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24/12/2025 5:58 pm
A few days ago, in the Lounge, there was a thread about scale realism pics, and of course Michael Paul Smith of Elgin Park fame was referenced. Here's just a tiny sample of his work.
Now the challenge - Is this intentionally blurry pic real or is it, in fact, a 1/18 Sunstar 1959 Oldsmobile "set-up" - use ALL the "keen eye perception" you can muster:
This topic was modified 9 months ago by Christopher Moroni
24/12/2025 8:38 pm
Nice reminder. I have the book. It is time to take it off my shelf and re-read it. Thanks Chris.
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25/12/2025 2:14 am
All those images look excellent ! One thing that can be a tip-off is that essentially all replica/diecast model automobiles tend to always look like the tires are completely round and appear like they are inflated to 350 lbs/sq in. That is just the nature of tires in replica model automobiles.
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