Since you are not extreamly skilled at modeling I would go with one of these instead and modify it. (ride hight, rims, color, motor, etc.)
http://www.toywonders.com/ProductCar...9278-p5362.htm
Unless you can find a resin kit of the car. Otherwise your going to be doing alot of custom work that you may not be ready for.
But thats up to you.
Sry to hear about your friend, thats way to young to go.
Im also working on an important model for my brother for christmas. Its a 67 stang that belonged to my father who passed away about 12 years ago. I got lucky and found a resin kit for the one I'm building.
WIP/Story:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=969953
Good luck with your project.
