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Kombi

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  1. That's just a great color for the Miura. I don't know what it is about this particular Lamborghini, but I think it almost always looks better in non-traditional colors.
  2. I've got two kits of a '49 Merc just so that I can do one of them completely stock. Nice work!
  3. Top notch work there. I would not have guessed scratch built if you hadn't said something.
  4. Your detail work is fantastic. I'll be honest, if I had a little motorbike that looked like the one you posted I'd drive that to work. I've personally thought about buying a Honda Rukus and modifying the ever loving daylights out of it... then I remembered I seriously need to curtail hobbies that cost a lot.
  5. I've had a Revell 1959 Galaxie for years... since I was a teen at least back in the early nineties. So when you add my love of all things wagon, the natural course of action here was to immediately go purchase a resin wagon body from Flintstone. So in a way I need to blame your build here for this most impulsive purchase. Well, that and Whipper Snapper. Keep up the good work. I'll be following in your foot steps here. Those wide five-spokes are perfect so whatever I build at this point will have to use the same.
  6. Man, if you had a lead on one of these. The front-end of the Police Buggy is very reminiscent of the Honda N360.
  7. Rip open, look at all the parts, think about how I'm going to build it, and then... put it on the stack. One of these days I'm going to actually finish something.
  8. Great tip, this is much better than what I've used in the past. I'll need to hit the hardware store ASAP.
  9. That does appear to be an Austin engine, complete with the SU carburetor. Not entirely unlike my own 998. Although this one appears to have the generator versus the alternator which makes it from a Mk1 or Mk2 Austin Mini (assuming the mold is entirely accurate to the motor).
  10. Is it just me or does it appear to be missing the front windscreen?
  11. Actually, and I ended up having to look this up, Mr. Bean's Mini as it is commonly know was a 1976 Mk.3. His first mini was an Orange 1969 Mk.2 that was wrecked off screen after the first series. This is trivia I did not know until now. As a basic guideline to spotting the differences, Mk.2's still had the sliding windows; small, rounded taillights; and external door hinges from the earlier Mk.1 design. From Mk.3 on the windows were rollups; you had larger, rectangular taillights; the grill design is different (although the metalwork behind will support the earlier grills); and the hinges were concealed. The previous owner of my Mini was aiming for that look when he painted the hood semi-gloss black even though Mr. Bean's Mini was technically yellow. This was a look I wanted to change immediately when I first bought it, but one that I'm now growing quite fond of. And thus we conclude with my pedantic input.
  12. Very cool looking! The wheels look like a cross between 10" Minilites and a 14" wheel rim. Whatever it is, it works.
  13. I can't even fathom the dexterity it takes to work with that level of detail at that scale. I can't wait to see how this turns out.
  14. It's interesting that the original owner, having spent so much money on this kit, appears to have done little more than just assemble it. Although from what I can see it doesn't appear they were hamfisted in their assembly.
  15. I myself have struggled to make a purchase from them both due to the lack of pictures and also adequate descriptions of some of the parts. So I'm glad to hear that many can vouch for the quality of their products. I guess I can always send them an email with specific questions.
  16. Kombi

    Astro-Vette

    Wow, that's outstanding! It's finished so well I think you'd have trouble explaining to someone this wasn't a kit.
  17. Stunning model and watching your build up was a real treat as well.
  18. It's Sunday I know, but here's the current state of mine. This has actually been an ongoing project and I'm very happy with the results. The room is still a bit of a mess though as my Wife and I consolidate our projects into this room. Her crafting table is just peeking out to the right of the frame.
  19. That is just a fantastic color for this car. I'll need to have a look at Scale Finishes I can see.
  20. I voted and suggested they produce a 1/24 Citroen DS19 or DS20 and a 1/24 Lotus Cortina. I'm pretty sure that's going to be a long shot. But hey, the coupon was a nice incentive.
  21. Wow, I was curious what I'd see here, but I wasn't expecting what you've done. It will be cool to see how you finish this one.
  22. Goodness, this thing looks like a bear to build.
  23. You nailed the style on this one brilliantly, I really like it. This one begs to be built in 1:1. Great build and thanks for sharing it with us.
  24. There seems to be hints of the Mini Moke in the Crofton Bug although perhaps it's the other way around? I always enjoy seeing something new, thanks for sharing!
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