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Daniel.......thanks......I should have posted a quick pic of the media blasted sample for a better idea. Gives it the real matte metal finish I'm looking for with just the tiniest bit of etching for the cast look of the cases. I'm anxious to get it all machined so I can get to that point. Hopefully it's a sharp as I imagine it to be. Francis....I'll agree, a wee bit of a perfectionist. I'll settle for "high standards" though any day. Like I said to Daniel, it'll be worth the extra effort (or so I believe) once she's done. As you know, we don't know exactly what's in the jewelry box till we open it. cheers! Randy...thanks for stopping by and letting me harangue you about posting some more pics of YOUR builds......come on now, we're ready for more.....GT40 OR the Maserati. Seriously though, thanks for checking it out and your comments. cheers, tim Robert & Tony.....thank YOU both for the comments and stopping by to see where it's been. Hopefully in the next week or so this piece will be done and I can move on. Outside of the chassis itself, all of the major mechanical bits for the car will be done then. Minor things like brakes, foot pedals, fuel tank and stuff like that to wrap up. Chassis is the big one and I'm stilling waiting to visit the shop to get pics.......

Your last pic Tom brings back a lotta memories. My big brother had a new SS 396 Chevelle when I was just 16.......he was a typical kid and just beat the heck out of that car. Scared the BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH out of me a few times......Your color and stance are really sharp and your choice of wheels for her. cheers, tim

Nice touch Daniel. Like you I've found sources from time to time of model railroad parts that can be useful........cheers,tim

Hey there Chris......like the others, count me a fan of your techniques AND results. You should share more of your "how to" or in process tricks along the way. I, like others would like to know more how you go about getting certain results. The one you shared about the rivets today was insightful.....certainly yields a convincing result. I'm most impressed with your technique for leather seats. You shared it before and it's nice to see that the results are consistent AND spectacular. The most realistic finish using paint that I've seen yet. cheers, tim

I remember the C9's and how dominant they were back in the day. Congrats to you on a handsome build. cheers, tim

What a great build Thomas. Truly outstanding and I'm VERY impressed with your weathering skills as well. cheers, tim

Well presented Roger. cheers, tim

What a fun build that must have been Steve. Certainly the result was more than satisfying. Well done sir. cheers, tim

You're off to a great start Jason......will certainly follow along and I really do like the French Blue of the car pic you shared. cheers, tim

OW Charlie....I felt that pain just reading your post and what happened. I can stand blood and pain but I'm still quite squeamish and can only hope that you heal quickly from that. Best regards to you! tim

Nice rack Francis..........😁.................cheers, tim

MM, nicely executed so far. The body work you've done is spot on and with the mock-up you've shared it's sure to be a great build. Good luck, tim

Chris.....that was FAST......I posted it and 3 minutes later, there's your note. Appreciated sir! cheers

Slow DOWN Ian..........you're flying this one too fast. Great progress most certainly and yes, the wheels, engine, chassis all look spot on. There's so much to consider when doing such a build from scratch and I applaud how you just get after it! cheers, tim

Good afternoon everyone, first a note to Daniel & Francis for their earlier comments regarding the seat & plating. Appreciate your positivity as it can be a bit tricky as noted to get it right, but when it does work well, it all seems worth it. I've started this week on the Lenco. It's a 4-speed of course but what I really wanted to achieve was the look of the magnesium case from the 70's pro stock era. I played around with some mild 12L14 steel. I love this stuff but it's extra work and clean-up as it takes longer to machine and requires lubricant while milling or putting it on the lathe. I took the rod I have and media blasted it as well to see what effect I would get & wow! I like it a lot and I think it'll be pretty realistic looking when it's done. The trans itself is the CS-1 model. I have several BEAUTIFUL 3D printed ones from Chris Sobak and was planning on using them. They even have the Lenco name / script on them. They're a great reference as I move along with mine and I say "Thanks Chris" just in case he still visits the forum. I miss his postings and models, he's quite talented & his gesture of printing these for me must be acknowledged. The first couple pics show what the real thing looks like and then a few pics of the start of mine. The flanges on the cases slip ONTO the cases and are not affixed just yet. Just a mock-up.......I'll media blast the entire unit once it's assembled. I've got plenty yet to do, ribs to cut in and numerous other bits and pieces to fabricate including the reverse gear case, but it feels great to just get after this now. Cheers to one and all, tim This pic is the trans in the Mopar Missile "Wire Car" This pic I put a piece of alum. scrap next to it so you can see the difference in color. Once media blasted it'll have the appearance of the 2 Lenco pics above.

Thanks Daniel & Ian.......feels good to finally something again & appreciate you stopping by to check it out. Francis....."hit or miss"........today was more "hit" thankfully. I did the flash copper to the frames first and then the copychome dip. They turned out fairly well and I won't have to re-do em'. I'm getting better at it and I've made some notes that were from lessons learned before so that now I'm getting more consistent results. Simple but important steps to get decent results I've found. Granted it took quite a bit of trial and error. Here they are plated, the pics are fairly poor....sorry bout' that! cheers, tim

To quote Charlie...."I keep finding more and more parts to be made"...........YIPPEE!! Happy to hear it and even happier to see them getting made. Cheers Charlie! tim

Marcel, take an over the top car like the Countach and make it even crazier.........LOVE IT! Amazing what 3D printing has brought to our hobby. Well executed......cheers, tim

Morning Charlie, I've been away for too long but will be sure to check out your progress as well.....I always enjoy seeing what you're up to.......and no, I won't build you a radiator, I'm flattered but I've no doubt yours is sweet the way it is. Started fabbing different bits and pieces while I wait for my opportunity to visit the shop I mentioned earlier. 70's pro stocks had fiberglass seats and many used those made by a company called "Solar"......some earlier seats had chrome moly frames though and I went that direction just for the added detail versus the simpler frame of the Solar. Anyways, here's what I came up with and just have to make it's sister seat. The frames will be nickle plated or I might opt for "CopyChrome"........cheers, tim The frames are 1/32" brass btw.

Great subject for a build Ian. Love how you just jump in there and whip up a brass chassis too.......I'm just jealous! Cheers, tim

The wait was worth it Jason........just glad to see you back on this one and looking forward to your next post. Impressive looking! cheers, tim

Well done Tom. You do very clean/crisp work and it shows on this car. cheers, tim

Oh Francis.......you might not be getting all of the bench time you'd like but you DO make the most of what you get. Well done as usual sir! cheers, tim

Hi Daniel, it's been too long since I've visited and checked out everyone's progress. You have moved along with this one.......just to share, it's not the body work I'd dislike it's paint at the end....never been outstanding at that and too many factors can mess up a ton of work and have to start over. Scratch-building is FUN but re-doing something (I know you get it) is frustrating as you near the end. I like your vision for it and can't wait to see it in paint! Good luck......tim

Welcome and thanks for sharing Santiago. I'll be sure to check out your links and other builds and congrats on a nicely done car. cheers, tim