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Monogram 1/25 scale Darryl Starbird's Ford Thunderbird Concept "Predicta"

by Thomas Pepe on March 17, 2022 · in Automotive · 5 ≡

Originally built this kit with my Dad back in 1965. Another cool concept. Center console control stick actually operates front wheels in this kit. ALL box stock. Painted in a Chrysler color of "Hot Chili Pepper Red" with 2K [...]

Monogram 1/25 scale 1997 Pontiac "Banshee" Concept

by Thomas Pepe on March 17, 2022 · in Automotive · 7 ≡

Always thought this car was beautiful concept car. Built box stock. I restored this kit from it's original build. Painted in Vivid Red Lacquer with 2K clear. Novus plastic polish to restore the bubble top.

Monogram 1/25 scale 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400

by Thomas Pepe on March 17, 2022 · in Uncategorized · 5 ≡

Built this kit box stock. Replica of my brothers 68 Firebird he bought brand new. Added full hubcaps from Fireball.. Painted in GM production color "Mayfair Maze" with 2K clear. The side longitude stripe my brother had the [...]

Lindberg 1/25 scale 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409

by Thomas Pepe on March 17, 2022 · in Automotive · 5 ≡

Another big Chevy build! Box stock with my wired distributor, Dashboard instrument placard, Embossing powder for carpet and dry transfer whitewalls. Painted with GM Production color "Arbor Green Metallic" with 2K clear coat. [...]

Monogram 1/25 scale 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396

by Thomas Pepe on March 17, 2022 · in Automotive · 5 ≡

I love my big Chevy's! Beautiful kit from Monogram and beautifully detailed. Basically box stock. Embossing powder for carpet, my own ignition wires, Dashboard instrument placard and my own exhaust tips from aluminum stock. Painted in [...]

Monogram 1/25 scale 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 L88 Roadster

by Thomas Pepe on March 17, 2022 · in Automotive · 5 ≡

This winter got back into models after a 20+ year absence. Basically box stock with pre wired distributor, dashboard instrument placards, flocking for carpet. Painted in production GM color "Le Mans Blue" with 2K clear coat.

Completed Monogram 1/24 Scale 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350H

by Thomas Pepe on March 17, 2022 · in Automotive · 6 ≡

Finally finished my project after having issues with side decals from the kit and the company. I finally found aftermarket Decals from K. Marks. Finally got back into the hobby after a 20+ year absence. Top stripes were masked and [...]

Luftwaffe GB: Combo build of ESCI/Revell 1/48 Henschel Hs-123A-1, kit number H2231

by John vd Biggelaar on March 16, 2022 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

This build was part of the great combo build of the ESCI/Revell/Italeri 1/48 Henschel Hs123A1 done by Spiros, @fiveten, and myself. It was built in the amazing Imperail German Air Service / Luftwaffe Group Build started by Louis Gardner [...]

RIP Valery Grygorenko

by Tom Cleaver on March 16, 2022 · in News · 19 ≡

Brett Green reports: I am greatly saddened to report that prominent Ukrainian artist Valery Grygorenko was killed in a Russian attack near Kyiv yesterday. Even if you don't recognise the name you will almost certainly know his work, in [...]

F11F-1 Tiger, 1/72 Hasegawa

by Robert Royes on March 15, 2022 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

An aircraft like so many of the 1950's suffered from inadequate powerplant, the J65. Serving with fleet squadrons for about two years, it was more successful with the Blue Angels, where it served for ten years. J-79's were installed in two [...]