David G.

I remember following the WIP on this one, it was fun watching it all come together. The end result is stunning to say the least. The first word that comes to my mind when I see this car is "Voodoo". David G.

Nice detail work on the grille and engine bay. David G.

Nice looking color and paint finish. I painted my convertible a similar color and did it up as a Cuban Taxi. I noticed that it seems that nobody installs those air ducts under the hood. David G.

Nice replica! You've really captured the look and feel of the original. David G.

Holy Cow, that thing's gorgeous! David G.

After following your WIP on this build, it's nice to see it completed. Paint and detail are fantastic! The wash on the wheels gives them a Steampunk look. David G.

The paint and detailing and engine bay look great! David G.

Thank you Jim! I actually tried using some medical gauze to impress a texture on the putty but it didn't give the look I wanted. Thanks Rusty! Thank you Chaz! I should have more updates soon. David G.

The Ford GT is, in my opinion one of the best looking automotive designs ever. You've certainly done this one justice. David G.

That's a lot of crazy masking work! Been there, done that. The stripes look great, this whole thing is shaping up quite nicely. David G.

What a cool build! I like the work you've done so far, I hope you can get the axle business sorted without too much trouble. David G.

Fabulous work on this one! David G.

I really like how that color looks on the car. Nice interior detail too. David G.

After following your WIP on this one Bob, it's nice to see it finished. Your work is beyond amazing, museum quality! David G.

Hello Everybody! Here's the final take on the seam of the great expanse. It's still visible if one looks for it, but I'm happy with the result. This side started out better and therefore ended up better. Again, I'm happy with the result. Using Silly Putty, I masked the face in preparation for the final coat of flat clear. It almost looks more scary this way. That's it for this round. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

Thank you Carl! David G.

Thank you Peter, will do. I'm always concerned that I'm posting too much detail and for some people I probably am. But it's nice to know when I get it right. Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it. David G.

Hello Everybody! Here's the seam I have the most concern over. The one on the "great expanse" as I've come to think of it. Filing and sanding the seam to even it out has, of course removed some of the engraved detail. I've tried to recreate it here by applying spot putty and sculpting it with a palette knife. After the putty dried, I sprayed the head with some Tamiya TS-46 Light Sand gloss paint. Not only will this work as a base color but the shine will help to show the areas that require a little more attention. I can see several areas where the putty needs to be feathered in a little more. This side came came out quite nicely. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to share a comment. David G.

Hello Joe, thanks for your comment. I don't think that the seam is badly positioned, I think it's just a rough seam. It may have been a little better- a little smoother when the molds were new but probably not much. I'm glad it's not right down the center of the mummy's face. The only real trick is going to be keeping or recreating the engraving after blending the seam, I have a plan for that. You're welcome Peter. David G.

Thanks Joe, I'm gonna try to make the most of it without going overboard. David G.

Hello Everybody! It's time for The Mummy to start getting his head together. This is obviously the most important part of the build and pretty much defines the entire character of the model. There's some good looking detail and relief here. Which is surprising given the age of the molds. Getting those seams blended without losing all that nice bandage detail is going to be tricky. Blending the seams while maintaining the engraved detail will take a bit of work. Especially in this area... the great expanse as I've come to think of it. That's all for now. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

There were glow in the dark versions of this kit released. They were probably released around 2002, when the kit I'm building was released. My kit has vinyl tires so I assume that those do too. Both versions can still be found on eBay for around $30. David G.

Another great idea well executed! David G.

Nice work on the grayscale paint! Like an old black & white movie. David G.

Gorgeous color and decal work! The engine looks good too. David G.