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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.

I got one of mine. It wasn’t cheap, but I did negotiate it down 20%. I want to get a real one of these. I think it’s a really cool car. Maybe go for a Tim Taylor Edition (more power). Internet photo. Mine is on its way to me.

I made an on/off indicator for the ice maker in my refrigerator/freezer. It doesn’t shut itself off when the container is full of ice, so it’s easy to have it overflowing or to run out.

I’ve seen them on eBay several times, when looking for parts for other projects. I never bought any, though. Now that I need some, I hope I can find them.

Ferrari drag car by Bob Norwood in the early 1990s. Fiberglass body. Testarossa engine with a locomotive turbocharger that had the intake side cut off and replaced with a chain drive.

A local shop had it on consignment. Original kit. Not sure if the decals are still good. Engine is partially assembled. Tires need to be replaced. It was fifty bucks. I did ask if it was marked correctly. It was. Wow!

Sounds weird, but there will always be an Italy. I want to build one with the M119 V-8 out of the Tamiya 500SL, to match my full size project.

That’s good to know. I did some more research and it looks like the Esci is not a curbside. They also have a “pre-facelift” model, which is what I have in my driveway. So, cool. I’ll look for an Esci kit. Or two. Maybe more. The police car version looks cool. So does Ayrton Senna’s racing car. And the 2.3-16.

Are they better than the Fujimi/Revell curbside kits? Just curious. Thanks. Lee

Something new or modified in 1/8 scale. For a new kit, a current Camaro/Challenger/Mustang. Maybe a ‘57 Chevy. 1969 Camaro. Modified reissue: 1963 Corvette. The split window is a classic. 1967 427 Corvette is also a classic. 1929 Ford roadster on the Big Deuce rails. The flathead is great, but another new engine would be cool, too. Lots of options for old school engines; early Hemi, OHV Cadillac, Nailhead Buick, Jaguar 3.8 liter inline six with side draft Webers. A modern EFI engine would be cool, too. A Ford mod motor or Coyote with optional supercharger would look pretty cool in that small engine compartment. A 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan would be cool, too. I’m daydreaming, but it’s subjects that I think could sell. Of course I’m not a mind reader, nor can I see the future.

But seriously- Pro/Touring or Pro/Street versions of: Monogram 1969 Torino Talladega. The looong fastback would look cool in either style. AMT 1966 Galaxie 500. Such a cool car. It needs bigger wheels and tires, and an EFI Ford 4.6 DOHC or Coyote. (Doesn’t the AMT Vickie have a 4.6 DOHC?) AMT 1967 Impala. Another long fastback. Large diameter wheels. EFI big block with valve covers that say 572c.i. or 632c.i. Include a second set of valve covers that are smooth, plus decals for them with other displacements or graphics. Pro/Street version would have a rear wing big enough to launch F-18s. AMT 1965 Riviera. A Gentleman’s hot rod. Give it a modern EFI power plant. Chevy LS or Buick 425. Pro/Touring only on this one. New interior. AMT 1966 Riviera. Different body style, and boy does it look nice. Pro/Touring. Give it a nice interior, like something that would come from Chip Foose or Dave Kindig.

Pro/Street Mercedes 560SEC. Revell 560SEC kit. New back halved chassis. Centerline Convo-Pro wheels from Revell Jukebox Ford. New wheel backs to fit Revell Pro/Street tires, or new tires to fit the Convo-Pro wheels. Tool up a Mercedes M119 engine with a custom intake manifold that has a twin screw supercharger in the lifter valley blowing air up through and air/water intercooler. Have an optional twin turbo setup with the turbos poking through the hood on either side of the big cowl induction hood scoop. Also have an optional 8-71 supercharger poking through a stock hood. I tell ya, Revell is making a HUGE MISTAKE by not doing this. Just kidding on that mistake issue. But I would buy one.