Exotics_Builder

I’ve missed a few shows at the new and old “homestead”, but got out this A.M. to catch the July Supercar Saturday at the Arboretum in South Barrington IL. Quite a few cars, especially Bimmers, Mercs, and Audis. Thus, I took selected photos of the most unique. Link to the photo album…

Weren't some of the 60's cars like the Camaro referenced as "Coke Bottle Shaped"?

Have those and the Archer.

Revell has started a sie on the development of the kit. Use Google translate to convert to English https://discover.revell.de/

The car is unique, which is why I decided to drop the hammer. But, have more interest in the ALpha 812 Superfast, GTC4Lusso and 488 Pista first. The 812 will be on its way to me when I get back home in 3 weeks. Hoping the GTC4Lusso is ready and perhaps they'll come together. Not sure if I can get (or want to spend the energy) the 812 to fit on the Fujimi F12 chassis. Would be nice to do an engine (the soul of the auto). But, would have to decide what to do about the 4 wheel steering apparatus the car has.

Likely would as it is a 250. But some body "shaving" to reduce thickness would also likely be necessary.

Did someone just mention 64 Grand Prix. A fav of mine waiting to be built

The fret gives options. I am more of a BMF fan, even though it can be a pain. I THINK the engine include is because he has Colombo V12's in other castings and he may have considered this easier than an bottom insert or single casting chassis. ust my guess. Yes, it is one piece for the block, heads, valve covers and tranny. Some of the symmetry might be parallax due to close shoot from a point and shoot camera. In general it looks pretty darn good. If it turns out there are symmetry issues, they should be easy to correct. I'll find out when I get to it.

Did a brief one in the Car Aftermarket/Resin section

As I was asked, I took some time to do a quick review of this model kit from Fernando Pinto. He is a renowned model kit caster and supplier of hand laced wire wheels (a set of which is included in the kit). The kit represents a one-off rendition based on a 250 GT SWB Berlinetta. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and built by Carrozzeria Bertone. Since its debut in 1962, this magnificent and utterly unique car has been acclaimed as both a definitive example of Italian automotive design and a coachbuilt Ferrari of exceptional beauty and significance. The real car has an interesting color scheme, body in Blu Notte Metallizzato (basically dark blue metallic) with burgundy leather upholstery. The body is thickly cast, like other casters (including MFH), but reflects the flow and style of the actual car. A minor amount of flash will need attention. However, the panel and door lines are deeper than some other casters, needing less scribing work. The interior appears to capture the diamond pattern and seat pleating. The instrument panel has a tad of flash to clean up. Rondels for the instrument gauges on included on the PE fret. But there are no decals in the kit I received. So, I will have to go to the parts box for gauge faces. Not a big deal, just wanted to mention. A minor disappointment, for me, is that an engine is included, but the hood is molded closed. Opening it up would not be relatively straightforward as the wheel well tops are molded in with hood. I could razor saw them loose and scribe the hood out. But, as a good friend noted, the car stands on it sleek design and provenance. The engine is a stock V12 Colombo. That said, I feel the engine/drive train is a major component of any car and like to detail/display when I can. I won’t be building this for a while as my “shop” is barely in shape to repair kits damaged in the move. Then, there is the stack of started kits I should get back to. But we all know how the craving to get at a specific kit and work can attack us when we least expect. Below are some photos of the contents.

Totally agree. Only for small parts, otherwise AB or shaker can. Even Alclad can be brushed for small parts (excluding chrome)

This arrived in the post, yesterday.

Ken's Fuzzi Fur is a flocking used for carpeting for years. That was before embossing powder became an option

This is the kit Greg is referring to. Hasn't been available for a few years now, when Revell did not renew its "license" with him. And, as Greg said, a lot of nice parts in that kit.

I had heard about the Lusso kit for a while before release. So I pounced on it when it finally came out.

Got a few things today. First is the 67 Camaro Convertible body by Greg Wann. And, it is VERY WELL cast. Then I got two of the AMT post lifts. Finally, at a club get together with the Salem OR area club yielded a surprise win in the the non-Chevy GM class.

Wow. Neat.

The rest of the boxes arrived at the new house and now I need to get sorting and set up. I have gotten the kits up and reasonably organized. But the books, die cast, awards, tools and workstation await. Then I have to set up the paint booth in the garage. One delay factor is that a display cabinet got a glass panel broken, and I can't touch it until they repair it. Supposed to be here Wednesday afternoon. But not sure how he'll handle glass. The ceiling is 10 feet high, so there are a lot of kits. Once I settle in a bit, I am going to whittle that stash down through trade/.sell. I am expecting to reduce it 40 to 50%.

Catching up on what was acquired over the last six weeks. Unpacked them at the new house. First kit acquisitions: Next, door prizes from club meetings and events: Finally, some Jimmy Flintstone resin that will complement some ideas I have:

John, if I recollect, they were sized for Detail Master ignition wiring. I'd have to dig some out of the boxes yet unpacked to do more dimensioning

Off the top of my head, Scale Motorsports https://www.scalemotorsport.com/displays.html Mirror base, rotating displays can be found in craft stores, but you need to elevate the model for a good view. An aftermarket seller used to have an elevated acrylic display stand that has angled mirror in it, but I haven't seen him advertise for several years

Revell only bought the stock, not the molds. I don't recollect who got possession (if anyone) of the molds

I have 6 of the ones in your photo unbuilt, plus several others such as the Stratos, Dino 246 GTS, 365 GTB coupe and spyder, BMW 635s, etc Away from the stash for 4 more days so can't photo

Another thing I have done to get a colored clear is use the base color mixed into a clear paint. You need to experiment with it for the amount of transparency, but might be worth considering

Might I suggest using SMS Clear Carbon Fiber over the base color as a start.