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Cruz Beautiful build so far. I love the colors. Can you briefly explain what you did to detail the panel lines? Did you do it before or after painting the body color? They look so real. Later-

I like the look of that scoop. I think you should go with it. Later-

Thanks for all of the kind words and encouragement. I couldn't wait to work on it a bit more. I've been real curious to see how the grille will look, so I got the diamond wheel out again and cut out the center grille split. Then I had to leave for a meeting, so I didn't get to finish it up or get any photos. Maybe tomorrow after work. Later-

Must Have!! Must Have!! Later-

I have been trying for a while to figure out how to best modify the rear fenders so that the tops flow straight back instead if sloping down. Tonight I think I hit on the best way. I took out the Dremel and my diamond cut-off wheel. If you haven't bought one of these yet, get one. Much better than having one of the clay cut-off wheels break on you and parts go flying. I cut a slot about 1 1/2 inches long down the top of the fender and glued a strip of styrene into the slot. Then sanded the strip to make the top of the fender straight. On my next bench session I will build up each side of this strip and sand it to shape. Zocchi's ride has a 50 Caddy rear bumper. I need to order one from Modelhaus and mold it in. I got the suspension lowered and the chassis painted. Not going to be anything fancy there or in the engine bay. That will save a bit of time. I also need to chop the top, but I am saving that for a ways down the road. Pretty soon I'll be slinging putty on this and sanding till I can't stand it. Hope you enjoy the start of this. Who knows how soon I'll get updates on it. I'm still trying to finish my 53 Ford Vicky and my 67 GTX Street Freak a little at a time. Later-

I began by shaving all of the emblems and door handles and filling in the front turn signals. I had to add half round to the entire bottom of the body to get the roll that Zocchi has (his is from a 58 T-Bird). I have extended the front pan down and rolled it to meet the bumper. Zocchi added 1 inch to the bottom in this area. I removed the bumper guards from the front bumper and smoothed it all out. I found that the custom grille from the 49 Ford kit is just about as close as I can come to a kit piece to match the grille. I'll have to remove the nose in the 300 to make room for the grille and add a chrome surround to match the Windsor. Fortunately the custom wheels in the kit are very close to the ones on the 1:1 but I needed a center cap. As I was digging through my parts bin one day I came upon four nicely domed chrome caps. I have no idea what kit they came from, but they worked perfectly. More coming. Later-

Once the '55 Chrysler 300 came out, I knew I could finally do a build of one of my favorite customs from the 90's. Richard Zocchi's 56 Chrysler Windsor was one that I drooled over when it first hit the scene and I am still crazy for it. I found an article on it in one of my old mags and quicky set about figuring out what I needed to do. Here are a few shots of the magazine article. Later-

Yes, Tamiya does make a clear green. I have a bottle of it, if you need a number. Later-

Those are some great looking projects. I've found the same problem with projects that drag on for too long. By the time I get back to some, my plans have changed. I'm having to focus on only two projects at one time now in my old age. My problem now is figuring out which two. I'll keep an eye on these. I have a started RSX that I would like to get back to soon and I just recently picked up a couple of someone else's started Honda wagon and Toyota Land Cruiser (I think). Can't wait to tear into those. Later-

SCORE!!! Gotta love it when it works out. Can't wait to watch this come together. Later-

Mike Your detail work on this is phenomenal. I am in awe of how each piece is just simplicity in scratch building techniques but they turn out to be so highly detailed looking. I love the work on the steering wheel especially. Great job. Later-

Sure! I don't see anything but a white screen and some text. Got me all curious now. Lol Later-

Definitely go with flat earth tone colors. As far as the canon idea, if you made small portholes in the sides behind the doors you would only need to have the very end of the canon sticking out. Should be enough room between the body and interior bucket to do that. Besides, what's a pirate ship without canons? Prepare to be broadsided!! Later-

Slant What color of flocking are you looking for? I have a small variety of colors. Later-

I sent an original Bandag Bandit tire to Alan at Ma's Resin a few years ago and he cast me some replacements for cheap. They actually said Bandag Bandit on the sidewall. Yours may be different. Not sure if he kept a mold of mine for future use, but you could check with him. Later-

Nice looking Cobra. Sure wish I knew what color of paint that was. I assume you bought it already painted? Later-

I had that kit a few years back, but sold it. Now I see I should have built it. That's a cool looking BMW. Later-

Cool little car. Looks like you still have room behind the front tires for the fender well exhaust dumps. My LHS has a few 1/32 scale cars (73 Cougar and a 60's Barracuda) for $5. I may have to pick them up to do some drag quick builds. Later-

Man, that is a cool looking build. What a great idea for a combination . Too bad they. Never built these in 1:1. The paint and wheels make the build. Great job. Now box it up and mail it to me please. Later-

Great looking job. Those Boyd's kits were some nice kits with great parts box pieces. Later-

Wow! You'd have to be insane not to love this build. What a great idea a d the colors are perfect. Later-

Nice! Is this a resin body or did you convert it? Great job on it. Later-

Thanks for the reply. That's what I finally figured out. Later-

After looking this morning, it appears to mean that there is nothing new since last logging into that sub category??? Later-

What is the blue balloon with quote marks next to each sub topic for? I accidentally clicked on one next to the trade section and now it isn't blue anymore. I can't get it to change back and I'm not sure what it changed. Later-