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Yes I definitely prefer the look of the big back window Thanks guys. It looks like Rookie Resin has closed but from the looks of it a 305 V6 could be fabricated by shortening a 348 or 409 and modifying the valve covers ??

Thanks guys,

The Red Lobster Restaurants sponsored March 83G IMSA GTP has one of the coolest liveries of all time. When I discovered back in the late 1990’s that there was a resin kit available of that car I could not resist ordering it especially when it came from a Canadian company – Formula Canada. This is a curbside model so does not have the small block Chevrolet engine of the real car which made 83G’s very competitive until the Porsche 962’s arrived on the scene. There is some work I intend to do on the body like reshaping the wheelwells and recontouring the lower sides. The kit includes both resin and photo-etched parts. There are two sheets of decals featuring the fabulous Red Lobster livery. I plan to both reseal the decal sheets and scan them in case I have to make up an extra set. For reference I am going to refer to a great article in Vintage Motorsports. I have also looked at lots of images on line and a YouTube video on the car.

Your BMW is especially gorgeous. Nice group of models.

Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated

Definitely all award worthy models

Fantastic group of models. The Volvo is outstanding

That is going to an awesome TR4. The Ford V-8 is likely no heavy than the inline sixes that eventually found their way in to TRs. I remember a Hot Rod magazine article about installed a 289 Ford into an Austin Healey. The Ford V-8 was 60 pounds lighter than the Ford V-8 which required the front end to be lowered. Do it. An LS might be the best way to go these days. I have had a third gen for 11 years and still love it. Had the top down today. I have a 2008 PRHT. Someday it might receive an electric transplant !!?? They must sound great too!! Go for it. If doing it again I would have mounted the V-8 lower in the engine compartment Thanks everybody. It is nice to start a new year with a build that is well received.

That is one gorgeous Vicky. Congratulations on an excellent build.

This is the last project started by my good friend Harry before he passed 10 years ago. When Harry came across an article about a 1962 Crew Cab GMC pickup, he could not resist building a model of that vehicle. The story of this truck is very interesting. Back in the day railway companies made a request to GMC for trucks that could carry a crew of six to the worksite -hence the name crew cabs. GMC supplied all the mechanicals and most of the body panels but the conversions were done by independent companies. A guy in California decided to order one of these crew cabs for private use to take his whole family on holidays with a camper on back. He able to order some options like chrome trim and a big back window. When it was restored by a subsequent owner it was lowered with air bags. It appears Harry was wanting to build a replica of the car he had a photo of but I am guessing he was not aware of information now available online. For instance, Harry may not have noticed the big back window in the photo he had as the small back window survives on his model. Another anomaly is the inline 6-cylinder in Harry’s engine compartment. The real car had a 305 V-6 – an engine I had no prior knowledge of until researching this project. For more info on the 1/1 truck check out – This 1962 GMC Crew Cab Is The Only One Of Its Kind. But It’s Not A Custom. (motortrend.com) I am at odds whether this model should be completed or kept as a moment in time with the parts Harry had acquired and modified. I was able to temporarily assemble most of Harry’s parts with masking tape and Silly-Putty. If it was left totally up to me, I might be tempted to slam it to the ground, add dually rear wheels and tires and a twin turbo big block under the hood.

If you are not familiar with Monster Miatas, they started out being powered by 5-Liter FI Ford V-8’s. Lately LS Chevy engines have become a popular swap. For more back ground check out this link https://www.monstermiata.com/ I have been wanting to build a Monster Miata for quite some time and had the necessary kits in my stash to carry out the conversion. Seeing an actual Monster Miata at a local car show this past summer renewed my interest in building a model of one. Both kits used are Monogram, 1/24 scale and in the ever-popular brittle red styrene [not]. One of course, is a first-generation Miata and the other is a ’55 Ford Pickup Street machine which supplied the 5.0 engine. The wheels are Watanabes from an Aoshima Toyota kit I built last year. Watanabe wheels are the Japanese version of Minilite wheels on which the original Miata wheels were based. My objective was to build a model that was at least reminiscent of a Monster Miata rather than an accurate replica. The Miata kit is actually pretty nice especially with its well detailed under carriage however getting the 5.0 Ford to fit under the hood was a challenge involving a fair amount cutting and grinding. The 1/1 conversion might actually be easier using the recommended modified parts. I adapted the front cover and accessory pulleys and belts from the Mazda engine and had to move the radiator forward. Being V-8 powered, the car needs dual exhausts. These were adapted from the Corvette C-5 kit. As for the body I decided to keep it looking close to being stock at first glance but I did use the kit supplied optional slightly modified front and rear bumper facias. I considered installing a roll bar with supports but I wanted to be able to display the model with the custom tonneau cover as well as the up-top and stock tonneau. Instead, I made a couple of roll hoops from solder to fit under the custom tonneau.

And here is my just completed Monster Miata with a 5.0L Ford FI V-8.

Very interesting project. I remember seeing a few 1/1 Avengers driving around town back in the day.

Well done. So you just don't build Pontiacs !!

Great looking builds. I really like the Daytona and the Torino

222 arrived in my mailbox today in Victoria BC Canada. I already read it cover to cover digitally but I have to admit I sure like holding and looking at the print issue better. It almost seems like a new and different issue.

Welcome to the forum Luca. New posts at this time of year tend to get lost due to all the people posting their collections of the past year builds. I think your build looks better than the box art. I built an STS when it first came out and found it an interesting kit. I think the giant wheels and scissor doors may have turned some people off so I do not think I have ever seen another one built. Have a great 2024 and I look forward to seeing what you build during the next 12 months.

Great looking custom

Great looking year of production

All are great looking model cars

Good looking Galaxie. My parents had one new. I didn't care for the design then but I do like now.

More than fairly decent - very decent !!

Now that is screwed up !!

Good looking wagon

Great looking builds of some of my favourite cars