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That's some fantastic work!

I needed more of some parts so I did a mold using Hobby Lobby mold rubber and I'll try to cast some parts tomorrow. Wish me luck, last time I had a reaction to something, probably sanding dust. I'll be more careful this time.

There was a discussion of this a year ago or so. Apparently the original issue didn't sell well and they may have scrapped the tool. Now with the modern four door version they probably wouldn't go to the trouble.

I guess the title tells it all. I made some decals a few years ago and I want to try some more. For the previous decals I used Word and screen shots to set up the design and printed them on a commercial laser printer. This time I plan to try using inkjet paper and my home printer. Is there a fixative for the finished prints. For the laser printer I used MicroScale paper made for laser. They also make inkjet paper. Is that what you guys use or is there something better?

I liked and lost the Daytona kit back in the day and will be looking for another. As for new kits of newer cars, I'd like to see some SUVs and maybe even some of the newer pickups. They could maybe do it like Round2 has with the 88 Chevy trucks, and set it up as a curbside with the option of doing a full detail later if sales make it worthwhile. Since AMT now has the Charger as a police package, how about an Explorer with a police version? Maybe a Subaru Forester and Outback as well?

Looks like it will be a fun build, and coming up with the backstory is half the fun to me.

Models is one area that I have covered. I was a bargain hunter for twenty years. Not for resale, but as a hobby. But now I'm at an age I need to start selling some of them off.

As far as I'm concerned, Round 2 could start reproducing every model in this ad!

Keep it up! Looking good.

A long time ago there was an article in a magazine, probably Scale Modeler or something. I think it was an interview with a designer for MPC or AMT, maybe. The guy commented on the differences between models of the same car. He said something about how you could a model exactly to scale or you could make it look like the prototype. He said it was more of an art form. He also said they tend to make the engine fifteen percent larger and the tires wider than on the real vehicles because it looked better to the builder.

I have the two-speed Dremel battery unit and even on low, it's a bit too fast for some uses. It melts the plastic if I'm not careful.

Glad to hear you're signing up for a build. The more the merrier.

Beautiful day for car spotting. Sunny and temps in the 80s. Sadly, I didn't get pictures of all of them. We went to the Costco at the Domain in Austin, Texas and it seemed like everyone had their weekend drivers out. The place was packed and we circled for ten minutes to find a parking spot. Right in the front was this huge BMW SUV. I'm not familiar of all the models anymore, but it looked a lot bigger than my RX350. Over in a corner was a spotless red and white Austin Healey, top down and a big bundle of paper towels sticking up from the passenger seat. I circled this orange Porsche twice to get a good look. I thought it might be a Singer, but couldn't tell for sure. There was also a perfect JDM R34 GTR doing grocery hauler duty and a couple of old Chevy trucks, too. Of course, there were the obligatory Land Rovers and Range Rovers. We got on the highway and this silver Porsche was in front of us for a couple of miles.

The sub assemblies are pretty well finished, so I did a test fit. Late last night I shot the wheels in gold and this morning I gave them a wash with Tamiya black wash then some dull coat.

I've been making a push to get as much done on my entry as possible. Last year I made a good start and then got sidetracked so November saw me trying to get it all done. The more I get done now, the better off I'll be, right? This morning I got the sub assemblies pretty much done so time for a test fit. Now I can take a breather while some parts come in and not stress. After consideration, I went with the wheels from the Monogram Porsche 924. They had to be modified as they're designed for a plastic axle curbside kit but the look is perfect to me. After stripping the wheels to bare plastic, I shot them in gold, did a Tamiya black wash and then a coat of flat to get a proper vintage feel. They still need some detailing but they fit well. The tires are from the original Esci Golf kit as the Pirelli Continentals that come with the 924 are a bit wide. The decals are a combination of parts box and homemade. I think the decal paper may have been old because the decals are pretty brittle and don't stick well. Here's the engine in place for a test fit. It'll need a little more work, but I'm happy to say it fits without hitting anywhere. Still having trouble with paint chipping on the body. I'm pretty sure it's the AMT yellow plastic that's causing the issue. I prepped it exactly the same as with the Esci original parts but the paint just doesn't stick to that yellow stuff. Fortunately, it's minor and I should be able to decant some of the Go Mango and do touch ups. That's it for the moment. Stay tuned for the next fascinating episode!

