David G.

The end result is well worth all the work you put into it. Everything about it looks perfect. David G.

An absolutely fabulous version of the Tijuana Taxy and the excellent diorama is a perfect setting for it! David G.

Hello Everybody! As I begin to catch up on life and all things related, the updates will come more quickly. As such: I noticed that the right fender puppy (sphinx) is not quite in the same position on its running board as is its mate on the left. This seems to be a matter with the kit itself as the few built-up examples I found online shared the same issue. I'm going to correct it on mine. I drilled out the original locating pin from its hole in the running board. After shaving the remnants of the original pin from the sphinx, I positioned the sphinx where I felt it should go. I then marked and drilled it for a 1/16" styrene rod replacement pin. That looks much better! As always, thanks for taking the time to stop and look. And I'm always interested in what you're thinking, so please feel free to post it. David G.

"Wheels Down!" as I say. Looks good! David G.

That's a really clever solution to the light issue, well done! David G.

That's a nice and tidy build! David G.

Excellent work on this! A cool theme well executed. David G.

It looks like everything came out quite nicely. Well worth the effort. David G.

Those gun / blaster barrels will add some nice detail to the finished model. David G.

Good detail painting on the chassis, David G.

Nice recovery! It'll look great once the putty is all blended in. David G.

Hello Everybody! I've been a little busy with real life matters lately so the bench time and subsequent updates are a little behind schedule. It's a self-imposed schedule but a schedule none the less. Though not many people will see the underside of this model after it's build and put on the shelf, I decided that I couldn't live with such an unsightly void. So I cut a piece from some styrene sign material to fill in the blank. After fine tuning the fit of the cover piece, I decided that the rest of the floor pan needed a touchup so I hit it with some Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red to better match the insert panel. I have more plans in mind for this area in the future. That's all for now folks! Please feel free to post any comments or critiques you may have. David G.

Nice work on the mash-up, interesting profile though. The nose looks a bit long for the wagon body, to my eye anyway. David G.

Box stock and ready to rock! It looks good in spite of all the troubles. David G.

A great looking color with a nice smooth finish. David G.

It is a beautiful car. I'm sure you'll do it justice Pat. David G.

Fascinating work on this! It's been fun watching the whole development process. David G.

Your wood crafting skills are fantastic! David G.

Thank you Tom. Detail painting is probably my favorite part of the hobby. That, and completing a build. The copywrite date on the build sheet for this issue is 2002. As far as I know, all the issues had the same Cragar wheels and Goodyear tires but other than that, everything else in this kit is either specific to the kit or oversimplified to the point where it probably wouldn't be very useful elsewhere. I don't think you missed out on much by passing on it. David G.

That looks great! Love the color combination, the green and gold go together quite well. David G.

Nice weathering. The red spots remind me of the flag of Japan. David G.

Rustoleum has some of the best colors. Though I haven't always been a big fan of their paint. It looks like yours came out nicely though. David G.

Everything looks spot on. Nicely Done! David G.

Nice work! It reminds me of those retro classics from the late Seventies. Like the Excalibur I like the turbo you set up for it. David G.

Thank you Bob. I try to give every build the best of my attention and skill, it's nice when people recognize that. I hope to have another update soon. David G.