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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Hamann tunes the Gallardo LP560-4 into the Victory II
Tuning package includes a new body kit and a modest power boost to 580 PS (427 kW / 572 bhp) and 575 Nm (424 lb-ft) of torque.
Joie Chitwood Bob Christie Johnny Claes David Clapham Jim Clark†
06 Dodge Charger Superbee
Hey guys! Started work on this last week, as the Ferrari Cali' is close to being finished, it's the Lindberg kit.
Doing it primarily stock but with better Aoshima 20in rims & a Mopar colour with a twist ... Panther Pink with added pink pearl powder... So far the wheels, chassis & engine all done. Body/parts just got fully wet-sanded with 6,8 & 12,000 grit sanding cloths. I'll give it another 24-48hrs then hit it with some clear coats...
Cheers Cliffo ? ( more ? )
Doing it primarily stock but with better Aoshima 20in rims & a Mopar colour with a twist ... Panther Pink with added pink pearl powder... So far the wheels, chassis & engine all done. Body/parts just got fully wet-sanded with 6,8 & 12,000 grit sanding cloths. I'll give it another 24-48hrs then hit it with some clear coats...
Cheers Cliffo ? ( more ? )Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/scacs/forums/thread/926262.aspx
Gimax Richie Ginther Yves GiraudCabantous Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock
2011 Chrysler 300 officially unveiled
Seen here in the first batch of press photos, the redesigned 300 is a bastion of chrome and sinister styling. 
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Di Resta and Hulkenberg fight for Force India seat
As the winter nights have shortened so too have the prospects of finding a Formula 1 drive for two of the sport's brightest prospects.
Nico Hulkenberg - rated as the best rookie of 2010 - and Paul di Resta - Britain's third driver in Formula 1 alongside Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button - find themselves fighting for a drive.
At the end of the season, Williams released Hulkenberg in favour of cash-rich GP2 champion Pastor Maldonado.
Hulkenberg's sudden unemployment has complicated matters for Di Resta as the German is now closing in on the Force India seat the Scot has been warming all season as the team's reserve.
To add to the dilemma, Force India's incumbent drivers, Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Luizzi, still have ties to the team with Italian Liuzzi contracted for 2011 and German Sutil sitting on a one-year option to continue.
Formula 1 insiders believe the hearts and minds of Force India are with Di Resta and the team want to give him one of the two seats that are listed as 'TBA' on the official entry list.
After joining the Silverstone-based team as a reserve for 2010, the Scot drove capably in eight first practice sessions on grand prix weekends.
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The auburn-haired Di Resta, a laidback and likeable addition to the paddock, quietly impressed the team with his technical feedback and commitment.
At the same time, the 24-year-old proved he was a winner by clinching the German Touring Car championship (DTM) for Mercedes on his weekends away from F1.
His manager Anthony Hamilton - father of McLaren driver Lewis - says: "There hasn't been one bit of negative information from the team about Paul.
"He has done a great job, the team love him. He's a champion and a leader. Nothing has changed; he is still a contender for a race seat. We are very positive."
Hulkenberg, however, is also an intriguing prospect for any F1 team.
The 23-year-old stole the headlines in the midst of the dramatic championship battle by snatching a blistering pole at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Yes, Hulkenberg had benefited from some tactical groundwork by team-mate Rubens Barrichello on his previous qualifying lap but the German's feat was still far beyond that of any of the other four F1 newcomers.
Humorous and straight-talking, Hulkenberg came into F1 on the back of a glittering junior career - where he won titles in karting, Formula BMW, Formula Three and the 2009 GP2 Series - and is now a highly-rated F1 prospect
Both Hulkenberg and Di Resta are gifted drivers - but in F1 money often talks louder than talent.
Despite being impressed by Hulkenberg's "exceptional" skills, Sir Frank Williams let him go in favour of Maldonado simply because he could bring in a reputed 10m euros - largely from Venezuela's state oil company - at a time when the Williams team had lost several key business partners.
When it comes to securing their own future, the problem for both Hulkenberg and Di Resta is that they don't bring any cash to the table.
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Hulkenberg himself says: "It has become much, much harder to open doors if your application does not come with a serious sponsor package and you really only rely on your talent as the sole 'sales argument'."
The complex situation at Force India means the team need to find the cash to buy Liuzzi out of his existing contract - so contributions from a replacement would be welcome.
And of all those in the frame only Sutil, who is understood to have bought around 2m euros to the team in 2010, has the immediate funds to strike that deal.
