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  1. A few years ago my son was at University in Leeds, so I did a tour of the city’s (then) 2 or 3 existing model shops. So this place does exist as a bricks and mortar shop, but I’ve never purchased from them and have no idea of their service levels etc.
  2. I like the 1/18 Bburago kits, I still have quite a few in my stash and continue to search out the rarer ones. You are correct in that really they are not much more than deconstructed die-casts, but for me they hark back to an era when even Dinky made a few kits and their simplicity is good when perhaps your modelling mojo is a bit low. I’m not sure how much detail is in the 1/24 models, but the 1/18s have plenty enough, and with a bit of paint detailing/weathering can turn out very nicely.
  3. Excellent photos, thank you. What I find amazing is how well the cars are displayed and how (seemingly) easy they are to photograph. No annoying barriers, or ropes, or ‘do not enter’ signs…. It seems as though you a free to wander right around most of them. I must visit……
  4. Fantastic build!, especially as its OOTB - which is a nice change and shows what can be done with the basic kit. Also appreciate your detailed intro to this post re the history of the car; that Stirling Moss anecdote is pretty amazing.
  5. Many of them have been reissued within the last decade, some very recently. Eg McLaren Brabham BT44 Renault Re30 (now Italeri), Lotus 49 & 72, Matra (just last year), Ferrari 312B, Tyrrell P34, Honda RA273. About the only ones not re-released so far are the Ferrari 641, and Lotus 78. the only problem is they are , of course, limited reissues - so you get approx 3 months to realise they are out there before they disappear again.
  6. Could you show us how the fibre optics are actually implemented/installed please? I presume there is a central white LED somewhere out of sight, and then optical fibres cable routing a ‘shaft’ of light from that to each instrument gauge.
  7. I never even new that a Jaguar existed! (I’m 56!)...but will have to buy a couple - one to make now, and to save to a possible conversion or aftermarket-update. Btw I have noticed that some retailer (eg Jadlam) already have it listed for pre-order, but at a few pounds more (£13.95) than the airfix rrp (£11.99). A bit odd, as they usually undercut a little bit. also looking forward to that Buggy.....
  8. Isn’t the problem with this the word ‘Apparently’ in the original post. It seems nobody here has yet bought the two items together as a discounted bundle - me included when I only got the magazine on its own today (no catalogue) in Tesco. let’s wait to see if such a discount does actually exist, then maybe there is a genuine cause for complaint (somewhere)
  9. I also had one nearly-new as my first car in 1982 or thereabouts. One of the first upgrades I did was to install electronic ignition (which I vaguely recall that I made from an electronics kit !!) - but it was utterly reliable and never let me down ( apart from a sticking starter motor). Regarding the model, it’s a lovely colour (in fact I’m sure I have an original Sud brochure which features the actual car in the same green shade) - and I also particularly love the number plate, although to nit-pick I’m fairly sure by the time that A-reg came around the actual car had been updated to have a rear opening hatchback (not a boot lid) and some other minor cosmetic differences. oh, and it’s also my all-time favourite, despite owning Golf GTi’s and BMW 5’s since.
  10. Have you tricked us all by photographing it next to a MASSIVE pencil? 😂. ...That is truly excellent detailed modelling and finishing.
  11. Wow, at forty thousand hours to built the initial prototype, this isn’t going to be cheap to buy! Better start saving now, and hope my 14year old Ford Focus can last just that bit longer....
  12. (Sorry, I’m a bit late to this one..) Roy, that is a *fantastic* find. Unless it’s in anyway sensitive, I’d love to know how and where you managed to come across a model like that. This is another thread I’m going to have to follow....
  13. I think it’s a gorgeous looking car, and your model (and the photography) is fantastically detailed .....and impressive. In the causes of balance, I offer one minor criticism, which is to work on removing the seams on the (front) tyres. Other than that, it’s perfect!
  14. Don’t forget to look for highly-priced items which are accepting offers. I’ve gotten a few this way...often means the seller has no idea of price, so is willing to let the buyer propose a market price.
  15. Looks fab! I can’t really tell from the photos - is that a grey finish, or more of a silver? (I’ve read threads elsewhere with lots of debate on the actual colour to use for this car) I started one of these around 1990, and 30years later it remains a WIP...😥
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