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FINALLY got the exhaust done! Man I thought I’d never finish this step.

Interesting. What section is that in? I wonder if they have embossing powder.?

Hit the deck!

Progress so far on the exhaust system. I’m using bendable tubing from hobby lobby. Pinning the pipes in place and maybe using a few 3D printed dress up parts.

“Squirrel!!” is exactly how I feel when I find cool models for sale.

Check this out!

I ate some outdated pudding one time and got sick. Does that count?

Masses of models always bring a smile to my face.

I’m calling the engine finished.

Shine on, you crazy diamond.

I hear ya. Indiana is just as exciting as Ohio in the winter.?

I think I do a little more in the winter. But only because there's less to do outside. Since I got my paint booth, the seasons don't have much effect on that aspect anymore.

Popular style and my wardrobe have absolutely nothing in common.

Beer me!

Thing will lend you a hand.

IT wants you to come out and play!!???

I used the backside of a #11 blade. I scored around it until it came free. Then the hole was cleaned up with a file, and styrene sheet was used to fill the opening. It's no where near perfect, but the new muffler will cover most of it.

Working on the exhaust system today. I finally have a plan thanks to some tips I got on Facebook. The tubing is the bendable stuff you can get at hobby lobby in the model kit isle. First time I’ve used it. I have to cut the kit muffler from the chassis plate to clear the new part. The hole was then filled with a piece of evergreen styrene. Once everything is figured out and fitting the way I want, I’ll repaint the chassis. Mounting brackets are the next step.

Mud wrestling has just captured my attention!

Box up that stalled kit and start yet another!

Body is all buffed out now. Here’s a quick mockup for test fitting.

Much of what’s been posted here is a bunch of malarkey.

Rock and roll will never die!?

By the way, is today Friday?

Yesterday I started the polishing process. I took it up to 6000 grit and stopped. I decided it would be best to paint the running boards before I went any further. So today the running boards were taped off and shot with Tamiya semi gloss black. It always makes me nervous putting tape on a nice paint job. To avoid complications I removed it 20 minutes after applying the paint. No problems!? Hopefully I can finish polishing out the body this weekend. Now I really need to make a decision about what to do with the exhaust…?