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    Do trucks count? This is completely different than Rush, but it's about Wolf Creek Pass which I've been on many times. Bet almost nobody heard this before.
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    Just a quick search of Flickr, I was focused on 356s, every time I see what they are doing, want to pull out my Fujimi 356 Speedster in the stash.
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    Gutter Patrol activated.
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    I've done this for karaoke, pretty well if I say so. ???? Go big, or go home. ?
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    I was hoping to find pictures of the door open, from the outside, but it's interesting there aren't any? All I found was this 1/8 scale model, so the door goes in at the leading edge. That also costs much more than my '68 Chevy pickup! ? http://collectorstudio.com/product/1-8-1967-ferrari-275-gts-4-nart-spyder/
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    Thank you. Classic design, worked with this car (IMHO). Used Plastistruct tubing, also for the driving light tunnels. Filled the back with JB Weld, but would recommend the original flavor instead of the "new & improved". A typical custom detail is to open the turn signal light openings, I have scavenged LEDs from electronic devices next to CD laser reader for headlights.
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    The most intimidating part of this project, was mounting the engine, into the bay that never had detail. I will admit making up the engine mounts, but when it was all done, you can't see them. Running the exhaust was a challenge too, slight modification to the cross member was required. I always planned on this muffler setup, Mustang cans with copper wire pipes. I'm using solder now for exhausts, much easier to bend. One major thing that was not planned from the beginning, was the rear cover. I love to use Corian (kitchen countertop). First shape was the plan profile: After getting it to fit, drew the elevation profile, back and sides: Rough profile done with the disk sander: The Dremel with a spiral cut bit was almost burned out: Filed and sanded until I was happy with the shape. I shall continue!
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    Oh man, started this thread when I began on this forum, and plain forgot to continue, thanks for asking. ? I can pretend I'm building this now, and milk it out. ? It's done, won a few awards too. I added some details to the body, to add some more jazz. The hood is inspired by the recent Shelby, and Ferrari GTO nose vents. Opened the trunk, which has a spring to keep it open, push the license plate to unlatch; should have used a thicker stronger wire for the hinge. Lowered the windshield.
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    with Flint ice
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    Grass-fed T-bones from the Farmers Market, cooked on the wood-fired bbq, doing this before Winter hits AZ.
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    Is the base kit the Revell? I used that kit for the engine and chassis, engineered as a curbside with view of the top of the engine, like how you added turbos. Keep up being creative, the fun about model building.
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    mapping out secret
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    outtakes found in
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    Tell me about it!
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    Thought I would try this game, since I own the Game Topic section. ? Not sure if this works.
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    Has anyone ever strayed from instructions, such as mounting the interior to the body, instead of gluing to the chassis? I think it would help keep everything tight, less chance of sloppy fit for the doors. I'm going to glue in mounting tabs, and perhaps use screws so I can ensure no slop.
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    Oh thanks! I'm considering using the fusee chain for the hinges, since the clearance is so tight. The body is surprisingly solid still, but am considering adding something. Thank you too! Hinges are a PITA, especially when the body is so rounded, and jambs are deep. Fingers crossed is the motto of Fly By Night Engineering here. Aw shucks man! ? Well, I will celebrate when it's installed, and actually works. You would say that. ? The nail 'polish' is very close to the color on this car, I should test different color base coats, such as flat black, flat white, and flat silver, then spray the nail color over to evaluate. On previous projects, I was surprised what a difference it makes. Love those models you have, they were done perfectly! I prefer those mirrors, the kit has what looks like a Chevy mirror. That Spyder also has an exterior gas cap, I was going to fabricate the trunk version.
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    Cool, you added plug wires!
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    Playmates are involved. ?
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    ^^^ Reminds me of this: https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/news/a30425/ferrari-daytona-shooting-brake-for-sale/
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    can be inflicted
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    That's funny. I have a neighbor who restored a '69 GTO, got a kit that I was planning to build a 'before' version for him. Recently someone gave me an El Camino kit found at a thrift store, and my neighbor has one of those too, unrestored. Hmmmmm....... ?
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    It's literally a brick!
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    around by drifting
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    That's coming along nicely! Love the hydraulic struts.
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