I followed this entire build Daniel.
Everything about it most impressive!
Following your progress was vert enjoyable and I picked up a few pointers along the way.
Fine job!
Yes, I now document in a notebook as I progress along the build.
I started this because when I needed to duplicate a color, say like on a carburetor or chassis/suspension parts, the old memory just wasn’t good enough.
Looks good so far Gary, especially the Halibrand wheels and skinny tires!
Nice to have found the substitute parts, missing special items can kill a build.
What you did with this kit is fantastic.
The interior and exterior colors are a perfect choice and the wheels complement them.
The many details you’ve done, bumpers, bezels etc look great.
Nice job!
I use a curved Xacto blade and rock it back and forth.
The you can clean up any nubs with a one edged razor blade on a piece of glass.
Works better than slicing.
An excellent subject. I too have the makings of this early Grand Sport.
As a note, this car used the tube chassis as in the Accurate Miniatures kit.
The engine you have is correct, along with the aluminum transmission and bell housing. I believe the exhaust manifolds were aluminum also.
Your mockup looks pretty cool so far. Cant’t wait to see it with the decals.