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As @SnøMotion wrote, the models and photos are so well done, that you might think some are of the full-scale vehicle. Again, bravo!

Thread here, that may be of use. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235146021-112-italeri-stratos/ Looking at photos of the runners online, it seems that the rear flares are separate items, so that might be an explanation for what you're seeing on various websites. Italeri's drawings are drawings, and may not represent what's actually in the box (it quite often says that on the box...).

That was a great set of updates, more excellent work on the Riley! Really enjoying watching this come together! Keith

That is coming along really well Mark, well tidy! Keith

... If you're building the 'Fantasy' scheme (green and white stripes), I hope that you have lots of decal setting fluid, preferably one of the strong ones. The decals are somewhat non-compliant. Also, 'some modelling skill' is required. Mine is languishing half built, it was bought and started at least 6 years ago, although I did make a start on fitting seat belts at club night last night. Welcome to model cars.

Thanks, @malpaso! There was a really cool rally mk1 MR2 that I think was made by TRD. I’m not sure if it was group B, but I don’t think it was ever used in competition in the end. Martin

@John Nanartowicz, I think @dnl42 was responding to us, who thought the first photos were reference pictures. Once you realise they are the model and start looking closely, you can see the subtle changes in the road surface that indicate the foreground possibly isn’t actually the same surface as meets the grass. I certainly wouldn’t take it as a criticism, they’re very convincing photos. As someone who has spent time retouching photos, once I realised it was the model, I also started looking for clues

Cool, kind of reminds me of a “trials” MR2 my daughter and I saw at the local garage once!

Thank you for the input, but I don't understand the comment. Can you elaborate? What details are not coming through or failing in your review?

Great model. I can’t believe how this livery seems to make the MX-5 so short and stumpy!!!

Thanks kapam! Sorry for lateness!

Excellent! Look forward to seeing that! I've been toying with the idea of rotary swapping the Trabant I’ve got lined up for the ‘Give Peace a Chance’ group build, but I’m not sure if I can fit an interior and trans tunnel

Thanks Martin. I actually have a resin 13B in the stash waiting to drop into an NA / Mk I. I bought a body kit from C1 Models many years ago and have 'an idea'!

Great job on the wheels. They look spot in with the bodywork now.

Welcome to the dark side of the force , Sebastian😉

Neat, detailed and almost perfect , could be jewelry. 👍

I hope you will treat us with a w.i.p , it will certainly be very informative and educative 😉 The guys have said it all , it's overwhelming😲

Evening gentlemen A bit of progress today on some parts: The mirror has been painted in chrome and is shiny enough, so it's not necessary to apply Hasegawa Mirror Finish to it. The seats have their decals, simulating tartan upholstery. And I've just sprayed a coat of flat acrylic clear on them. When it's dry, I'll add a small piece of blue imitation leather to the top of each seat (circled in red in the photo below), and this piece will be attached to the front of the rear shelf with 4 "nails" (I don't know the exact word for the stuff circled in yellow you see in the photo below). I've also been working on the rear shelf: First I added the grey carpet. To make it, I took a piece of a light blue, worn cotton shirt that I had used as a cloth to clean the windows. I used paper to make a template of the shape I wanted the carpet to have. Using this template, I drew the shape on the piece of cotton fabric. I painted the fabric grey, using AK Grey primer, on both sides to give it the right colour and to make it waterproof (so that the fabric glue I was going to use to stick it to the rear shelf wouldn't penetrate the fabric). Then I cut out the shape I'd drawn from the piece of fabric and placed it on the back shelf to check that it was all right. Next I added the 12 snap buttons that hold the carpet to the shelf: I drilled 12 holes in the right places, through the carpet and the shelf And I put 12 tiny screws into the 12 holes that I'd 3D-printed beforehand. I was lazy and didn't want to design and 3D print new parts for the snap buttons. The screw slots are so thin you can't see them here. Next, I added the retaining bars for the luggage: Less pleasant behind the scene...but it will never be visible ! To get an idea of what it looks like, I placed the tub on the chassis: And that's all for now, folks See you soon 😉

Thanks, Nick! I guess it was always intended to be an entertaining vehicle and I’m glad it seems to have provided some entertainment here on the forum Martin

Terrific model. Thanks for sharing and for the write up, always something to learn!

I'll get back to the engine bay afterwards for minor additions , but now it's the floor pan. As usual , bristol paper and a pair of scissors first trials with alu sheet ( 0.3mm ) , the drillings will help the cutting process many cautious steps are needed to get a nice fitting the front part is engaged so I can bend the rear you might have guessed that the central cutting has a purpose😉 a bit of cutting and gentle hammering close-up a real nuisance to get as close as possible , but the result pays off next session on sunday , see you guys😎

Fantastically ludicrously brilliant build! Looks like Inspector Gadget with wheels! 😄. It's one of those where someone tells you the idea and you go Really? But it works! Pretty damn well! Nick

Simply outstanding models of awesome machines, beautifully photographed!

Great build of an iconic British car 👏 I've got one in the stash to build at some point, but you've set the bar way to high for my skills. You've given me a few ideas to be getting on with though Ian 😀

I've got the same kit to do a Roger Clark mkii Cossack escort and I bought a set of wheels, arches and suspension from an E-bay seller called "demon resins" They do various options to improve the kit. Hope this helps Ian 😀