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A couple of close ups to show the surface. I’m really looking forward to massaging this into shape. I think it will be a great intro to 3D kits. I have a print file that I haven’t done anything with yet. That one would be a steep learning curve. It’s a Mercedes-Benz 190E. My real car in 1/8 scale.

I just got home. I need to take a shower and get the heck out of here, but I just had to open this package and have a look. It’s my first 3D printed kit. It’s a curbside. Not a problem. I have two glue bomb Tamiya 934s if I want to rob parts off of them. I think it looks pretty good. I want to make it a street car. I may change the tail end a bit. I’ll post more pics sometime later.

I’m nirvana motorcycle guru. I’m wondering if these two bikes are the same, “under the skin”. Can a standard chain drive GS model be built from the Tamiya GSX-1100S Katana? Do they both use the same frame? Thanks. Lee

There is a “blue chrome” late model Ford Mustang in the Austin, TX area. I suspect it is a wrap. I do love that factory Mazda red. Gosh it looks good.

I saw that. I get e-mails from them occasionally. I always check on the progress of the Delage. Sometimes send an e-mail. Nothing yet. It’s a beautiful car.

That sounds really cool. Some guy bought a real ‘69 Camaro and took measurements off of it to build a 1/8 scale model. I don’t remember his name right now. IIRC, I bought some Renshape from him. At the time, he said he would consider selling parts. I was thinking pro/street.

Mine would be a 1/12 scale multimedia kit of a Duesenberg or other pre-war coachbuilt classic. Something on par with Model Factory Hiro kits. I wouldn’t even say it must be this or that exact car. A nice looking Bugatti, Delage, Delahaye, Cadillac, Lincoln, you name it. I think that would be cool. It’s not a pie in the sky daydream that would cost half a million bucks to tool up, then be a flop. What’s your idea?

Yeah, me too. I’m figuring they will need to be replaced. Condition of box plus age…I would be surprised if they are useable.

I don’t have it yet. I’ll try to snag eBay pics. edit: pics. Not much to see, so far. The ratty box probably helped with the price. I planned on getting the Tamiya 1/12 kit. I found a Joe Honda/MFH book for this car. Can anyone recommend more reference info?

And the price was not bad at all. I’ve seen them sell for a lot more. SWEET!

That’s pretty cool. I went to eBay, found one at a good price and bought it. I wish I could help with info.

I don’t have information, but I do have a question. Is that individual cooling fins that get stacked for the cylinders? If so, that is awesome. I have an Italeri 1/9 scale R75 military sidecar rig and its cylinders are nowhere near as detailed.

That’s all pretty wild. Want to make another one??? ? Or for a Ford 6R80 to put in my real 1987 190E.

Is it simply accurate measurements and machining or is it an outrageously expensive nightmare? (Or something in between?). I want to build a model inspired by Ed Newton and Larry Wood sketches, a show/street rod that looks like a cross between a ‘27 Ford roadster and a Formula One car. Engine would be a Mercedes-Benz M119 V-8 and a suitable transaxle. There is no adapter for this engine, for any transmission or transaxle.

Thanks. The McLaren book was a good price. The Ferrari book…ouch, but I couldn’t find much info on Niki Lauda’s 1975 and 1976 rides.

I’m thinking of Ferrari 312T/T2 and McLaren M23/M26. The cars from the move “Rush”, about Niki Lauda and James Hunt. My guess would be they are great reference material. Not cheap, but if they have great photos for modelers, likely worth the price. Thanks. Lee

I had never heard of that car, so I did a quick search. Holy cow, that thing looks like a caricature!

Mercedes-Benz M104 DOHC inline-6. Revell Germany 1/24 MB 300SL. This engine can make 1000hp with enough boost.

The Protar/Revell 1/12 Ferrari 312T Formula One car driven by Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni in 1975. Not a steal, but a good price.

IMHO, the next logical step would be an EFI Chevy LS and computer controlled 6-speed auto. Something that can go like heck when you stomp on the gas, but have reliability and decent. fuel economy. Something that can get the groceries and go the distance on a Hot Rod Power Tour. Of course, it’s not my car.

I believe the ban went into effect for the 1976 season, hence the reason for the Ferrari 312T2 intakes on the front sides of the body, vs Periscope for the 312T

Yes, I recently watched the movie “Rush”. I cheered for Niki Lauda; the analytical problem solver. Not the bull in a china shop.

Three window coupe with a GMC V-12 and a .50 BMG? I could see leaving it as is. Maybe different tires.

If you’re on Instagram, there is no escape from this thing. It is posted constantly. The same rendering in different colors.

Oh my. That front end. It looks so much better on the Aoshima box. In the artist’s rendering. Yikes.