David G.

That looks great! I can't wait to see it with the decals. David G.

So many builds and each incredibly well done and such a variety! You continue to amaze and impress me Bill! Well done! Daid G.

Thank you very kindly Anton. =D-

Thank you very much David. Yeah, sometimes it's like I have my own personal comedy troupe following me around. I had a delightful and uneventful holiday season, thank you. I hope yours was pleasant as well. Two below is a bit cold for your part of the world, are you expecting any snow? I do look forward to seeing what you're brewing up David, I'll be sure to keep an eye out. Thanks again and I wish you and yours a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025. David G.

Thank you most kindly Niko! A very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to you too. Thank you very much Steve! I just wish I'd had the foresight to wait for AMT to release the actual ambulance version rather than go through all that work to convert the Surf Shark back into an ambulance. 🙄 But I had fun with it nonetheless. Now I have the Ambulance which I plan to convert into a hearse. ...but maybe I should wait to see if AMT releases a hearse version? 🤔 Thanks again Steve and happy 2025! David G.

It looks great John! While you have the Molotow out, don't forget the badges on the fenders behind the wheels. David G.

Nice fabrication work on the steering linkage Greg! If they don't have what you want, build it yourself! David G.

That fuel plumbing is some amazing work Daniel! David G.

A great looking set of builds for the year! David G.

I'm really diggin' that Plymouth wagon! The Chevy truck is cool too, that's a fun kit to build. David G.

A great looking build! David G.

Nicely done! David G.

Thank you Joe. I've selected Tamiya TS-46 Light Sand as the primary color for the top and upholstery. It's not exactly the color I had in mind but it's close enough. I'll probably throw in some blue accents, maybe a navy blue carpet. I have a little work done with that but not yet enough to make an interesting update. So... soon. Thanks for checking in, I appreciate it Joe. =D-

Thank you Joe, I'm glad to know that you liked the build thread. I do enjoy making them almost as much as I like building the models. I thought that's why weathering was invented... to cover errors and mistakes. The added realism being just a side benefit. Yeah, I was a little concerned about both the weathering being a little too heavy and the shark mouth being a little too much. But it seems that they both worked out well, thanks for confirming that. I hope your 2025 is happy, healthy and productive. Thanks again, David G.

Thank you Bruce, I'm glad you like it. Thanks Chris. Thank you Nathan, I appreciate that. Thank you Steve, I'm glad to know that you enjoy the effort I've put into these. Thanks for sharing your story about your dad too, I'm sure he had lots of cool stories. Thank you kindly Phil. Thank you Larry. Thank you much Al. Thank you very much Ken. Thanks Bill, much appreciated. Thank you my friend! Thank you Harry, that's most kind. Thank you all again, here's to a happy, healthy and productive 2025! David G.

An excellent set, nice looking detail and paint. David G.

I remember following along on most of these as you built them Donald. It's great seeing them all together in one post like this. Fabulous builds, each one. David G.

A great looking set for the year! I really like that Chevy truck, excellent color choice. David G.

An excellent set for the year! I remember following your WIP thread on the Plymouth, great stuff! David G.

That car's got a lotta tennis balls! =D-

Retconning a model kit! Cool! =D-

The march continues! Nice recovery on the seat issue. David G.

The foil work is coming along nicely John. Patience is the key, but you seem to know that already. David G.

Hello Everybody! 2024 was my most productive model building year to date having completed eight builds for the year! Yay for me! My previous best was seven in 2021. 1959 Surf Shark Ambulance Conversion. Started 09/28/2023, completed 03/12/2024 with almost sixty hours invested. Added a gurney from Six Inches Under. Decals from AMT Ambulance plus other sources. Disney's VW Love Bug by Polar Lights. Started 03/10/2024 completed 04/21/2024 with 33.5 hours invested, nearly half of that time was spent trying to find good decals for the race livery markings. AMT's 1957 Ford Hardtop (Fairlane 500) Started on 12/27/2023 and completed on 5/2/2024 with 67.5 hours invested. A straight forward build with opening hood and doors. Monogram's 1966 Chaparral D2 Coupe. Started 04/21/2024 and completed on 06/04/2024 with 24.5 hours invested. A very simple build with custom aftermarket wheels and a pre-painted driver figure. Also my first model of a purpose-built race car. AMT's 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 XL. Started on 05/03/2024 and completed on 09/09/2024 with about 65 hours invested. Most of the challenges in building this kit were due to its age. It's an older kit and the molds are worn out causing casting errors and a general sloppiness that I found myself having to correct on an ongoing basis. Monogram's 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car. Started on 04/09/2024 and completed on 10/27/2024 with about 51.5 hours invested. A simple kit with complex problems. Issues with fit and casting quality due to age and wear of the molds were the main challenges. Aoshima's London Black Cab. Started on 09/09/2024 and completed on 12/12/2024 with about 44.5 hours invested. A rather simple kit with a few minor issues. Mainly the low quality of the castings for the windows, they were hazy and streaked with some noticeable distortion. Other than that, a satisfying build. Revell's P-61 Black Widow Started 06/08/2024 and completed on 12/25/2024 with about 85 hours invested. An old kit that is certainly showing its age. Mold wear has caused a number of fit issues that I needed to address. This is another nostalgia build calling back to my teenage years when I first built this kit. That's it for the year! I wish everybody a happy and healthy 2025. As always, thanks for stopping to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

Hello Everybody! I've been having troubles posting photos of this completed build in the "Under Glass" section but I finally got something to work so here's the link: Thanks for your interest and support. David G.