PatW

Very good looking woody work, well done!

Great build, I'm interested to see builds like this to inspire me!

The wheels are all 2 piece plastic and quite a bit smaller than the 1/24-1/25 wheels/tyres, definitely 1/32nd!

Yes we had heard that McLaren were thinking of talking to Mercedes about going back to them for reliable, faster engines. We live just 6 miles from Mercedes F1, 12 from Red Bull, 10 from Renault and 5 from Force India, in the F1 triangle.

Well it's opening time as my birthday is here as are both the kits I was after! Th first one as previously mentioned was this................. made in 1976 and in perfect condition, Tomorrow I will scan the decals and spray them in 2 coats of clear gloss, to stop them falling apart when dipped into warm water, but if they do fall apart I have a copy to print onto clear decal paper. All of the plastics will be given a soapy warm water wash and clear water rinse and natural dry. The second kit is one that I've been seeking for a few years. Recently seen on ebay.com at $174 down from $!99! I found this on a website here in the UK that specialises in pre-owned kits, for just £30 plus £6 postage and packing! Again as the other kit I have already scanned and given the decals 2 coats of gloss clear. The plastics will go through the wash process tomorrow. A few interesting months ahead!

No quite the opposite that's why it's interesting!

Yes it's the first one I've ever seen too, and it 's a large scale 1/32nd which is even more interesting!

My wife bought me this for my birthday on Friday. It came from Model Car Mountain to the UK today. But I'm not allowed to open the postal pack until Friday!

Thanks Dan.

Thanks guys, yes a very nice kit fenders or not.

Another of my ebay, part started 'Woody' selection. I've not been able to use the wing/fender running board piece in this build as it was badly distorted, the kit may have been stored somewhere warm as it was also very brittle. This may have been why the first owner was put off building it. Anyway otherwise the build went well. I've added internal rear tubs to fill the gap and added woodgrain decal to those and the inside of the drop down tailgate. I also added alloy exhaust ends. I also noticed in my research that people used to carry surfboards around in them...............................

Thanks for the info John

Cheers Dale.

Superb Stuart, I'm a great woodie fan too!

Thanks Dave, yes we need to see 'The Big One'!

Thanks Jean-Pierre, have you built the SweeTee?

Thanks Derick.

Cheers Dann, yes I rarely stick to box art/standard colours.

Just won on ebay UK, a damaged kit, previous owner tried to cut the interior floor out! Easy, stick it back in! Only other prob.......No Decals! Not bad for under £10!

Superb! I'm into surf stuff as well.

Thanks guys, nice reaction and thanks Curt for that info.

Thanks for that weather report Jim. It's 6C here, that's about 42 F, very wet looks to be in for the weekend. I'm telling you this at 10.12pm Saturday, It's pouring with rain outside and looks to be like that until Monday! Enjoy the weekend show.

Thanks guys. Yes Ray I would have thought that they would have set them into the front wings/fenders, but I know nothing of American car design history. Where they setting headlights into the front bodywork at that time?

Cheers Jim, how's Florida for the weather?

An interesting subject as it doesn't show any 'Woodie' on the box art or in the plans or in the box! So I thought I'd add it! The front wheels were heavily fluted, which weren't very nice at all. Looking through the chrome parts there are a number of extra bits from a standard kit, so I cut the fluted area of the wheels out, replaced that with a piece of plasticard with a hole in the centre to give the correct offset on the axle ends. Using the separate chromed rear halves of the rims, opening out the hole and adding spare domed hubcaps for the smooth look. The paint is Plasti-Kote Metallic Blue.