David G.

Hello Everybody! The work continues! I got the body and chassis permanently assembled. The trunk and hood are both held in place, captured by the interior. When the interior was in the proper location in the body shell there was an almost 2mm gap between the body and trunk lid at the front. I neglected to get photos of this as I was focused on solving the unexpected problem. There were two steps I used to correct this. First I did a little filing of the hinge location points on the interior's rear package shelf to allow the hinges to settle a little farther forward. Next, I used some hot water to heat and bend the hinges closing their arc just a little effectively shortening them. This allowed the trunk lit to move a little closer to where it should be. I also used some speaker cloth to add a little screen to the openings in the hood scoop. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments you may wish to share. David G.

The body work looks great in primer Jim! If I were going to use the diamond-tufted console, I'd also try to get some tufting elsewhere in the cabin- the seat cushions, rear cabin wall or door panels. Something like that. But that's just me. David G.

A good choice for the interior color! David G.

It's even prettier in sunlight! David G.

Nice work on the hood pin details! It's the little things that can make some of the biggest differences. David G.

Nice to see that it's still there! David G.

That's a nice color and the paint looks good. David G.

Thanks. -D-

Impressive work, that! -D-

No need for apologies David, please take care of yourself first my friend. Thanks for letting us know. I hope you feel better soon. David G.

It's better.... The page loads as it should more often than not. But sometimes I can go to the kitchen and grab a cup of coffee while I wait for the page to load. David G.

That's the challenge with these DeLorean kits, the metallic finish. Which is about the only reason I like the Polar Lights versions. They have a good pre-painted metallic finish. Other than that, they're rather toy-like. Though it seems that the BMF technique will yield good results the thought of applying BMF to an entire car body is uh... daunting to say the least. David G.

And that's what model building is all about! It's like I say in my signature line: "Model builders, we're problem solvers who create our own problems to solve!" The headers look great Daniel! Just the right amount of weathering. David G.

Nice wrap-up on the engine bay Donald. The PE looks great too. A cool idea for the antenna, where does one find such things? I know that medical supply vendors are often careful as to what they provide to whom. I may still be on the list with Southland Medical but I'm not sure if they carry the cath tubing. I know that Dodge doesn't. Awesome build though! David G.

Hello Everybody! Here's the next update for the Ford Galaxie. This time, just one more of the million little things that pop up in the process of a build. After installing the glass canopy a test fit of the trunk shows some interference issues. From the other side we can see the problem. The glass is keeping the hinges settling into their proper locations. A little careful work with a micro-saw and file provides some relief. Ah, much better! As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments you may have. David G.

Whatever you end up doing with it, I'm sure it will look cool. It's fun watching these builds develop. David G.

I'll have to look into those masks, the seem to work really well. It looks like the paint laid down quite nicely too. You have a great start on a cool looking roadster. David G.

Thank you Will. Thanks Carl, I hope to have 'er done soon. David G.

Dang! 😮 That's just too cool Donald! I love the hide-away headlights and the engine bay detail. Oh, the lighting! Yeah, that too. David G.

It looks great so far! Is the kit pre-painted or are you painting it? David G.

Hello Everybody! I feel as if I'm getting close to the end of this build, it's becoming a push to the finish line... At least in my mind. The wheel arcs have been foiled, the vent window trim has been detailed and it's also the first test fit for the rear quarter windows I made. I think I'll use them, I like the way they look. From this angle one can see the detail work I did on the windshield wipers using a Sharpie pen. I also removed the blue tint band from the top of the windshield. I also mounted the tail lights. It looks like I'll have to do a little touchup on the chrome. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to share any thoughts you may have. David G.

Hello Everybody! Here is the next update for the P-61 Black Widow. The fuselage is fused! I finally have the halves glued together permanently. There are however, some more adjustments to be made. Because... of course there are! The belly seam isn't too bad. Just a little sanding and a repaint. The top however, is going to need a little more attention. It's hard for me to imagine myself building this kit at the age of fourteen. I do remember some things about the build. I remember using Pactra gold leaf enamel paint because there was no zinc chromate to be found... anywhere. This was also the kit that introduced me to the concept of weathering and wear. The directions suggested (and still do) dabbing silver paint on the lead edges of the wings and props to simulate paint chipping. I did this and a few other things. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments you may have. David G.

I just ordered some lead shot yesterday, I should have it next week. Thanks for the suggestion Kyle. David G.

You got that beltline to blend quite nicely, nicely done! David G.

That sure is a pretty color, it looks great! David G.