work. I have a set of Rogers 20 piece set, more expensive, but they do not screw themselves in as you’re drilling like the other ones. Also, they tend to stay centered on your punch mark better. There’s a use for both.

Good looking gasser, and a great job on the steering front end.

Nice Mini! Has that “real car” look.

Very ambitious build, and well executed. Too many details to mention, but I especially like the pizza box and the doors being hinged the “correct” way.

Great flats racer, there’s not enough of these around. Enjoyed seeing this.

My guess is that Steve would have a tight squeeze in there.

Got some Alclad on the wheels and mounted them. Jim now has both arms and is ready for paint. Injector stacks are on the Webers and I’m calling the engine done. The exhausts will be mounted separately. Next, a bit more polishing and the body will be ready for it’s screens.

Sharp Chevelle, nice detailing.

Nice paint and interior, beautiful build!

Good job. The BMF turned out great. The Halibrands are a nice touch.

Rich said it perfectly Helmut, beautiful build.

Tom, I agree with everyone else, this is truly impressive build. Not just because of the skills involved, but it’s informative on how this equipment works. Following with pleasure.

Very nice Jaguar.

Interior update, got the gauges and console toggle switches in. Our “driver” is in for a test fit. Got his hand to set in the shifter, next step is the left arm on the wheel. Some sort of seat belts are needed. Front spindles are on, just need to make a tie rod.

Following

Looks like a very interesting project.

Dan, just had the proverbial brain fart. While looking for the aluminum wire and being a retired electrician, I naturally thought wire for wiring motor armatures. I found it under craft wire. It’s used for making frameworks for various crafts, the framework is called an “armature”! I use hard aluminum for turning and this soft stuff I needed was right in front of me. Great tip for model builders!

Aluminum armature wire, eh? That might just be what I need! Also Greg, we might not make it perfect, but lathe work is just one cut at a time. Go for it and ask for help when needed.

This came out really nice. Lots of cool details.

Aahhhhh, no Dave your Cheetah is awesome. Now this build is on the next level. Really can’t compare it to our plastic kits. I’ll never attempt anything like this, but I’ll follow it every step of the way!

This is another level of modeling. Molding a body on a buck is a talent I can only wish I had. This will be most interesting. Are you making this a full build?