warra48

Actually having a homebrew brewery in my garage, I vote for more beer.

I'll go with real. If it's a model, it has to be a large scale, but the radiator just looks too fine to my eyes.

Probably this one, from an old SMER kit, which I think is from an old Merit kit from the 1950s. The model had rudimentary engine detail, and the wire wheels were nothing more that a clear disc with a few spokes moulded on. I had to scratch build an awful lot of additional detail, in addition to correcting other details. The wheels are hand laced, 48 spokes per wheel, and all in 1/24 scale. It is painted with custom mixed acrylic laquer automotive paint. I started this build in about 1995, and finished it 2010.

I believe it's REAL. Shame it's not the IDENTIFY thread, because I also know what it is.

Very nice models from back in the day when touring car races were still interesting in Aus. I don't bother with the bogan Ford v Holden rubbish these days. Don't even watch Bathurst anymore.

Nice model. I well remember seeing Jim Richards run at races in New Zealand in the early 1970s. One of the best sedan racers from either side of the ditch.

Great looking build. Matich was one of the Aussie greats. Would love to know the model you used, if any, or how you scratch built it, if that's what you did? The body is so fine it looks like it might be vac formed ?

Beautiful job. How did you do the panel lines?

I'm going with MODEL. The panel and door lines seem to be filled with paint. Unless someone is good at photoshopping, then I've been fooled, although that's not difficult.

I know the feeling. About 20 years ago I taught my then lawnmower who is boss. I took to it with a log splitter. Man oh man, the wonderful feeling of calm which came over me, after I'd killed the darn thing, was amazing.

One scrubbed up for a wedding in January this year, with my good lady. One as I usually look.

I'll take a guess at REAL.

I think I may have identified the car. I'm staying mum on what it might be, no clues from me! Will know by Friday whether I'm correct.

I'm ambivalent about this one, but will stick my neck out again, and no doubt get it wrong, but I say REAL.

Best modelling tip I've seen for a long time. It's exactly what I do. I'm currently building the AMT '62 Ford Thunderbird, and the instructions are almost totally silent on suggested colours etc. So what to do? Use google to do a search, and bookmark all the useful references I can find.

That's it for me too. I enjoy all the rest, including cleaning up mould lines and sink marks etc.

I've started on every model I've ever bought. Which means I have about 100 on the go. But I do finish one from time to time, even if some take 10 to 15 years!

It's a Ford Cortina from the UK from the mid 1960s. I got it wrong last time, I'm going with REAL this time.

At least you can build! I've just had my left shoulder repaired last Thursday. Modelling with one arm in a sling isn't really an option, especially when it hurts like hell when I do my exercises. And typing one handed is a bit of a pain as well. Hope you recover soon and well.

Amazing and beautiful work.

If it's a model, it's would have to be on a big scale, and it would be incredibly detailed work. However, on balance,I'm going with REAL.

Yup, Model 1st photo Real 2nd photo

With all due respects, why do we need to prime RESIN first? It's not styrene, and I don't believe it is adversely affected by lacquer paints/thinners/fillers, or by any of the epoxy types.

Love the work you did on this one. Very very nice. What's the kit you worked from?

I'd say REAL. If it's not, then you've fooled a lot of us so far.