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Thanks for letting us know about this, Rick. I just had a quick look at the first two issues and they look superb. I'm sure they will be a great read, too, and I look forward to spending even more time on my laptop!

This is the Repsol version, built as a street car by omitting roll cage, roof flaps, extra lighting etc. and adding a parts box rear seat and scratch built parcel shelf. Paint is Tamiya Iridescent Purple/Green over Dark Mica Blue.

Nice start. I usually primer all the parts before applying colour, not sure if you did, but I find it helps the paint adhere. I have the Tamiya version of this kit in my stash, with the carbon fibre decals and photoetch extras - haven't had the courage to start it yet, but you may inspire me with your build .

I'm originally from West Yorkshire (where Matt Bacon lives) and speak with a northern accent. The first time I visited the US, back in the eighties, locals thought I was from Australia, presumably because I don't have a 'BBC' accent and Australia was the first English-speaking country other than Canada that came to mind .

Not forgetting Damian Lewis (Homeland) and Stephen Moyer (True Blood) are also British. Anna Paquin from True Blood is from New Zealand, so neither leading actor in that show is from the US!

Not familiar with that brand, but canopy glue is usually a form of white glue. Perhaps some US members can confirm.

For an old guy (nearly 61) I have quite a few kits from the teens - 2013 & 2015 Mustang, Lambo Aventadors, BMW i8, several GT racing cars (McLarens, BMW z4, BMW DTM) although my model collection is predominantly pre 1970.

Split Enz are from New Zealand, not Australia. How about John Butler Trio and AC/DC?

That's precisely why it is a good idea to pin small parts - there is such a small surface contact area. Pinning and superglue in a very small quantity works well. I also use white glue to bond chrome and clear parts, it cleans up with water and won't mar the painted surface. Just handle carefully after completion!

Looking good Jonathan.

I usually apply clear paint before adding BMF.

Great news Jim

This is what the chassis looks like, confirming it's part of the rear suspension.

Good luck Jim, I'm sure all will be fine.

Built mainly OOB, but lowered slightly and covered with Tamiya Blue Pearl and Pearl White

Excellent build and decal work.

Very nice build.

Yup, sure is beautiful. Nice work so far.

Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated. Here are some shots as requested, Bob. The kit comes with an airbagged Art Morrison chassis and LS motor.

Hi Bob. The videos you have seen are pretty much the way I do it. Don't forget to sand the primer coat if you haven't already done so. Mist coats dry very quickly, by the time the last panel is painted, the first ones should be dry to the touch. It only takes me 10 minutes or so to apply several coats. I then apply a thicker coat to give an even colour, wait a few minutes for that to flash over and then apply a wet coat, holding the spraycan 10cm from the model, moving quite fast. After painting the entire body, I wait for about 5 minutes and look for orange peel, applying more paint as necessary to achieve a smooth finish, and let it dry for 10 minutes or so. Some colours such as red, black, white, pearl white and Dark Blue Pearl can dry remarkably smooth without the need for more coats. If not, another wet coat is applied. I have also applied gloss clear as the final wetcoat to good effect. I would recommend leaving the paint a few days to dry thoroughly before sanding. I've left indentations and fingerprints in paint I thought had dried, but had not fully cured . I've been using Tamiya spraycans for many years now and after much practice usually apply paint wet enough to dry smooth, but without runs. I'm still really nervous each time I pick up a spraycan though. You're welcome to pm me if you have any questions. Keep practising! This is a recent paintjob that luckily required no sanding, using the method outlined above. I still think I'm lucky each time that happens!

What a great kit. Had this in the stash for a while and finally got around to building it. The kit came without wheels, so I substituted Pegasus wheels/tyres. Paint is Tamiya Dark Blue Metallic and to complement the modern styling I used Tamiya Light Gunmetal paint with Scale Motorsports Hi Def Carbon Fibre decals in place of the kit's wood decals. The kit bumpers were left in the box and photoetch taillights from Model Car Garage were used, together with tailpipes made from aluminium tubing.

This is the second version from the early 2000's. Built out of box excluding the (too small) engine and some decals for a cleaner look. Almost only paint used was Tamiya Pearl White, the rest of the kit is as it came from the box.

ELP were the first band I ever saw live, back in 1972. Keith was from my home town, too. RIP

Hi Chris I'm in NZ and can empathise about shipping costs. However, if it's current kits you are after, I can recommend Tower Hobbies in the US. They have very reasonable shipping rates (I recently paid US$28 for four kits) and they ship promptly. Their site has a useful shipping calculator based on the contents of your basket and discounts for members such as reduced shipping costs. I'll be using them when the A Coupe is released.

Happy New Year Nie