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Great looking model of my favorite Chaparral

Great looking historic livery on a very attractive contemporary racecar

Very well done. I enjoyed the video a lot.

I managed to get quite a bit done before summer really kicked in regarding finalizing modifications but I did zero modelling for most of July. Lately I have managed to find the time to paint parts and do some assembly. More or less building from the ground up, the first order of business was getting the model up on its wheels and then installing the engine. CHASSIS – I was surprised that I had two rear axles in the kit box. At some point I must have had the big block version because I had a tall rear spoiler so maybe the second axle came from that kit. It already has lowering blocks. It took a bit of study to figure out the best way to lower the front suspension. I was hoping I could simply reverse the spindles but they are offset so I had to drill new mounting holes inward on the lower A-arms. A neat feature of the car was that the exhaust pipes were recessed into the floor plan which I attempted to simulate. I did fabricate and add a fuel cell style gas tank which the restored car has but not sure if it was used back in the day. I also added a differential cooler and a skid plate under the oil pan. ENGINE – The kit engine did not require a lot of modification. I did have to find a belt and pulley assembly for a left-hand alternator. The air cleaner is from a Revell Deuce kit with a larger lower flange that will work with a yet to be fabricated hood induction system. The headers are from my parts box and sectioned to fit the chassis with additional aluminum tubing and simulated heat insulation wrap.

One of my favorite historic Trans Am cars so great to see. I hope to build one some day.

Fantastic looking Lotus from the birth of F1 sponsorship liveries and wings. Being 1/24 it will look great displayed with your other racecar models

I like this a lot. Have wanted to do one of these for a longtime but you beat me to it. Well done.

I have a lot of experience to subscribing to magazines in general that cease publication and that includes a number of car modelling magazines. I sent my money in to subscribe to Plastic Fanatic just before it ceased publication but was very impressed when Gregg told me he would honor my subscription to the new Model Cars magazine. I have been a subscriber since issue #1 and will support Model Cars magazine and this forum for as long as I can. I have to admit I have not warmed up to digital magazines but maybe one day I will have to.

Excellent in all respects. An absolutely fantastic model.

In addition to your very impressive scale up you have built a beautifully built model of an interesting and historic car

Thanks Tim and thanks Round-2. I thought this might never happen I so created my own full bumper to build a Chaparral Trans Am but will definitely buy one of these just because,

Thanks Bruce Great story. I was always a fan and admirer of Jim Hall but did not see any of his cars in the flesh until he was honoured at the Monterey Historics maybe 15 years ago. I actually talked to Jim Hall briefly when I asked him to autograph a Chaparral model I had built. I was kind of taken aback when he asked what model it was because it was a pretty good replica of a 2D but wanted to know the origin of the model because he would not sign anything by Exoto because they never got the legal rights to produce what were excellent diecasts

Really great to see the March and Lola side by side. Both very good looking models. I would sure be nice to have a kit of the current Indy cars.

I really like your Land Rover a lot. Very well built. I have always liked Land Rovers but only just recently bought my first model kit of one - the new Revell kit.

Fantastic looking Mustang. Every time I see one of these built makes me want to buy one even though I already have a huge back log of want to build already have kits.

I really like the night time photos. Well done model and photography.

Very nice and great photos especially of interior.

Great to see an enhancement rendition of this very cool slammer kit. Always thought this kit desired a full detail build with complete engine and interior.

I really like the early era NASCAR racers and this one is a stunner.

Extremely impression fabrications. What scale is this? Looking forward to more.

Fantastic first post. Someday I hope to build a model of the 65 split window sunroof van I owned in the early 1970's which was only in slightly better shape then your model.

Thanks guys. I appreciate your comments.

WOW - like a modern day Darrell Starbird custom. Very cool.

Well done sixties style panel paint job. This looks like it might be based on the Big Deuce ?? I also notice the flat spoke mags, nice set of headers, independent front suspension and maybe opening doors.