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  1. Chris Smith
    I got on a roll, installed the engine and trans. Also the intake funnels lots of work just to get to this point, but everything is coming together. A lot more to do.
  2. Chris Smith
    I’ve been a little busy, I have a few more things to add. Probably tomorrow, but I thought I would share on what I’ve gotten finished so far on the rear suspension/brakes.
  3. Chris Smith
    Seems like a long time since my last update. Well here goes a whole lot of black parts 🤣 this is the start of the transaxle and rear suspension.
  4. Chris Smith
    It’s great to see you making great progress. It seems the torn muscle isn’t slowing you down. Sure hope you keep up the good pace on this beautiful build.
  5. Chris Smith
    Engine assembly is in full swing, spent a lot of time on the fuel injection system, hopefully you can see it.
  6. Chris Smith
    Thanks Tim, I think this one is right up your alley 😉
  7. Chris Smith
    I have gotten a good start on the engine. The basic block is multiple resin parts, all the additional parts are white metal. I probably have about 7 hours in the valve cover’s. Lots of small parts to get it to this stage.
  8. Chris Smith
    You have been a busy little bee 🐝. As far as I can tell those fuel pumps look fantastic as well as your dry sump tank. I do love the re worked radiator! What’s next on the agenda?
  9. Chris Smith
    Another update…. I was able to get some quality time at the bench and this is what I have completed.
  10. Chris Smith
    Soooo…. I have an update 😁. as per usual with these kits lots and lots of drilling and dry fitting + checking 5 steps ahead to see where things line up. If you don’t, you might be screaming at your self down the road. So I have started the inner cockpit with some of the computers and small details. The annoying part is almost everything is semi gloss black, flat black. So it seems to blend together. Well I hope you like what I have so far. The inner section is not glued to the outer. I will be starting in the the main floor.
  11. Chris Smith
    Thanks Steve. I can honestly say I don’t know, on how many parts are in this kit. Making the clear bottles look like there is fluid inside, pretty simple to do. I used some masking tape to cover the area I want to remain clear and paint the other area with Tamiya clear yellow. Clear blue works well as well as clear orange. Hopefully this gives you a idea
  12. Chris Smith
    A little update, front suspension and brakes…
  13. Chris Smith
    I installed the rear cover. Took some outside pictures 😊
  14. Chris Smith
    How about some brake rotors and hats and some detail on the tub 😁
  15. Chris Smith
    After some sorting and cleaning, a lot of drilling I have quite a few parts painted and getting ready to install. i did lay down a couple carbon decals onto the main cockpit. Nothing super fancy but it is a start 😉
  16. Chris Smith
    Next on the Bench will be the Peugeot 905 in 1/12 scale from Model Factory Hiro. Hopefully you all will be as interested as I am on this. Thanks again for your support.
  17. Chris Smith
    I do enjoy all of the kits I have built, I do like this more than a few that I have done. I think all of their kits have their own unique differences and difficulty. I would have to rate this a 6-7 compared to the 917 that I have not finished. As far as to what is next , it’s a French Le Mans car 😉
  18. Chris Smith
    My word , Tim! Just some amazing stuff you have produced. Even with a bumm arm you’re killing it. Hopefully your surgery and recovery are smooth and I can, like you have said, put up with another 18-24 months of your build. I can’t wait to see what fun stuff you have planned 😉
  19. Chris Smith
    After a few honey doos completed I had some quality bench time this weekend. i was able to install the nose and grill + the exhaust. Also quite a bit of detail pieces. this is where the project will stop at the moment. I will be attending the So Cal Open and I want to show off a lot of the details this kit has before I cover everything with bodywork. thank everyone for the support and kind words. chris
  20. Chris Smith
    Great subject and should be a fun one to watch. Did you contact Hiroboy about your bent PE sheet?
  21. Chris Smith
    Yes I did use a airbrush. Gravity paints and clear used
  22. Chris Smith
    It has been a minute since the last time I got to work on the Alfa, welp today was the day 😁
  23. Chris Smith
    Pierre , thank you so much! Don’t worry I have had my moments of chaos 🤣 Bruce, as always appreciate your support and kind words. Tim, as always your support is very appreciated. I took the picture about an hour after laying down my last coat, I’m going to let it cure a few days before I start the decals. I would like to let you all know, I do appreciate every single one of your comments and for following along on all of my projects. Oh by the way It was Tim that helped decide to share this build with all of you. Thanks again Tim 😁
  24. Chris Smith
    For those of you who think I have been slacking 🤣
  25. Chris Smith
    Tim, just some awesome stuff. So glad you’re enjoying your time at the mill, it shows in your pursuit of realism. As usual looking forward to your next update.
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