David G.

Hello Everybody! I spent one whole build session applying BMF for the grille trim. I also took this photo to see if I could duplicate the box art photo, not too bad. Another couple of hours for installing the header tubes. This was probably the most challenging part of this build. I ended up drilling and pinning the tubes, manifolds and exhaust pipes. With all the manhandling it took to get then in place, some of the chrome paint got worn away. I can fix this later. Another thing to fix later will be the alignment of the tubes to the exhaust pipes on the lower end. Once the upper ends cure. As always, thanks for taking the time to look. Also, thanks to those of you who also take the time to post a comment. David G.

Thank you Carl. You probably recognize a few of those builds, eh? David G.

Thank you Zackary, I'm glad to know that you like it. =D-

Yeah, there was sooo much that needed to be adjusted when I built mine. I found that the interior and rear window interfered with the trunk hinges and needed to be filed down quite a bit for the trunk to fit properly. Pretty much every feature of this car needed to be adjusted, tweaked or corrected. I didn't even bother with the exhaust. I wanted to use the side pipes included in the kit but couldn't figure how to mount them so they looked operational. I think you did a great job with a rather difficult kit. David G.

I use Micro Sol and Micro Set decal setting solutions and for me it often takes multiple applications to get the decals to lay down properly. For stubborn decals I'll usually allow a few hours for the solution to dry then reapply. Then I'll let it rest over night and see what it looks like in the morning and plan accordingly. I hope this helps. David G.

Impressive work on those hinges! David G.

Thank you very much Ken. =D-

I love all the upgrades you made to this one Carl. I also enjoyed following your WIP on this build. The results are fabulous! David G.

A very nice build of an old and tricky kit. I built one of these last year so I know how much work this kit can be. Well done! David G.

Nicely done, love the color! David G.

It sure does look the part, excellent work! David G.

That's a great looking Roadrunner Jim! David G.

That's a tidy bit of work David, the roofing looks great! David G.

That's some good looking paint Brenton. David G.

What a delightful project this is shaping up to be David. It seems nearly as involved as planning and building a full scale structure. Beautiful work so far! David G.

Thank you most kindly David. Yes, I would have liked to made the hideaway headlights and hood operational but as you mentioned in your comment, this will still be a satisfying build in the end. And that's what it's really all about. Thank you Noel. I think the challenges we face and overcome in a build add to the sense of accomplishment we feel as we finish it. David G.

Thank you Ken. =D-

Hello Everybody! Here's the next post on the Cord. The interior is completed and installed. As are the roll-down headlights, in their rolled-down position. Which of course calls for a test-fit mockup. (Please ignore the dust and masking tape) As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments. David G.

A good bit more than the model kit allows. I've decided to remove the hinge mechanism. With the hinge in place on this kit, seeing the engine with the hood opened is nearly impossible. Which kind of defeats the purpose of having an opening hood. Very few of my other builds have hinged hoods. For most of them, if one wants to view the engine bay, the hood must be removed. So it shall be with this one too. I'm also trying to imagine fitting those header tubes to the engine and exhaust through that narrow gap with forceps. 😕 -D= Thank you Carl. For the area where the flaw was I started with #3, then the rest of the car got #2 followed by #1 with a thorough washing between each step. -D=

Thanks for the link. I enjoyed seeing your version of this kit and I'll certainly be following along with your WIP =D-

Thank you kindly Hector.

Wow! 😮 That almost looks like a different scale! I found that cutting the webbing where the worst of the warp is helped noticeably. Hope this helps. David G.

It looks like you have a great start on it! those tires can be a son-of-a-gun. David G.

Hello Everybody! Welcome to the "There's always something" section of the build.... or "It's not all good in th' hood!" The hood is hinged but doesn't open very much. The box art shows a similar amount of travel. But my main concern is not so much with the travel (which is disappointing) but more with the way the hinge binds when opening and closing the hood. Every time I operate the hood it sticks badly and feels as if something is going to break. The main sticking point is this lug, it binds up the hinge rod it's what gives that "going to break" feel. I sawed off the lug which does allow the hinge to travel without binding, however... The hood doesn't seem to open much farther than it did before. I'm considering doing away with the hood hinge all together making the hood removeable and the engine viewable. I have until final assembly to decide. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment if one so desires. David G.

Thank you kindly Bob. Thank you Greg. I believe that little details like that can make a big difference. Thank you Daniel, I do remember that. Thank you Len, I'm glad to be back at it. I just needed a bit of a cool-down, I won't work on a build if I'm angry over it. Thank you all for taking the time to comment. David G.