Exotics_Builder

This was done about 20 years ago with a Detail Master Set. At the time, there was no base for them, so I drilled a hole and inserted a styrene rod about the same size. Some ferules are now available as an option.

regarding Shapeways, I've had better luck using this type of search criteria "site: shapeways.com 1/25 intake manifold" where I start the search with the site: shapeways.com then add the scale and the item description. It is not perfect, but better than their search feature

Built that one when it first came out in the late 70's. Not a bad kit for the time.

Also look for Hobby Gear diorama sets

Tamiya makes Decal solvent (regular and Strong) as well as a decal cement. MIG makes a decal preset and solvent (1 and 2) as well.

They're pretty much that way. Like some of the Model factory Hiro kits. Sturdy, but I would love to open the doors on some to show the great interior detail, but that is a major undertaking. I saw one person do that to one of theirs and it was a significant effort, including forming a brass door. Only did it to the driver's side.

Same here, but 700+ remain. Have a bunch tagged to sell/trade after the holidays.

Agreed. I haven't gotten all their, just select the ones I most want to build. I have too many unbuilt that I don't want to add to the stash unless really desirable. An esoteric Hobby Design transkit I have is their 599 GTO.

That is what it looks like to me as well. I looked a bit more at it last night. Love the kit overall. Big deal to me is what color scheme. Happy Thanksgiving

Lusso is just started. Finishing off a 66 GTO and 69 Camaro Pace first. I've only done body prep and am deciding on the color options. Look for the build to soon start. It may be. That is why I said there may be a problem. Need to spend a little more time grokking this one.

I placed my order on November 10 and got it on Tuesday. If you are not familiar with them, Alpha Models is the full resin kit "arm" of Hobby Design. They have produced a series of very interesting, and to some, desirable, exotic cars such as Ferraris, McLarens, BMW's, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin and others. The kits include the basic assembly parts for the model, decals, windows with black edging already applied (no masking and painting) and easily understood instruction manuals. Color pictures to help build, including paint options, were not evident in this kit, but were in my other kits. I find that, often, one needs to research these anyways, depending on the desired detail. The contents of the kit are pictured here. First is the overall shot. I didn't take photos of the detail resin pars as Alpha has those on their site. But you can see the decals, PE sets, and chrome transfers. I included the instruction sheets as well. There definitely is enough of an engine for display even though there isn't much to see once assembled. To me, that is a nice touch. I think the body is even crisper than the earlier Alpha Ferrari kits I have gotten. The trunk and door lines appear more defined. I had to do a bit of deepening of these on the Lusso I am currently doing. I see one possible glitch on the PE grill mesh that I circled in orange on a separate shot. I'll need to look more closely at it and may have to contact their customer service for a replacement. In all, I am quite satisfied with this kit. Looking forward to building this. Lusso needs finish first, then maybe this one (sorry Tamiya, Senna will be on hold). I've seen a lot of interesting P1 paint schemes online, and this one "screams" for a more exotic color scheme. But, a little bit of time to think over.

Might be this set

Yep. Forgot about those. Have these two in the stash (unbuilt)

I've gotten a bunch of these over the years, especially early on. Never liked the style of the Countach, so never got any. Sold a few off but still have some to build (more than one of a kit in a few cases).

Just arrived today

Yes I meant only Revell.

The 69 Camaro SS will have the correct ice cube tray hood never offered before in the the 69. I think the non RS grille did not previously have SS logo, but I have to dig out a 69 kit to check. Not sure what has changed on the rims? From the site with the update

Well, interesting, but I already have one and the Gurney Eagle (3 in fact). So, hoping for some other goodies.

Upscale Hobbies as well. The last time I looked, about 2 weeks ago, inventory was low. Both do bulk orders from Hiroboy and a lot show out of stock or backordered. https://upscalehobbies.com/58_zero-paints?orderby=quantity&orderway=desc

LT1. All the AMT Gen 6 Camaro kits that have an engine have this. Some of the AMT Gen 6 Camaros are snap and have no engine. The AMT Gen 5 Camaros had no engine.

Interior mainly complete. Need to get the firewall prepped with the pedal assembly and do a little clean up on the dash. I used a Gofer seat belt set. Nice, but I am not completely liking the ribbon look. It will be “buried” in the interior, so may be fine. I created floor mats. Since a well optioned car, I chose a carpeted version I found on the web. I then scaled it down. The image was large enough that I was able to get by with the bitmap. I cloned the GTO emblem for the rear mats (as they were not included on the image). I use a variety of techniques to make floor mats, depending on their look, how visible they will be and materials of the 1:1. In this case, I printed the image at high quality on good paper after a bit of massaging in Corel PhotoPaint. Then I add rough texture painter’s tape to the back to give more substance. I then color the back and sides (after trim to fit) in an appropriate color, black in this case. I glued down using Canopy Glue. For the dash I used a variety of techniques. On the instrument cluster, I painted the wood effect using a Testor Wood and then a dark wood color dry brushed to highlight. The instrument “nacelles” were done by putting a Silver Sharpie down on the each opening to get the trim rim. I followed that by painting Tamiya Acrylic Flat Black from behind. The trim around the wood was done using Tamiya Acrylic Chrome Silver on a round toothpick and then cleaned up with a number 11 Exacto before fully dried. Kit decals were used for the Heater control and radio. I then used Tamiya Acrylic Chrome Silver to get the knobs. For the trim over the glove compartment, I have a Model Car Garage 65/66 Pontiac PE Fret that has the trim piece for the dash. I sanded down the kit trim and painted the PE piece flat black and sanded down to reveal the high spots. I attached the piece and then glued the kit handle to it. The steering wheel was painted with Testor Wood and overcoated with Tamiya Clear Yellow. The console was “washed” with Tamiya Flat Black.

You may want to specify the cars/livery that you are interested in. People may have out of production sheets available as well

Same here.

Thanks. Which Vancouver? WA state (the first one) or BC (renamed from Granville)?