Force India's engine partner Mercedes-Benz could also influence the team's decision.
What if its own-brand Mercedes Grand Prix team wanted to scout out potential replacements for Michael Schumacher or Nico Rosberg by paying to place a driver in another team?
Di Resta is already well-connected and well-liked by Mercedes, especially after his DTM win, but Hulkenberg, as a rising German star, could be a perfect future fit for the Silver Arrows.
For now, Di Resta and Hulkenberg are playing the waiting game.
Hulkenberg's management company, whose founder Willi Weber also plotted Schumacher's career, opened talks at the final race in Abu Dhabi and said they had expected Force India to have made their decision by now.
Di Resta is sitting down with the team this week to discuss his future role.
Although nine cockpits are still to be filled on the 2011 grid, options elsewhere remain squeezed.
Hulkenberg's team have already approached Toro Rosso and Renault but found no room at the inn.
Toro Rosso will stick with Jaime Alguersuari and Sebastien Buemi, with newly-signed third driver Daniel Ricciardo waiting in the wings. The renamed Lotus Renault team are widely expected to retain Russian rookie Vitaly Petrov alongside star driver Robert Kubica.
Timo Glock has confirmed he is staying at Marussia Virgin, with Brazilian Lucas di Grassi and Belgian Jerome D'Ambrosio - both of whom come with sponsorship - the favourites to join him. Back-of-the-grid Hispania first need to find someone to build their 2011 car before confirming drivers.
Di Resta already has a contract to continue as Force India's third driver in 2011, while Hulkenberg has been linked to the same role at Mercedes and Ferrari.
In the fickle world of Formula 1, it is never a bad idea to have a Plan B.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/sarahholt/2010/12/as_the_winter_nights_have.html
Andre Pilette Teddy Pilette Luigi Piotti David Piper Nelson Piquet†
D?Ambrosio confirmed alongside Glock at Virgin
Jerome D’Ambrosio has been confirmed alongside Timo Glock at Marussia Virgin Racing for 2011. The GP2 veteran drove in the first Friday session for the team at four of the last five races of this season, and has also done … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2010/12/21/dambrosio-confirmed-alongside-glock-at-virgin/
Josef Peters Ronnie Peterson Vitaly Petrov* Alfredo Pià n Francois Picard
'The point of no confidence is quite near'
 The wreckage of Jochen Rindt's car at Barcelona |
?Colin. I have been racing F1 for 5 years and I have made one mistake (I rammed Chris Amon in Clermont Ferrand) and I had one accident in Zandvoort due to gear selection failure otherwise I managed to stay out of trouble. This situation changed rapidly since I joined your team. ?Honestly your cars are so quick that we would still be competitive with a few extra pounds used to make the weakest parts stronger, on top of that I think you ought to spend some time checking what your different employes are doing, I sure the wishbones on the F2 car would have looked different. Please give my suggestions some thought, I can only drive a car in which I have some confidence, and I feel the point of no confidence is quite near.?A little more than a year later Rindt's Lotus suffered mechanical breakdown just before braking into one of the corners. He swerved violently to the left and crashed into a poorly-installed barrier, killing him instantly.
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/the_point_of_no_confidence_is.php
Masami Kuwashima Robert La Caze Jacques Laffite Franck Lagorce Jan Lammers
My Sister's Dream Farm Tractor Background packaging done
Ever since I finished the Corvette I have been in a bit of a model slump. Its been over a month since I have even opened the hobby room door but I finally decided to get this little thing on the go for her. She doesn't know I am doing this, its a surprise, but I got the insiration after being on her farm for the haying right after I finished with the Corvette school in Nevada. She loves Mustangs and is always on the lookout for the really nice Hot Wheels versions so I figured she will enjoy this. Its going to be white with the black pinstriping and the CASE logo on it. I wish I could make a scale haybale to go with it but I don't think thats gonna happen.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/scacs/forums/thread/924026.aspx
Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Mikko Kozarowitzky
FIA finally confirms 1.6-litre engine for 2013
The FIA has finally formally confirmed that a new 1.6-litre engine formula is coming for 2013. Although it had been in the pipeline for some time, there had been attempts to postpone its introduction. The four existing manufacturers – Cosworth, … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2010/12/10/fia-finally-confirms-1-6-litre-engine-for-2013/
John Miles Ken Miles Andre Milhoux Chet Miller Gerhard Mitter
Nissan reveals new global sedan at China International Auto Show
Nissan has unveiled the designed Sunny at the China International Auto Show. It will be sold in 170 markets worldwide. 
