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Bastardo

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Darn, I wish I saw that comment before, Fred... :/ Yesterday I still could have fixed it, but now it's a bit too late... Bummer...

Did a bit of dry-brushing:
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Almost finished steering wheel:
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Dry-brushed the radiator ribs:
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Engine gets closer to completion:
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TBC!

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Thank you, John! ;)

The engine already has some dust and oil on it, but I won't over-do it, as it is under the hood, so the weather just can't reach it. I'll apply some dirt to the engine bay and so on, but it won't be in the same messed-up state as the exterior ;)

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Thank you, guys ;)

Started work on the inner side of the hood::
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Don't worry, I'll fix it ;)

I made the carpets and wood imitation on the console:
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The rear deck was a testing ground for the torn vinyl imitation ;) I used tea filter bags. Great material as it doesn't wrinkle when it gets wet. It also holds the shape after it is clearcoated.

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A quick dry-fit of the interior:
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Plenty left to do ;)

TBC!

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Thank you, Bill ;)

The show goes on...

Engine mounted on the chasis and by this the undercariage is more or less done:
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I changed my mind in the last moment - exhaust is not stock:
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I glued back the left headlamp. Crooked and dirty - jus the way I like it :D
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Front fog lights got crashed in the accident and now they're rusted :D
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Hood weathering continues:
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I painted the door handle and added the lock - painted and weathered pin head:
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Servo got some paint on it and a metal pin which will ensure better positioning on the firewall. I learned from my experience: Two painted areas are always a PITA to glue together for good, specially in a case like this: Small glueing area and a piece that could be touched or moved during the final assembly...
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Vents are mounted:
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The interior is almost done. Maybe some more bits n pieces, but this is more or less it ;)
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TBC!

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