Might get moved... but... downloaded the .pdfs from Modelersite for GT Mk II, Ferrari 641, 1/8 Big Vette

[Ragtop Man]

Holy BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH! 

I thought they would be something of a plus-up from an article in FSM or MCM, had a little twitch at the cost but did it anyway.

Blew my mind all over the workbench, particularly the Vette build which would be a massive book unto itself. Not sure if the Ferrari 641/2 detail parts are still available but the article is very hands-on about how the parts are used. The Ford GT story is a big vague in spots, particularly about adjusting the stance. 

If you are looking for something to read that will really open your eyes to detail like you have never seen before, they are worth getting and downloading. I'm still digesting them and thinking... ummm... shoulda done that a long time ago. 

 

[The Junkman]

How much?

[Ragtop Man]

7 hours ago, The Junkman said:

How much?

A little less than $40 all in, for all three. The major model mags just don't do this level of coverage any more, so for the price of an ish or two of the usual thing and a cup of joe, this was a great value. 

I'd originally thought they would be more about just missing pratfalls that seem to be in every kit. But these are all a LOT more.

The Vette pdf is the sleeper, literally hundreds of pages of mind blowing scratch building, and huge color photos as it came together. Dunno if the detail parts for the Ferrari F1 are still available or not. From my first (relatively fast) read, it seemd like there were still good tips that you could use, even if you didn't get an aftermarket upgrade kit. As for the Trumpeter Mk II GT, a lot of the commentary is somewhat in past tense, showing finished work before assembly, vs. process for the Vette. 

In any case, having read each of them now, I'd still do them all over again, and look for some other subjects loitering on the shelf taunting my skills. 

It would be a heck of a .pdf to do some of the really mean and fiddly kits, like the Mickey Thompson Challenger, Ivo 4-engine rail, JoHan Turbine Car, etc.  FWIW, I get as much of a kick seeing them come together as I do flinging plastic.