Keith Greene Masten Gregory Cliff Griffith Georges Grignard Bobby Grim
February 2011 issue preview
Check out the December edition of Scale Auto Online for a preview of what's inside the February 2011 issue!
Jenny
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Roberto Guerrero MaurÃcio Gugelmin Dan Gurney Hubert Hahne Mike Hailwood
Massa threatened with jail over team orders
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?A public raised on a diet of Emerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna were simply appalled and saddened in equal measure by Massa?s apparent lack of ambition.?
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/massa_threatened_with_jail_ove.php
Consalvo Sanesi Stephane Sarrazin Takuma Sato Carl Scarborough Ludovico Scarfiotti
Toro Rosso Announce 2011 Launch Date
Scuderia Toro Rosso have announced that they will be launching their 2011 Formula One car on February 1st. The launch will take place at the Valencia Circuit on the day that official pre-season testing starts. �Swiss based squad Sauber are also launching their new car at the circuit. The Faenza based team will have Jaime [...]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/toro-rosso-announce-2011-launch-date/
Brian McGuire Bruce McLaren Allan McNish Graham McRae Jim McWithey
Follow F1 in real-time with F1 Fanatic?s new Live Twitter app | F1 Fanatic updates
Follow F1 teams and drivers in real time without a Twitter account.
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Tony Maggs Mike Magill Umberto Maglioli Jan Magnussen Guy Mairesse
Monday, December 20, 2010
Doctors use Formula One pit crews as safety model
American Medical News reports hospitals in at least a dozen countries are learning how to translate the split-second timing and near-perfect synchronisation of Formula One pit crews to the high-risk handoffs of patients from surgery to recovery and intensive care.
"In Formula One, they have checklists, databases, and they have well-defined processes for doing things, and we don't really have any of those things in health care."
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/10/doctors_use_formula_one_pit_cr.php
William Ferguson Maria Teresa de Filippis Ralph Firman Ludwig Fischer Rudi Fischer
AMA SX: Dominant Dungey Still The Underdog?
Ryan Dungey did what no man had done before by winning the AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross titles as a rookie. But is he still the underdog?
Source: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/ama-sx-dominating-dungey-still-the-underdog/
Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Mikko Kozarowitzky
Lamborghini LP560 GT by West Racing
In the midst of all the new racing machines being introduced for the 2011 racing season, West Racing has just received their Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560 GT which they will enter into this year’s American Le Mans Series. The supercar, which was developed in cooperation with tire partner Yokohama, will be undergoing its first testings at Sebring in late January and will also participate in the annual ALMS Winter Test from February 9th-10th.
The racing car is based on the Gallardo LP560-4 which is powered by the new 5.2 liter V10 engine with an output of 560 HP at 8000 rpm. With this base engine, the Gallardo receives a 40 PS increase compared to that of the previous model. The LP560-4 accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and from 0-124 mph in 11.8 seconds. Top speed lies at 201 mph. The racing Lambo’s specifications are still being kept under wraps, but we expect to see improved aerodynamics, even if the engine remains largely unchanged.
West Racing expects to have its driver lineup ready by the end of the year.
Lamborghini LP560 GT by West Racing originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 December 2010 15:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2011-lamborghini-lp560-gt-by-west-racing-ar102117.html
Peter Revson John Rhodes Alex Ribeiro Ken Richardson Fritz Riess
FIA announces new F1 rules
Teams will no longer be punished for using team orders, the FIA has announced.
Ferrari were found guilty of using team orders last season during the German Grand Prix when Felipe Massa was instructed to let his team-mate Fernando Alonso pass him.
Alonso was in the running for the world drivers' championship and picked up more points over his rivals when he was allowed to pass his Brazilian team-mate.
The World Motor ...
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Karl Oppitzhauser Fritz d Orey Arthur Owen Carlos Pace Nello Pagani
2010 F1 driver rankings part one: 27-18 | 2010 F1 season review
The ten drivers at the bottom of the 2010 F1 Fanatic driver rankings.
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Ken Wharton Ted Whiteaway Graham Whitehead Peter Whitehead Bill Whitehouse
Could F1 2011 be even better?
The final grand prix of the season in Abu Dhabi summed up why the 2010 season will go down in Formula 1 history as a classic year.
There were super-fast Red Bulls, world champion drivers in the thick of the action, strategic errors, raw emotion and a final twist in an epic tale as Sebastian Vettel won his first world title.
