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Re-positioned the engine and set it back further. Wasnt happy with the front bumper fit. Could be I didnt place it correctly, but had this gap So set the dividers, and using the edge as a guide. Scribed the distance to bring the bumper in. Can see here the improvement with the bumper fit, also smoothed the bumper. And added some styrene to clean up the front around the radiator which was also raised to suit the engine fan. Totally spaced when I first set the ride height, forgot to add the radiator support panel. When it was placed the front raised a few mm, so decided to lift the rear to level it out. Not so low anymore, so we will call it drive height. LOL! So a few mocks to show how it looks now.

Thank you. And a great build it is for a stock. I wouldnt say its a full on bad kit, just lacking in some area's. Hey Martin thanks for checking in, working on a few projects I will share. Not 100% certain but I think the 1109's had a tyre change and go by a different number now I think. Nah mate, got in over my head on the Mustang so back in the box until I want to work on it again.

Nah, to me it's just a kit and they are just part's So if you are not going to build the rail, part it out. Got a top fuel engine in my burnout ute build.

Wanted to tidy up the engine bay, so went for a smooth clean look.

Appreciate the interest in the topic guys. Wont be anything to over the top, just clean and simple. Il put most of my efforts into getting the body prep'd for paint. Had seen a few builds. Can see why they are popular, would make pretty cool street machines. I like choosing unusual subjects for Lowriders, makes for something different and fun. No fancy paint, got to stick with my trademark colours black with red interior. I try not to take any of my builds too seriously nowadays, just have fun adding some custom touches without getting too carried away. Simplicity, fun and finishing is what I strive for nowadays.

Lots of impressive work going into this build, always enjoy looking through your build threads as there is lots to see.

Knowing how poor quality kits of this era are, it was bought to be built it in my favourite style. These would have to be my favourite wheels, pity that they arent available anymore. After a bit of messing around re drilling axle holes, got the ride height where I like it. Thankfully no modifications to the front wheel wells, rear tubs or the interior tub were required. Will build as a curbside plus, so it will still have an engine. Had to raise the engine up a couple mm so the sump wasnt sitting on the ground.

I remember when you built this tribute, the new shoes look great

Thanks. Yeah I used this product. Once painted black oob would have lost the detail, so decided some mesh would be the go. Kept and used the GTR badge, just thinned out the back and trimmed around and stuck it on the p.e mesh. No paint left it bare white plastic and used some black panel liner.

Thanks The Alien is the coolest part of the kit.

Yes. Not much to see. As indicated by the tag on this topic it is the Revell kit.

Tamiya paint TS-35 park green, Aoshima wheels with centre's painted H.O.K white. Stock grill replaced with mesh. smoked headlights and tail lights with Tamiya x-19.

Excellent for your second MG, both are very well built and to the same standard you build the Auto's. Well done mate.

Thanks. Used Alclad chrome.

Fun kit to build.

The Kit, The build.

Looks like you had fun with this build Bob. Well done. Nice work on the shading.

Something different. I get bored with the same old same old. Find these Aoshima kits are alot of fun to build. The kit. The completed build.

Done well Michelle, starting to see you develop your own style.

Yep like that, the build style suits the subject so very well. And you always dial in the paint to suit the build.

Very unique Gary, some well thought out custom work. Like the switch up of the engine and pumps, also the smooth clean style. Wheels are impressive, amazing what the 3D guys are doing nowadays.

Brilliant paint job Dale, nice work on the undies too. Great to see some new builds from you.

You know how to build a stinka mate, trick engine and killa paint. Well done.

Great looking build Marcus, im with you and everyone else in saying here is to hoping one of the kit manufacturers release a full detail factory stock soon.

Very impressive amount of detail work Curt, look forward to the next progress update and seeing it as a roller. Where you at John ??