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A friend wants me to build a 1/16 scale replica of one of these. He says that he has the kit. All that I have been able to find in 1/16 is a 79. Anybody know of a 77-78 in 1/16? Also, I found some reference photos of a nice 1:1. www.pontiacpower.net/spotlight0802.html Anyone have any other detail shots? I plan to try to contact Keith Marks about doing decals for it. Later-

iBorg- This is my start of that one. I was thinking of using the parts pack 427. I can't wait to finish it. Later-

Bruce and Jim- Thanks for the encouragement. I'm not sure about how I'm going to do the side scoops yet. I've been mulling over a couple of options but I'm not sure yet which is best. That's why I haven't started them yet. I have some personal studying to do and a gate to build in my field (in the rain)today and then I hope to get some more time to work on the kit tonight. Should be some more progress shots soon. Plus, I go back out of town Sunday to work for a week. I'm taking it with me again. Later-

Superb is right! Now that is detail work. I love the engine detail and especially the shot of the dipstick. Either that's a 1/25 scale dipstick or those are some HUGE fingers. Thanks for sharing. Later-

Great color, Mike. And, oh, so smooth! Not sure on the wheels. I think that I would go stock caps unless you have a build style in mind. Later-

Tom- Beautiful build you've made there. There is a woman in town here who drives one, but her's isn't in as nice a shape as your build. They sure don't make them like that anymore. Later-

While in the hotel I also worked on lowering the front suspension. This merely required adding "lowering blocks" to raise the front suspension or axle. The work is rather crude, but effective. I would have placed the wheel/tire into place for this shot but I need to remove the posts from the rear of the wheels so that they will fit into the fender well. The rear suspension isn't going to be so easy. It's going to require more "technical" adjusting. LOL! Not a lot of progress but remember, I was out of town to WORK! I'll post more as it comes. Later-

Well, I'm back and like I said, I got some time in the hotel to work on the VW. First I cut a hole in the roof to attach the F1 air intake. Due to the curve of the Beetle top I had to cut the air intake into two pieces to change the curve. I cut a pie shape from the lower half and re-glued it at an angle to follow the curve of the Beetle roof. Sorry for the bad photo. After looking at the drawing it appears that the air intake comes to a point at the top. The intake from the F1 had a flat, or rounded off top. i added some scrap plastic to the top of the intake to build it up to a point. This area still needs to be completed. I spent a little time since I've been home sanding the area but there is still much to be done on the air intake. I'm going to build a tunnel on the inside of the body that will enclose the intake and lead to the engine compartment. There won't be a rear window. More updates in the next post. Later-

Wow! For $16 you made a heck of a deal. Sure wish I could find one for that price. I can't wait to see what you do with this one. Later-

Man, that paint job is SLICK! Looking good. I'll be watching this one. Three days left till the 4th. Get'er finished. Later-

Lemonade from Lemons! Looks like the ape from the old luggage commercials got to your bags. Nice job, Mike. Later-

Nice job on the kit. I thought that the paint was just plain ol' silver till i got to the last pic. Fantastic paint! So, answer a stupid question, please. What is the purpose of the camber on the rear wheels? Later-

Nice work!! I love the stance and two tone paint. Welcome to the site. Later-

Eelco- Nice looking custom Cuda. Years ago I started a 69 Camaro with a Superbird nose and wing. Someday I'll finish it. Later-

Mookie- Those look great! Nice paint work and details on both. The only suggestion is to have sanded the mold lines off of the drag slicks on the Nova. I love what you've done with both. Any interior shots? Later-

Beautiful work, both of you. We are all fortunate to have you two working on this kit. Keep it up and Thanks. Later-

Looks good. Glad you're resurrecting it. Speed Buggy would be proud. PPPttt PPPttt. I hope that they reissue it too. I'd buy a couple. Later-

David- Sweet looking Chevette. Can you post a photo of the box art for the 2009 Mustang kit that you got the wheels from? I need a set of those. Later-

Terry- I'm not into the military stuff due to my religious beliefs, however, this is a very nicely done Jeep. Having built the Daisy Jeep years ago I appreciate the work you did on it to convert it. Looks very realistic. Later-

Welcome to the site! Looks like you'll be one to watch. I like the added trunk detail and the paint job. That is such a beautiful, subtle color. I did my 68 Firebird in the same color. Keep it up and I can't wait to see more. Later-

Jessie- First of all- Welcome to the site!! That is one sweet looking Torino. That is one of my favorite Fords although I have never built this kit. One day though..... Take the criticism and pointers as a helpful tool to improve. I'm not sure how long you've been building but I am still learning new things and applying the advice after 30 or so years of building. As a friend of mine once told me about his builds, "Each one has it's good points and goofs. But I'm happy with it." Keep up the good work. So, what's next? Later-

I would be very interested in learning the techniques required to make wheels. I have been trying to find 1/25 scale 17 inch Mustang 5 spoke wheels like those found on the 2008 Bullitt Mustangs. The ones included in the kit are not the same. Should be a simple job. http://www.mustangevolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/bullitt5.jpg Later-

Nice body work and color. You've done a great job. I'd lose those Prowler tires and wheels though. They make it look like a toy. Just my $.02. Later-

Bruce- It's looking cool. That paint looks smooth. I just got back into town today. I'll have to stop by soon and take a closer look and show you mine. I also need to pick up those T/A scoops that you made for me. Later-

iBorg- Which one did you get? Later-