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Very clean looking build. Makes me wish we could see the interior also. Extensive engine room detailing. Did the Air Conditioning Compressor and all of the hoses come in the kit or did you create all of that ??

You build turned out far better looking than all the horror stories I have heard about this kit. Looks like a nice baseline body style and not the Super De Lux we 're used to seeing.

So this is what you call "Rough around the edges". Looks to me to be something far beyond that. This is about as realistic looking as you can get. Not many 1:1 show cars turn out this nice, and the photography is also. The fit and finish on this model is exceptional.

I like the perfect "Day 2" look.

That is very impressive surgery. This is going to be a great looking Phantom.

You could always sand the grill smooth so that the V-8 emblem isn't showing and find a 6 cylinder engine that looks like a Ford I-6. Another thought is to find one of the engines that show the Rocker Arm detail and have it displayed with the valve covers off. As Ace pointed out it could have anything under the hood, that was pretty common years ago. Do you have an old Cadillac or Oldsmobile engine in your Junk Pile ?

As a builder I have never understood why someone would pay more for a built model that an unbuilt in the box like new kit that you could build yourself the way you want it to be. As an example, I have taken part in the "Swap Meet" portion of a local Model Show, to sell duplicate kits or something I find I'm just never going to build. I price these kits at a fair price and less than they can be purchased new even with the 40% off coupon. People will still try all kinds of ploys to barter on this price, and then go to the guy at the next table selling the same exact kit that has been built and partially disassembled and thrown in a Zip Lock Bag and pay more for it. I just don't understand what they are thinking. Even if they are only wanting to "mine" the parts at least in my kits they are all still there and in perfect condition. Should they be thinking of building the kit it would be better to start if a perfect kit. The effort to disassemble, clean and rebuild the "Baggy" kit would be far greater than starting with a good new kit.

I think what Snake was trying to point out was the very nice model you are building has the 396 cu in engine and there are several aspects of the very nice build that the Z-28 package would never have been compatible with from Chevrolet back in the day. The Z-28 package was only available on the Hard Top and was designed to qualify the Camaro to race in a specific class with the SCCA. The only engine would have been a 302 Cu In with a single 4 barrel carb. There was an option of 2-4's on a unique intake manifold that was shipped in the trunk for the dealer to install if ordered. The 4 speed manual was the only Transmission and front Disc Brakes were also standard and Four Wheel Disc were a very expensive option. The Z28 had many unique Suspension parts that were used on the Z28 only for improved handling. As for the exterior beside standard exterior you could order the Rally Sport equipment and the interior could be had in standard or custom interior. Even the Stripes over the hood and trunk along with the Spoiler were options, but try and find one with out them. The Z28 package was far more than stripes but that sometimes gets lost in the mist of time. You are modeling a very special car in its own right based on the Super Sport and Rally Sport Trim Packages you are replicating on this Convertible and with a 396 engine it would have been a real "Animal" in 1969.

And they walk among us.

Very nice Commercial build. The added details like the clip board and the soft drink add to the look.

Great looking build. Very nice reflection in the paint on the fenders.

This is going to be an expensive quarter for me. Despite what others my feel I'll be getting the Edsel, I still have one of the original issues but I like how they redo these. For builders who like the Continental kits this will offer a bonus. The Fairlane kit was very nice when it came out and I'll have to do another one. The El Camino is a given for me I envision more than one of these. The Pontiac is the same thing, got to have a couple. This Jeepster is something I might not think of normally but this is something I'd like to try. Like I said a very expensive quarter ahead.

Wow, if you feel you had better skills ten years ago I'd like to see some of those builds. This Corvette looks fantastic.

You faced quite a few problems with this build. The finished Model looks well worth the effort as it turned out perfect. I like your Jeep pick-up in the background.

Very clean redo. I like your color choice. Like you I have a few original Jo Hans in the stash and your giving me ideas to build one.

I followed your build on this and have seen all of the problems you had to overcome. This is just outstanding in everyway.

Outstanding build. With the photography it looks as if you could get in and drive away.

Welcome back to the hobby. Your going to enjoy it now even more than before. From the looks of your model you haven't lost any skills. I never owned a TR but I had friends that owned them and they would always take me for a ride and see if the could scare the you know what out of me. These were remarkable performers and was like driving a two seat Go Cart.

Looks good so far. Are you going to use Slicks on the front like your mock up ?? I like the looks of your red pick up in the background. The grill almost looks like a Chrysler product.

Looks very nice and I like your color choices. You have the Vette brakes and they should be adaptable, but if they become to much trouble you might consider the using the Pegasus Disc Brake parts.

Another consideration would be something like the old Paxton Super Charger. Pro Charger would be a more current Blower setup but shares most of the technology of the Paxton. These are Blow Thru setups with nothing more than a "Hat" on top of the Carb., for Hood clearance, belt driven and the Blower is self mounts much like a big air conditioning pump.

I have refurbished two old kits in this fashion and both turned out great. One kit was the Revell '64 GTO in red plastic. The other was an old AMT '65 El Camino in yellow. In addition to the excellent Meguire products you have already used another step I took was with a polish they offer for removing scratches in the plastic clear instrument cover on your dash board. Then a coat of Wax and the finish was very close to many painted bodies.

Beautiful looking build, very clean detailing on the trim.

I like the idea of using the Slant Six.

Thank you for the information. I have used their products also. Their Elephant Hide decals work perfect for '57 Chevrolet Bel Air interiors.