Erik Smith

Great looking model, Chuck. Very nice weathering. I remember when these came out and we got one at work - it was like driving a car compared to all our other trucks - kind of weird at the time, but they’re all kind of easy drive now days.

Looks good Pete. That’s quite a cage for a 0-45 in 45 seconds car!

That turned out great. Nice work! I like your work on the front and rear window trim.

and include that tank engine 22 r - and all of that 85 hp!!

84 or 85 4 Runner or Truck

In the photo below (taken from Mike’s example above), the red lines are parallel and at approximately the angle of the rear of the car. The blue lines are parallel and approximately the angle of the front of the car. If I were to continue to draw the lines from the front and back, they would eventually cross - thus there is perspective - it just doesn’t appear to be there without reference lines. So, optical illusion from the combined effects of compression, lens distortion, and most importantly, the human brain. In the bottom photo, all the cars are the same size. Darn brain.

Interesting stuff. Assuming it’s pincushion distortion? - the photographers are using big zoom lenses.

I do. Perspective should show the back of the car shorter than the side closest to the camera. Okay second theory - the camera man is actually moving the camera to blur the background whilst keeping the car in focus - thus, the actual exposure is catching more of the car as it moves across an arch, which the farthest away portion of the car needs to move faster to keep up - like the spokes of a wheel, the farther out from the hub, the faster they spin. This causes the rear, farther corner of the car to appear behind the closer rear corner, but, as the exposure continues, the farther, front corner appears to “pass” the closer front corner. If that makes sense. Which it may or may not, seeing as how I’m two hurricanes into the evening. Happy Mardi Gras!!

million plus?

I would guess compression from zoom lens and the bank of the track - although I have no way of proving anything or even why either of those would cause the effect. Maybe something to do with perspective. But, yeah, I'm no help.

All convertibles, no coupes. The only two coupes I know of are 1/20 or 1/12 scale - I would take either, but my wallet has to be fat when they appear on the auction block. The 1/12 scale coupe was released then the 1/12 convertible, so maybe the coupe molds bit the dust decades ago. I have never been able to find a resin conversion for the Tamiya or Fujimi (which is an older Doyusha) versions either. HERE is a 1/20 auction - 50,000 yen, or about $500. The 1/12 sell for that or double or triple... I mean, who wouldn't want THIS.

Fresh coat of Tamiya French Blue on the body. The hood has some gravel/rock chips sustained from following a truck in Mongolia too close among other cross continent hazards.

Here is my major update for today. Kit supplied shifter on bottom, scratch made one on top. Looks better.

Nice. Great looking paint work. My only complaint with looking at these big kits is the engines look toylike to me. They have a really good “look” otherwise.

As it is for 99.9% of the population (well, the life saver part, not the “drive well” part) Now, if we could get some type of neck straightener so people won’t be looking down at their phones while driving, or sitting at a green light.

I think this is basically the same company that’s been doing business for years under different names. Hobby Models, Internet Models, etc. I am not sure how or why they continue to be in business based on all the BBB complaints Parent Company Quite a few threads on this forum too Here’s one My question is - has anybody ordered and actually received an item?

Sort of. It’s not foil so it won’t bend or fit into tight spots. It is very shiny and smooth. Best applications seem to be relatively easy shapes and flat panels. Some Info here further down the main post - I compared a couple products including the “mirror” Hasegawa product.

Is it just me, or is Stalin’s face in the middle of that steering wheel?

I like it. Turned out great. Nice work.

Good to “see” you again, Túlio. Hope all is well and looking forward to more of your models.

It’s more than a model. It’s somebody’s hard work and presentation of a skill set that most people do not have. $3k is t even his high sale.

His models are awesome. I wonder how he ships them. I’ve had hard glass bottles shattered and new models completely destroyed by mail services and can’t imagine one of my feeble creations surviving the journey.

1.5 - 1.75” or so, I think. Yours does look a little thick, but nice brass work! Might also look big because of the little car it’s in. Might also fade in size appearance when painted.

I think so too. If people are willing to shell out $125 for the exterior, I think $175-200 for full kits will still see sales. Heck, I’ve bought 3D engines alone for $30.