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Thanks for this. Looks pretty much like my best bet.

Thank you. Overall not my favorite build but I enjoyed it. The kit wasn't too bad. I ended up sanding the front push bumper things off and made new headlights that I am happy with. Never did get the correct engine, so there is currently nothing under the hood... Will be sure to put up the completed photos when I do get around to finishing this.

Here is where the gremlin sits. Need black stripes for the side. Only red ones in the kit. Have some coming. Other than that and the side turn signals, she pretty much there.

I think I finally have an acceptable grill.

Paint looks great!! I think this is going to be my next kit so I will definitely be watching you complete this.

I have ordered from them in the past. The quality is really good. Communication and shipping times are also really good. They even threw in the nitrous bottle for free just because. I would not hesitate to order from them again.

Engine sold separately?? On an obscure note...why are the pallet jacks lifting the pallets from the wrong side??

I get those quite a bit. Sometimes I get a little too crazy with the watch list, or just want to see what something will eventually sell for. Some specific sellers use this on pretty much every item. Unless it is something rare I will almost always put something on my watch list for a couple of days before placing a bid. This also helps me cut down on the impulse buys.

Now you just gotta get you some of those $0.10 Speed-dry enamels.

Grill update...the struggle is real. I love following those builds from the really experienced and awesome modelers on here where they simply are able to figure out what they need to scratch build and magically turn raw plastic into an amazing looking piece. That aint me. With me you will get every ugly, messed up, convoluted, and weird scheme I can think of that may eventually turn out to be generally passable as to what I am trying to create. Since I am updating the 74 to a 76 I needed to change the grill out. Yes I could have just gotten a 76 model but I had the 74, it was not expensive when I got it, and overall I am cheap. Plus I get some odd enjoyment out of the frustration and work that goes into modifying things. I had several ideas on how to accomplish going from this to this With the old grill gone and drilled out I made several attempts at making a new one. 1) Wire....too bendy. Hard to keep straight, no depth. My bright idea was to try to glue it down to a mesh backer..... That didn't work out so well. 2. Craft foam... Yes craft foam. I have actually used this to make parts before. If you use heat to close up the pores and seal it, it works pretty well. The trick here was cutting it thin enough to stay in scale.... Yike!!! But getting closer. 3. Styrene. I cut out the internal size and shape I needed for the base of the grill and added an edge. Used masking tape to hold it in place while glue dried.... This might actually work. I will put the mesh in then add the center bar and grill lights. Hopefully my next post will be of the completed grill...

Thanks. Overall I am pretty happy with it.

Looks...color!!! Humidity dropped to 50% at about 80° by the time I got home from work and couldn't resist.

Cool. Thanks! Did you paint the ends for the boots?

Ran across some chrome paint while looking for something else.. Has anybody ever tried this stuff?? Pretty spendy. They say it can be airbrushed or brushed and looks more durable than molotow. https://www.culturehustleusa.com/collections/potions/products/mirror They also boast the darkest and blackest matte black and have a mirror black that is basically a gloss black that is designed to not need a clear coat.

Duplicolor works over Timiya primer with no issues.

Thanks. I understand the connection part, just have a hard time finding anything smaller than the 32 gauge I use for spark plug wire, especially with any color to it. Thanks for the description as well. I am going to have to go scrounging for wire. You have inspired me to do more detail on my next engine.

Thank you both. I learned a lot during this one and probably did more detail than ever before. The whole time I just kept saying to myself, "if I only had a 3D printer..."

If you are precise and careful with your application, superglue will work to fill a small gap.

Wow, what the heck gauge wire did you use for that alternator wiring? All the extra wiring detail looks amazing.

I am going to try out a method I recently saw on here somewhere and punch out some clear plastic circles. Haven't had a chance to get back to the model yet, it's been a busy week.

I think you missed it....unless it is a year long build off.... I totally wanted to jump in until I looked at the dates.

Nice detail painting!! Maybe take the mounted figure and find a different street bike and turn it into a bat-bike. Assuming you can find a 1/25 motorcycle.

As I was pulling out of the gas station.

It may be something like this: Newer but trailer seems pretty similar.

Looks like there are hoses, maybe to fill the aircraft?? Also looks like there is some equipment on the ground on the far side of the truck that blends in perfectly and gives the indication there is more behind the cab than there actually is. My fueler experience is all with heavy combat vehicle fuelers but I will see if I have any old pictures that are helpful.