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I could do that, or… not use them at all. Still Considering the options.

Well I think I have all the suspension components modified enough to maybe , just maybe add some paint to them, it’s down to sub assemblies now. These will all be be hand painted, as I enjoy the process of getting all the details right, there will be a heavy mix of shades of black and greys.

I do believe so.

Not a likely find for me☹️

Well I will have to go with what I have, it’s a mail order only world for me atm. Local hobby shop is a farce.

Embrace the Squirrel, 🐿️ they have been scarce around these parts for some time now and I’m happy about it!

I kinda dig the blue that you have chosen! I’m about to embark on a colour selection for the “48 and it’s gonna be a tough choice.

Thank you Jim, it does lend some food for thought on the issue, they look like a cheap add on from a JC Whitney catalogue from the 70’s. I’m trying to do this as an early 50’s type build when the cad would have been available at local wrecking yards and an engine swap and mild custom treatment would have been a cool upgrade. Once I finished fiddling with the chassis and suspension I’ll have a look at the wheel openings and see if the skirt is where I want to go next. Thanks again for your input! Over here huffing squirrel repellent!

I’m exhausted! That was the final key to getting the cad lump in place and now I can make sure all the rest of the suspension. pieces can go together, with the modest drop of the front suspension there will be more adjusting to be done. So that will be my next procedure.

I’m a bit further east than oak island Jim

Thank you Bill, I’m still on the fence on those as well, on some cars they are almost a must have like the Merc for instance. Todays chore will be mating the dual exhaust from the kit to the manifolds from the cad, I had considered headers but as this is an early 50’s kinda build, junkyard parts may not have seen headers yet( mainstream anyways).

Quite far! Blue looks good from here out in the middle of the Atlantic btw. The Tamiya panel line worked a treat, test it on some old build you care nothing about, or a spare 32 style grille, to capillary action is almost mesmerizing haha.

It’s a beauty of a mold! Ed does some fine work.

Currently on the bench, Revell 1948 Ford coupe.

Dangit Jim, that’s kinda like bragging, us poor folks without “Ollies” have to suffer without Red headed step children, or remoulded 32 roadsters… sigh🐿️

Could not agree more! The Sharing of ideas here on the forum is what brings me back!

Thank you David, I'm not sure about them yet either.

Thank you Bill, it’s been pretty smooth going so far, but then again I don’t really do aggressive body styling.

On with tape atm, just so I can let it sit and I can glance at it from time to time to see if I’m sold on the look!

In an effort to keep the flow of the bumpers correct I added back a slim piece of the rear bumper skirt. i think the bumpers will now sit more flush to the body and add a subtle custom look that I was going for. Now to decide on fender skirts for the rear, cause if I’m adding them I want them on now as opposed to after paint when they can become a chore to affix cleanly (imo). thoughts , comments, criticisms? All comment are welcome!

Thanks Craig the self imposed exile is over. I’m happy to be back after that lengthy hiatus, you will be happy with my next project methinks.

Thank you, the kit has a choice of either flipper caps or I think Cadillac caps, I’m still undecided on rim choice. The tire size is right on the money for the look I’m after at this point in time. But like all my previous work it can all change…

Great work giving that old kit a second chance David!

A little from the front to bring the bumper in closer. And now we are looking a little more svelte! it’s looking a heck of a lot better in my eyes.

Now let’s look at the bum, tail light blanks installed and rear bumper mount trim gone. Lots of sanding to do here before we can add a skim of filler to hide those blanks.