David G.

It's too bad that you're not going for a weathered and distressed look. It's really difficult to get that effect when one wants it. At least it's a fairly easy fix. The back windows look great as does the rest of the body work. David G.

Well... Don't be so sure Jim. I've driven a number of cars on the street that weren't technically street legal. More cars and more often than I would care to admit. At any rate, cracking work on the door handles, they look great! David G.

Wow! Just, Wow! David G.

Hmmm... I appreciate your suggestion Jim but I'm going to stick with a traditional build on this one. Thanks Ricky, but that would be more work that I'd want to do for something I really don't want to have. It's a neat idea but it's not for me. Guys! Guys! C'mon! Thank you Ken. Uh, wait... Are you cheering for the Taxi or the Gasser?! Again, thanks for the comments everybody but I'm going to build it OOB. (mostly) Sorry do disappoint you all. David G.

Hello Everybody! Here's the next installment of finished photos for the Ford Galaxie 500 XL. I like to upload photos in small blocks of no more than 5 or 6 at a time. I do it this way for a couple of reasons. First, I don't always have all the photos ready at the same time. Taking the photos and editing them to be suitable for uploading can present me with certain challenges and sometimes getting everything pulled together takes a little longer than I would like. Second, I often find the "wall of photos" posts a little overwhelming. When looking at such posts, my mind can really only appreciate the first 10 to 12 photos. After that, my brain stops processing the "newness" of the experience and I begin to lose interest in what I'm looking at. Uploading the photos in small blocks helps to avoid imposing the possibility of this situation on others. Allowing them the option of coming back to see more photos (or not) as they choose. So, thanks for your patience with my situation and my explanation of it. And... maybe there's a third reason too. It's just a hobby and this is how I choose experience it, enjoy it and express it. Again, thanks for your patience. On with the show! It looks like I'm going to have to tweak the rear bumper too *sigh* It's amazing what the photos can bring out! I did knock together a quick trunk liner to cover up that unsightly floor. AMT provided some nice accessories to put into the trunk. I kit-bashed the spare wheel though. Rear 3/4 view with that crooked bumper. But using a bumper jack on these old card sometimes did push the bumper out of kilter. So maybe it's accurate after all? That's all for this round. I have a couple more planned. Thanks for your attention and your indulgence. David G.

A stunning example of why this car is a classic! Well done! David G.

I'm really enjoy seeing all the delightful work you're doing Jason. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us. David G.

Yeah, it's a danger I'm well acquainted with. -D-

I still think it looks great Si. In spite of what you say. David G.

Wow Scott! ? That is an incredibly impressive pair of Mercs! The paint, finish and detail are impeccable on each one, real show-stoppers. Thanks for posting them here. David G.

Thanks Matt. That's a good suggestion but I think I'm going to keep with the traditional black on this one. David G.

Super cool! I love the dramatic photos. I'm sure he'll love it. Long live The Bat! David G.

Thank you Fabrizio, I appreciate that. Thank you Dan. Yeah, as much as I like the burgundy wine color, something about it just doesn't seem right. David G.

Thank you David. One is happy to be of assistance. Best of luck to you -D-

I wonder if there's some way they could be lighted. I seem to remember a lighting material from my model railroad days that was used to make scale lighted signs. It was very thin, like a plastic mat or film. It came in a variety of colors and could be cut to shape and would glow when voltage was applied. I just did a quick search but I was unsuccessful because I couldn't remember what it was called and I apparently describe it well enough for the Google Machine to read my mind. Just a thought. -D-

That is cool! It makes them almost look like nuclear powered wheel hub motors. David G.

The red seems right for the time period and vehicle. For the top and tonneau, maybe a more leather colored color? Something like Tamiya's TS-1 Red Brown? David G.

I can see the similarities between the FX-3 and the Toyoda but I can also see the challenge posed by the conversion. I'm not sure it's something I would have attempted. Though I am fascinated by drones, I'm honestly a little intimidated by them as well. As much as anything else, it's their cost vs fragility equation. Thanks for the update. David G.

You're welcome David. I'm currently working on several builds. I believe you may have seen one or two of them already. This one is stalled at the moment. I just needed a break from it. I occasionally like to challenge myself with a build that's outside of the world of model cars. Here's my most recent project, I think it may strike your fancy. https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/195074-london-black-cab-by-aoshima-wip/#comment-2925801 Thanks for asking. I always enjoy sharing my work. I'm glad to know that you're feeling better. David G.

You're welcome David. I'm currently working on several builds. I believe you may have seen one or two of them already. This one is stalled at the moment. I just needed a break from it. I occasionally like to challenge myself with a build that's outside of the world of model cars. Here's my most recent project, I think it may strike your fancy. https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/195074-london-black-cab-by-aoshima-wip/#comment-2925801 Thanks for asking. I always enjoy sharing my work. I'm glad to know that you're feeling better. David G.

Hello Everybody! I finally finished the 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 XL. That means it's time to start another build, since it seems that my current MO is to have three builds going at once. The kit is nicely but simply rendered. Though it has a decent amount of detail. This should be a rather quick build, my first build session yielded these results. As near as I can tell, this kit represents the 1968 Austin FX-4 London Taxi. Though the kit is cast in black styrene, I decided it would be better to paint it black. If nothing else, I want to hone my skills at doing a good black paintjob. The interior is Tamiya Red-Brown for the seats and dark gray primer and flocking for the floor. The chassis plate is painted basic flat black and will receive some detail painting. There is an unsightly gap at the top of the partition that divides the passenger and driver compartments. I trimmed some styrene stock to fill it in. That's all for now. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments you may have. David G.

The grille works quite well with the theme of the car, good choice. That fuel tank... wow! ? David G.

Great work on the headlights! It's the little things that add up to make a big difference. Love the flame trails too! David G.

Fabulous weathering effects, very convincing! David G.

Welcome back David! Definitely the B&W, it feels more period. David G.