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I think epoxy is going to be quite useful. CA, both thin and thick, will be useful as well for some applications. Each glue joint will require a judgement call as to which adhesive is appropriate. Make sure the white metal bits fit and mate well together before glueing. Very much looking forward to seeing your project. I have the Gunze Daytona, too, and really want that kit to make it to the bench someday.

Fantastic story, Bruce. That's a good position to be in, especially in the rarified atmosphere that you are working in.

Cool. Just a thought, if you are going for a period look, you might consider a different rear tire. The sidewall has the right look, but the tread is clearly a modern radial. You've got a tight timeline, though. No worries, it's going to be wicked.

Definitely an old school vibe there, Tim. I love the four banger and skinny wheels.

Are the seats and console upholstered with leather? If so, they appear to be exceptionally well done.

Wow! What a cool place. It wouldn't be hard to kill an afternoon in there.

Man, you did a fantastic job on this. A cool project, and so well done. One of my favourite builds on this forum. I really like the period patterns on the mattresses. Perfect. Everything about this model is spot on. Excellent work.

Fantastic! What an elegant looking pickup. Love the black paint. I really love this build. Reminds me a little of a Hudson Terraplane, though you did the back of the cab much more nicely then the Terraplane.

That is one sweet looking little drill press. I see they have vises and a selection of cross slides too. Good looking stuff at seemingly very reasonable prices. Has anyone tried this stuff? I would be interested in knowing a bit more about the quality, being made of chinesium and all. Hhmmm... I've been wondering what I need to get myself for Christmas.

Nice work on a unique Indy car, and a unique Lotus. One of my favourite race cars, of any type. It's great to see one of these built. Congrats on dragging a build across the finish line.

Great looking Ford. Very nice work here, Rich. Very tricky kit to get together. It's cool that you still have your original build to compare.

Very nice work on the MPC Vette. It's a great kit, and you knocked it out of the park. Cleanly build, and your paint work is beautiful.

Good looking Charger. Nice work.

Lovely work, Ismael. Your subtle changes really wake up this concept classic. Very nicely done.

The Buick looks good in black. Nice save.

Congrats on the awards. Very much deserved.

It's coming along great, Daniel. I love your approach to detailing. I enjoy watching the process, and learn a little something along the way. Cheers.

Welcome to the forum, David. It's a great place to dive into the hobby.

Welcome to the forum, Hank.

Nice looking truck. Good work. I've picked this kit up a number of times at the hobby store and put it back on the shelf. Not sure why, it's a good looking rig.

Pro tip; don't take any photos of police cars there. I spent a week in Lisbon a few years ago and spent some time walking about with the camera, shooting anything of interest. I encountered a police car parked at the curb, the officers were across the street talking to someone. As I passed it I took a picture, then moved on. Then I heard shouting and running, and turned to see the two policemen running towards me full-tilt, and they weren't happy. The angrily asked me a rash of stern questions about who I was and why I was taking pictures of their car, etc. Caught a bit off-guard, I stammered out my explanation, tourist and car enthusiast just taking pictures blah blah blah, but despite my story and sincere, heart-felt apologies, they weren't softening up much. I showed them the pictures on my camera screen, and deleted the photo and demonstrated it was gone. I was concerned they would confiscate it, but they seemed satisfied the photo was gone and eventually went back to their car. Enjoy Portugal. I loved it there.

A few years ago I picked up my teenaged nephew in the old Lotus, which has conventional old door handles (grab the handle, push the button with the thumb). He stared at the door handle for a moment, tentatively reached out a hand but then withdrew it, looking puzzled, entirely unsure of how to use it. He was stumped. I watched this in amazement. It's crazy the once everyday things that will drop out of the social consciousness.

Ha! I've heard that one, too, back in the 90s. Very similar to his story, except the drill was sent to the Swiss for a science and engineering expo. Before returning it the Swiss drilled seven holes through it.

Oh yeah, that's it!

That's tiny! 0.25 mm is the smallest I've used, and that's pretty tiny. 0.1 mm is incredible for a mechanical, fluted bit. For the imperial guys, that's just 0.004".