Brudda

Clifford your lola is really nice! I am doing one right now and it is a good build.I just a little disappointed on the research tamiya did on this model.The tires really made me mad as bridgestones were not on this car during this period. Even the paint scheme on the box is really wrong.This car never raced in this color.The color i loved on the car was green but it had a aston martin in it.Sooo you can not make it from this kit.Need some resin guys to make aston motor or maybe a mk3b trans kit!!!!!with the mark donahue colors and decals.Sooo in my despair,I am going to make my car a continuation car or as lola calls it a heritage car.Lola will make a mk3 any way you want,just have deep pockets. Mine is painted a real rich maroon (bloodstone read) has a stroked 427 small block,dry sump system Iconic auto has sent me goodyears that fit the year of the car and looks great.I guess this could be a super street car.The car looks really mean and should be my dark passenger.I will post this auto soon.It took 2nd place in the unfinished category at ipms silicon valley.my chopper bike took first,my custom challenger took first,66 el camino took second and my aluma coupe took third.My ZR1 corvette took first in class then it took 1st overall. It was a nice day. I am glad to see a lola finished!!People start them but no one seems to complete them Thank you clifford for finishing you model The car looks really great!!

This is just a general rule,hobbys and collections are not deductions.Hobbys that turn into business are now taxed so deductions are applicable.I know this because I have done this in other adventures.Just be very careful and find a good CPA to get the right info. Heres just an example of how a hobby can turn into a irs mess. I just sold a gt-350 for a great some of money.I bought this car for 800 dollars in 1973.Now this is just a hobby. When I sold the car the irs said the car is now taxed because of the profits made.Sooo I had to show reciepts on the car to prove to them it was a hobby. Thank god I had every receipt for every part on the car.I even had receipts for my racing motels rooms,tools, eating and everything related to the car.When the irs saw I spent more than the car was worth then it was dropped. But what a pain! Sooo be careful,talk to a good CPA and everything will be great. My thought though....let sleeping dogs sleep.

I am very new to the hobby.I have had great success with strada sports.If there is a problem he will fix it.My first order was sent and it was someone elses order. I sent it back and he had the original order sent out fast! Kevin was my first mail order and things worked out great. Another person is Derrick at icon auto. He has great resin tyres.I have ordered from him and had great success also. Love your stuff Doc!!

Thank You ,for all your help! I just ordered from rb motion.They had some cool stuff there. Hey Keith,this is for my lola. Tryin to get parts and pieces for this build.Painted the body and it took me 1 month just to do that.Doing the engine now and scratch building the dry sump pump. Needed some fittings. This place is great to get information from.Sooo many great builders out there!!Hope to see you soon bro Keith.Thanks again guys for the info.

Does anyone know where i can purchase 1/12 an fittings? Thanks for the help. Bruce

Very clean and neat!!! Great job! I love the build.

Super Job!!!! Nice build ,love the colors and the stance.

I will try to attend the contest. I have met some of the guys from the club and they are great! The cactus club had a table at the ipms modelzona show.They were very informative as I am only a two year builder. I was at the NNL west and some of the los angles guys are comming also. Sounds fun.

TOO COOL!!!!!!! I like them all, but I love the limo.Did you Know James May is a model builder and has quite a collection. By the way ,where is the STIG?

WOW!!!

Great build!!!!!!! I saw this kit and the shape did not impress me. What you did to this kit, is make it look real, not a toy.I am very impressed with the build. I just sold my GT 350 just last year. Had the car since 1971. Wanted something different but cannot find anything that excites me yet.That car was just fun. I have drove the new GT 500 and it is alot faster but not as fun.The GT 350 just has alot of soul. As a former owner of a GT 350 your car has alot of soul!!!Did i mention this was a great build?

Does anyone know where I can find 1:12 scale license plates and frames?

WOW!!! Nice build,gotta love early stock cars!!!

Super Model and pics to go with it. Great build!!!

WOW Really nice Build!!!!!

Casey and Ed, Thank you for the info on icon auto as Derek will be sending me some tires for the lola.They are goodyears,PERFECT!!!!

Just build for the enjoyment, have fun and everything else will fall in place.The guys here are cool and will answer any question, but most important HAVE FUN!!!!!!

Thank you airb, This helps alot.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOVADOSE71!!!!!!!!!! I have painted 1:1 cars and have used them all PLEASE LISTEN TO NOVADOSE71 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also have painted and still painting 1:1 cars and have used them all PPG,Sikkins,Sherman Williams,Standox and Spies just to name a few. Novadose is telling the truth, MASK UP!!! I do not care how small the amount ,it is dangerous. And just do not use any mask.You have to spend some money and protect your lungs.I have 2 friend that are dead because of not masking up. MASK UP PEOPLE !!!!Urethanes are the best. They do not shrink,go dull,easy to rub and dry fast. Sherman Williams has a urethane clear that dries to the touch in 5 minutes and you can rub the car out in 35 min at only seventy degrees. i love this stuff but it comes with a price.Very expensive.But if you want a shine ,look out! PLEASE BE SAFE GUYS and GALS

airb what else do you know about the kit?All information is good, Thank you let us know please!!!

WOW totally Cool!!!!!!!

Old Sprinter, I will try to post the build. Love to talk to race car fans and as for the wolf pack ,ROCK ON!!!!!!!

Hey Keith how are you? Yea,Im trying to build the lola. The tires really bug me. They are nice but the wrong mfg. Cannot believe tamiya would make a mistake like that.I wish they would have left the lettering off so at least i could put firestone or goodyear on them.I have contacted iconauto but Derrick said he needed new molds for the goodyears.They looked really cool. Sooo I might build it as a recreation. lola is building a continuation car. Looks really cool. This way I do not have to be period correct on items like the tires.How are you comming on your build? I know it will be very cool. Have a super day and well talk to you soon. Your Bud Bruce

Thank you Casey and Ed. Thank you very much.

Can anyone tell me if I can get aftermarket tires for this kit?Whats up with the bridgestone tires on a mid-later sixtys lola?Please help.