David G.

Thank you Dan. Thank you very much Anders. It was pretty much one challenge after another, thank you Stuart. I have one or two engine pictures coming up soon. Thanks, I'm glad you like it Harry. Thanks Mike, I appreciate that. David G.

Wow Jim, that's a bummer. I thought that it looked like the crazing would sand out, I'm sorry that that's not the case. David G.

It was a fun and informative WIP Jason, thanks for taking the time to share it with us. The results are spectacular, I'm looking forward to seeing the final photos in the Under Glass section. David G.

It just keeps getting better and better! David G.

No worries Jim. I do enjoy your posts and the ensuing exchanges we have. I mean it is technically an Austin but that doesn't mean it has to be made into a Gasser. Thank you so much Carl. It's always a pleasure having you along for the adventure. David G.

It's a nice color combination and everything looks workable. It should turn out quite nicely in the end. 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.