David G.

Thank you Jim! And no, Monogram didn't provide a plate. I usually "register" most of my builds but this is a concept car I think I can forgo that on this one. Thanks Len, I appreciate that. David G.

Hello Everybody! It seems that the more things I do on this build the more things I discover that need to be done! Here's the next one of those. Getting back to the rear bumper, there's one feature not represented in the model. The two finned openings which I presume are exhaust ports. In the model, the ports are there but the fins are not. After sanding away the ejector pin marks, I did some quick eyeball measurements and marked out the locations for the future fins. Taking some scrap styrene sheet, I fashioned some fins and glued them in place with Tamiya Extra Thin Cement. With a few quick snips and a coat of primer we're good to go! I'll just need to get a stiff brush and clean up the little bits of debris but other than that, on to the next step! As always, thanks for looking. Please feel free to post any comments you may have. David G.

Thank you Will! David G.

Thanks for sharing your fabulous Mercury here Scott! Such a great example of what can be done with this beautiful car. David G.

Holy cow, that's some crazy detail! I'm going to have to try this sometime, thanks for sharing it. David G.

Awesome, thank you! David G.

James2, I really like the custom work did and color you chose for this build. Thanks for taking the time to share with us what you've done so far. If you choose not to share more of your delightful build, I understand. Posting in-progress updates of any art form can be an intensely personal form of expression that leaves one feeling a bit exposed to unsolicited advice. Most folks mean well but they may not understand how personally some others may be effected by their suggestions. If you feel bothered by others offering what they see as positive feedback and suggestions then not sharing works-in-progress may be a good decision. Whatever you decide, please know that I did enjoy the photos you've posted so far and would like to see more if you feel comfortable sharing them. Thanks, David G.

Wow! Absolutely stunning work on this one Jason! ? Everything looks as one would expect it to for such a barn find. Thanks for taking the time to share your techniques with us too. I can't wait to see more. David G.

Nicely done, I love the color combination. David G.

Fabulous looking paint with a very well done and subtle color fade, beautifully done custom work and a very well detailed engine and interior! Holy cow Scott, that's one gorgeous Merc! I would be honored if you chose to post some pics in my thread dedicated to the venerable '49 Mercury. Thanks, David G.

Hello Everybody! I'm getting back in the groove (rut?) of my normal life with more bench time! Here's the next update on the Ford Galaxie. After allowing some cure time for the purple paint, it's time to mask and shoot the flat black for the hood scoop. Success! Finally! The paint for the hood is done. At least until it comes time to detail paint the script on the front. As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by for a look and please feel free to post any comments you may have. David G.

Nice decal application! David G.

I love the spider leg headers! David G.

It's not a hijack Tim, I invited you to post some photos. I always enjoy seeing what other builders are doing with the same kit. It's where I get some of my best ideas... I steal them! Seriously though, you have some good detail painting going on there, no thanks to your faithful and fluffy assistants. Thanks for posting the photos Tim, I truly did enjoy seeing them. Thank you James2. They're a challenge for me too, which is why I'm building this one. Once a year I like to step outside of my modelbuilding comfort zone and challenge myself by building something other than a typical model car. It's been nearly half a century since I built a model plane and this is only the third or fourth one that I remember building. So yeah, it's a good challenge. Thanks again, David G.

Everything looks great Daniel! Except maybe those wires on the starter, they're a little too clean! David G.

Yeah, that figure looks more like he would be the passenger. David G.

Thanks, I may have to look into that. David G.

A fabulous looking build! And a nice addition to your collection, all of which look great too. David G.

Yup, I was right! Those fat wheels do fill those fat fenders quite nicely! Paint build and detail, the rest of the car looks great too! David G.

The paint and detailing look great! I love the eyeballs! David G.

The pipes and chrome trim around the rear window all look good Jim! Don't be too concerned about the pipe hangers, I did much worse than that as a teenaged driver/mechanic! When you have to make it work, you do what you can because you have to! ...or do what you have to because you can. Either way, it works! David G.

Nicely done Bob! David G.

Hello Everybody! According to some opinions I've encountered out there in the wilds of the interwebs, this kit is a rather poor example of aircraft kit design quality. As far as I know though, it's the only one like it available and I do have a certain emotional connection that informs my desire to build it. And any build I complete this time around will almost certainly be better than the one I knocked together in 1976. So in spite of and because of all that, work on the P-61 continues! The interior is completed but work continues with the seam on top of the fuselage. Due to the age of the molds, the two fuselage halves do not mate evenly. This will require some more putty, sanding and filing to correct. A little sanding work reveals the high and low spots that still need to be addressed. That's it for this round! As always, thank you for taking the time to have a look and please feel free to post any comments you may wish to share. David G.

Clean and tight, great looking colors and detail, an excellent build! David G.

Thank you Bil. It's been on my list for a while too. I'm glad to finally be building it. Thanks Jim. It does take a little patience. You do some pretty amazing corrective body mods and other work. I'm really impressed with how you beat that Plymouth into shape. David G.