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So with a bit of a push, I am hands off, job done! Will get a couple better uncluttered pictures a bit later, but for now here she is on wheels and ready to go.

These little exhaust springs... What a nightmare, took around 2 hours of sukkeling to get the 1st 2 on... Took a break before tackling the final 2. All on now... That's it for 4th last day, 3 days left now.

Some more photos with the engine in, oil coolers on....

4 days left.... And we're hooking up the battery about to fire some life into this baby. My own 3d printed and designed battery terminals, with some rubber hose I had lying around... Was a bit worried that they were too thick, but loving the look now that it's on. Otherwise, rear suspension is on as well, so mostly tying up all the final bits and pieces now. Will take some additional pictures later.

Gee, you have some serious details going on here, looks fantastic

So with exactly 1 week left until this needs to be done, I am feeling pretty confident, although each step still seems to take so much longer than expected. My own designed and printed vented brake disc's - kit part is unvented which is inaccurate and quite visible. Front suspension on, feels like we're starting to get there.

Riveting stuff! About 250 left to go....

This looks like a really cool project, always loved the look of these racers.

Well as it stands right now, my count down to completion is now on 14 days if I am going to make it for the local competition.... Last SA GP was 1992 won by Prost in the Williams. Can't wait to get this one over the line now.

Getting stuck into the fitment of the 3D printed rivets... I quite like the results, but what a lot of work, having to redrill all the holes first and then try slot one of these bad boys in the hole....

Going to hopefully be a couple of updates coming up, and hoping to get this one over the line as I try to complete it for a local modeling competition... Big painting session yesterday: Also managed to finally find a solution to these holes where the gauge decals are meant to be, my kit did not come with any inserts, later kits had photo etch disc's to provide a level base for the decals. 3D printed these little disc's as inserts:

A big milestone reached over the weekend, primered, base colour and decals. Happy with the results.

So after quite a break from this build, I have started making some progress... Wiring up the engine: and finished (hopefully) sanding the main body section in preparation for primer and then the base colour coats... Some careful masking needed, can't wait to see it in colour...

Loved building mine... Some tricky bits though! Link below:

Keep the updates coming.... Impressive details.

That's looking good, keep it up!

Pulled this back out of the closet, and previous sanding efforts showed a slight indentation along the join on the one side. Spent a couple of minutes applying some more putty, added it quite rough, as it's a soft, easy sanding putty. Will need to let it set, then sand smooth... As much as I have enjoyed this phase, I am really looking forward to getting some primer and colour on. So that's my short update....

I have this kit too, so looking forward to seeing your progress. Looking great so far.

Apologies for the lack of response... Here is a photo of the kart against a ruler... Length of 8cm, which is just over 3inches depending on which side of the pond you are on...

Been working on the seam between the upper and lower body parts... It's about as good as I can get it, for a first round... Made a template out of plastic to use to shape the wet putty to try avoid excessive sanding later. Will have to wait for it to dry to see if I need another layer...

All taped up and ready to do some more bodywork. Not much to report on, so this is more of a test post....@JohnnyK, how does this picture display now?

Google translate is a little crude, but it gives you an idea of what they are saying....

Thanks, I didn't realise, as it's fine on my mobile. Will try it. ?

Finishing off the evening with the lower portion of the body glued to the upper portion. Will remove the tape tomorrow, and start to work on the joins, and tape up the interior to protect from dust, and over spray in future steps.

"Off with his head!"