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Probably true! I got the idea for the rear-end set-up from a Tim Boyd article in the "other" model car magazine. I didn't want to stress about the "correctness" of it, I just wanted to complete something & have fun while doing it. Am I the only one who has more "in-progress" builds, than actual finished models, that languish due to obsessing over details? (the dreaded AMS syndrome! )

It actually does look more like silver in the pics, doesn't it? It's actually Tamiya Champagne Gold TS-75 out of the can.... Thank you sir!

I usually use Tamiya masking tape, but for this one I actually used some Fine Line automotive "pinstriping" tape. It was very thin, not sure about the exact measurement. First time I've tried this type of scheme on a car. I usually stick to the safe, single color paint jobs. Pretty happy with how it came out. Mathias Yeah, Chip & our own JDM Fan inspired me to try this. Thanks!

Just finished this one. Build details are over on the Workbench. Thanks for looking! Mathias

Hi Wayne, Will have completed (& underside pics) posted in the next couple of days. Just put the finishing touches on it tonight. Have to let a few things dry. Thanks for the interest. Mathias

Hi Ben, It varies from car to car, sometimes you need to grind down the mounting stub on the back of the Pegasus wheel (depends on the amount of room you have in the wheel-well & the size of the wheel/tire combo you are using), other times I'll grind off the wheel mounting point on the kit spindles (for the front, the rear is usually easier) & I'll drill it out & epoxy an appropriately sized piece of aluminum tubing a little bit higher on the spindle, thereby lowering the front end... Hope this helps, sorry I don't have any pics of these methods. Mathias

It's Tamiya Champagne Gold (TS-75) out of the can, accent stripe is Testors Boyd's Orange Pearl....

Revell 1969 Chevy Nova 1/25 scale. Added Pegasus wheels, discs, & tires. Scratch built four-link rear end & modified the suspension so the wheels tuck in. Added plug wires & machined aluminum coil. Inspired by Chip Foose & our very own JDM Builder (Fan?) on these very forums. Need to add a few final things & then I will add completed pics... Let me know what you think... Mathias Monterey, California

Wow! That is absolutely stunning! That has to be one THE nicest factory stock builds I have seen in quite a while. Mathias

Very well done. Especially since black is a hard color to work with! Mathias Monterey, CA

While not auto related, this for me is my "pride & joy" model. Built for my late father-in-law as a birthday present. Looking at it now there are things I would have done differently/better, but at the time this was where my modeling skills were at....

Okay, at the point of installing the chassis to the body I have run into a HUGE problem with it seating properly in the front. I can't see where the inteference is coming from & the interior tub is securely glued into the body. But the front splash pan sticks out a mile below the chin spoiler. If I apply copious amounts of pressure it will line up, but I don't want to clamp the body & ruin the paint (black, of course) Anybody run into this with this kit? Suggestions...? TIA

Testors Root Beer Metallic with "High Gloss" clear, only airbrushed the grille, bumpers, & wheels....

New pics under the sun.... And a couple of engine shots thrown in.

Revell kit, wheels, tires, disc brakes from Dodge Copperhead kit, engine from AMT '41 Woody kit. Color Testors Root Beer Metallic from the can with Testors High Gloss clear enamel wet-sanded, polished. Wheels, bumpers, grille, etc. painted in Alclad Dark Aluminum. Hope to get more decent pics when the weather clears-up....

Thanks for the kind words! Mathias

A few updated pics as I wrap things up. Thanks for looking, Mathias Monterey, California

Engine installed in the bay & detailed, chassis complete. Now on to the interior! And yes, the engine came from the AMT '41 Ford Woody kit.

Couple of engine pics.

Couple more teaser pics with the wheels on. May have to see how the rear ride height is with the interior tub in place, don't want it to be a tail-dragger.... Will be spraying the clear coat today also.

http://i42.photobuck...er/100_9265.jpg So... body is in color (Testors Root Beer) bumpers & grille are painted Alclad dark aluminum, as are the wheels. Started painting & detailing the flathead. Will be adding plug wires & possibly some fuel lines to dress it up. Next up will be final prep & paint of the chassis & interior. While prepping parts for paint I noticed my kit came without a dash (Doh!), already contacted Revell for a replacement part. More to come... Mathias

Wow!!! Oustanding! Mathias

Need some detailing ideas for the motor. Anybody have any built/detailed pics of this particular motor? Definitely will be adding plug wires, maybe some fuel lines, etc. Thanks, Mathias

Hi Dan, The post with pics is a few posts down, sorry about that. Same title...

Sorry, belonged to the previous post. New computer, first time posting here. Mathias