Posted in 2015 Completed Projects GM

1965 Corvette – Monogram – Rework

Long before I started using an air brush I built this Corvette.  It’s hard to imagine since I’ve been using proper tools to build models…

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Posted in 2015 Completed Projects Porsche

Porsche 928 – Gunze Sangyo

Gunze Sangyo? Prior to buying this kit, I had never heard of this brand. I was looking through eBay for loose model wheels and this…

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Posted in 2015 Completed Projects Subaru

Subaru WRX STi – Tamiya

I’m hoping to tear through this kit quickly.  It is a simple curb side kit with the only real challenge being the detail work necessary…

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Posted in 2015 Completed Projects Nissan/Datsun

Nissan S15 Silvia – Aoshima

I bought this kit to compliment the S13 and S14 kits I’ve already built. Since this model was a curb-side, I knew I could finish…

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Posted in 1997 2014 Completed Projects Mopar/Dodge/Plymouth

1970 Dodge Challenger – Monogram

Originally, this model was a combination of two kits. I added a front suspension and rear axle from a 1970 GTX as well as the…

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Posted in 2014 Completed Projects Mopar/Dodge/Plymouth

1971 Plymouth GTX Rework – Monogram

Justifying the rework After I reworked my ’71 ‘Cuda I started to take a look at some of the other kits.  The main premise of…

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Posted in 2014 Completed Projects Mopar/Dodge/Plymouth

1982 Shelby Dodge Charger – MPC

Compared to the Chargers of the muscle car era, this one doesn’t quite live up to it’s name.  However, during it’s time, performance was quite…

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Posted in 2014 Completed Projects GM

Opel GT – AMT

The Opel GT was fun car from the 70’s that was an economical and sporty alternative to the muscle cars of the day.  My dad…

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Posted in 2014 Completed Projects Mazda

Mazda RX3 – Fujimi

The kit is painted a flat dark blue and is sealed with satin clear.  I found a picture of a similar era Toyota painted the…

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Posted in 2013 Completed Projects Mazda

1/32 Scale Mazda FC3S RX7 – Fujimi

Several years ago, I picked up a set of four 1/32 Fujimi Initial D kits.  After I finished the FD3S RX7, I decided that I was…

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Posted in 2013 Completed Projects How To

Christmas Tree Fiber Optics

Ceramic Christmas trees usually don’t fall under the normal scope of scaled models.  It is a scaled tree, so I guess that makes it all…

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Posted in 2012 Completed Projects Contest Winners Ford

1929 Ford Rat Truck – Revell

Building “rat” cars, without the extra patina, is pretty easy.  Flat paint jobs and minimal body work.  This truck is a Rat-Rod kit so it…

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Posted in 2012 Completed Projects Honda/Acura

NATCC Honda Accord – Tamiya

With my other kits nearing completion, at the time, it was time to crack open a few new kits. Many years ago, I bought two…

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Posted in 1999 2012 Completed Projects Honda/Acura

Honda Civic EG Hatch – The First One – Hasagawa

Black sheep…that is how I would describe this kit.  I originally built this model in 1999.  It was technically never finished because of a lost…

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Posted in 2001 2012 Completed Projects Mopar/Dodge/Plymouth

1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda – Monogram

This kit was originally finished in 2001.  When I finished it, I threw on a set of parts box wheels with the intent on preparing…

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