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I just got an e-mail yesterday about the 1/16 Nomad. Customer wants it Pro Street with custom paint. That will mean many hours of scratching a back-half for it and scrounging parts. Then there's the paint he wants. Digital Camo in greys. Plus a blown fuel motor. I'll deliver it in 3 months and price will make him pause, but pay he will.

I routinely get 300.00 to 600.00 for custom builds of all kinds. And there have been a few for much more than that. Paul's stuff is resin so there are not many out there, none in plastic. And probably none done [or few in private hands] to that level of finish. When I say there are THOUSANDS of people with money to burn that pay for righteous projects. I mean it. Hat's off to him.

Another fantastic Teresi creation.

Super nice.

Superb build. That's the way to build a nasty Hot Rod.

Smokin run!!!!!!

You made it look it fell together Harry. And that is the key. Taking a pile and turning it into something, in this case beautiful.

I think it's Alclad to the rescue here. That and mixing up some clear purple for the mufflers. The decal sheet has not been seen yet. I'll bet all the interior panels will have a decal. The rest, maybe a Studio 27 sheet will need to be purchased. Stoked might tend to understate my excitement.

When he opened the door I was like, WTF? My brother Rick was with me and he said "Don't all Lambo's come with scissor doors". The kid said it was special order. My first time near a Huracan but it sure is small.

Hmmmmmm. I believed him that it was special..... Didn't know any better.

I have the Studio 27 Super Detail set for my McLaren MP4/4. I've been looking forward/dreading building it. When I get my back projects finished I'll bring it to the bench. I'll refer to your build for inspiration as it is superb.

Well worth it..... As a side note. My Mums uses a local storage unit for her "overflow" of antiques. The owner there always has nice cars. Last week was a white Huracan. His son showed it off and it had regular type doors. Said it was a special order. Until you are up on the car you truly don'y realize how small it actually is. Next time I'm there and it's out front I'll snap a pic.

Can't go wrong with any Barney parts that's for certain. I've been a fan of his since I saw his stuff in Hot Rod. You've been a busy guy Bill. My bench time is coming soon as my new hobby room is almost finished.

Read this from the start and I must say this is coming along VERY nicely Bill. The engineering is top notch, execution is typical from you. Just all the right parts in the right places. Very enjoyable to follow.

Geez Jackel, what'd that lot run ya? Looking forward to the Pagani Huayra...

Good on us then......

Currently I am a Manager for a NAPA store here in Mass. I worked the counter for quite a few years when I lived in Baltimore. But my early years were spent as a mechanic for a pretty high end used car lot. I was trained by an old timer on Jaguar/Benz/VW at first and then got the used car gig where I stayed for 17 years till the owner passed. I worked on everything from Audi, Ferrari, Aston, Citroen, but the main focus was Benz. Got Bosch certified in the 80's [Literally tested by a group of German engineers]. That was an ordeal like few I've ever had. I had less anxiety when I got married. Highlights were repairing a customer inherited 55 300SL and a 512BB in the late 80's. I worked on quite a few more high end cars but those stand out for me. I did a complete service on a Mondial once and then took it up to Cape Cod for a 90 mile "shake down" run with the top down. That was a blast. But mostly it was a grind getting the cars Mr Corriea got at auction and returning them to an ideal state. He was a stickler for detail and so am I. As a result we always put top quality cars on the lawn and got a rep as being a high end dealer. I can tell you I found MANY items in these cars over the years. Many things I cannot mention here, but suffice it to say it was eye opening. The pressure was never on unless he bought a car specifically with a buyer in mind. And i did everything on those cars. That means whatever needed repair was on me. Interiors, engines/trans, if it needed service or replacement I got the gig. But there were days when I got to the garage [I arrived at 7:00 for all 17 years] when a 1/2 day of work was all I had. Those days would find me leaving early to do whatever i wanted to. My paycheck was always the same unless I got a raise, which I got every year. The garage was mine to do whatever I wanted to. I did my share of side work and built 5 motorcycles for myself during those years. He always told me I was crazy for riding my bikes as they petrified him. But he was always encouraging. I was very fortunate and count my blessings every day for what Mr Corriea did for me.

What Irked me today was reading that Harry has cancer and has to go though all sorts of BS to keep his life. That and almost losing my father a week ago. That's enough for me...

So sorry brother.........

Fight hard Harry. You're the only Harry we got, we need you here always. I almost lost my father last week and I was so distraught at the possibility of life without him. The world is more interesting with you in it Harry.

Diggin this one. Great choices.

That's what I was thinking. I spray Alclad at 8psi in a fairly constant short fanning motion to achieve my results.

I found the Four Alarm on eBay at a good price but then 57 and change for shipping from Ohio. I inquired about the bloated shipping charge. We shall see as it is MIB and complete.

This is a kit I've been waiting for since it was even whispered. Gonna Be Epic.

As challenging a decal sheet as I've ever seen. And you pulled it off with great skill. Most impressive sir.