David G.

So much detail! More than one often sees in 1:12 and larger scale models. David G.

Wow, you're making rapid progress on this one Jürgen! I think the tires look fine. If you plan on doing some weathering, a little added dirt and grit can cover up any irregularities. Nice idea for the tribute. I have some fond memories of those songs from my childhood. David G.

Hello Everybody! Here's the next photo set for Revell's Northrop P-61 Black Widow. Just one more after this. I promise In addition to the removeable panels, this kit comes with the fuel barrel and three figures shown. Many builders fill the nose cap with weight to balance this tail-heavy plane. I wanted to retain the ability to display the radar unit so I used a clear styrene rod to support the tail. Not having much detail, the figures add to the scene without drawing attention away from the plane. I did scratch build the crate that the crewman is standing on. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post your comments. David G.

I made it from images I found on the internet. =D-

Nice one Joe! The wheels really make a big difference. I like the burger shop bag too, nice touch. I did something similar with my 55 Chevy beater. David G.

Tidy! Love the coil-overs! David G.

Wow! Those sure are some chunky wheels Jürgen! They definitely have the proper attitude. David G.

I'll keep an eye out for photos when you get it finished. =D-

Thank you Ron, it's good having you along for the adventure. I've seen this on the shelf off and on over the years. This is the first time I've had the resources to pick one up That would have been quite a combo kit! Thanks for following along Jeff, I appreciate that. I'll keep your comment in mind regarding the alignment, but so far- no problems! That's quite a bit of history on this kit Håkan, thank you for sharing it. I have the Pete 359 as a companion. I just started building it yesterday and will be posting photos soon. Thanks again to you all for your comments, I do enjoy reading and responding to them. David G.

Hello Everybody! What model car builder hasn't at least considered, if not dreamed of building a scale transport trailer and loading it with model cars that they've built? I know I have! That's why when I saw this kit on the shelf at my local hobby shop I snatched it up straight away! Revell doesn't issue these often and when they do, the kits don't stay on the shelf for very long. I bought this model back in 2017. One of the reasons it's taken me so long to get to building it is the lack of space to display it upon completion. The trailer alone is about 23 1/2 inches (59.6cm) and with the loading ramps it is roughly 29 1/2 inches (75cm)! That's without a cab attached! When I first lined this trailer up to take the initial photos, my first thought was "I'm gong to need a bigger camera!". I couldn't afford that so I built a larger photo box out of a used trifold presentation board. Anyway, this is my first several build sessions edited into one image. Given the odd proportions of the trailer, it's the best way I could think of to present the photos. That's all for now. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to share any comments you may have. David G.

Thank you James. Thank you very much Michelle. Thank you Alan, I found your suggestions and information quite helpful. Thank you Keith, Do you have a WIP thread going? If you do, I'd like to follow along. Thanks again everybody. David G.

Thanks Joe. Yeah, it seems as if I'm learning when to pull my head out of the rabbit hole. Thank you Greg. It's a pretty cool video, thanks for the link. The car is even more beautiful in motion. Thank you Carl. Yeah, it would have been nice to have operable headlights but I think it's a feature I can live without. David G.

Thank you very much Bob. Best of luck with the Futura, I found it quite challenging. Thank you kindly Greg. David G.

Here's a quick mockup of the 1937 Cord I'm working on. Still got a ways to go! David G.

Excellent progress on this Tom. Travel safe! David G.

That looks like it should work nicely. David G.

Those look good Joe. For the gauge covers I use Tamiya X-22 Clear and build it up in layers over a few days. David G.

It's great seeing you back at this Paul. I think the rail line is a fabulous idea! David G.

Amazing builds, both of them Roger. David G.

Great looking builds for the year Bruce! I really like the Cadillac and the Fergie. That tractor is an unusual kit, I think I remember following your WIP on it. Who makes that, what scale is it and where can I get one? Thanks, David G.

Bill, the level of detail and accuracy you work toward takes much more time and effort than just gluing together pieces from a box and slapping on some paint. I'm impressed that you have this many to show us. I do enjoy following your builds when you have time to work on them. David G.

Hello everybody! I was finally able to get the photo upload working for the previous post, so in celebration, here's another set! I made a tarmac to park it on from an old piece of artboard. Though not very visible, the interior has some nice detail. I used some thin gauge steel wire for the antenna. I think one of the features that first appealed to me years ago was the removeable panels and exposed engine. I still like them. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post your comments. David G.

Thank you Mark! =D-

Yeah, I had to give it a shot Len. Like I said, it's a bit more work than I'm willing and able to do right now. I've discovered that one of the keys to life is effective management of one's own expectations. Thanks for the link Topher, there is some fascinating information there. One of the obstacles is that the model kit headlight proportions don't relate well to their real-world counterparts. This makes finding the proper pivot point a matter of trial and error rather than relying on the prototype example. There also seems to be some issues with the model itself. According to @lordairgtar I did do a quick online search to see if I could find the directions for the edition of the kit mentioned above, but no luck. Having an example to work from would have been exceedingly helpful. At that point, I decided just to move on with the build. Thank you kindly Bob. David G.

A nice variety of builds for the year. I really like the custom bubble-top Ford and the weathered pickup. David G.