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Thanks, I’m down to fine tuning the body mods now. Flow is the goal….

So after some more research I decided on a 220” WB, which works out to be 2”. I took a deep breath, cut the frame rails and glued things back together with thin aluminum as backer.

First full coat of primer, still have some fine tuning to do and the tail lights. Pretty smooth, door line scribed also.

Deadline has come and gone but that doesn't really matter. I am more curious to see what happens next! Will there be a sister thread with just finished 32 Tudors'?

Stretch: Green 36” 206” WB, most likely. Blue 48” 218” WB, too much. Red 0” 170” WB, boring.

Yes it did, and that was my thought when I saw the rails.

Inspiration….

My search indicates 280”-310” WB. Still searching, this is all fairly new to me.

Another post about “What is it” gave me an idea. I’ve posted these items to see what they are. Wrong answers only. Feel free to join in, post up your own parts. Tag the item in your answer.

^^^^^ Yes, they will be a challenge, but I'll give it my best. I think the seams came out as smooth as can be expected, I'm sure the rivets will be a hurdle. But I think the Archer resin rivets might take care of those. I'm in no hurry on this one. I will be stretching the frame next....

I do enjoy following along on these plane builds. More inspiration to finish my Curtis P6e....

I like it!

That is why I believe my bench time increases, less of other things to do outside. It is true, the older I get the less a care about winter. Stuck in Ohio....

It comes around every year, Fall, the changing leaves, cooler temps and more rain, then that four-letter word we all love. SNOW! I have noticed, for me it means more bench time. Less time outdoors and more time building models. When it comes to building, do you slow down, increase or stay the same year-round? My painting slows way down due to the fact my equipment is in the garage, but bench time! It goes up....

I made a template and secured the crossbar and installed the teeth one at a time, one side at a time.

Kit arrived on Monday 10/28, I opened it up for a quick glance and stowed it away, but I can’t leave it alone. After researching all the issues with the cab, I decided to assemble it today. I used a 220grit flat surface to straighten the edges and then tape and liquid cement to slowly glue the outside seams together. Then removed the tape and did the inside. The rear panel was undersized so a cut a strip of styrene (red) for filler and glued both side. So this will be my winter build….

That trim looks really nice, I haven’t got to that point yet. I have been rough shaping the body and bumpers. I had these in the spare parts drawer. I also glued up a grill from an AMT Blue Printer Parts Pack #8158. I may even use the 392 engine from the same pack.

I have visited the website recently, just window shopping. The stacks look nice. Those doors look like they will need considerable sanding. What do you think of the parts?

An un-committed 665.9

That looks great. I need to reinforce my cuts before I break them loose working on it. I like micro mesh screen or even some fabric strips covered with CA glue. Here a couple of progress pix. WW’s and Caddy caps. 32 Ford buckets FrenchedSkirted and Stanced

Very well done, nice model!

Made some B pillars out of styrene and got the first of the filler on and rough sanded last night. I’ve been using 2x auto body filler for years. It doesn’t melt plastic like some spot putty and it sets like Bondo. I like to tape off areas that need protected during this stage. More shaping to follow.

I will be working off and on this as a long term project this winter. I was gifted this box with a couple of built cars. Starting with the top chop first, I’ll be using a few techniques I’ve learned over the years. Eyeball engineering I make a few cuts to lay the rear window down. Checking fitment as I go. Using the front roof section from the spare car instead of adding styrene I made it about 4 scale inch longer Slanted B pillar, this will be my first attempt at these. I like to use old business cards for mock-ups. Hopefully this goes well, questions are welcomed.

I am enjoying the progress reports. I even got my Air Frames Curtis-P6E out to see about finishing it.