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Dang, what a bummer about the paint. David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

Hi Greg. I used Dupli-Color Basic Flat Black on my Tumbler. I think this looks similar to the effect you're seeking. Regards, David G.

Super cool roadster. Kind of a minimalist custom. David G.

Gorgeous paint! Clean, solid looking build, well done! David G.

Nice body design. It has good, flowing lines. I like the working lights too. David G.

Excellent work on this! I love all the little extras you added. David G.

Hello Everybody! Meep! Meep! It's time for another Roadrunner update. The chassis and body have been permanently assembled. The beak will be permanently attached after I get the decals applied and everything has been cleaned up. When attaching the rear bumper, I almost forgot to install the tail lights first. Luckily I remembered them while there was still time to correct the omission. The spoiler is in place but will likely remain unglued to help prevent any future problems during handling, cleaning, etc. That's it for this update. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

It looks fabulous! David G.

It's coming along nicely. David G.

I think it looks about right if you picture a driver in the car. David G.

Good call on the wheels, they should look great. I wonder what's causing the gaps. Worn molds maybe? David G.

Looks good, I didn't even notice the smudge. David G.

Love the wild interior! With padding like that, who needs seatbelts? David G.

A gorgeous build! It has a good feeling of mass to it. David G.

Nicely Done! Love the color. David G.

Sometimes a fresh start is just what's needed to get the creativity flowing again. You've made some excellent progress on some really great ideas. David G.

Fabulous builds all! Great variations on the theme. David G.

Thank you David. It must have been nice to see one of these in person. I saw one in Cottonwood, AZ earlier this year which is the inspiration for many of my build choices. Thank you Trevor. I'm rather pleased with the results myself. Hi Paul, thank you for your kind comment. I did do a bit of research when I started the build but I don't recall learning of the kits promo origins. The characteristics of the kit are very promo-like, so that makes sense. Thanks again for your kind words. Thanks Again, David G.

Hello Everybody! I got a little bench time in over the weekend and here are some of the results. While color sanding the hood in preparation for the next coat I discovered some sink marks and other contour issues that I just couldn't live with. Though minor, they would have stood out in contrast to the other body errors that I so painstakingly corrected. Just a little more sanding and the ejector pin marks start to reveal themselves. After a few days in the Purple Pond, the offending features further reveal themselves. A little light sanding and we'll be ready for the primary primer coat which will show where the putty goes. The hood panels have been smoothed and a base coat of primer has been sprayed. I'll often use two colors of primer. One light, one dark. Problems such as sink marks and high spots will usually reveal themselves as the upper layer wears through during the sanding process. No problems were found here and it's on to the color coat. The paint went on a little thin and it will need a second coat but it's smooth. I'll give it a few days to cure then do a quick color sanding before the next coat. The march toward completion continues! As always, thanks for stopping by for a look and please feel free to post a comment. David G.

Thank you Mathias! David G.

Hello Everybody! Slow progress on this... and everything else in my life. The rest of the foil work is complete! Any rough bits will be touched up with Molotow. I also got the engine bay finished up and the glass installed. It may look like the photo is out of focus but I think that the checkerboard pattern on the air cleaner decal is kind of strobing and it makes it out of focus. Zoom in tight and you'll see what I mean. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel to post a comment if one is so moved. David G.

What a fun project! I always enjoy watching you builds. It's cool to see how you make the unworkable work. David G.

The body is gorgeous! Great work on the chassis. David G.

It looks fantastic! David G.