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I added something that was not on the list. There was a huge void under the hood, thought a spare tire would fit. Scrounged the parts box, found what I needed: Monogram Pirelli P7, removed the inside disk portion. Fujimi Mercedes 190 wheel, more like hubcap, drilled out the lug nuts and center hole. AMT wheel from the 250SWB, removed the horrid wires and hub, cut to depth. Made the mount from flashing aluminum, which is thicker and shinier than the newspaper printing plate that I like to use. Made a cardboard pattern, then bent the aluminum. A couple of photo-etch bolt heads, and steel from the electronic part used for the tow hook. Sprayed flat clear with a drop of leather brown on the tire and under the car. I know this adds weight, but fills that space like I planned it.

I bought an '87 Si off the showroom floor, served me well. I got the Tamiya kit when they were on the shelves, had no idea they would become collector items. If you can get one for $50, it would be a deal.

That looks like a beast! Wheels look like Fujimi Ferrari Daytona.

Thank you! Thank you too! Well, 98% complete. I ordered lug nuts from Australia, and someone is sending number decals. I had to grind/sand the belly at the front, to get it off the ground. I could say it has air suspension, that is adjustable, this is the lowest car I have built. I've also been tweaking, and touch-up painting, and adding small things when I see it would help, such as insulation near the exhaust pipes. Also having storage issues with my iPhone, so can't take pictures, and the Nikon 300mm zoom lens is not working for this task, extremely short depth of field.

Look forward to watching this!

I was intending to do a hot rod, but decided not to because it's such a nice kit. The BTCC came with the factory mirrors, put them on another project.

I had ordered the photo-etch detail parts some time ago, might as well show them here. I've detailed door panels on other projects, it's not difficult.

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using rabbit ears

I'm ignorant about the terms. Seller have a reserve price? Seller have another account, so tried to bid up, faking idiots like me out? I've bought things that were not in a bid, just outright.

his mind over

I tried to bid on some, would have been nice to have a variety. But I don't know the bid process, seems screwy.

I'm liking the bottom ones, the 9 looks like what I need. Second choice is the smaller below 39. Will PM you.

Acme jackhammer drill

Is there such a thing as a sheet of generic numbers in different sizes, to make race car door number plates? I don't want fancy font.

I favor the lighter blues. Don't do brown, or dark red! My two cents. It's funny to see that pearl light green, I just did close to that using nail 'polish'.

alarm sounds like

I'm surprised how cheap used chain is on eBay, tempted to bid. Shipping costs more. I have this idea for a project, will take more time to convert the Fujimi mountain bike into a 10 speed, might as well add the chain. LOL

This it? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fusee-pocket-watch-drive-chain-with-both-hooks-6-3-8-inches-Parts/202708038676?hash=item2f32573414:g:TWcAAOSwVopdBOQc

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Nice to see one of these old kits built! BTW: Love #.

recovered from recycle

Nice, I like the color. These are getting into collectible category now. I did the BTCC version last century,.

My dad hated cats. After I got my own house (built in 1985), a friend in Salt Lake who had cats extolled the virtues of them, so picked one up from kids in front of a grocery store. Had many since, my children tended to bring them home. Current crew, indoor only, Coyotes don't make good friends.

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