Cosmic D

I've had the Tamiya kit on my ready to go shelf but just can't settle on the color - I will use yours as the gold standard to build to.

Beautiful build - I didn't switch to a larger scale until I was 70 - hang in there.

Whew - is there any detail you didn't add? LOVE the subject.

Great to see this unusual old kit so nicely built instead of sitting on a shelf. Thanks for sharing it.

The wheels and tires are just perfect for a vintage style rod like this - really nice work.

This whole concept seems well planned and executed - that's how truly great models are built.

A really sharp sleeper - they'll never see you coming - and the interior looks sweet.

Thank for that - best wishes.

Nice work on opening those doors - and I love the old school wheels and tires - this is a classic rod.

Thanks for showing us a too seldom seen subject - nice rebuild really paid off.

Love those wheels and tires - an overall exceptional build..

Very nice clean stock build - as for the seats - whatever - it doesn't distract from the whole look.

Beautiful piece of maple under there, by the way.

What a blast - I love it. Not a flaw to be seen.

I love working in 1/16 and I've never seen a wooden kit in this scale, let alone a good looking one. Do you think its a one off custom build or does it appear to have been from a kit?

I really love seeing this rare early kit so nicely done.

I can endorse Spooker - I've had good luck with the freezer technique - mineral spirits, paint thinner and denatured alcohol might help. Your color choices sound great. I think a tasteful subdued scheme would show off the finished vehicle and don't worry about broken pieces - as already stated before it can be fixed with plastic stock and patience. Best of luck and I would look forward to seeing the finished project.

That is some sweet kit bashing - as Ragtop Man said above - this is what model building is about. First class work.

The paint doesn't look weird to me and the color is super. Really sharp looker.

Very nice clean and tasteful build- great paint - you did it proud.

So nice to see these built stock and so well done - the three display beautifully and should aways be kept together.

Trick or sweet!

Nice all around build with a sharp interior.

As nice as can be - very clean details.

Very nice build in a color not often seen.