Harry P.

Very nice! I love the wheels...they work perfectly. Over all, a very cool model, nice work!

Yep...there goes my big payday on ebay!!!

This may be stating the obvious...but people who enter a contest (which is by definition a competition designed to determine a "winner") should not be put off if they don't win! The "winners" of a judged event will always be determined by a process that inevitably contains a large amount of subjectivity. Different judges have different ideas as to what a "winning" model is, and the criteria, as well as the judges, vary greatly from one contest to another. If you're going to compete against others in contests, be prepared for what to you may seem to be "bad" judging...because your opinion will vary from others'. Personally I don't enter contests, because I build for my own enjoyment, not to be judged against others. But if you're into the competitive side of modeling, realize what you're getting into...and be ready to accept opinions of your work that may not coincide with your own.

This is an item we're all familiar with, and many of us have used since childhood. What's different about this particular tube of glue? Before I took this shot last night, this was a plump, pristine, brand-new tube of glue. This is how far I had to squeeze it in order for the first drops of glue to come out. Apparently I was sold a tube of glue that was 90% air...

I've seen roadster versions posted on various large-scale sites. I assume they were conversions of the coupe kit with scratchbuilt convertible top boots?

Here's a shot of the interior... And the wheels. I sprayed a coat of Testor's transparent black window tint on them to add a little depth ("before" on the left..."after" on the right)... I removed the molded-in rear side window frames because I'm going to make them operable (swing-out). I also removed the gas filler door and rear hatch door so I can hinge them...

Thanks to everyone for your comments. This one was truly a model building "adventure", and it's been my pleasure to share it with you guys. Now I'm ready for my next one...it'll be the 1907 Fiat racer. I've been tracking them on ebay for a while...

Hmmmmmmm...I'm seeing a slow but steady trickle of familiar names signing up here...

I suppose this could have gone in the "Big Boyz" section, but since it's also back "on the workbench", I'll put it here. I actually started this long before I got sidetracked by the "Pocher bug". Now that my Alfa is done, I'm pulling this one out of mothballs and finishing up what I started...unless I get distracted again! This is the mid-70s kit release, molded in bright yellow, but otherwise identical to the original, red plastic release from the early 60s. I'm doing a replica of a very early first year car...one of the first few hundred produced, with the external bonnet locks and the road draft tube (which was eliminated early on in the production run.) I've added a lot of details, like hose clamps, battery caps, coolong fan, various linkages and mechanical bits and pieces that were not part of the kit (however, no aftermarket stuff used...it's all scratchbuilt) using photos of restored cars I found on the internet, and a few books I have on Jaguar restoration. Still a few wires laying loose, but otherwise the engine is done.

If we hadn't been told, there's really no way to know that it's not the real thing. Very impressive, to say the least!

I'm tired of looking at it! I think I'll call it finished! I'm pretty pleased, overall, considering the dozens of problems I ran into along the way. Too bad you can't see the hours spent on it...for instance, the hood alone took 3 days of filling, filing and sanding to get it to fit...and it's still not perfect. Oh well. Here's the finished product:

Do we read a page in a book from the top down...or from the bottom up??? My vote: If it ain't broke...don't fix it.

Amazing! That's very impressive work. What are you using for reference?

I've seen your model on the German forum you're a member of. I was amazed at your work then, and again now. I've rarely seen a cleaner, better detailed model at this scale. Everything is crisp and precise. Your craftsmanship is outstanding!

Love that Dodge! You've made nerdy cool!!!

Thanks for the offer...but it's a little too late. I'm just about finished with this one.

It's been a while since my last update, but I've been plugging away. I still need to install the windshield, the headlights, and clean up the wiring, but here's where I'm at: I've spent several hours working on the hood...adding styrene and Bondo to the panels in order to improve the fit. The next photos I post should be of the finished product!

So I see you're checking out a new playground! Keep the photos coming...they need more large scale here! BTW...uh...nice avatar!!!

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Hey V...nice to hear from you again!

Did someone say "old Impala"??? Same kit...different color:

1/25? VERY nice! And nice work on the wheels!

Pochers are known for their fit issues...so I knew going in what was in store. Nothing that can't be fixed with a little bondo or ingenuity. In the end it's all worth it, because the finished models are pretty impressive.

A little sheet styrene and bondo works wonders... The body has been permanently attached to the chassis...fenders next.

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished model!