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COOOOOL What are we looking at for cash outlay for the kit??? This is the first place that came to mind for screws and bolts and such...there are others online http://www.scalehardware.com

Body on mock up for motivation

Awesome deal, good for you Like to see a WIP of such a beautiful classic

WOW Those are some seriously hard solder joints, BRAVO How did you keep the parts stable and perfectly aligned, juggle the heat source and solder, still keep everything square and most importantly not overheat and have the neighbouring bit you just finished unsolder off?? I am interested in seeing the jig you used for it....or are you part octopus???? Sending stuff off for chrome plating is big league cool modelling as well. And he asks if we are asleep yet during this build

Hey, thanks for looking in on me

Hey Randy, great to hear from you The kit was a surprise but I am trying to wrangle it into shape Not many completed Revival kits when you do an Internet search...hmmmm House is at halfway point now...shifting to siding and inside work Cheers pal

thank you! Going for a used but not beat to heck look...well maintained, not pristine

Thanks Bruce, she is getting there

Made new drive train shafts from aluminum...just couldn't get the kit ones to fit Wheels on,cross members painted and front grill detailed Moving on to cockpit and body soon

Wow, I sound so negative about this build Nothing worse that that friend or person at work that moans and groans about EVERYTHING... If you are like me, you just stop listening and start avoiding them. So more positive outlook time. I am getting movement forward, finding test fitting done loose is different than painted, tight screws and Ca glued. Suddenly every little millimetre is important and this bit interferes with that bit once things are tighter. One step forward, two steps back, so have to anticipate a couple steps ahead and be ready. I am really happy with how my wheel assemblies and knock off hubs have worked out, will get a pic of those in the morning. The gearbox, shift linkage and drive shaft are coming. I will make my own polished aluminum driveshaft if necessary. Anyhow, I will keep plugging away at her...glutton for punishment and all that but with a on my face

Oh, I really like that leather work Some fine modelling there Mr Cato

Gosh, look at that beautiful engine This is stunning in white, going to be a piece of art, Bo

I have no problem on what you spent on the F40 and completely understand the money outlay. Just too steep for me at this point in my life...house building right now. So my comment was a FYI only, not a criticism My wife nearly killed me when I purchased a Pocher Bugatti kit last year...but she got over it. I will probably spend some serious coin on my F40 when I restore it. Have acquired the five Pocher kits I want for now and they lay in wait for me to build. God I hope you can get your hands on a real F40......the collector market kills real motor enthusiasts from acquiring such rare and beautiful beasts. If I had the means, I would be playing with the real 1:1 cars instead of scale models, but......

I will be ok guys, don't worry Bruce told me to stay medicated during the build...so the rum and Coke helps Luckily my wife and kids are used to sudden burst of profanity and believe me, the trusty tap and die set is getting a work out. I got some good results on the front wheels and brakes today so am re-energized to tackle a new driveshaft and gearbox. This is all about problem solving while staying sane. That Cato guy is taking far too much pleasure in my pain

...and then step on that piece a week later and embed it in your foot

She is looking wonderful :)

It really is. I looked into it last year from the German site. No longer produced, but he could cobble one together for 1200 Euros That is a bit steep IMHO.

I swear this kit is going to be the death of me. It is like a love affair with THAT GIRL you know you should just leave alone because she will promise the sky, pull your heart out of your chest, stomp on it and burn you alive; but you just can't resist her...... Anyhow, tore the Bugatti back down and started to detail and rebuild. Engine stand tossed aside as engine block must be screwed in early to the frame rails or else, well you are screwed. Some stripped metal in the floor pan, the driveshaft and gearbox fit like they were never intended to mate and I can foresee more alignment issues with foot pedals, brake and shifter levers. Here she is now, devil with a blue dress on

It is going to be a beauty, so classy Leather and body colour contrast perfectly!!

I am trying Bo

All parts are cut out, so assembly time for the engine stand Making the "L brackets" that will attach to the back engine mounts Test fit against the motor I am going to try a sand blast of the brass parts tomorrow at work to see if that will clean up those internal areas I cannot get to with file and emery paper Cheers

Looks great Good solution suggestions guys

I meant "derrieres" as in behinds, backsides, the back of your front, your caboose, a donkey's hind end......not transients and vagabonds I will have to watch my verbage around you

I agree as well, great work Bums have definitely been sitting in those seats

Thanks Skip I have to redo the BMF on the head...mucked it up around that valve thing on front top handling the part too much