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Got most of the cage done. Just a couple of more bars. I also started on the dash removing all the switches and opening up the area where the guages will go. There will be no handles on the door panels because all the side glass was removed from this car.

Got started on the cage. I'm using .080 rod this time because I feel it's closer to scale then the 7/32 tube, I was using.

Finished the tunnel and added some putty. Next will be the cage and dash. Eventually the shifter and fire extinguisher and seat after it has the harnesses and bolster attached.

Yes, I have a link and I will P.M. it to you so as not to ruffle any feathers here at MCM. A lot of guys over there that don't frequent here would love to see your build.

Thanks, Jim. Yes, it would. I guess some kits come with the rear seat separate and you can choose to leave it off, but usually its the way this one is. And sometimes you can choose to install a console or leave it off.

I don't know how I missed this. I followed the wip very carefully. Maybe I just caught it at Randy's. Anyhoo , fabulous build, Bob. The detail is amazing and the paint and cleanliness of build is through the roof. A really spectacular build and I learned of a good source of aluminum to use on my current build and beyond. Thanks for posting this fine model.

Moving right along. Almost have the tunnel completed.

Thanks, Johnny and Bob. I appreciate your interest in the build.

Removed the console and that portion of the drive shaft tunnel. Will rebuild the tub with styrene sheet and tube material for the tunnel. the demo went a lot faster using the sprue cutter.

October? Well, take care. Both of those projects sound great.

So, Pierre. What's next on the agenda? And where will you be posting it? Inquiring minds need to know.

Thanks, Gerald. Glad I'm basically through with the painting. Didn't turn out as well as I hoped, but I think the final product will be okay.

I put the second and final coat of clear on the body and will just let it sit for a while before I polish it with novus 2 and 3. I'm really going to try hard not to go through the clear into the paint. I started on the interior and decided to use the sprue cutter instead of an exacto knife to remove the back seat and the console. It went a lot quicker on the back seat doing this. I will clean it up with exacto and sanding sticks before I reform the tub with styrene sheets.

Thanks, Bob. I did just that. I will put another coat of clear on the whole model today and then let it sit a couple of days before I polish it. Will finally start on the interior tub.

Thanks, Pierre. This Createx paint is thinner than Vallejo, so I had to adjust the thinning ratio to 50/50. I bought a wider brush also to do the body. It's a 3/4 inch. Both changes seemed to help. I will definitely be glad to get back to opaque paint for my next build. This pearlized paint is pretty but a lot more difficult to get on consistently.

Primed and painted the hood. I thought I would put another coat of paint on, but I think I will go straight to clear. I don't want to mess the hood up again and so far, it looks pretty good.

Thanks, Gerald. Now let's see if I can keep from messing it up again. That's another good thing about acrylic paint. You can strip it rather easily with a toothbrush and some non-caustic nail polish remover. Right where you sit to build the model.

There are no words to describe how absolutely beautiful and excellent this build really is. And to top it off this excellent paint job was delivered with a brush, a real brush, not an air brush. Pierre, you have done it again. Thank you for letting us mortals view your work. It is pure joy to look at.

Yes, me too. I'm using nail polish remover, the less caustic type. Came off in about 30 minutes using a toothbrush.

I've come to the realization that I am going to have to strip the hood. There is no fixing it in the condition it's in now.

Excellent build, Mike. Super clean build, beautiful paint and decal work.

Looks perfect to me as usual, Pierre. Like Helmut says, can't wait to see the finished model.

Got two coats of clear on and polished with novus 1&2. Still trying to fix the hood that the thinner messed up. I really want to put the body aside so I can get on the interior.

Another superb upgrade to this build. That dash is one of a kind and awesome.