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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-

Looks cool. I think the only reason it sits so low is due to the weight of the motor. Later-

MikeMc- Looks great, Man. I'm liking the progress. I'll be back to working on mine this week. I can't wait. I've been Jonesing to work on some plastic for the last three weeks. Keep it up. Later-

I have not done anything with this in quite a while due to being extremely busy with house remodeling and graduation party planning and MANY other things. However, today I am on my way to Lake Tahoe, NV to work for a week or so and I won't have ANY "Honey- Do's. I am taking this with me to work on in my limited "off time". So, Look for some progress photos in about a week. Later-

Fantastic detail work. I love what you've done with this one. Later-

I'm in LOVE with it and it's not even finished! Great work. Later-

Good to see you back!! I like the work you've got going on this. I always wanted one of these kits but they were always out of my price range(in my pea brain) I'm kicking myself now cause I don't have much spare money. Yours is going to look Sweet! Later-

MikeMc- Good to see you're back. I, for one, am glad. Now, let's see some photos. Later-

Looking good Bruce. I still need to stop by and pick up those Pontiac vents. Later-

That is beautiful. I saw one of these at the LHS. I should have snagged it. Thanks for sharing it. Later-

Nice score Tom. I like them both. I scored a 53 Ford Panel from a vendor last year but I'm not sure who it's from. It looks a lot like your 50. Did AAM do a 53? I paid $25 for mine and I thought it was well worth it. It s a very nice clean casting. Thanks for showing your two. Later-

Man!! I knew I shouldn't have left my car parked in this neighborhood! they even took the wheels! Later-

Jeff- Looking good so far. Don't know why no one else has not replied to this. I like the idea of using the Thunderbolt engine and tranny. What about using the old "Cross Boss" intake from the 70 Mustang kit. I know that it came in a 1/24 scale kit, but did it also come in the Revell "Special Edition" 70 Mustang kit? Not sure. I also like your pedal set up. Was that a kit supplied part? Keep it up and let's see the updates. Later-

Now you're on the right track. Sounds like BOTH of the builds are going to be great. Later-

I think you should save yourself all of the headache and send it to me. LOL I've been looking for that kit. Later-

Hey Jairus- Good to hear from you. I understand about life getting in the way. I got laid off this week, spent a day putting new tile in my front entry way and spent the next evening helping a buddy put cheap "hardwood" flooring in his living room (Two days on my 41 year old knees on a hard floor) Keep at it and you'll get there. Heck, we have a year! Later-

Randy- This is looking good. Don't let those doors get you rattled. Step back and take a breather and it will work out fine. Those hinges are going to be a great touch. Keep it up. Originally I was seeing a "Watson-esque" paint job myself. I think that it may look good with a hint to the Grapevine's silver and purple scallop paint job. Later-

The other night I got some time to begin on the body work. I only managed to get the trim removed and puttied in the door handle holes. I also sanded out the minimal mold lines. I have an F1 air intake from an old kit in my parts box. My idea is to panel in the rear window and create an extension of the base of the air intake that will lead to just above the tail which will create a channel leading into the engine bay. I also received a set of the Pegasus wheels from Jairus himself for this build. I tried to show a photo of them, but it wouldn't load. I looked at how to lower the suspension on the Bug and I believe that the front suspension can be lowered by simply mounting the front axle on a block. The rear will take a little more work, but shouldn't be difficult. Keep checking back and I'll try to keep making regular progress. Any comments, criticisms or suggestions welcomed. Later-

Here is the Jairus drawing that I received to build: I am excited to build this and I finally got everything together that it looks like I'll need. I picked up the excellent Tamiya 1966 VW Beetle 1300 kit from the LHS. This kit is beautiful and it is almost a shame to have to customize it. I'll definitely be picking up another soon. Here is a photo of the kit instructions because I didn't take a photo of the box: From the drawing it is obvious that it has a Porsche whale tale so I broke out my Fujimi 1985 Porsche 911 kit that I got a while ago from VW Dave. (Thanks Dave)My intentions are to add the tale and the front seats for sure. I may possibly try to add some other interior parts and possibly the engine from the Porsche. I'm not sure on the engine yet. I'll build both engines up and see how much the size varies. Here is a photo of the Porsche driver's seat, tail and the somewhat assembled engine. More to come. Later-

Len- So this is a new Revell tool? Any chance of getting a box art shot and a kit #? Just out of curiosity, couldn't you get the same body from combining the 64 Impala top to the 62 Bel Air body? (Not that I'd want to go through all of that work if I had a kit of the 62 Impala available- just asking.) Looking good so far. Keep the posts coming. Later-