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I digging the spats. The bottom of the fenders look a bit too 'out' without them. They really add to the "period" design, anyhow.

Looks good! I always have a soft spot for Mustang IIs, Monzas, Vegas, and Pintos. You know - cars you could put a V8 in - if you wanted to.

On the subject of the little engine swimming in the huge engine bay - I got this idea from Scott Colmer. A bunch of years ago - he but two stovebolt sixs (out of the AMT '51 Chevy kits) together for a rather large V-twelve. The V was about 90 degrees. He engineered the intake in the "V" - I think. I'm pretty sure there is a pic of the motor in his Photobucket or Fotki account. I'll see and add a link to this post soon. Anywho - I'm quite sure it was larger than any viper motor. And after seeing how skilled you are as a scratch-builder - siameseing a couple of straight sixs would be a walk in the park! I think this is the engine. He put it in something already. After looking at the pic - both the intake and exhaust were crammed in the "V". All is not lost - I think he send me a pic of it eons ago. Off to the photo files! update: I can't find the photo files - they must be in storage - but believe me it was impressive just standing alone as an engine.

Is it possible to make a car that is just RIGHT even RIGHTER!?! I think that car looks better than any one of those cars singularly! I am SOOOOO diggin' it!

Only the COOL modelers have blue hands!

I noticed the engine setback differences and lack of wheelie bars in the action shot. Cars can be painted and altered, however. Now it is Smart Resin's decision to replicate one or the other or a mix of both.

Marcos - I'm really liking this build -I've been lurking around and I have to say the rotary motor option is perfect! I really liked the small block option -I wasn't too keen on the Buick motor. The color is just right and the stance is PERFECT! I learned every thing I know about Rotaries (Rotii?) from Scott Colmer!

In a spot of irony - There is an article in Hot Rod this month about how different the roof-line and windshield are in dimension and angle on a !969 Mustang Sports-roof. If Ford has a trend of this - what you say is absolutely true. I was speaking with another modeller at work and he thinks I should try to convert a R/M or AMT '68 fastback model before I start shelling out money for a resin kit. I may just do that. I'm looking for more of a visual representation than an exact replica. As long as the proportions are better than the original Monogram Camaro Street Machine kit - I'll be golden! That Camaro looked so fat - it seemed that someone blew into the tailpipe and inflated it. But the Wheels were cool!

Thanks everyone for your input and for your build example - Mr. Obsessive. I would like to build a scale model of how my first car should have looked like. Unfortunately - I literally loved that car to death. I drove it to where I sold it as a parts car. When I get something done - I'll be sure to post it in the correct forum.

Thanks! I noticed that two of the builds you are working on ar labled AutoX. Autocross is the most fun you can have in a car fully clothed! Do you have any pics posted on the web? I love to look at them. Also - Have you found any sources for up-to-date road racing decals that aren't for the pro ranks. Like scale Grassroots Motorsports decals or Pro Solo or Solo Events decals. eventually I would like to build a scale hillclimber like you might see at a SCCA hillclimb in the northeast. I may just have to make the decals. Modern technology is great!

Greetings- I was wondering what opinions other board members have of MiniExotics products. In SAE's 2009 Contest annual - page 24 - Mustang Coupe CS looks great, but... I spoke with someone years ago that claimed his resin Mustang body was warping on the shelf. I'd like to know before I shell out that kind of money for a kit. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks for the Welcome, David. I have always found the auto-modeling community to be open and welcome. Decade Cars - anyone? anyone?

I'm with Scott Colmer on this one - I sure would like to see that vaccum former/machine/table thingie. Could you also tell us what research you did on the vacuum forming technique? Your design is very dynamic and eye catching. Your build is inspiring. Bravo!

Greetings - I'm new here and have been away from the hobby for quite some time. I am unfamiliar with the term "Decade Car". Next years NNL events have build subjects titled Decade Car. Are they cars from the year of the turn of each decade? Like 1940, 1950, 1960, etc.? Thanks for any help on this.