Shardik

Lots of very tasty eye candy there, but the V10 Ghia was my favorite.

I've never had any luck at the thrift stores around here, but I've gotten some nice deals at the local antique mall, which is realy just a thrift store with high self esteem. MPC 1:12 Bentley 4 1/2 litre for $30.00. Started by previous owner, but not much done and everything intact. IMEX 1:9 Harley Davidson soft tail custom for $14.00. Not only was the kit sealed inside, but there was also parts for 70% of another Harley in the box! I also picked up a dozen 1:72 WWII fighter planes from various manufacturers for $1.00 each, all factory sealed. I've also gotten some pretty good deals on other kits: $15 - $20 on long out of production kits.

I have this same kit, (and the same drool marks on my keyboard). I haven't realy checked it out that closely yet, but after seeing yours in mockup, I think I need to take a closer look. The grille on your example looks absolutely vertical, whereas on the 1:1 there is a distinct rearward slant to the grille shell. Your inspiration, Slow Burn, is indeed beautiful, but I'll be going more traditional with mine. I want to replicate Marlene Dietrich's car, which, as far as I can determine, is identical to the one on the box. Good luck, have fun, and don't get too much primer on your jammies.

What did I get today? ....A JOB!!!!

Made you look! Oh, I am so naughty.

Wow! they do look good. Too bad about that one being upside down though.

This is looking quite nice. I'm looking forward, not only to watching your progress, but also to seeing the end result. And thank you for answering that nagging question..

This is just so bizzare! I love it.

This is looking great, Bill (blury pic's not withstanding). What realy amazes me is the fit of the panels after all this work. Flawless.

Oh yeah! Perfect stance, and your right, that mill looks right at home. Hope things go as well for McNally.

Welcome, Michael. I'm in Arvada. So, which Colpar Hobbies gets your geld; East or West?

Welcome to the party, Fred. I understand the Austin 7 is a popular candidate for what people on your side of the pond call specials(?) (hot rods to us Yanks). I may have the wrong term, as I'm remembering it from a 12 year old magazine article.

Welcome, Tory. Oh, this is gonna be fun!

I tried to get there, but it's a long haul from Berkley, Ca to Seatle when you're only one year old

Nice "nose job". You make a pretty good "plastic surgeon". (O.K....I'll keep my day job)

I'll definitely be watching this, as I have a similar project planned for a glue bomb I picked up a while ago.

Something tells me we're about to see an upsurge in LSRs around here. I too have been inspired to build a competion classic entry.

Congratulations on the win, Rick. Looks like it was well deserved. My first time out I only garnered a 2nd place in the custom class. At that same contest, I interviewed a couple judges regarding what they look for. Top of the list was the basics: Do all for wheels touch the ground? Are all molding imperfections removed (flash, parting lines, ejector marks etc..)? Are there any glue marks? Is the paint smooth with an appropriate finish (ie.: miles deep clear coat on a stock car doesn't fit) Then they got into more specifics: Is the model logically consistent? This was pointed out in reference to a weathered old tow truck with a sparkling clean engine. Are visible panel edges of scale thickness? From there you get into issues specific to the particular class entered; factory stock is clearly very demanding. I realize this is after the fact for you, Rick, but maybe someone else will find it useful.

1966 Porsche 912; The last project my Dad and I worked on together. 1939 Plymouth coupe; Another connection with my Dad 1968 Opel cadet; My first car 1937 Chevy pickup; My grandfather's work truck late 40's Packard sedan delivery to model The Hearse from the movie of the same title.

A G-6 !?!? Cool, sign me up! 109's and Spifires were the kings of the sky. Dragon has a pretty nice Emile. Here's the Revell DV:

I have quite a few ref. pictures for the Darren. PM me if you're interested.

Nice job on the engine wiring.

Nice build. Very realistic weathering. This car looks like it would have a lot of interesting stories to tell, if it could talk.

I think I see where your coming from here. I always strive to make sure things make sense, or are at least plausible. The dilemma, ironically, stems from the quality of the work you have already done: the body lines flow so well, and a seam here might be somewhat disruptive. My vote would be to do it. If left off, the question of plausibility will always be there. Whereas looking at a 1:1 car there are panel lines all over the place that our minds simply ignore. You've got a good enough eye that I think you could pull it off.

OooooKay. I am speechless, dumbfounded, and a little scared. Have you checked the expiration dates on any medications you might be taking? Seriously though, this is highly imaginative and very well executed. The monster in back looks as good as, or better than, anything I've seen come out of hollywierd. I keep thinking of the Toxic Avenger, which I suspect you might be familiar with, given your, evidently, macabre proclivities.