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Wait, didn't I see this cruising 10th Street, back in '77? June 24th I'm thinking, 8-ish. Looks like you covered all the bases Rob, nice work.

And yet, even a sow's ear can be a silk purse in the right hands. Nice work.

In my effort to support a response to the other Rainbow thread, I came across this. This Ikko, Japan model kit sure looks like your old MPC kit. (Or is it the other way around?)

Now that's a very intriguing thought. Maybe this won't be such a quick build after all. Thanks also 58Impala, I didn't know the Fiat X19 was Bertone styled but the similarities are undeniable. That line up could make an interesting shelf study. Faust, the Rainbow's a face only a mother could love, but suckers like you and I grab these things because they're too "out there" to turn away. This sat on the far shelf of a hobby shop for a couple years before it finally spoke to me when I realized that's the only place I'd ever seen one. They're even scarce on ebay.

1. Alclad is great, surprisingly easy to use if you go easy. Rubs off with handling. 2. I use the blade. Don't like it. Would like to explore other possibilities. 3. No experience. Use BMF & fine Tamiya tape well burnished.

Ah yes, the bumper stickers. Nice touch. It's so easy to forget how prevalent they were when bumpers were chrome.

I got bored. The Cormaro got boxed up as my attention turns to yard work, motorcycles and breezy lakes. Short season you know. Still checking in every day so quit slackin' ya buggers.

Not so fast. The Bondo one part glazing putty will crack and/or shrink. Any one part putty that requires evaporation to dry will lose substance and crack or shrink. The putties shown above are more to use as a heavy primer-filler which is fine for skim coats. Below is a two part putty. It's catalyzed and won't shrink. It's easy to use, not that fussy and has slightly longer work time. It's sandable in 15-20 minutes.

Umm... what is said error?

No. Different kit.

It's sort of, Sonny Crocket meets Blade Runner.

It was originally unveiled by Bertone in white, which this kit represents. However after it's initial impact, the studio jazzed it up with blue. The core mechanicals under the body is a Ferrari 308 GT which is why it keeps that designation. It still resides in the Bertone studio.

With all due respect to Faust (Adam Rehorn) I didn't want to hijack his MPC Rainbow thread, but I was compelled speak in favor of the Ferrari Rainbow concept car. The Airfix kit is crisp and precise and it's more proportionally correct. The MPC issue is grossly disproportionate, they're not the same mold. The 1976 Ferrari Rainbow is a product of the legendary Bertone styling house. It foretold the angular styling that followed through the 80's and it's styling contribution to the Lamborghini Countach is recognizable. It's called the Rainbow because the hard top could be flipped up and slid down vertically behind the cockpit making it a rain or shine car. 3-litre, mid-engine V8. The Airfix kit is a curbside with no engine. There is a battery box and suggestions that it used to motorized.

I like everything you did, paint, BMF, detailing and I especially respect that you left the factory features engraving on the bottom.

This really turned out well Nick. Your extra detailing on the back makes a huge difference. The lack of detail on this kit (and my lack of knowledge) is what's kept me from proceeding on mine until I get better references.

Flashback! Al, this is a dead ringer (minus two doors) for the sedan the Sisters used to drive to school in when I was a kid. My elementary music teacher was a firm but saucy nun from Ireland. She and her brogue were in charge of the convent's motor pool and she kept the Merc humming. Now that you've sacrificed for that finish, it is now blessed. Nice work.

Steve, that's got to be about the cleanest, most precise interior I've ever seen.

I might have to agree with this. With an arsenal of glues and putties available, we're really just talking about a few more pieces, right? If the body fundamentally points you in the right direction, the rest is up to you.

Yeah, that had crossed my mind too. I wondered if I should've just left the roof alone, I thought it started looking more like a conventional 69 Fairlane. Just one more because this is actually something I've been kicking around a while. 64 Riviera with a 66 roof. These exercises help visualize what the issues might be before I cut into plastic. I started my Cannonball car this way.

Okay, I'll bite. 69-Torino with Fairlane front end and 70-Mercury Marauder roof and rear.

This subject can never come up without me thinking of this plucky young lad and his flying machine.

Yes, clear packaging can work but glass is pretty important. After spending money and man hours and effort on a project, why skimp on glass? Spend the money on good clear hobby shop acetate.