Mark W

This is perfect information Helmut, thanks for taking the time. Now the fin issue is settled, I can concentrate on detailing the side intakes, minus the right front fender one of course. I now notice an air dam just in front of the radiator exit, that should be an easy fix with some aluminum. Tonight I am adding a rear bulkhead for the interior, the 2E was a smaller car and there some unwanted openings. By chance you wouldn’t have a picture of the dash? Not so much the gauge layout, but would I be correct on mounting it where the ARII kit suggests?

Beautiful detail Ken!

So Helmut, a lot of good info on your post. Sorry to hear your build is at a standstill, but I understand. As you see, I solved the wheel/tire and interior problem, but you now pose some new problems for me. I have good reference on the car’s left side as far as the two intakes and will correct them, probably will not move the lower one back to the wheel well though. There is a scoop on the right front fender that I’m not sure if it’s on the early 2C that I am modeling, anyway the best picture I have for it is the one you posted. Do you have any info on this? You mentioned the higher tail fin that I was unaware of, this I can do, but will pass on making the rear body panel more vertical. Thanks for your post and it still would be nice to see your build finished. You have a great start and I’m sure it would turn out fine even without some of the mods you mention.

Sounds great Helmut, do you have a wip on it? The wheels I used are still available from Harold at HRM. $15.00 a set with tires.

Sounds great Dave, be sure to pm me if you do. I’d love to see another build.

Brian, I just found an interesting photograph of the interior. You mentioned no snaps. The pic clearly shows the “upholstery” held in place with duct tape! Now, should I include that on my model?

Excellent in it’s innovation and simplicity. thank you

The Chaparral is a very clean and smooth car. To add some interest, I’m re-making the spring and latch hold downs for the body panels. Started by opening up and reshaping the recessed slots. The body will be thinned and a piece of plastic added on the inside. Then a spring and some kind of latch. Also, the sides of the 2E interior needed reshaped, now to add some rivet detail, switches and a dash.

As said, any vinyl accessories need to be scratch built, there’s no drilling holes in the stuff. I turned a couple of oil filters and added them to the firewall. Also cut away a few already installed vinyl lines and replaced them. I’m starting to really like these resin fittings! I wanted ti put the McLaren aside for a bit and work on another car, but this is becoming an obsession, really enjoying it.

I’m with Greg, I have 3 main ones now. But maybe a dozen on the shelves 3/4 or more finished, I’ll get to them…….yep, I will!

Ismael, what you have done with this kit is amazing. I can really appreciate your attention to detail on the body. A badly prepared body can ruin an otherwise good kit. But you had a great amount of preparation on this printed body. The final result will be something to be proud of, I’m sure. Thanks for sharing with us.

Beautiful work! Everything is so crisp, it could pass for a 1:1

Best to stick your hand out the window: if it's wet, it’s raining if it’s white: it’s snowing if it’s hot… well, you get the picture

This looks perfect! Well done.

I have an update (and a small tutorial) on the cars. My order came for Top Studio fittings and braided line. I started the install and painting, quickly found that it’s better to paint them first while on the trees. These are resin fittings and were first coated with Vallejo silver. Next went the blue and red. I found it’s better to wet your brush often so it thins the paint a bit. The anodizing looks more convincing. Finally a gloss clear coat. Initially I was going to leave the previously installed vinyl lines alone, but the contrast between the two was too great. I will be replacing them. But you can’t drill a hole in vinyl, it closes up immediately. So plastic blocks and filters need to be made, you can see a couple I’ve done so far. Please ask any questions because even though they look different from the metal fittings, I believe this is a viable alternative. A lot less expensive and much less fiddling. This project will be put aside for a bit to rest my eyes and to make some progress on the Chaparral.

Bob, just this year I did buy a couple plastic boxes with dividers, like you I put a tag with each item as to where I bought it. Need to go further, but it’s a start.

Hey Bruce, the build turned out beautiful! Glad I could help.

Jim, we all try to keep that promise, it lasts for a while. However, as I get older, I’m getting rid of those older less detailed kits. Keeping the higher quality ones.

Every time I send for something I need, I keep searching till I add those needless items.

Nice clean build. Looks like something I’d see on the road back in my 20’s.

Pierre, your attention to detail is incredible! The “Salt Rat” effect you were after came out perfect! I like all kinds of building techniques, but the weathered/rusted look is right on top. My compliments!

The scribe line is perfect! Nice.

I like detailing, engines, interiors, the bottom of the chassis. But mostly being here. Seeing everyone's work and I’m really in my glory when someone compliments mine! lol

Number one, hands down: loosing that miniature part on the floor!!! You know exactly where it fell, then after 1/2 hour, you find it 6 feet away.

Not the actual car, but this was it, $125.00. With a 283, and stock hubcaps.