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Sure beats using a broomstick!

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Thank you. ? Was wondering if anyone would notice that ant. ? I did after I took the picture, been seeing an occasional ant in the hobby room. Years ago I had a Carpenter ant (bigger black) infestation, moved a box and a bunch swarmed out, big time pest control job. Thought of another item, which was popular back in the day, and I never see anyone add this detail. They are called suicide knob, necker knob, or spinner knob. There was a large selection, so I figured nobody would say 'they never made one that looked like that.' Had some Corian® (or another brand, same kitchen countertop material) that had tiny grains that looks to scale. Used the drill press, Dremel with a steel bit (should have included in the picture), file, sanding sticks, steel wool, and for this metal polish. Finally got to use the pearl tweezers that I got last year from MicroMark. Super dicey to hold with fingers and use a drill (been there done that). ? My favorite thing to use, aluminum plate formed around the stretched sprue, drilled a hole for the Grandt Line rivet. Broke a drill on this one. ? Didn't need to glue onto the rim. Molotov pen used on the rivet. Didn't dare make it any smaller, happens to match the gear shift knob. Since Russell Cook pointed out how stupid that giant fire extinguisher looks.... Decided to rip that out. Turned a new bottle using the same Corian®, based on dimensions found online. Painted with the AK Interactive chrome which I'm really digging. Will hide the removed glue with self-adhesive black carpet. Have one pin left over, and another decal for the bottle.

IRS agents swarmed

Finished the fuel system. First time I ever ran a fuel line from tank to carbs. Made a billet fuel filter from 2 sizes of stainless steel tubing. The first time I threaded the solder wire, I mauled it so bad that I redid it. Used brass photo-etch nuts. I'm bummed that my hinge latch isn't working as well as before assembly, am having interference issues with the frame, nitrous bottle, and who else knows what. The detail parts used, includes a collection of wires scavenged from dead electronic devices. Looks okay from this distance. ? Redid the carb linkage lever, and added a spring, which looks like **** in this picture. Brace rods installed, used wire insulation, and p-e steel nuts. Glued the Model Car Garage photo-etch pedals in. The main reason I take pictures, is to see what I've done. Sometimes I'm half blind, even with using the light magnifying glass. I added cigarette package foil for insulation by the headers. I think the header pipes should have a gap from the body, everyone else who reads this before building, should watch out for that.

from Rodeo Drive

It's my OCD, I'm in the possessed and obsessed mode (the only way I get a model done), and I keep thinking of something else to do. Debating about adding cup holders. ? Thanks for taking a look. ?

glowing from radioactive

They might need to save a Tesla, never know. ? Tonight it was the big hurdle, of joining the body to frame. But first I did the polish routine with the emory cloths, but will do the final polishing/wax after it's all assembled. Wanted to sticker bomb the trunk, various sources of decals. Lots of cursing tonight. ? Because I added so much content, it was an extremely tight fit. All I'll say, I hate wiring distributors, there is no room with this kit. I knew it was going to be a trick to get the steering column, plus the shifter, and the brake pedal arm to line up in unison. But I managed. ? Got the coil, MSD box, and nitrous solenoid mounted. Temporary installation of the steering wheel, windshield which needs tweaking, and brace rods.

In the alley

a hit man

Outstanding! ?

Had to restrain myself to not touch the body. ? Even though the paint is dry to the touch, it has the feel of "give me a big fingerprint right in the middle". Added seatbelts. Really simple, used left over parts from several detail packs. Made the last Hobby Design (HD03-0384) fire extinguisher, 6 come in a package. Discovered it has extremely tight tolerances, folded the mount inside out, so the guide grooves don't show, which made the slots for the straps too tight! Polished that too before folding. Have several left over nozzle parts, and 2 decals, so I could scratch-build some but the mounts would never be this fine. For being tiny parts, these have been fun to assemble.

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I built the IMC kit. If one wanted to be accurate, it would take a ton of work. Thanks for posting this pictures.

Well shucks, due to my Flickr account being disappeared, this thread is almost useless. ? Glad MCM added more memory space, to avoid this problem. Will post only finished pictures, not worth going back and editing.

If you have any synthetic sponge, try it, because the tutorial I saw used that. The risk of using paper towel is leaving lint in the paint, but it brushes off when dry. Thank you. You inspire me too. ? Because they are predicting another snow storm this week wanted to take advantage of using my solar paint drier (cab of pickup). The clear pearl sure does pop in sunlight! ? Wet-sanded before spraying more gloss. Despite having two obvious blemishes, this is one of my better paintjobs.

by the judges

Wanted to get the radiator hoses done. Plastruct tubing, aluminum tape, solder wire, Grandt Line rivets, and I think Detail Master braided line. Realized there is no thermostat housing, I think one is needed. Not happy with the execution. Broke a rule that I ignored, which is to remove paint where you glue things, and it ticked me off. Been working on the wheels, can hardly wait to put them on, but I have to wait until everything is assembled. Tonight I used the Dremel with a sanding drum to flatten the tires, then used a rough sanding stick to do the treads. Got rid of the Armor All look of vinyl tires.

Wings are from chickens, where do the get the buffalo?

but no bets

Takes me 24 hours just to do plug wires. ? Nice job for a quick build.

Last night I redid the headlight mounts. This time started with square Plastruct, shaped into a fat teardrop shape. First mockup showed they were too long, regulations say the center should be 24" above the surface. (1:25 scale is slightly less than 1") After modifying, wanted to try a fingernail polish that supposed to be metallic. Looks like aluminum to me. This morning I tested the Scale Finishes SUPERgloss on the paint on the tape next to the trunk, did not appear to react, so airbrushed 3 layers, waiting a minute between sessions. To avoid the temptation to touch the body, thought the car needed a horn. This is a part that manufacturers usually overlook. Found an "Ahooga" horn, dug deeper to find the length is 9" so I could eyeball the rest of the dimensions. Used the drill press and Dremel to rough out the shape, then files and sanding sticks, drilled a hole in the end then used a #11 blade to turn the hole. The rear cylinder is off center on the real thing, I didn't think it mattered. Was finishing up with new steel wool, which caught and broke it off, but didn't wreck it. ? First time I've used AK Interactive Xtreme Metal to do chrome. Tested a left over part from the kit for big part. Their black seems to self level, at first I thought it was not going on right, did several light coats. Did the chrome about an hour later. I think it's better than Alclad. Wasted time on adding Detail Master photo-etch hose clamps to the radiator hoses. Come to find out, they are too short, and none of the other hoses work either! ? What did I do wrong? I could use electrical wire to make hoses. Then remembered that I have braided wire, dug it out, and now I'm saved. Chassis is back in the jig. Mocked up some parts that are waiting for the final body - frame assembly. It's going to be fun to get the shifter, gas pedal arm, and steering shaft to cooperate. The horn is glued on. Glued the headlights on too, it was a trick to get them aligned in 3 dimensions. Sort of looks like a Model T. I'm really ticked off about the Ford emblem, the decal stuck good when put on, and didn't want to slide into position. So now I will have to do bug splat weathering.

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That's a foreign concept for me. ? I love watching the WRC, those drivers know how to drive on snow/ice! Watched some snowmobile drag racing awhile ago, they zip! But in AZ, it's more fun to watch people who have moved here from CA, being stupid. I used to ski, so could drive okay. I would love to try that course out.