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Progress has slowed a bit due to making a few finicky detail parts. http:// http:// http:// Still need to add one more piece of painted wire (it's in the humidifier drying) and build, what I believe is, a battery box- chrome box on the right in the reference pic. Later-

Congratulations to all who finished and to all who participated. Many fine looking projects completed. I'm in for R3. Got to get my Mustang done! I got sidetracked (again) by my 58 Corvette and RX-7. If (when) I get the Mustang done I want to move on to my 50 Ford Sedan. Later-

Thanks Rusty92. I appreciate the package. More than I expected and it was quick and great packaging. Looking forward to doing it again. Later-

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I got the rest of the cage done. I left the bars unglued that slide into the dash so that I can disassemble the interior for painting. I should be able to prime and paint this weekend. I have started on the bits in the hatch area. Still a bit more to detail there. http:// http:// http:// Later-

Please do. I'd love a set or two. Later-

You're welcome Scott. Later-

I think I'm leaning towards leaving them off. Really it is for two reasons. First, the decals I have are older so they could have some issues. Second, why ruin a good thing. I'm going to do some work today on getting the interior pieces painted and together. Later-

Thanks Scott. I'll finish the cage tomorrow by just running the front tubes long for now and when I get the rest of the interior in I will terminate them behind the dash. I'm trying to decide if I want to put any graphic decals on the body or leave it without. I have some purple ones that should work but I'm unsure if I like them. Later-

Thanks Stitchd- Well, I started the redo of the cage with smaller diameter rod. I think the new size looks better and I like the difference in the sides of the main hoop. http:// http:// http:// Later-

Made a bit of progress today. http:// http:// http:// http:// Now that I've gotten this far I feel that the 100 rod I used looks too big. I'm thinking that I should start over in .080 rod instead. I hate the thought of redoing work but it may be best. Later-

Looks like a good idea to me and one that is believable. Go for it. BTW- I love the wheels. Do you offer them at all? I would love to get a set or two. Later-

You should enjoy it. It's a fun little fiddly kit. http:// Later-

That is looking nice. I like the black and white color combo. Is this a multi-piece body? I'm still working on my 58 Vette and having fun with it. Yours will be great when it's finished. Later-

Oh yeah! This is going to be GOOD! Later-

I got a bit of time today during lunch to start the cage. http:// Still quite a ways to go. Later-

This will be an interesting build since you will be sourcing everything for the build. It will definitely be a custom. I'll be watching. Later-

That is looking great! I sure hope mine turns out as good when I get around to it. Later-

I got my end of the deal with Scott8950 on Tuesday and it was just as expected and have enjoyed trading and chatting with Scott. All around great guy! Later-

Worked for a bit on this again tonight. I found an FC3 on the net that I am using the interior as inspiration. It has had the interior mostly stripped and a cage installed. Here is a shot through the rear hatch. http:// Here is what I got done tonight. I cut out the rear seat, hatch interior and speakers. Then I started scratching the bits back. http:// http:// Building the center brace. http:// http:// I cut down the height of the shock towers to more closely resemble the reference photo but I don't have a pic of that. I started to make the main hoop for the cage but realized that I have an early morning tomorrow. So, that's it for tonight. Comments and criticisms welcomed. Later-

Thanks. I was thinking acrylics. Guess now that is another reason why I'll have to master airbrushing acrylic. Later-

Looks amazing! You do such great work and I appreciate how you document all of it for our benefit. Thanks. Later-

Nice score! I have a couple of the Tamiya and one of the not-tech kits (Along with the Karmann Ghia from the same series). Any idea of the best paint to use on the rubber-like interior parts? Later-

I'll be watching this eagerly. I also have the LeMans to do but I need a hood for it. Does anybody have a spare or one to get a mold from? Later-

This is beyond words to describe. Fantastic work! I even showed all 6 pages to my wife and she was very impressed with it. Congratulations John. You've managed to do something that I have been trying to do for 30 years. Lol! Later-