89AKurt

Lights can make or break a build, looking forward to your result!

It was yesterday, MicoMark rivet decals, and scraper tools.

are allowed here.

The term "forged" is used by Lamborghini, since they are using it on their cars, mostly as trim parts. I have a few kits, namely the Setso Elemento, that pioneered using carbon-fiber for everything, even the exhaust tips; the tub is this stuff. Hope to find this when I get around to building a Lamborghini.

Thanks. I need to call it quits, or I'll never finish. Thank you. Since it's difficult to see that I'm revising some things, not taking so many pictures (yea right). The engine fuel tank part is really tight, and I have to slip in as the body gets spread over the chassis, wish I could glue in but the body can't spread any more. Today I wanted to hinge the engine bonnet. Always need to think how all this will go together after paint, I have glued in a plastic strip under the grills on the bonnet, which the hinge mounts to. Used the photo-etch bender to fabricate aluminum plate, finished unit being held in the tweezers, other unit in the bender. The bonnet needed to move back in order to clear the exhaust tips, and be able to open. I have what is basically hypodermic needles, and matching size guitar wire. I used two different pliers to bend the hinge plate. When I bent the tab for the wire, doubled up and superglued. Drilled using the wood block for support. First hinge has been slipped on, for now I crimp with the pliers, will glue during final assembly. I use the steel square to help make sharp bends. Thought I would add hood pins, the real car uses leather straps at this location, this adds a street machine detail. Took some file work so the wire clears the hinge plate, and I don't need a prop stick! The radiators have been a fitment issue. I have also added a locator plate to the hood, at the wheel opening. I had mounted the tubing in plastic blocks, in case adjustment was needed, used tube cement. That was fun!

Soon as I returned from the model club meeting, me being the only car modeler in attendance, again, jumped back into building. Got the radiators done. Using up the pieces of both kits. I've had the fans in the parts box for decades, came close to using a few times, this time for good! The oil cooler has been modified since taking the pictures, after test fitting. Modified leading edge of chassis pan for air flow. Also fabricated air ducts for the brakes. Refined the light area, opened brake duct intakes. I have also revised the Dumbo mirrors. LOL Next subassembly to fabricate is the engine bay framework, basically for the hood hinge. Then I can start on the engine, namely exhaust tips.

I got that kit a few months ago, gonna lurk.

and butterscotch leather

I see your point, but Coke bottle was a theme of designers at one time. What's bugging me now, I've been saying it's a Mondial, nobody caught me that it's a Modena. Back from the model club meeting, I should go on a mountain bike ride it's so nice now.

and Mae Wests

Good to know. I got the tip from Teresi regarding his radial engine pickup, ordered from MicroMark a few days ago.

for more models

Oh I guess so...... hey, knowing this project in a joke to begin with...... Worked until 1:00 AM, adding engine bay stuff. I chopped up the Monogram chassis to make the bulkhead and radiator supports. I used one of my resin fuel fillers. Some of the little parts await their fate. I am planning to vacuum-form a windshield, even though the kit came with one. Will do the headlight covers at that time. Here you go Dann: Did a couple of parts this morning, before meeting a client. Other rear wheel well cover, and stuck on the Mondial mirrors. I have model club meeting today, so another pause in construction. *Have to* show off the medals I got at Desert Scale Classic.

Fun project! Yea, that exhaust could extend just a little. LOL

prototype test mule

I'm digging the steel engine stand, good idea.

You made aluminum hood hinges? I like it, nice job.

Not kits? Wow, very nice work. Vacuum-formed windscreens?

Ditto that! I built one, and sold it. Have two in the stash, like caged tigers. Looks great from here, understand about the ride height, but suspect everyone lowered theirs a little.

That's SWEET!

purse is missing.

Excellent all around, from the narrative, to execution. I really appreciate that you weathered it, I do that on most of my builds. I add bug splats too, using gloss clear, black, yellow, and maybe green. You said "I'm not happy with the weathering ..." so assume you think the asphalt dust is too dark, did you use Dullcoat with a few drops of flat black mixed in? But don't worry about it, love it!

Very nice! Call it an accessory belt. Talking about suspension, watch out for how loose the wheels are when plugged into the retainer, seems they never are in alignment.

Nice.... well done. I have that kit, looks daunting with all that chrome. Like how you weathered the bottom.

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