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That is turning out really nice! Love the details.

I guess you would use CA to glue the metal pins in place?

This firebird was painted with Aztek red pearl. I really like how it goes on too! I have the gold pearl but haven’t used it yet.

There is quite a difference in the shape of the Jeepster and the TJ. The TJ is also a tad wider, but the plastic is thick enough that it can be sanded to width. I’ve added some Milliput inside the hood as I think I will be very close to sanding right through the hood when I try to mate it to the Jeepster cowl. I’ve also stretched the frame by 13/32” (scale 10-1/8”) to put the front wheels where they need to be. I kind of like the slicing and dicing but I am in uncharted territory here, so I hope this all works out. Once I have the power train located I will likely have to lengthen the rear driveshaft and move the skid plate forward?

Nice job! I see someone bent the radiator support rod too while adjusting the carbs...?

I made some beefier locating pins for the frame out of .050” round evergreen. The closest drill bit I have is .052” which worked, but I had to be careful to keep the pins from leaning over slightly. It doesn’t seem easy to find a bit this size (.050”) or any bits that match tiny evergreen or plastruct sizes. 1/16” would likely be the smallest size evergreen that would align with a common drill bit size. That is a little large for some applications. Anybody have a better way?

Wow that must be a terrible feeling when you realize what happened, You certainly have the skills to reclaim it though. Those sets came out beautiful...that houndstooth decal sure conforms nicely to the pleats.

I found some good ones at an electronics supply store also.

Well wait until I’m done please. I don’t want your artwork on the same page as my hackjob.? Edit: Just kidding Roger, you do beautiful work...love your f-100!

Super clean job on this one! Any pics of her aired up??

Super clean job on this one! Any pics of it aired up??

Super clean job on this one! Any pics of it aired up??

Thanks again all you guys! I appreciate the appreciation.?

Yes, looking really nice.

That is going to be a sweet lookin’ truck! The stance is just right.

I like it!?

Lookin’ fine!

I’ve filed off the tiny bumps that were the frame locating pins and replaced them with .050 styrene pins. Fabbed up some body support channels along with a rear cross member and mounts. I also added another scale inch (.040”) of lift and I can easily add more later if needed. I trimmed a tad too much out of the wheel-wells, so I have to add that back and re trim them. I also removed the fuel tank. I will either move it rearward to line up better with the filler cap or fab a custom one?

This isn’t a pet peeves thread...what part do you guys like??

That is a super nice job detailing that engine bay!

Some 4x4 guys would stack hockey pucks on top of the mounts to get a body lift.?

The TJ is actually a little shorter wheelbase, but I am going to have to stretch the frame to get the front wheels centered in the wheelwells. I’ve had to give it a scale 2” body lift to clear the frame rails over the rear axle. This was an easy fix using the old hockey puck trick.?

Ahh yes, I forgot about the glass...I have a new dislike!

Turned out great! I admire your skills and your diligence.

I like building engines the most even though I haven’t gotten super detailed with them. Body paint is a close second and would be first if it didn’t result in dissatisfaction sometimes. I don’t like doing interiors, mostly because the fine detail on the dash and gauges frustrates me!