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Rui S
That's a diferent Beauty. Nice Paint job 👍

Rafael Berlin
Thanks 🙂

George Williams
Looks like a nice kit.

Alec K
Taking a seat for this resin extravaganza. And I agree, very nice kit 👍

Robert Podkoński
Watching, of course!

Treehugger
Question for OP:
What brand might be selling vacuum formed clear parts? Seems like you found some as seen in photo #11. I've seen some for airplane/jet canopies, but none for cars, so I wouldn't know where to look.

Alexander Grivonev
Hey Treehugger, the parts in the picture are part of the kit. But funny that you mention this topic because I actually dealt with this question myself recently. I finished two 964s earlier this year (Revell and Fujimi) and the clear parts in both kits were of very poor quality. Searched for aftermarket replacement and found nothing. So I decided to try myself at vacuforming and made the clear parts myself which turned out to be pretty decent (after countless tries and errors) I have not posted pictures of the builds yet but intend to, keep an eye open. You are right, there is definitely a lack of aftermarket windshields for cars...

Michael Kohl
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Alexander Grivonev
Ahem, let`s continue here shall we? Not that I was absent for three months or something...

Alec K
Nice! Glad you're back 👍

Alexander Grivonev
Well I wasn't "gone", just unproductive😄

Spanjaard
looking great as usual, love your detailed explanations

Marcel
Looks very good so far, looking forward to the end result. Very interesting to read your notes.

Alexander Grivonev
Thx mates, I hope my explanation is comprehensive, if not do ask!

bughunter
Again, some fantastic clean work 👍

Martin Oostrom
I love this one too

bughunter
Alexander, I'm really sorry about this mishap!
They show us the difference between a normal modeller and a master modeller: mishaps happen to both, but with you there's nothing to see afterwards!

Alexander Grivonev
If you only knew how many car models I had to repaint! I honestly think most of them, partly or in whole. It is a rarity a paintjob succeeds at the first try. I don`t even call them "mishaps". Just "happy little accidents" like Bob Ross 😄

bughunter
Oh yes, the famous late night painting sessions on TV with the "happy little trees" 🙂 I was always fascinated by his work!

Alexander Grivonev
Exactly, the lullaby channel😄 no, the guy was really great.

But on the topic of repaintings again, I actually counted the car models which are right now in my home. There are a total 16 on display and I had to redo the paintjob on 9 of them! Partly or in whole. So that is actually not the exception but the rule 👍

bughunter
Anyway, your car paint jobs here on SM are the reference for me, no kidding!
Thank you also very much for the detailed description about used paints, 2K stuff and thinners etc in your build logs 👍
Fortunately, I don't normally need such high-gloss finishes, but I have helped other modellers (no SM members - yet) several times by pointing them to your build reports.
Thank you very much, your documentation effort is highly appreciated!

Mr D
Very smart 👌 and neatly done 👍
Like your parts organiser, definitely on shopping list.

Alexander Grivonev
bughunter now you are flattering me😄

Mr D👍

Martin Oostrom
Bugsy is usually right

Lorraine Lin
Alexander, fantastic work！Really like the painting jobs, the "leather" seats and car body. And the whole process is well documented, I leant a lot. Will add this page to my favorite, as I need to go through all these pictures before I build my next car. Thank you for sharing.

Mr D
The wheel are so realistic 👍👍
Did they use the Rudge wheel...like in the gull-wing??

Landlubber Mike
Wow, this is incredible! Thank you for sharing your techniques, I learned a lot!

Alexander Grivonev
Lorraine, you are welcome!

Mr D, I must admit I had to google what "Rudge wheels" are. but it seems to be an own VW/Porsche design that differs from Rudge wheels. USCP sells them separately too.

Landlubber Mike, my pleasure!

Alexander Grivonev
Back from a short vacation, the paint has cured. Let's wrap this one up..

Tony May
Of course someone would post about Gustav Pt. 4 a day after I reserved this item over at Super-Hobby. Hopefully I'll be able to cancel this reservation... Granted, I'll still need another Bf-109G-10 so I can build a G-10 from each of the 3 factories; Just not this one & not for that price!

Tony May
Whew, those folks over at Super-Hobby are superstars! They had no issue with removing the reservation from this item; Though with the understanding that I'll be reserving Gustav Pt. 4 next year! 😉

Rando Dude
A vintage Heller kit? Always following one of those.

Mike Montgomery
Beautiful aircraft.

Finn
I'm in

Nicolas
I'm in as well.

Ben M
👀

Transall NG
I'm in too ! Heller have to be granted for having made those big aircraft, as well as the Constellation !
For sure, there is plenty of room for personnal improvments...
Good luck !

Alexander Grivonev
Great build, nice improvements! 👍

Alexander Grivonev
CPU pins as tire valves, taking notes...

Martin Oostrom
Great job!

LucLuke B
Very neat build.

nikfrost
amazing job!

Siegfried Van den Bosch
Wow, nice one !

Alexander Grivonev
perfect

Ben M
Right off the showroom floor

Villiers de Vos
Flawless.

Marcel
Looks fantastic, well done!

Neuling
Very beautiful! A flawless build.

Agnius
Beautiful! Congrats!

George Williams
Excellent.

Robert Podkoński
I love it!

CaptGPF
Agree with everyone - absolutely beautiful!

Rui S
A shiny Beauty, indeed 👍

Valters Orlovskis
Thanks, guys! 🙂
The "family" picture added (box with finished model)

Martin Oostrom
I need to get myself a cement mixer. Nice one!

Goldman
Another good looking model