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Building this as a part of a multiple model display. I was building a boat model, so to display it I decided to make a trailer and needed a vehicle to tow it. Even so, I thought this was a cool subject. I was definitely disappointed with the toy-like front suspension - this will not stand. So, the CAD software and 3D printer was fired up. rear suspension - wasn't altered much. Painting will begin soon.

Superb model, Pierre. Amazing what you accomplish with brush and pastel.

I use 6061 and 2024. Both machine very well. I usually order from Online Metals, who deal with hobby quantities.

Thanks for posting, Don. I actually have a collection of 1/48 scale classic sailplanes from Ardpol (from Poland and now OOP), Spin, Special Hobby, and maybe some others. Looks like I didn't post pics of the completed model.

There's nothing wrong looking for short cuts - I'm doing that all the time. Most of the time the answers one gets is based on the personal experience of those answering and are certainly not intended to lead one astray. It's just the experiences are different and not consistent. Good luck with your build. The gloss level in the pic doesn't look too bad, but then again, a photo may not represent the real thing.

You could do your experiments on small sections of the tread. If you don't like how it looks, just put that part of the tire in the fender where it won't show. 😁

Looks good. The tread in the tire usually has a lot of dirt in it with the top of the tread that contacts the road surface being much cleaner. Your call. I'll leave you alone now.

Spoke wheels have sets of 4 spokes - two pulling to the front, two to the back, and two pulling left and two pulling right. This balances all the forces in the wheel. I think many sports cars of the late 1950s with wire wheels have 72 spokes total - just my belief. Also, one set of the four sets usually runs from the back of the rim to the front of the hub, and from the front of the rim to the back of the hub. Just try sorting all that out. 🫤

Looks like the driver is a little sleepy in that last pic. The pictures give me the impression that the race was mostly dry and dusty. The back of the car does look like some mud splatters on it. Light weathering should do it.

Well Donny, there's your typical 'Yes, do that' answer and the 'No, don't do that' answer. Why not find out for yourself and do a test - paint a test body or another part and sand the part and clear coat or just clearcoat it and see how it looks to you.

A really nice build of a historically significant car. Well done. I like it.

Super looking interior, Pierre. The sheen on the leather and its texture look very realistic. Curious that his first name is spelled with two 'L's on the car.

My current project is this lake boat design, inspired by the Riva line of boats. This is a 24 ft hull with a little V12 to make it scoot. I'm still working out the deck details but most of it is designed. In 1/24 scale, the hull was too long to print in one piece, so I had to half it and deal with the seam. Here's the fuel tank, oil tank, and electrical system. The power lump test fitted. Some clearances will be tight. I'm planning a mahogany and maroon deck and hull with very light yellow trim and seat cushions. The wood grain will be painted with oil paint. Thanks for looking in.

Good to see another of your WIPs. Good progress on this. Looks like the decal job worked out fine. I found resin to be different than styrene - not more difficult, just different. Looking forward to seeing more.

Thanks for all the comments. I didn't know the Bocar would be such an interesting subject.