Paul Payne

This is my stash of cedar cigar wrapper I have been hoarding for years. Hopefully enough todo this project and a couple others! I would welcome any ideas on how to cut uniform width planks!

Once you get this masterpiece finished, you should do a nose to nose comparison shot with a stock merc to highlight the differences.

More power is always good...............

Very nice period project- your construction photos are great- looking forward to more!

I realized a while ago that if I didn't turn each build into a major project I might actually get more done-of course right now I am in the middle of an involved project and 2 box stock (except for paint and engine detailing) are sitting there looking forlorn and neglected. I have a few diecasts- maybe 6- and a few models in 1/32nd or 1/43rd scale because of the subject matter. Everything else is 1/25th or 1/24th. Haven't counted the collection or the stash.

Just completed a trade with Michelle in which she included some boat propellers as well as the same PT boat hull! Propellers seem hard to come by, and model boat propellers on the internet are always too large. Now I am very tempted to do a second speed boat in a different style! But- I will continue with this one........................

We have all seen amazing ultra-detailed painstakingly researched models which often take years to complete. My question is: how many completed models do these builders have in their collections? Is it only the one? Do they also build several shelf models in the course of a year? This is sheer idle curiosity on my part, but I would love to hear other members comments!

Steve, survival is good! Nice build of a unique model.

Did the ex-husband survive as well as the model? When I built mine I decided to add a rear suspension and driveline, partly from a Green Hornet- also swapped in a flathead but with the kit intake, a deuce grille, and a lower top.

Michelle, I think you are one of the most imaginative modelers on the forum- great model!

Paint will do it to me every time.

Great weathering- major impact on a smallish simple project! I love your imagination!

Michelle is tops on the great traders list!

Great trade with gseeds- he's the best and did a great build up of the T-bird!

Classicgas and I completed a great trade with everyone happy. Trade again?- you bet!

Fascinating build- never knew about 4wd Deuce- looking forward to more!

Great detailing and color! Looking forward to more.

Lee, did we create a mystery? One of the Italian body companies created a beautiful coupe or two. Maybe looking up when these were made would help.

Why not...........................

That Ford is nice! With those pipes, I bet that engine isn't stock! Love the chrome reverses and baby moons.

Great build and super paint job- glad to see something I would never do anything with turned into a gorgeous model. The paint fog and fade really compliments the lines! Gary, in my experience Aurora car models seem to be a bit undersize for the scale. Compare the AMT and Aurora Avantis- very different!

Your paint is beyond flawless- your workmanship and research to achieve your results are exemplary. Can I shrink myself and go cruizing?

The roadster chassis speed equipment was one of the scarcest original issues of the Revell parts packs, had some great goodies including a fuel pressure hand pump. I too would also like to see all the Renwal revivals revived!

Jose, thanks for the info.

Any chance of more pix of the Hasbro toy? That looks interesting.............