Mark W

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.

Good to see this moving along. Those Halibrands look like they were designed for this car.

It’s looking very good. Your scratchbuilding skill is top notch. I too would like to attempt this build………someday. All I have now is a body.

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!

Welcome Michel

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.

You’re right, the lead foil looks the best! Is that what you used to connect the intake manifolds on the hemi?

It will be interesting to see your solution on the roll bar. Information I will need on mine. Didn’t think of the scale, my body is 1/24.

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.

I like the idea of these leather punches. Didn’t know they existed.

God start! Really like the doors.

Incredible build! Attention to detail is impressive!

Nice display, nice cars! What body is that on the dragster?

You’re too hard on yourself Yves. It turned out great! I see many details you spent a lot of time on. The stance is good and the hood closes on the engine, a major feat on this kit. I’m working on my third AM kit, familiarity helps.

Great looking Cadillac, would be nice to see it finished.

That’s nice! Good colors, good wheels and a good clean build.

Outstanding accomplishment! I followed this and was impressed through the entire trip.

You did great! The best models are the ones with a back story.

I have never used the spray can. Mainly I airbrush on my model planes, there is a better Vallejo out now called “polyurethane”. It is a great barrier for weathering. I know I didn’t answer your question, but it’s a great product through the airbrush. Pierre hand brushes Vallejo with !excellent! results, I hope he sees this post.

Beautiful paint job, love the color!

This is coming along nice Paul. Great detail work.

Looking goodDaniel! It will just get better as you add on.

Very well done, excellent color choice.