Before the race was run, the sun-soaked paddock was buzzing with talk of "the greatest season ever" and debate about the highlight of the season swelled.
In fact, as the dust settles on Abu Dhabi, the teams' attentions are already turning to 2011 - all the teams and most of the race drivers get their first run on next year's new Pirelli tyres at the Yas Marina track at the weekend.
With just 118 days to go until the cars and drivers return to the desert in Bahrain to rejoin battle, expectations are already building that 2011 could be another classic year, matching events this season.
As BBC pundit Eddie Jordan exclaimed on Sunday: "We have five world champions competing next year, what are we in for?!"
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Jordan is right to be excited.
The men who defined this season remain in situ - Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button at McLaren, Fernando Alonso at Ferrari, and Vettel and Mark Webber at Red Bull.
All of them know they have things to improve in 2010 - particularly the number of errors they have made. And the long winter will give each of the 24 drivers on the grid time to analyse and agonise over crucial mistakes and frittered points that ultimately defined their seasons.
"Every one of us made too many errors and that is why we found ourselves in a position with five guys fighting it out," reflected Button, who saw his title defence end in Brazil.
Though he was the first to bow out, Button had the cleanest season of all the five contenders but found himself let down by a lack of pace - particularly in qualifying - as he got to grips with a McLaren in his first season with the team.
Alonso will rue his uncharacteristic errors in Australia and China, his crash in Monaco and, most of all, the fatal call from Ferrari to bring him in early for fresh tyres in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton will reflect on his ill-judged passing moves in Monza and Singapore, which effectively ended his hopes, while Webber will relive his frightening somersault in Valencia and his costly crash in Korea.
Vettel, too, made more than his fair share of errors. He must take the blame for crashes with his team-mate Webber in Turkey and an unwitting Button in Spa, while his attempt to go around the outside of Webber at the start in Silverstone earned him a puncture.
For Red Bull, though, one of the biggest areas of focus will be the poor early-season reliability, from spark plugs to wheel nuts, that prevented Vettel bursting into an early lead.
When Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko was asked on Sunday what his next goal was after his team captured both championships, he said they intended to cut out the errors so they could win the titles sooner.
All the top teams will be adding grease to their usually slick operations over the winter at the same time as building their cars to a set of regulations that have been tweaked again.
Gone will be the double-diffusers which caused so much controversy at the start of 2009, as well as the F-duct that McLaren pioneered at the start of 2010, forcing everyone else to follow suit.
Blown diffusers - 2010's other defining technical tweak - will stay to an extent, though.
In come those Pirelli tyres, while Kers energy storage and power-boost systems return after a year away. There will also be a new technical trick in the form of moveable rear wings, an attempt to solve F1's perennial problem even in a season as great as this - the difficulty of overtaking.
The success of the teams' research into the effects of these changes will shape next year's title chase - and it is by no means a given that this year's big three will be the ones who get it most right.
There have been concerned whispers that the efforts of waging a season-long campaign have diverted attention away from 2011 development programmes at Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren.
The strain of winning the 2009 championships certainly drained Brawn Grand Prix, which had a debilitating effect on them this season in their new guise as Mercedes.
However, with no championship to fight for, teams such as Mercedes and Renault, who stopped developing their 2010 car in September so they concentrate on next season, could make it a five-way battle for honours next year.
"It has been a special year," mused McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh. "Can there be more?
"We have to keep the focus on brave, fantastic drivers in great machinery; an even-handed regulator, stability and clear rules that are administered properly.
"We can't guarantee it but there is no reason the championship next year can't be as good - or even better."
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/sarahholt/2010/11/could_f1_2011_be_even_better.html
Niki Lauda† Roger Laurent Giovanni Lavaggi Chris Lawrence Michel Leclere
Vettel set for titles aplenty
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?Here, after all, is a young man, already dubbed ?Baby Schumi? by Germany?s tabloid press, winning the first of what will presumably be multiple world championships, and all at the tender age of 23. Plenty of time yet to match Schumacher's incredible haul of seven world titles. And yet, their phenomenal ability to drive racing cars apart, there is little similarity between the two men. ?There are still lingering doubts over his racing ability but with such blistering qualifying pace he is nearly always leading from the front anyway. Vettel is set for multiple world championships. Just don?t call him Baby Schumi.?The Guardian?s Paul Weaver says it was difficult to begrudge Vettel his moment of glory after he won the first of what will be many world titles. He also looks back at some of the season?s highlights.
