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Thank you Alan, I'm glad you like it. I'm afraid that I don't know enough about models of this type to understand your reference, though. I did do a quick Google search and came up with a bunch of odd results but nothing that seems to tie in with mech warriors. David G.
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Super Sharp! Great looking work for a first go with an airbrush. David G.
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A beautiful rendition of a fantastic piece of auto racing history! Well Done! David G.
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Hello Everybody! While waiting for weather, opportunity and willpower to meet so I can put another coat of paint on the Lamborghini Countache, I decided to occupy my time and satisfy my urge to build with this 1:32 scale Corvette. I received this built-up model along with more than a dozen others in a "Model Car Junkyard" that I bought off eBay back in 2010 when I reentered the hobby. This was back before those kit-breakers started opening the classic model kits and selling them one piece at a time. ? It didn't come boxed, I lifted this photo from the internet. As near as I can guess, going mostly by the color it's molded in and the brittleness of the plastic, this is an original 1969 release. Not that that really matters. (edit) As it turns out, my original guess was incorrect. Prompted by observant comments from @cobraman and @peteski I did additional research and came up with some different results that are most likely correct. It seems that this is probably the MPC "Fast 111's Jet Vette" issued in 1981. My plan is to disassemble and refurbish it with new paint and maybe some added details. And give myself something to work on while I wait for paints and adhesives to cure on the Lamborghini Countache I'm also currently working on. It's a very basic kit. Intended as more of a toy than an accurate scale model. That's not a bad thing but it does limit one's expectations of detail and accuracy. The challenge I face is not making it more than it is, but making it as much as it can be. My plan is for this to be a quick build. More of a diversion than anything else. As always, thanks for stopping by for a look and please feel free to express your opinions, thoughts and observations. David G.
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Suh-weet! David G.
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For me it would depend on the intended color of the car. David G.
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The stripes came out great! David G.
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That's cool! David G.
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Thank you for your kind comments Pierre, I'm glad that you're enjoying the thread. It's nice knowing that one's efforts are appreciated. David G.
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Some years ago I did a restoration on what I believe is the AMT 63 Impala SS. The tail lights on this one are quite good and if I remember correctly, they are cast on the body. I think this kit was last reissued in 2019 so there should still be some available out there. Regards, David G.
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Sweet color combination, it works very well with the decals. A beautiful version of a classic low rider, well done! (you're right, the tail lights do look a little oversized) David G.
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Hello Everybody! Here's a mini-milestone that I wrapped up recently, Tail lights! The tail lights for this kit are cast in clear plastic. The ones on the car have red, clear and amber lenses set in a darker red base. Which means lots of creative masking and multiple layers of paint are required to make the kit pieces look like the ones on the car. Here are the results. This is just a test fit. Some minor adjustments are still needed before final installation but overall, I'm happy with the way they turned out. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.
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62 Plymouth Station Wagon: Mighty Mopars Update
David G. replied to BobbyG's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Excellent fabrication and kit bashing skills! I would love to see some of these old Mopars issued as new toolings. Chrysler had some delightfully quirky design trends back then. David G. -
It was fun watching this all come together in the WIP but it's great to see the finished model. Fabulous work! David G.
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Excellent photos of an excellent model! David G.
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Spectacular Work! It could easily be mistaken for 1:1. David G.
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Nice tight looking build. David G.
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Great use of an otherwise castoff part! David G.
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Excellent detail work in the engine bay! I like the gold radiator tank, it gives the whole car a "Las Vegas" feel. David G.
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Brockway 457 with Leach Packer
David G. replied to Warren D's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Nicely Done! David G.
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Thanks Chaz, I appreciate that. Repairs are already under way. David G.
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AMT Kenworth K123 stretched
David G. replied to Bronzekeg's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Excellent work on the mods. The paint scheme and colors look right for the era. Sweet looking cabover! David G.