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Started today's bench session working on fiddly bits that don't really show anything, mainly tweaking the firewall and adding tabs to the back of the chassis to ensure some sort of positive fitment between the body and chassis assembly. A little time now will save a bunch of headache later and ensure not only do I have a spot to actually glue the two parts together, but they will go back in the same spot every time. then I opened the front wheel openings a little more so I could put a larger tire up there that matched the rear, instead of that super thin Pegasus tire I had in earlier mock-ups. Then I wasted a LOT of time trying different centers in these wheel rings I made, only to end back up with the ones I started with. Oh well at least I know now. Next I spent some time modifying the door panels to match the new floor, I think I have it worked out that I can attach the panels and the dash to the body before inserting the chassis. This should actually help during assembly as I have seen during the several times I have assembled and pulled this apart already. Super happy with the stance, It is awkward and awesome all at the same time, debating if I am going to throw the stock bumper on the front with some sort of spoiler or just make something. Time will tell, winging it has worked so far. I know I will regret saying this, but so far this car has wanted to happen, it is almost scary.

if you are referencing the links above the pictures, I have no idea why it did that, I pasted the img tags like normal..

not sure, could be these, could be something else?

So I have been bouncing this idea around in my head for a while, and it seemed like a good use for two kits that i otherwise probably would not have used. Those of you that may remember my Krusty Cuda build will get the idea for the name, for everyone else I'll explain as we go along here. Nascar kit meet Duster, it's almost asking me to do this.. first step, cut this stuff out, it's going to be in the way. Need to do a little trimming and some more.. Like it was meant to go there... and some major trimming on the wheel openings My original plan was to use some sort of bolt on flare, but with how that is looking so far I am not so sure anymore. I also haven't nailed down a power plant but I'm considering a viper v10 with individual throttle bodies, or maybe a hemi, even a modern one could work.. also not sure those will be the wheels and tires I use but I do like them.. what is for sure is I'm going for a weekend racer type, not going to be pretty, just pretty mean. Probably lime green, but of the neglected sort.

I'm thinking of switching gears and making this a curbside build.. I can swap the cab for another kit I have here so the smooth core support area won't be a waste. I just keep thinking about how I would display this model.. And if the extra effort to fully detail under the hood and chassis is worth it. I wouldn't have it on a display stand I don't think. And it kind of looks better with the hood closed. So that's a lot of extra work for not a lot of viewing. On the flip side, I'll know it's there and that's good enough for me. Hmmmm

This is most excellent. Really inspiring.. Like really Keep going!

Glad to see some progress, I hope you do make it to Toledo!

Exceptional as always my friend, always pushing the envelope of detail and idea. Is it done yet?

Another build you are just hitting out of the park, I must have went back and looked at that front 3/4 shot about twenty times. Thank you for including your source of parts, it's really helpful for taking mental notes of kits to keep an eye out for.

Really sorry to hear, we are all pulling for you

this and all my other projects kind of stalled for the summer while I played with real cars. Now that the shows are starting back up, I'm sure I'll get going soon. And yes we plan on going to the NNL in Toledo.

Not to answer for Eric, he can tell you more about his experiences. As he is much better than I with that stuff, and has helped me a lot when I needed some tips. But I taught myself a lot about illustrator from Google and YouTube. Enough to get me started running these cutter type machines. Now if I could get my brain to work like his in the concept department...

Another great one brewing, you always seem to capture that "look"

You are an animal my friend.. And I like it

I think this is perfect, amazing job

The detail in this is fantastic. Can't wait to see what else you come up with.

No real progress to report, have a few ideas rattling in my head I need to figure out how to translate into real fife. As soon as I do though I'll update you guys. i appreciate your interest!

that because the original looked better anyway. That car is really sweet too.

LOVE it!

Wow.... That is the worst feeling ever

That engine detail is amazing!! I envy that linkage, I can never get it to look that good

those are made by c1 models

So take a bit of trans am racer, a dash of pro touring and a pinch of the tuner scene and we have what's in my head for this one. I picked up the bits to get this one going at NNL East, and just had to start it. Progress will be slow as I have a couple builds I really need to get finished, but I knew I needed to at least get this one started. I started with a Revell 67 and a set of C1 models flares, great peices and really do replicate the bumblebee car it was modeled after. however, I don't like like how these and many flares look when on the stock opening, almost looks raised and really is not pleasing to my eye. So a rough sanding later I mocked them up higher on the fenders and glued into place. after hogging out the wheel openings this is where the work came in. I quickly realized this wasn't going to be as easy as just slapping on some flares. Styrene sheet glued in to smooth out the inner lip and give a little substance then the shaping / sanding started. The pressure cast resin sands really nice, and gap filling CA really takes well to it. Here we see me checking progress after shaping the rear flare. a couple bench sessions later I got all 4 shaped to my liking and started mocking things up. These may not be the final wheels and tires, but I do like them. im picturing a play on either the old Sunoco or gulf theme trans am paint colors, but we have a while before I have to decide on that.

Plus with a blower being an option that would fill the gap a bit.

Two of the test shot on the table