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Got the upholstery finished!

They come in waves. Right now seems like the low point. They’ll probably be back closer to the end of the year.

Thank you Carl! Yeah, I’ve been at the bench less since spring. I want to do more, but there’s just always something going on lately. But I’m pretty determined to finish this one on time. If I can pull it off, it’ll be my first complete group build.👍

Haven’t done any update for this build for quite a while. I got sidetracked and also wasn’t sure how I wanted to tackle a few things. I recently finished the dashboard, and just today I painted the wheels. Hopefully this will get me back on track.👍

Wheels are printed! I like these much better. I’m thinking flat or dark aluminum faces with polished aluminum rims and knock offs. Thanks to Topher for pointing me in the right direction.👍

That looks like a Mean Machine Models file. I have that one, and I’ll print a set when I get a chance. I think we might have a winner!👍

Where did you find bonneville rims with knock offs? That’s what I’d really like to put on the ‘32.😎

These are the ones I’m thinking about. Just need to print another set to fit the tires I have.

Thanks man! The wheels will definitely get some shine. If I stick with these, I’m thinking Aclad II polished aluminum. If I go with bonneville rims, I might go with polished aluminum outer rim, and maybe steel colored faces.

These have knock offs, but I’m still not sure. I may print some US Mags bonneville rims and see how it looks.🤔

Working on the stance and wheel attachment today. I dunno. What do you guys think about these wheels? I was sold on them before, but now I’m not totally sold. Opinions?

Finished the dashboard yesterday. This is my first attempt at drilling out the molded gages and using decals from the backside.

Thanks a lot! I wasn’t 100% sure about it until I mocked those two parts up. It turned out exactly like i was hoping!👍

Saturday, I shot the fenders with 2k clear. Here’s a quick look at the progress so far.

I kinda forgot about posting updates…. So better late than never, right? For the most part, not much major progress has happened anyway. Various engine components have been painted, but not much assembly work has been done yet. I did get the fenders painted black. Once cured, they will get 2k clear. The biggest update is the body shell and panels. Yesterday I got 2k on them, and I’m VERY pleased with the results. Shouldn’t take much polishing to finish it off.