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After doing some prep work on the body, decided to get the over fenders attached. Now the track can be finalized. After that removed some of the stock wheel arches using a sanding drum, this gave clearance for the wheels. Before. After. Couldnt resist to apply some 1500 black to see how it looks and do a mock of course. Bit patchy as it was just very light quick coat. Going to need to thin the over fenders a small amount to get the wheels flush.

Could you possibly apply the decals first and seal them with the clear, then apply the Bmf after and work it up to the edge of the decal. Just thinking out aloud and probably wrong, but thought it might be worth suggesting.

Great job on the roof patterns Guy, going to look sweet under a layer of candy.

Thank you Anton. Not much of an update, just showing still working on it. Applied some primer to check for flaws and give it a light fill. Once thats sorted, black surfacer will be applied.

Looking forward to seeing the result after the tape work.

The amount detail work and how clean everything is assembled is showcase of some serious skills. Amazing build on so many levels that you should be very proud of the end result.

Can see you have put a lot of effort into trying to achieve your vision. As others have said very impressive. Like this pic below setting the scene of a wip with all the tools around the engine. Cool Wheels suit it very wheel, but maybe look at a lower profile tyres. Also another option would be to have a look around on the interweb for some Aoshima wheels. The SSR Professor Sp-1 19 inch would be very close to the 1:1 wheels. But they come with cambered tyres, so you would have to get another set with standard low profiles and swap over maybe. Any way just some suggestions, in the end go with what you like and what makes you happy Anton.

Like the style of this one Roger. Super clean, smooth and crisp.

Nothing like a bit of colour to bring a build to life, maybe try a clear red overcoat help darken it a bit.

Not much detailed info of the process in this update, just roughed in for now to share a few pics to show the overall look of the set up. Might to need get some paint on a few things, as to not get over whelmed later trying to do it all at once after the build process is over.

Thank you for the comments they are very much appreciated Tyres will be ok for now, thanks for mentioning it though. I hope there is enough steering, thinking the over fenders creating a wide body will help. Agree detailed threads sharing the process of how things are achieved is the best thing about the forum. Have learnt a lot my self over the last decade from all the forums observed.

This is very versatile and great for temporary tasks. Doesnt take long for it to start to set up and hold a part in position. Excellent for clear parts like window install's, headlight and tail lights. Bonds well and is easily removed.

Yeah, great inspiration. Like the smoothing out of the engine bay, look forward to seeing what other custom work you do Martin.

Yeah very average kit, but with a bit of effort a half decent shelf model can be built out of it.

Rear links all set in place. Next up is to work out the shock absorbers. Chassis now a roller.

Tidy work on the grille.

Good choice with the colour combo.

Good to see another Aussie posting a wip. Nice bit of progress so far Ben, keep at it mate.

Impressive kit bashing Roger. New intake set up looks the business.

Good luck with the resolutions, I have a lot of started builds that need finishing too. Have similar plans this year, not start any new ones until an old wip is completed.

Taking shape Ismo, looking tuff with the new wheels.

Its good to try new and different things it is how we learn. Of to a good start.

Making some progress there, good start.

As noticed got them painted, impressive that they actually work like the 1:1's They are from Fujimi Tools remix kit.

Started the rear set up. Kit diff replaced with a The Parts Box 9 inch resin piece. Drilled out and installed a 2mm brass axle. Track is to wide by 5mm so removed 2.5mm from each end. After mock up, not enough clearance for the type of suspension that will be installed. Taking idea for rear set up from the 1:1 inspiration car. And sourced some design info from Art Morrison Chassis. Need a re-work, changed with same materials 2mm square. Kit tailshaft will be used. Will need to be shortened a small amount, after rear end is set in place. Rough design work of brackets Using previous technique, transferred to 0.20 styrene. Holes drilled. Cut out and shaped. Attached to the diff. Brackets attached to frame, trailing link ends in place to help determine link lengths. Next task is to finish trailing links and watts links and brackets.