A Little Hot Wheel That Grew Up... [PIC]

There's been so many remarkably designed little Hot Wheels over the years and every so often, they'll take one and offer it in a detailed, upgraded model in a larger scale like their motorized "Twin Mill" Corvette in 1/24:

I really got a kick out of this massive 1/18 phantom V12 roadster (speedster) as an exercise in the Art Deco Aerostreamliner prewar movement of the coachbuilder style of Figoni et Falaschi. I decided to add 'chrome' trim from the front gravel guards to the tips at the rear. Because there wasn't any existing trim. Bare Metal Foil wouldn't give it any depth so I used industrial metal tape. I also used the foil making winged orb trim on the side cards. Add some paint and washes to the grill, cockpit and engine bay and, "Voila". It came out pretty cool. I love the "Creamsicle" color combo. The model came out in the early aughts and was later released for Christmas with Santa in the driver's seat. I see them still on eBay for $50 if you like this sorta thing.