Making great progress. That paint is super shiny and the interior color really looks the part.

I got my Cannonball into subassemblies to see how it will look. Happy with the progress so I can relax a little and work on other projects as I round up more parts I'll need. Official notice, Little Debbie did not pay for the advertisement! LOL

I got a 1/24th Welly Porsche Macan in today. It was listed as damaged, but all the parts are there, so it was cheap. I'll do something with it like I'm doing with the white Welly Cayenne I've been slowly working on.

I've settled on wheels. They are from the Monogram 924, and look a little like MiniLites. Being 4 lug they should bolt right on! I believe this style of wheel was also available on 1:1 Porsche 914s. This is just after the wheels were dechromed. Now, they're waiting for paint. I'm leaning towards gold as that feels period correct for rally wheels.

Not a good picture, but here's the first try at the engine. It's the stock VW 1.7 block with a few 'minor' tweaks. I'm working on a backstory but it fits some of the wild stuff coming out of Germany in the 70s. After buying some 3D print turbos and plastic rod I reached an epiphany, I suck at making exhausts. I ordered a Honda H22 Turbo from Eternity Hobby Supply and stole the turbo system. It fits and looks close enough to what Porsche was doing with their 935s back in the day. Since a turbo engine puts out a lot of heat, the hood needed some insulation so here it is. I've decided to use these 4 lug wheels off the Monogram 924. They look a little like MiniLites. These wheels were also offered on the 914. I have a set of Fuchs that will work, too, but I kind of like these.

I used to collect the cigarette packs from the smoking area at work, but a few years ago, I came across this textured foil on Amazon or eBay. There isn't a label on the package, It looks like a thinner version of cigarette pack foil and was intended for cigar smokers has. It has a small patch of cotton cloth on one corner. The idea is you moisten the cloth and I guess wrap the cigar? Anyway, it came in a pack of ten or twenty sheets, each about 2x4 inches. It doesn't have a paper backing so you have to be careful not to burnish the texture out. I applied it with sticky glue and it seems to be holding.

Good tip! Thanks!

While browsing Hobby Lobby for ideas I came upon these in the jewelry section. They make different size balls but this is the one you need for a gearshift knob. It works out to about 2 inches in 1/24th if my math is mathing. You just cut the pin part to the right length, it's already chrome and you're ready to go. For my Golf, I painted the ball white, but if you have really steady hands you could probably do it up as a pool ball.

Worked on the engine today. It's the stock VW 1.7 block with a few 'minor' tweaks. I'm working on a backstory but it fits some of the wild stuff coming out of Germany in the 70s. Within a year of the Golf's introduction, German tuners had more than doubled the 1.7 liter in the Golf from the factory 78 hp to 170. Porsche at the time was developing the 924 with an Audi four cylinder and there was a lot of crossover between the factories. In my world someone got hold of some unsecured parts out of the back of the Kremer Porsche racing team delivery truck and went crazy. Not the best picture, but here's my first, actually second, try at the engine. After buying a 3D print turbo and some plastic rod I realized something important, I suck at making exhausts. To spare time and patience, I ordered a Honda H22A Turbo from Eternity Hobby Supply to steal the turbo system. It fits well, and resembles what Porsche was doing with their 935s back in the day. To handle the extra horsepower, a much larger radiator with twin electric fans is going to be needed. To control the turbo heat, some more insulation was added to the underside of the hood.

Nice kits, I need both those to add to the pile. I'll have to remember my Burbank log-in. Are they the full detail or curbside?