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    Thank you Bruce. Actually finishing this one up pretty quickly. It was in moth balls for 5 years. One thing I’m pissed about are all of the cracks in the clear coat on the body. When I started working on it again they didn’t look too bad to the naked eye and they still don’t but when you take a picture they look terrible. I should have wet sanded the clear and re-coated it but I didn’t notice how bad it looked until I had alot of parts on it and took some pictures. Then it was too late. I didn’t want to mess anything up. Now I’m at a point where I just want to get it done.
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    Almost done with this one. Have to install the windscreen and mirrors and finish up the rear spoiler. Been a long time coming.
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    Finished up the rear suspension. I used the RB Motion 1/12 Lotus 49 Rear Upright Assembly kit. Next will be installing the exhaust system then side pod oil coolers. I’m also printing a fuel filter that goes on top of the engine between the intake trumpet and reservoir tank. looks like this:
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    Pretty cool kit for its age. I’ve never seen it before. Looking forward to seeing it done.
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    Enjoying your progress Anton. I have the C7.R in my stash. Was going to build it OOB but you’ve got me rethinking that.
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    A few more progress shots. The front wheels are on because they keep the model from resting on the front brake duct while I’m working on it and I am too lazy to take them off for the pictures
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    The engine is installed. Working on the lines and getting the transaxle ready to attach.
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    Very nice build of an iconic car. I should do one to go with my TLB 55.
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    Thanks for all the comments. Seems the name is unanimous. With a twist I’ve officially named it: “The Sinister Minister” of the church of speed.
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    Very nice build. Great attention to detail. Your work is really paying off.
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    This is coming along nice. Can’t wait to see your weathering. Should be a real nice model when done. 👍🏻
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    Thank you Bruce. Simplistic compared to some things people do on this site but it works.
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    Adjusted the rear suspension supports. I cut the mounts at the lower point and white glued them in place. I then trimmed each post and epoxied them in place. After the epoxy cured the pieces were removed, primed and painted then installed.
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    Beautiful build! That patina is exceptional.
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    Finished this one up a few weeks ago but was waiting for nice weather to take some pictures outside. AMT Pro Street kit built as Pro Touring. Lowered the suspension and airbrushed with Tamiya Matt Black rattle can decanted. Purchased Jays Resin wheels before I got my 3D printer. Printed the LS3 from free files I found online. Also got some files in trade from Anton (mattilacken). Throttle body and other goodies. Designed the driveshaft, exhaust and Optima battery in Blender and Meshmixer and printed those too. Thanks for looking. Build post here: AMT ‘67 Chevelle Pro Street (Pro Touring) - WIP: Model Cars - Model Cars Magazine Forum
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    Finished up the engine. Working on modifying the rear suspension supports.
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    I was looking forward to this from when you posted in the WIP section. Another stunning build. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
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    I didn’t know there were two transmissions with the M23 kits. I thought the Tamiya M23 kits were pretty much all the same with different decals. Still wouldn’t understand why the contact points would be higher but I guess it’s possible. Either way I’m trying to figure out the best way to modify these parts. Heres the distributor and fuel thingy majig.
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    These pics shows the suspension parts that will have to be modified. They are supposed to attach where the top of the shock absorbers are attached.
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    Got some work done on the transmission and rear suspension. I’m using the Thunder Valley rear upright kit. This is my first time using a transkit and this one is full of issues. It’s a real yin yang experience. Some of the parts are excellent like the resin pieces but on the other hand some white metal bits just don’t fit right. There are two rear suspension supports that are not installed yet in the pictures below because I am going to have to modify them. There connection points are way too high. Also the instructions are lacking. They are in English but your left to your own resources on most of the assembly. Still I’m very fortunate to have purchased it years ago when they were available at reasonable prices. I think I paid around $100.00 for it.
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    Simply gorgeous Chris. Museum quality for sure. 👍🏻
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    Looks like a nice kit. Shame about the PE. Hopefully nothing’s creased too bad. I like that livery too. Looks clean and fits the body well. Looking forward to seeing it completed.
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    Wish you luck? I think everyone here will agree that luck has nothing to do with it. Okay maybe a little but your skill is the main ingredient by far. Glad to see your starting another build. Always look forward to them. Not to be facetious but Good Luck.
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    The clearcoat on the body yellowed a little and there are some hairline cracks but I’m not about to strip it all down and redo the paint and decals. Just want to finish it and make it presentable enough to add to my Lauda 312T.
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