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25/11/2024 3:27 am
very basic kit unfortunately, molded on interior exterior door handles and wipers, overall low parts count. Also some lettering decals would have helped. Shame I think its a great looking car. Pictured with Automodellos 1965 Riviera, I'd almost say I prefer the 'squared up' front end of the 1966. Had a first go at BMF on some areas, couple of stuffups but it still makes a significant difference to the overall look of the model. Was hard to find BMF locally, all nearby hobby shops said chrome pens are the first choice option now. I couldn't hold the pen steady enough, but also has a problem cutting of excess with the Exacto knife.
25/11/2024 4:26 am
It is, as you say, a very nice model. I find there are good days and bad days for detailing and so a project will sit on a surface waiting for one of those good days, when the hand is steadier.
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25/11/2024 6:10 am
Sage advice, thanks Charles!
25/11/2024 6:28 am
Looks pretty darn good to me!
25/11/2024 10:56 am
It looks good to me too. I've always thought the 66 Riviera was one of the most beautiful cars to ever come from a GM style studio.
25/11/2024 11:23 am
@geoff-jowett This is just my own experience. It looks as though your work, (this, your Bugattis etc.) doesn't have this issue.
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25/11/2024 3:52 pm
thanks Charles, Tony, Steve, its good fun really. Overall I'm still amazed at being able to improve my dexterity in my early 70s!
25/11/2024 4:14 pm
thanks Charles, Tony, Steve, its good fun really. Overall I'm still amazed at being able to improve my dexterity in my early 70s!
Do as many as you can now - by your late seventies, all hell breaks loose! LOL! 
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