Mark W

Got the windscreen polished out, but I ran 4 screws shy. While waiting for them to come I will finish the tail lamps. Then it will be finished! Next, the two M8b’s will return to the bench.

Beautiful car Pico! Always good to see a project that was a long time coming actually being built. also nice to hear your background story from Bill.

Really interesting project. Extending the door will make the profile look good. Hope to follow this to the end.

Helmut, I did some extensive research on the color and am convinced it is “off white”. From there, since Chaparral had close ties with Chevrolet, I picked a popular off white factory color called Ermine White. The decals? I totally missed the “Bosh”. They are Starfighter Decals, very nice to work with, but alas with the occasional error.

Did some sanding with 3200. Got it smooth, now to add the “screws” and then final polishing.

Looks like this is going to be a finished project soon. Got the body hold-down clips and springs on. The start of the decals. And made some basic headlights behind the clear covers. The windshield needs some serious polishing and the snaps added, that and the “66” s and that will be about it!

Glad to hear you’re ok Charlie. Also good to see the project moving along, looks fabulous!

Great detail……getting ideas for my 911 project.

Wow! Outstanding build Yoshimi! All the detail you’ve added is impressive, but what stands out is that everything is to scale. Makes for a very realistic build.

Excellent work on the engine! The plug wires are perfect. I agree with you on positive mounts for the various components. When you super-detail, it requires many test fittings. Most enjoyable post!

Managed to get a M 0.6 mm bolt and nut through a clevis and mount it to the spoiler. I think it’s time to invest in the socket for these, my fingers seem to have gotten larger! Also notice the circle decal, ready for the “66”

Cool little car, you did a fine job of building it!

The chassis is also coming along quite well. Driver is strapped in and painted. The tubes are also electrical ferrels, just with the flair at the top. Front wheels are steerable and the suspension is done.

That’s very purty! I thing the mild customs of this era are the best, and you did this one quite well.

The grills are in! Made from fine mesh stainless screen, followed by a few dry brushed coats of Vallejo Ivory. Not perfect, but nice when viewed from a foot away. I think things will blend in nicely when it’s on wheels and has decals on it. Also is a pic of the exhausts, made from 2.2mm electrical crimping furrels.

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.