?An amazing Formula One season produced its final twist here on Sunday when Sebastian Vettel, who had never led the title race, won his first world championship. It is difficult to begrudge him his glory, for he had more poles (10) than any other driver and shared the most wins (five) with Fernando Alonso. There will be red faces as well as red cars and overalls at Ferrari, though, for deciding to bring their man in when they did, only to see him re-emerge into heavy traffic. ?Among the highlights, and every race felt like a highlight after the bore-start in Bahrain, there was that wonderful beginning to his McLaren career by Jenson Button, who won two of his first four races, even though he couldn't keep up the pace, especially in qualifying. ?Hamilton once again drove his heart out, and outperformed a car that looked a little too ordinary at times. He was superb in Montreal. Then there was Webber, the Anglophile Aussie who was the favourite among most neutrals to win the title. There was that spectacular crash when he ran into the back of Heikki Kovalainen and the most famous of his four wins, at Silverstone, when he said to his team at the end of the race: 'Not bad for a No2 driver.' ?But in the end there was only one German who mattered. It was the remarkable Vettel. This will be the first of a clutch of championships for him.?The Independent?s David Tremayne focuses on the plight of the other title contenders, writing it is easier to feel more sorry for one than the other.
?It was impossible not to feel for both Webber and Alonso. Yet while a frustrated Alonso gestured at Petrov after the race, the Australian, predictably, refused to complain about his pitstop timing. ?A world championship seemed an inevitable part of Sebastian Vettel's future, but it came a little sooner than most expected, after his recent tribulations. You wouldn't bet against several more, and if that record-breaking streak continues, perhaps even Schumacher's achievements will be overshadowed.?And the Mirror?s Byron Young elaborates further on the petulant behaviour of Fernando Alonso on his slowing down lap after his title dreams ended behind the Renault of Vitaly Petrov.
?Fernando Alonso was hurled into more controversy last night for a wild gesture at the former Lada racer who cost him the title. But the Spaniard brushed off accusations he gave Russian Vitaly Petrov the finger for ruining his title hopes by blocking him for 40 laps as they duelled over sixth place. "The Ferrari ace was caught on television cruising alongside the Renault driver on the slowing down lap and gesticulating from the cockpit. Petrov was unrepentant: "What was I supposed to do? Just get out of his way, pull to the side? I don't think that is how we race. It was important for the team for me to get points."
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/vettel_set_for_titles_aplenty_1.php
Bill Vukovich Syd van der Vyver Fred Wacker David Walker Peter Walker
Questions on a few kits
Hi all, I got some questions regarding a few kits that come to my mind at the moment. Some of 'dese I have some I don't, and i'm willing to find out more about them so I know what to expect.
First off is the Revell-o-gram '78 Chevy El Camino "LOWRIDER" series issue from 2004 (it's the one with the Black & Purple car on the box with graphics (have this kit).
I bought this one a month ago at a show and it says it's a 2-in-1. I'm wondering if it still has the camper piece, and the other custom options as the 2000 issue which first featured the Lowrider parts, but was a 3-in-1 (Red car with gold graphics on box (never got that one, sniff,sniff). Also curious to see if the "Black Knight" decals as the 1979 and 2000 issues had are in there too, or does it only have the not-too bad looking graphics.
I don't have pics of it as it's wraped up for christmas, but I'm pretty sure ya'll know which one it is.
Second is the Revell "Car Show" '36 Ford Coupe/Convertable (Newest issue, don't have it yet, might get it someday).
Is this one based off of the MONOGRAM '37 Ford kits or is it a newer/older tool? How hard is it to put the coupe top on being itsa SEPRATE piece? And does it have the IFS & IRS units like the '37 Ford kits have if it's really based if them ot just the old axle stuff? Also, I was told that Michaels arts & crafts finally has this one in stock... has anybody seen it there? Looking to get it cheap with my 50% off coupons rather than crapping out over $25 elsewere.
Third is the AMT/ERTL '32 Ford Phantom Vicky 'vert kit (Crica 2002 - Yellow car on box (yeah, got this one also)
Haz anybody built one? Are there any issues, and how hard is this kit to put together being a new tool? (some of the stuff like the windsheld and KROME suspension bits look scary to deal with).
Forth is the AMT/ERTL '60 Chevy Custom Fleetside (Blue car on box crica 1998 (Got that one also)
Does it have a V8 option and a Lowered suspension? or is it just stock though it says "Custom" and is probably a box art typo.
