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Nice. Is the car you're referencing a Larry Watson job? Looks like his style...

Really liking this build! Here's a few nice reference pics: http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1968-FORD-GALAXIE-XL-FASTBACK-125313 http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/07/18/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1968-ford-galaxie-500xl/#&gid=1&pid=3 http://www.galaxieclub.com/internationalcarshow/index.html#anchor68 Scroll down on that last one to see the '68 model year. If I may suggest, I'd knock down the simulated seams on your vinyl roof to half or less their current thickness (height). You're replicating just a couple layers of vinyl, which at 1/25 would be a VERY subtle effect. I only offer this because exagerrated vinyl detail is a pet peeve of mine and can ruin an otherwise beautiful model. Yours is coming along SO nicely, it deserves to look its best! Keep sweatin' the details, and happy building!

VERY handsome interior, would look good in lots of cars!

Lambo doors are SO year 2000. Even Lambo doesn't use them as much any more. This style custom screams ol' fashioned suicide doors, or no door mod at all. My 2 pennies.

Agree that there is really no bad choice here! This is a svelt body style, and all your wheel options look very stylish, so it really comes down to personal taste; which do YOU prefer? Looking forward to the finished project.

" After applying the foil, but before cutting it, lay a piece of blue painters tape along the edge that you want to cut. It will give you a nice straight line & the edge of the tape will give you a guide for your blade to ride against while cutting. Also, the blue tape will give you a color contrast so that it's easier to see what you're cutting." Another tip that works well for me: color the tip of your blade with a black sharpie; it lessens distracting reflections.

That blue is beautiful - a perfect choice, and well executed! Keep it up!

The "short cap" Rallyes were not a one year only option. The short cap denotes disc brakes, and is lettered as such in a circle on the caps. Tall "Derby Hat" center caps read "Chevrolet Motor Division". http://www.ebay.com/itm/SETOF4-Chevy-GM-Rally-Wheel-Center-Hub-Caps-Disc-Brake-Rim-Cap-Cover-Trim-Rings-/230888069477

That is a nice dark red. If I were doing one for myself, it'd be triple red: red vinyl top, red leather interior, and red paint. Looking forward to yours for now!

What a beauty!!

Very nice, realistic under-hood detailing. Clean!

Lookin' good so far. Nice treatment of a very attractive automobile!

Can't wait to see what you do with this kit! Going to grab a couple for myself. Steve, that color is just beautiful!

Very sorry for the loss of your friend. You've built a beautiful version of this kit; just gorgeous! This car has one of the most handsome side-views of any car ever built, (IMHO)! Love the red.

Perfect kit? Nope. Are any of my stash of 500 or more kits "perfect" kits? Nope. Are they still fun and challenging to work with? Yep. Will I be buying one of these? Nope. It will be impossible for me to buy less than two of these; likely three or four. Dave and company, keep up the good ( and ever-improving) work!!!!!!

Any more progress on this? Also, great use of those plastruct stairs!! Gotta get me some now...

Nice job. That's really his first?!

I may very well be wrong on the Esci origin; I was working from a vague memory (bad idea!). I've been digging through my references, but I haven't come across the info I'm sure I have SOMEWHERE on this kit. Will be watching this thread, and if I can find my info, I'll share. Good luck!

This is off to a good start! Can't wait to see more...

I've got one of these in my stash, as I have a soft spot for Escorts. I believe this was originally an Esci tool, and it builds the overseas Ford Escort, which looks more like our domestic Mercury Tracer. Perhaps some of the gurus on here can offer some enlightenment on this.

Loving this build, and your writeup is first-rate! Looking forward to the final product...

Ditto on the vette rearend - most all Chevy products since thr early 70s as far as I'm concerned. I can't help but imagine a team of designers sculpting a huge chunk of clay that was mistakenly parked against the back wall of the design studio. When they got to the back, they just didn't know what to do! I realize it's been a VERY long time since they used clay design models, but it's fun to dream... PS - The front-wheel-drive Impalas rear end really bothered me at the time of their arrival; just seemed so out of proportion...

Congrats to you fellas! It says alot about you as builders (and as folks in general) that you are willing to objectively view your own work, and call it like you see it. I think you guys just passed a milestone on the way to building ever-improving models. Kudos! Keep it up, and keep us posted on your progress.

Oh yeah, kudos for using the period custom stuff! Can't wait to see more!

Would look neat in satin black, to contrast all the chrome and bright shiny red engine block!