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I have used this one, but It seems to be having a problem when I just checked it. Might just be temporary. Auto Color Library

That sure is a magnificent build, as has been said, but the perspective in the photos is just perfect .. beautiful all around!

I really like your attitude! I'll be sitting here cheering from the sidelines .. looking good!

What is that paint? looks very interesting

Aye, you must have a steady hand to do that trim!

These types of projects are a blast ..recreating old family vehicles! This one looks grand.

Ah, Dave .. I knew you've have the easy way. doh .. I never even considered just cutting it out! Sounds doable. now for a wood search. Thanks for the input.

Those intakes are spectacular!

No cat should die like that. .. looks very good.

I'd like to add some thin wood trim along the top of the door cutout and could use some suggestions concerning the feasibility of forming the wood to follow the shape curve and what type of wood would be best for the forming process. I assume it would involve a slow process of wetting the wood and bending a small amount at a time.I am including a photo showing the material that was used and the wood would encompass the same area. The width on the model would be only about 3/16". Here's an overall shot with the seat, I like the simplicity of the seat.. just a tube frame with thin material. There is an inside interior piece with the interior sides and the wheel wells on it. It fits VERY well and greatly improves the look. I'm very impressed with the level and quality of this ancient kit! And, if you have a "tree" in your name, I'd REALLY appreciate your input!

This has a great look on those fenders.

ehehe .. I AM working it and will finish. ... waiting on new decals sheets ... I'm hoping Bernard is ok ..haven't seen him around since he said would be back middle of Dec to finish the dragster.

That paint really likes the highlights ... very nice!

At least you're not being cranky about it! It is a nice change.. all the new features ROCK!

That's a great looking little mud wrassler there .. defiantly different in every way! Love that 4 banger!

Welcome to the forum. Rick! 52 eh? .. actually you're one of the young ens here.. I think many of us share a similar story as far as starting in the late 50's and maybe a break or two. There are a few here that started in the EARLY 50's and never stopped!

Fantastic job to everyone involved

Treehugger Dave did an scathing exposea on rattle can use .. see it here!

Welcome to the forum, Colin. I'm in FAR southwestern Maine (the Berkshires ) and no clubs here either. MassCar is to far for regular meetings and Albany is just a train depot. This is a fine place to get your model fix, though!

Those tires really fill the wheel wells nicely!

Good advice, Harry .. but I have to actually DO things on my computer ..

Plenty of options above and the Purple Pond here strips chrome for me in under 5 minutes. The underlying clear coat takes longer though. Days in the purple pond but I hear easy Off does it faster.

I say AYE! There are so many possibilities with the HHR!

You definatly have some work cutout for you.. but that Mustang motor looks like it will start already!

I just received this kit from Lyn (one of her Dads old kits has a welcome home, I promise!) and I am surprised at the level of detail in this oldie. The body is very sharp with little in the way of mold lines, The engine is pretty highly detailed for the era and should look fantastic with a few wires. The fit of the trunk and engine covers is tight as a drum. I always liked these old 4CVs and I figure this Police Version with the door cutouts will make a good looking Beach Machine. Dont think Im going to do many custom touches as I love the stock body, but it WILL be a mild custom. A few things Im thinking that Id love to see some input and ideas from you all on. Bumpers are gone and will mold in the rear lower pan thats now attached to the frame. Maybe will need some small nerf bars of some form. The front gril bars are in the air. I could use some thoughts an custom possibilities here. There are small slots below the bumper in front that would be good to model. This is a rear engine, rear drive car so no open grill area IS required. The racing forms of this car with fatter tires and widened fenders looks cool, but Im want to leave the stock wheels as they are a 4 CV icon .. the 5 pointed star with those lug nuts way out towards the rim. They are deep in the rims and look like they were reversed even! This is in 1955 in Paris .. and they would NEVER take any Hot Rod ques from America back then! Maybe I can at least get some wider rubber on them. This is the box art for the kit: heres a few photos that show areas I talked about above: This may be in the On the Workbench section but it’s not there yet as I have a pile of stuff screaming for attention., Just doing research now and fishing for ideas.