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Andrew McD

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  1. Doing some preliminary test fitting and having a terrible time trying to get the front bumper to fit. There are no pins or notches to provide a secure fit . I have scraped the chrome plating from the inside of the bumper in an effort to get a snug fit but to no avail. I believe a number of people on this forum have built this kit and I'm looking for some advice on how to mount the front bumper. Given its current lack of positive fit when glue comes into play and there is paint on the body I am not going to be happy with the result. I have included some photos to show how the instructions say the bumper should mount and some crude mockup efforts with a bit of tape. Not sure if it will be evident that the bumper just doesn't want to line up evenly where the ends wrap around.
  2. Really impressive work on the interior! I’ll be watching this one and learning a lot!
  3. I annotate instruction sheets and keep a rough log of progress during a build. Writing things down helps me remember what techniques work well during a build and noting my errors helps avoid them in the future.
  4. A number of people have suggested using a "NASCAR chassis"; any thoughts on a good kit to scavenge such a chassis from?
  5. I've been resisting buying this kit but your beautiful build may have put me over the edge! Now it's not a matter of wanting but needing. Awesome color!
  6. Rattlecan Dan's comment is exactly what I was thinking. Vicious but nice!
  7. Every build is full of lessons learned. I feel your pain but dig your build!
  8. What a badass hot rod. Love it!
  9. That's one cool hot rod! Great build.
  10. I do admire your sense of innovation! Nice work.
  11. Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments.
  12. Thank you Larry, a fun one to build.
  13. I would venture to say that I like your "not period correct" paint even better than the original. Really nice looking clean build.
  14. Thanks Greg. I agree this is quite a nice kit, I might even consider building another in a different style.
  15. Thanks folks, I appreciate all the comments.
  16. Thanks David. I was happy with the look of the engine just a little bit of detailing brought it to life.
  17. Thanks Bob. My wife was pleased with the build so that's a plus.
  18. In some respects I think the Duvall windshield looks a little bit 'gimmicky ' but in the end I was satisfied with how it looks on this build as it is at least a little different from the more common squared off windshield . As you say, "a matter of preference" , and I do appreciate and enjoy your comments.
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