Erik Smith

Thanks for the comments The undercarriage is done in flat black and silver rub and buff. I then did a brownish (either Sepia or Mud, I can't remember) wash around the frame in the low spots. Driveline components are mix of Alclad and MM metalizers with light black and brown washes. The chassis on these kits are pretty bare bones - this one is actually pretty detailed and has five separate parts (rear end, shocks, front end, and exhaust).

What about in the winter?

Actually, the list interests me. I have or have built (worked on ) many of the older vehicle kits, but I generally don't have interest in newer cars...so Revell has done their job - they have peaked my interest in a subject I, before thinking about this contest, had little interest in. I also think having separate categories in one contest is legitimate. Why not get car guys to look at airplanes/military and vice versa? The inclusion of the trucks should satisfy those not interested (or willing) to try a modern subject. This is a promotional tool not only for Revell but for our hobby - it can do nothing but increase exposure and I applaud Revell for taking on the task.

I like it. Beautiful paint.

Nice trio. I looked at the first picture without reading and thought "wha?..". Then I read. Nice redo on that Impala. Great looking engine on the Manx.

Going to really stick it to this thing - some gawdy, hippy panels should do...

Here is Arii's 1/32 scale kit of the 1964 Prince Gloria Super 6. Paint is Duplicolor Black Sand Pearl. Interior has custom upholstery decals made by me. These kits have no chrome, so all shiny stuff is painted with Alclad Chrome, Polished Aluminum, or Bare Metal Foil. The Arii series of 1/32 kits are a little toy-ish - the glass is usually really, well, crummy - I had to sand and polish the clear plastic on this one. Fit is a little annoying too, but, it turns out cool... A fun, quick little model! I had fun researching the Japanese plates, too, and I think I got one that is accurate for a car in 1964.

Excellent work. I like the color choice and finishes. Nice, clean construction. This is one of my all-time favorite kits.

Very nice model - beautiful paint job. Looks like the real deal. Nice work on the spotlights and other extras.

Actually, it is quite common to have a black undercarriage. Google "<insert car name here> undercarriage" and you will get results, most of which show a semi gloss undercarriage. I do both, but it's not hard to find black. Camaro: Charger: Some other car: 56 Ford:

Here are some pictures of the Porsche: Body The deep tread, large tires The wheels - I have no idea how these represent the actual wheels pictured on the box. The window doesn't quite fit And that is why I will be smushing it together with this started (somebody cut the doors and trunk lid out and startec sanding parts) kit I got from eBay. We will see what happens!

That is one fine model. The color is very fitting to the body. Beautiful little engine compartment - I especially like the fluid bottle and strap on the sidewall. I have been trying to find a 600 for a while - the Gunze kit is a little rare.

Very cool. I love the look of vintage racers in black and white color scheme. So simple - just racing minded or something, I guess. Nice work on the interior redo and the scratch built grill - I don't know if I want to know how you made it. Where are the wheels from? Great model!

Well, the last thing I should do is commit to something else...but what the heck. I bought this kit recently: I don't know why, really, but I thought it looked cool. I even did a little search on my phone to see what the kit looked like. Well, somebody on a Danish or Swiss forum had some pictures of it built. Unfortunately, I couldn't read the text, which probably would have told all the extra parts and such needed to make this dog of a kit presentable. I will post some pictures of the "wheels", four wheel drive tires and such later. But for now... My plan is to make a common, run of the mill, ho-hum, Porsche 904 gasser - you know, the kind you saw everyday at the neighborhood drag strip on Sunday afternoons. I have never made a gasser - or any drag car for that matter, so, I guess it is time to learn...

I think I actually sent one of those academy kits to Eelco Egelmeer (Diymirage)??? Maybe somebody else... a year or two ago - so, ya, there is some respect and age related memory loss, I guess. I see the similarity with the Toyota/Subaru - I like the Hyundai a little more, looks wise, for some reason.

What type of styrene cement? Tamiya extra thin seems to work well for gluing on small styrene bits - I have mashed some it when clamping, but it works pretty well.

That I did not know.

I was perusing the car lot today as mine was getting serviced and the dealer had one of these on the lot: I would love to see a model of this, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. There has not been a single Hyundai model (excluding a few diecasts). Hyundai has been morphing from a basic-drive type of maker to something a little more exciting. The Genesis coupe (this one) has an optional 348 hp V6 and is rear wheel drive. I would like to take it for a test drive! I think it is also a very cool looking car - black with a red leather interior. Brembo Brakes, too! We got the Subaru BRZ and the Scion/Toyota 86 - now how about branching out to the Korean car market? I would to get some engine and interior shots but it was locked up, maybe later... Oh, and the window sticker? $31,000.

I don't think anything will soften the glue - it works by softening the plastic and melting two plastic parts together. I have had luck with a combination of the "freezer" method and just slowly picking parts apart. A lot of painted and chrome joints should pop apart (most of my old kits don't have parts scraped). The freezer method simply involves getting the model wet, put it in a tub or bag, and place it in the freezer for a few hours. The water expansion will break parts loose.

Wasn't that the theme last year?

Wow. So, if I am reading this right (and I had the same thoughts as Randy - "I have no idea what you just said"), this is printed and is operable right from the printing itself? That seems pretty amazing to me. I don't even know what an Ariel Atom 2 is, but it all looks very interesting. The video showing it "moving" really shows what this thing is all about. Edit: Lake Tapps? Guess I learn some geography here too. Over 30 years in WA and I've never heard of it.

If you are going for a factory stock model, you will have to research each car specifically, as there are many variations to finishes. I like to paint the main undercarriage flat black. Then I use rub and buff and very lightly highlight raised areas. I then paint the other main parts (rear end, etc) a different sheen of black or metalizer. I also like to pick out small details and bolts in different colors. Just breaking up the monotony of black helps a lot. Chances are, you will be the only one to notice it much. Most people look at the top of a car and don't have much concern for the underside - I still think its fun to detail, though. Ill see if I can find a picture or two to post. Here is one: This one was just done with different metalizers: And at the other end, here is a weathered chassis:

You can go to the Fujimi site and send them an email directly - http://www.fujimimokei.com/ Upper right hand corner there is a link for mail - the primary language is Japanese, but it includes English too. I have never emailed them - so I have no idea if it will help.

No. Gremlin tires are 10.50-15. Parts pack tires are 11.75-16.

Cool. I like the white. You don't see many white models - even though its probably one I the most common 1:1 paint colors ( I have two). Nice model.