jaymcminn Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Amazing. Some of the nicest weathering I've ever seen on a model car. It really looks like most of these looked by 1980 or so! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) As I viewed the initial post I also thought the photos were reference photos of the 1:1 cars, rather than model photos. Absolutely amazing! I went back to view the photo again and is still looks to me like 1:1 car, not a tiny 1:24 model. Usually things like headlights or taillight lenses give models away, but in this case, it is all perfect! EDIT: I went back again now knowing for sure that it is a model and now I can see that the windshield "glass" is thicker than 1:1 glass, and that the concrete texture of the island where the pumps are is slightly rough, but I really had to concentrate to look to find things that were "off". Edited August 23, 2023 by peteski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StokeModels Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 3 hours ago, peteski said: I can see that the windshield "glass" is thicker than 1:1 glass Yes, and this kit has the entire windshield, frame and quarter windows as one clear piece - would be very difficult to replace. It's often the most noticeable part, as well as the chunky wipers. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StokeModels Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 3 hours ago, jaymcminn said: Amazing. Some of the nicest weathering I've ever seen on a model car. It really looks like most of these looked by 1980 or so! Thanks! Yes, there was an orange one in my neighbourhood that I styled this one after - would have been around 1985 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Simply awesome!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Stellar build, Martin. An exceptionally high degree of realism. Excellent work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 OMG... perfect! I was not sure if it is real car on real gas station or model... stunning job👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 8/21/2023 at 11:45 PM, karbuildr said: That is beautiful. Absolutely realistic in every way. Not to mention the excellent background, it all looks so real. Outstanding. x 2: I really thought that I would look at the real thing and the model would follow... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 You are an incredible talent my friend. I follow you on your Instagram page as well. Stunning and incredible work......😳 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 That's a fantastic build and with that diorama backdrop I almost though I was looking at the 1:1 car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Wow!! Extremely realistic and impressive build!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 That looks absolutely amazing and could easily be mistaken for the real thing, especially with the gas station diorama background!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Wow....fantastic! The realism is....unreal! Nice job on the weathering, build, and set!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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