@chris - I think you're right! It's probably not Photoshopped at all! Also, to get the wheelstand, now I understand why there is so much tire "smoke...

@chris - Actually, I think the "smoke" on the Hotwheels model is a 3-dimensional piece of plastic. I think the "wheelstand" and the flames are Photos...

Ha! Cool! However, they should have commissioned me to make their smokey burnout Photoshop. Mine is much better! LOL! Behold, the comparison o...

This is the first I've seen of this model. I never knew it existed.

I saw this one on the road...

Hehe!

I've always wanted that exact model! I just love it!

The thing I've always found interesting is that despite the mixed reputation of the Exoto owner, there is almost never a question (Motorbox excepted) ...

@chris - Yeah, it does take willpower. I tried selling two DeAgostini 1:10 Ferraris I have and I couldn't do it! They both are unbuilt. Just handli...

@chris - And speakin' of big scales, I've either sold or moved all of my 1:8 scale models to the garage or closets. Like you, I literally have no spa...

@chris Now, THAT'S a biggin'!

@chris - Not only were the sports car rules mandated to have spare tires, but also a passenger seat and a specified square footage of trunk (boot) spa...

@chris - The 1:8 scale "Giants" creates display space issues, for sure. There is a pretty robust aftermarket for parts for these large-scale models. ...

@fpaquet - Yes, many moons ago, I built the Big T and the Big Rod. And many, many more moons ago (I was a kid) I built the Big T, Big Rod, and Big Dr...