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Very neat build. I have a handful of 1/72 choppers in my stash, but haven't dove in yet. (UH-60 Blackhawk, Kamov KA-52, and a few others) Hoping I can reach your level of craftsmanship on those little devils!

Very clean build! I really like oddball aircraft design, and this one still feels...current!

Very nice model, and the color is top-notch! Cool understated vibe.

What a clean build; just exemplary! The dash really sells it for me.

Looks good in orange! Better open up that grille, though, before you overheat the engine!

No real bad choices here, but DANG, that yellow looks good on that body!

Might check the "wanted" forum for bumpers if yours don't work out, as a lot of folks are building gassers these days, stock bumpers are rarely used and so should be an easy score.

Love those '62s, and that gold is a handsome color that suits it very nicely. Can't wait to see the finished product!

The front fender openings in that body are now positioned about right for some funky chrome header exits, maybe some megaphones...

Some days...right? I was digging that third pic above, the stained plastic had a real "barn find" weathered appearance that you couldn't easily achieve if you actually wanted to!

Good luck!

Love a good scratch-build! Cool subject, too!

All those colors are pretty nice, but that orange is RACY! I think it would look great with a simple creamy white top; when everything is "pearly", the pearl loses some of its impact. The contrast of the pearl flake against a solid color gives it more pop! Any way, it should look cool, since all your choices have a certain appeal. On another note, there's a good thread (on this site I think) about correcting this kit around the windshield/cowl area. There are some shape issues, but I can't recall the specifics; IIRC parts of the Revell '50 Olds were spliced in to get a more accurate appearance. That ring any bells with anyone?

Yep, that's the 53 on the left, 54 on the right. Either way, you get cool parts for the spares box, or custom fodder! Any thoughts on color scheme yet? Really diggin' the build.

That bumper came out really nice!

Odd box art says 53, but shows the 54 grille installed!

The Trans Am bird in your avatar will be modified to hoisting a bottle of cool refreshing Coke to its open beak!

Very nice build; agree with others that we need to see more pics! How was your experience with Hobby Boss as far as fit, accuracy, etc? They seem to be all over the map in those respects, with some kits being great and some just a-swing-and-a-miss. The canopy looks a bit small, but that could be photographic perspective issues. Any way, you did a fine job with her!

I think this kit contains the front end pieces for a 54 and a 53, or at least the older releases did.

Coming along nicely! Glad you found time to return to the bench.

Look'n good!

What would it take to get a copy of that Discovery?

What a cool looking little plane! Has a real "period piece" feel to it. When were they new?

That engine looks pretty nice over all, but that LEGO fan belt has got to go.

Go ahead and throw the bucket seats and console into that C-10!