If U guys got any info on these, it would be greatly appreacated!!
Peace out,
V
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/scacs/forums/thread/928502.aspx
Olivier Gendebien Marc Gene Elmer George Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini
Campaign launched to save Team Lotus
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Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/campaign_launched_to_save_team_1.php
Harry Schell Tim Schenken Albert Scherrer Domenico Schiattarella Heinz Schiller
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Willys Jeep Pickup
Has anyone ever seen a model of a late 50's early 60's Willys Jeep Pickup? These were basically "backyard mules" due to a limited top speed but they were very popular as plow trucks and for working on farms and in the woods. And you may remember "Dutch" in Predator picking one up that was being used to drive a pump off the rear wheel. I had a couple of these and would like to model one as a plow vehicle. A resin kit with a good doner vehicle would also be an option.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/scacs/forums/thread/928537.aspx
Ducati Diavel Diamond Black
After unveiling the 2011 Diavel two months ago, Ducati is already offering a special edition for it: Diamond Black. As the name suggests, this edition Ducati replaces the originally presented pearl white with a brand new diamond black with black frame. The new scheme will be further enhanced with black anodized headlamp body and lateral air intakes. It will be available starting February next year.
The new Diavel is powered by a Ducati Testastretta 11� engine - developed directly from the incredibly powerful, world-beating race engines of Ducati Corse. With its 162hp and colossal 94lb-ft (127.5Nm) of torque, the Diavel Testastretta 11� engine is all about authentic Ducati Desmodromic performance. The revised intake and exhaust ports combined with radical adjustment of the cam timing have enabled Ducati to achieve a fantastic torque curve at low rpm, which remains strong through a wider rev-range.
Press release after the jump.
Ducati Diavel Diamond Black originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 17 December 2010 23:15 EST.
Andre Milhoux Chet Miller Gerhard Mitter Stefano Modena Thomas Monarch
Mercedes-Benz planning 320 bhp AMG A-Class hot hatch
Model to possibly be called the A25 AMG and will come with a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol unit and all-wheel drive. 
JeanClaude Rudaz Eddie Russo Paul Russo Troy Ruttman Peter Ryan
Hi New old guy from Chicago here
Just a quick note to say Hello to all of you here at Scale Auto.
Have looked at some of the builds, and you folks are FANTASIC builders. Hope to get some of mine on here as soon as I learn how.
Take care Blu08
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/scacs/forums/thread/929394.aspx
Larry Perkins Henri Pescarolo Alessandro PesentiRossi Josef Peters Ronnie Peterson
Renault F1 confirms deal with Group Lotus
The deal to bring Group Lotus into F1 in partnership with Renault has finally been concluded, and the team has announced that it will be ‘Lotus Renault GP’ in 2011. Group Lotus has bought the remaining Renault shares and the … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2010/12/08/renault-f1-confirms-deal-with-group-lotus/
Christian Klien Karl Kling Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg
POST APOCALYPSE Vehicle Collection
Hello All fellow Model Makers,
I Have been posting the builds of some of these Models in the "HOT RODS & STREET MACHINES FORUM"
However they may be more suited to this Forum considering what I have seen so far.
you guys are building some really nice models !
so I thought you might like to see some of these. they area mix of 1/24 &1/25 AMT & REVELL kits
and one or two full scratch builds like the BUGGY,
it all started when I bought the Aoshima Kit of the Mad Max Interceptor,
I decided the model needed some companions on the shelf !
69 ford gran Torino
39 chevy minus the rear end !
70 challenger,
70 Plymouth Road runner, a lot of plastic went into the roll cage and bumpers on this model !
had this Model 49 Merc sitting in a box with a lot of the parts missing for over ten years !
"thats why the engine has a Cage, I lost the Bonnet !"
this is a Revell 41 Willys Coupe, I love the Chevy Truck from JEEPERS CREEPERS and so I wanted to try something simalar with the coupe,
and Finaly this one is still a work in progress, its a 1/24 Miasto "Metal" 67 mustang
first some rough designs of what it might look like and then the build as it stands so far,
Well thats my Collection so far, however I intend to build a lot more !
once the Mustang is finished, I'm going to build my biggest yet, An armoured Big Rig.
well I hope you like the models and they are up to your standard.
I will keep posting more builds on this forum from now on.
and I look forward to seeing other people's great build's
take care and all the best,
Barry.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/scacs/forums/thread/858506.aspx
Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi Bobby Ball Marcel Balsa
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