David G.

Hello Germán, thank you. Yes, please feel free to use any any techniques or tricks that I share. I'm glad knowing that the build threads I post can be helpful. Thank you kindly Brenton. They are good kits and build up quite nicely, it seems that they would be a good starting point for customization. David G.

Welcome back David. The shingles are looking good on the bungalow. David G.

Clever work Anton, using the bumper stickers to cover the errors. I do that kind of stuff all the time. Like this custom '62 Buick I built back in 2013. I made this "award plaque" to cover up a glue spot on the dashboard. Cheers! David G.

Hello Everybody! After my trip to the mountains, it took me about a week to reinsert myself back into my regular routine. Here are the results of my most recent efforts. My most recent build session was a rather productive one. Most of what's left to do is attach is the grab irons, clean up the water spots and give 'er a little polish. This will probably be the last entry for this one in the WIP. It'll take me a while longer to finish up the remaining details, then it's off to the photo studio for the "Under Glass" pics. I'll post a link here. Thanks again to all of you who followed along and offered your supportive comments and insights. David G.

Thanks @VanGoGo, I'm glad to know you enjoyed it. There were a number of these themed show rods, but the Mummy Machine was my favorite of the set. I think my brother had the werewolf. BTW I have a build thread for this if you're interested. Thanks again for the kind comment. =D-

What a great vehicle to replicate, too cool! "When you need to go on holiday... fast!" I never knew there was such a class, let alone a record. Do you also plan to build the trailer and towing mirrors? The towbar looks great BTW. David G.

Thank you Ken. No fit issues that I can remember other than the headers, those were a little tricky. As I recall, I kind of "faked" 'em in there if you know what I mean. =D-

I really enjoy seeing all this come together. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us Anton. David G.

We all do our part. Thank you again for your kind acknowledgement. =D-

Thank you kindly Anton. =D-

This is shaping up to be one fantastic build Anton. I believe that all the little details we add, seen or unseen, contribute to the overall impression of realism. One of my little sayings is: "The mind still perceives what the eye cannot see." BTW: I googled "whey tissue" because it's not a common term here in the States. All I found were references to sequestering cheese protein. 😆 My curiosity is getting the better of me, could you enlighten me please? David G.

Thank you Anton. =D-

That block on the stand will be a great addition to your diorama Anton. It has just the right amount of weathering and shading. David G.

The figures will make a nice addition to your diorama Anton. Seeing those figure with the car in their natural casting color reminded me of many of the architectural renderings I've seen over the years, most of which include human figures for scale. As the rendering is supposed to depict the building in its completed, idealized state, the human figures are often monochromatic silhouettes. The thought occurred to me that it might not be a bad idea to do something similar with figures like this in a diorama setting such as yours. Paint the figures in either a neutral color or maybe painted as typical figures would be but in muted tones so as not to draw too much attention away from the subject. Hmmm... just a thought. I do enjoy painting figures but I may try that at some point. David G.

Thank you so much @A modeler named mike I'm glad I was able to change your opinion of the kit. Thank you very much @Tyreman. People can say what they want regarding "zombie threads" and "necro-posts" but it's a nice feeling when these old builds can grab someone's attention again. Thanks for that, David G.

That's a great commercial-looking color Dan. I also like the weathering you did on the ramps, the wear is very convincing. David G.

Hello Everybody! I had hoped to have this one completed today. And I probably could have but I decided that I needed some kind of connection between the tractor and trailer. So with some bits of wire, a paperclip, aluminum and styrene tubing and a couple of 3mm magnets, I came up with this. With most of the fittings assembled and installed, I just needed to drill a hole in the trailer to install the receiver magnet. The receiver magnet gives an easy and positive connection point. I also added a strip of styrene to reinforce the connection between the trailer frame and cage. I'll touch up the paint later. The green wire just wasn't working well so I removed it. I also took the time to make those tab slots look a bit more like tail lights. It took several build sessions but I think the end results are worth the effort. And there's still time so I may get a chance to finish this one up today. We'll see. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments you may wish to share. David G.

That interior is awesome! Now that you have the paint all polished up, it makes a world of difference. Just remember, it's a hobby and the point is to have fun and get better as you go along. As I say: "Each kit I build is really only practice for the next one!" =D-

You'll learn to read the blade. With practice, you can learn to feel the resistance of cutting just the foil. A little touch up paint might work well. Thin it down a little and do some practice strokes somewhere where they won't be seen or on a practice body. David G.

Thank you Germán, I should have more pics to post tomorrow. =D-

Nicely done! David G.

That dresses up the scene nicely. David G.

That looks like a great first attempt Anton! With practice and patience you'll ger even better. David G.

What a cool looking mashup this promises to be! With that Corvair boxer in the back, those large rear tires and short wheel base, it'll be one mean wheelie machine! 😮 David G.

Hello Everybody! As many of you may already know, I like to upload photos in small blocks of no more than 5 or 6 at a time. I do it this way for a couple of reasons. First, I don't always have all the photos ready at the same time. Taking the photos and editing them to be suitable for uploading can present me with certain challenges and sometimes getting everything pulled together takes a little longer than I would like. Second, I often find the "wall of photos" posts a little overwhelming. When looking at such posts, my mind can really only appreciate the first 10 to 12 photos. After that, my brain stops processing the "newness" of the experience and I begin to lose interest in what I'm looking at. Uploading the photos in small blocks helps to avoid imposing the possibility of this situation on others. Allowing them the option of coming back to see more photos (or not) as they choose. So, thanks for your patience with my situation and my explanation of it. And... maybe there's a third reason too. It's just a hobby and this is how I choose experience it, enjoy it and express it. Again, thanks for your patience. On with the show! Right rear 3/4 view. The bumper doesn't look so crooked from here! Right side view. I think I found the cover shot. The engine bay. Fitting these header tubes was a challenge to say the least. Some dash detail. (Ignore the fuzz.) The undercarriage. Not much to see but there it is. Finally, my traditional Display Case photo. A sincere thanks to all of you who supported me throughout this build with your encouraging, insightful and supportive comments. David G.