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Thanks for the offer Barbo, but I wouldn't be comfortable taking you up on it just because I questioned your initial post. If I ever get down your way I will make a point of trying to see some of the excellent work that you guys are doing. Thanks again.

Happy birthday and congratulations on the lucky finds Gregg. You had a great day. What are your plans for the Testarossa?

I have the engine pretty much complete, with all the wiring and plumbing in place. The engine is just sitting in the frame for a test fit, but its coming along. Thanks for looking.

Thanks Gary. I've always thought this was one of the nicest GP cars of all time.

Great looking truck so far Billy. I really like how you did the wheels. If you're not using it already, try some scratch filler primer as your first coat....it helps to hide some of the sanding marks and then you can cover it with a finer primer if you want.

Wow Billy, a fantastic assortment of built models, and many more to follow from the looks of that pile! I'm glad I'm not the only bearded one here also. Great work, and I look forward to seeing many more from you.

Ok Gregg, I guess I'm just used to seeing events like this showcase the models as a promotional tool, not sell DVD's of the event.

Superior work Mark. It looks fantastic.

Is this for real or some kind of scam?

You're off to a good start Brian. Cut the louvers and lets see it start to take shape.

Thanks for the pics Tom. I'm still oogling over all those excellent builds.

Great execution Dave....a very tasteful combination of parts making a beautiful looking ride. Well done.

Nope. I get a pop up window from largecarmag.com telling me to put in a password. I also notice you have an extra at the first of your picture, but even when I take it out I still get asked for a password. Can you change your settings on your photo site to allow guests to view?

Having followed many of your fantastic builds in the past, I look forward to seeing this one unfold Dave. It looks like you're off to a good start. I've often wondered what you use for inspiration...do you have access to actual blueprints or do you scale from photographs? Excellent work however you do it.

I just got started on this car. Its Revell's version of Steve Kinser's Quaker State sprinter. The frame is done and painted and the engine is being painted now. Here's the first look at it.

That was most kind of you Mike. Thank you and I look forward to the response from Clay.

Thanks Mike. I'm new here, so would you tell me how I might contact Clay? Thanks.

I'm looking to find some good detail pictures of the engines and running gear of sprints or WOO cars. Seems all I can find on Google are pics of cars running or winner photos. Anyone have a good source of technical info? Bill

Bob. You can get the aluminum trumpets from Thunder Valley (http://www.thundervalleyusa.com/pg8.htm) as part of their detail set. Quite frankly, I don't think the set is worth it. The parts are cast from the original Tamiya parts so are no more realistic than what's already there. In addition, many of the parts (disc brakes, cam covers, steering wheel and wheels) have to be painted anyway, so the advantages of metal parts disappear. There are no PE parts included. If you just want the trumpet, PM me with your address and I'll send you the missing piece.

That is really nice work John. Your Mini's paint job looks flawless. I like the flag....its better than the usual Union Jack. Great work on the garage also.

I completed this earlier this year. One of my favourite Grand Prix cars of all time. Its the basic Tamiya kit with the detail set from Thunder Valley. I removed the stock rear springs and wound my own. Brakes are plumbed, engine is wired and all instruments are wired. Thanks for looking.

That just totally blows me away Mark. Have you pressure tested it yet?

Yeah, I saw the So-Cal HHR and thought it looked kind of cool. Mac-Tac is one of those pressure sensitive vinyl coatings that you can get for covering shelves or windows. I have a roll of it that sort of looks like stained glass. You peel off the backing and stick it in place. Its very thin, quite flexible, but stong and not affected by the paint. It was an experiment, and it worked.

Finally got some paint on it today. I used Mac-Tac as a mask and was quite pleased with the results. There is virtually no bleed-through and I only have some minor touch ups to do. Its a great technique that I'll try again. The masking has just come off so there is lots of clean up to do, but I had to share this 'cause I'm so relieved that it worked so well. Bill

Fantastic job for such a short period of time Brian. Man, it would take me longer than that just to get all the parts sorted out!!!!!!