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Looking good so far.

Painted the exhaust manifolds and drive shaft with Humbrol gunmetal and cleaned up a few small engine parts. Assembled the two piece chrome coil springs. What were they thinking with those? I lowered the rear end but it's too late to show how I did it tonight. Will have pics tomorrow. The tri-power air cleaner and stock valve covers are shown for those of you who are unfamiliar with the kit. Does not include the three carbs or manifold.

Here is a mockup to show the OOB stance. It looks high but compare it to the pic I posted earlier of the real thing. I may lower the rear slightly.

I build on an old desk in the bedroom but when the weather is warm and dry and the wind isn't howling (which is a rarity in this area) I build out on my deck. Just no substitute for sunlight.

Thanks Charlie.

Well, I have found a few parts with some bad chrome and wouldn't you know it would be the bumpers. Thinking about going with this intake setup. The air cleaner is from the 66 Shelby Mustang kit and looks period correct. The kit comes with the ram air setup but to me it is just ugly. Hope to get more done later tonight.

Shot some clear on the hardtop before it got dark on me and it really brings out the blue in the color. There is some dust in the hood so I did a little sanding and it will get another coat. Also got some color on the engine. The engine detail is pretty nice save for the split oil pan and the extra work that comes with it. Now I need to find the right shade of blue for the interior. Any suggestions?

I like that a lot!

Don't let the cheesy yellow car on the box put you off. This is a great kit that is engineered like the new Revell stuff even though the copyright reads 1988. The tires are the old 1/24 Goodyear GT radials and they look pretty beefy on this 1/25 kit although after Googling some pics they really aren't all that oversized. This pic is very close to what I'm aiming for except the model will have the L 88 hood of course

Outstandingly understated.

Beautiful!

I like it!

That is just gorgeous! Well done!

Haven't posted any WIP since the Hemi 'Cuda (which is still not finished). The last time I built a C3 Stingray was the MPC annual in 1970. Since they are my favorite Vettes I thought I would do another one. Here she is with 2 coats of Tamiya light blue pearl: Hood and both tops: This a really nice kit.

Nice one Bernard.

You can always build them as the Hager twins from Hee Haw.

I work for a national auto parts chain and we sell touch up paint "pens" for 17.00 and you still have to buy the clear coat pen seperately.

That is some outstanding work. Welcome and keep 'em coming.

That's cool! "Mr. Douglas, this here's Chief Sittin' Bull." Remember that episode.

Nice OOB build of that kit. I built one when I was young using Lil Coffin wheels and a flat head engine.

Masterful work that you have done.

That's the way to do it. Outstanding!

Wow! great work

OMG that's beautiful!