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Here is the latest off the bench. This is a re-visit of an earlier Tamiya kit I did sometime in the mid 70's. the original kit was lighted and motorized but the new one was not. As a result there is a lack of detail in the engine compartment as this was probably more of a motorized toy than a model as was the custom back then. I did wire and plumb the engine (it looked like fun) but neglected to include all the other details. I have an Exoto 1/18 version of this car and that has the details. (pictured) Plus I wanted to do it like I originally had but this time make everything fit better. Color is Testor 1145 Insignia white and was sprayed some time ago. Rest of the build details in the picture captions. Thanks for looking and feel free to comment. Engine detail on the flat six. Had to change out the distributor as the kit one was for an 8cyl. Extra wire goes to the coils installed in the cockpit. Comparison of the two engines and details. Exoto was much better detailed. Completed car and whats left of the model it replaced. They build so much nicer when you know what you are doing and have all the materials and tools. This view. The wheels steered and the suspension worked in the kit. Doors, rear engine cover, and front cover are all workable. The stance of this car is v-e-r-y low and if you have ever seen a real one it is about right. The actual car is way lower than a Ford GT and very cool looking in person. Didn't realize I had so many models of this particular car until I dragged them all out of this pictures. In the back is a Tamiya 1/ 12. 1/16 version to the right is an Otaki with full detail. To the left is the Exoto 1/18. Center and partially hidden by the feature model is a 1/64 by an obscure Italian company. #8 is 1/24 Arii and a very nice kit with metal wheels and mirrors. Front center is an unknown (probably Japanese) 1.24 version. 1/64 #17 is a Mini Lindbergh plastic body on a Jag TR3 slot car chassis. Its fast. The #17 car was driven to victory in the 1967 Nurburgring 1000KM by Schultz and Buzzeta