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Can’t wait to see more work. Want to build a Beaumont one day.

That is the factory stock model. There is also a rally version with brighter decals and different wheels.

New pics posted in Finished section.

I posted a few pics yesterday in the WIP section, but since then, I have managed to add all the little finishing touches. I made a distributor and wired the engine, but apart from the wiring and a set of licence plates, it is OOB. Compared to the majority of Tamiya kits, I found this kit had a number of minor fit issues. As I mentioned earlier, this kit was very reminiscent of an Ebbro kit in execution, so I have a feeling that this car probably came from the same designer. The paint started out as TS Alpine Blue, but both my 20+ year old cans crapped out during spraying, so the finish coats were TS-54 metallic blue with a clear topcoat. Happy to see this done, now on to the next build!

Some aluminum paint can make the moulded in lenses look more realistic. I have also seen some builders use Bondic UV glue to create clear lenses.

It’s a ‘61, three strakes in the side cove. Look forward to see what you will make of it.

Right now, it’s down to the finishing touches; lights, bumpers,, windshield, and some decal work. I have to reattach some pieces in the engine bay, had to break the engine free to lower it (too high for the engine cover to fit).

Here is a project I have been working on over the past few weeks. Basically stock, though I did wire the engine. It’s been a bit more challenging than your typical Tamiya kit, with a number of areas where the fit wasn’t quite as good as normal ( I have a feeling that the engineer behind this is the same one who started Ebbro; great concept, just needs a touch more refined execution).

Figures look great, love the fact they included a gig bag for a guitar! Can see that ending up inside a few builds.

I would say there’s a good chance that Round 2 found the interior and chassis components for the Nova, and will just have to re-tool the body and chrome parts. I can’t see them doing a complete reverse engineering of the kit, though I’m certain stranger things have happened in the industry.

Looking at your grille, Alan, I think the MCG grille for the '67 Impala would work for your needs. Check out the Supernatural Impala thread in the Kit Reviews section for a picture (should be on page 18 or 19).

It's surprising how companies could miss tooling up something as basic and visible as the headlight scoops, but Heller isn't the only ones who have done this. My 1:32 Airfix XKE is missing the same parts, with the same appearance issues.

Looks really good so far. It would be nice if there were more options to do the less common Australian and Canadian variants of American cars.

The MPC 1970 AMX was reissued in the past couple of years, may be the most convenient source of tires. Hope this helps in your search.

There's a Wayback Machine moment for you!!! I never had the coin to get that kit, but it was one that I remembered seeing and thinking "I'd like on of those!".

I just watched a string of programs on YouTube. Since I get Wheeler Dealers on Discovery Velocity, there is a lag on how current our programs are, so it was really nice to see Ant's work on his own car. I did worry that the show wouldn't be as good when Edd left, but I have been happily surprised at the content. I have also enjoyed the two shows I have seen so far with Elvis as the mechanic. Mike does have his moments where he is in your face, but it is also nice to see a salesman who knows how to do repairs (I have managed salesmen who could barely remove and swap licence plates, so this is a big thing for me!). As a former salesman and manager, I really liked the recent video I found on the WD stream, with Mike discussing the shows, as well as the dealer situation during the pandemic. An interesting look at how dealerships are surviving during this crisis.

You may want to take a look at the original issue of the 1:25 AMT '57 T-Bird. Tons of custom parts, and there may be a treatment that appeals to you.

I ordered it through Hobby Link Japan. I will probably build mine stock, but a friend of mine built the 1:32 version as a Zinger, and it looked really cool.

I remember how exciting it was to get a modern Pro Street car when the J2000 hit the shelves back then. I have an original in the pile, so it won’t be as big of a glue bomb as my first!

When I placed my order, the price was $43 CDN plus shipping, so it would probably be around $30 US.

There was once a British TV series from the ‘60s, where the script called for a Jaguar Mk.I sedan to drive off a cliff and burst into flames. The stunt was done using the Jag, but for the next several years, many shows used the same footage in order to get a return on investment. To paraphrase the author, if you saw a white a Jag with bad brakes, you knew how it would end...

Finally received my order from HLJ, now I can start planning on what to do with this kit.

There are a number of scenes in the old Hawaii 5-0 where McGarrett's '74 Grand Marquis will suddenly cut to footage of the "68 Park Lane and back again.

The XJ-S was reissued recently, so you may want to contact your local distributor and see if they can source a set for you. It may cost you some coin, but at least you'll know the tires are fresh.

IIRC, the LHD dashboard was supposed to be part of the American SATCO issues, cast in resin. I never managed to find one of those kits, so I don’t know if they were ever included.