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Brad, those outdoor shots really show the car off nicely. Don't know about the dried mud (? ) its sitting in but the paint and detail really pop on it. Nice job sir. Cheers, Tim

Well, took me long enough I know, but the struts are on the chassis. I'll do the lower control arms and steering rack next. I adopted several of Dave's (comp1839) construction techniques when it came to putting them on the chassis. His use of brackets to properly place the strut in position while soldering and the notches in the rails for the strut "cups"....(I notched them using a ball end mill set at the proper angles). Getting the 2 rails to match perfectly was time consuming but worthwhile. I've not acknowledged you individually but I do want to thank each and everyone of you that has shown interest and bothered to comment. Cheers to each of you, Tim

You should nickname it "BEAST" cause it's going to be one!!!!!!!! Some people are just perfectionists and won't settle for less, no matter what the endeavor. You my friend, fit the bill. Cheers, Tim

The carpets and seats look fantastic Cato. Always appreciate your updates. Cheers, tim

YEAH!!! Always love seeing the results Dave of what ever you're making or doing......but for me, it's always the methods that you come up with and share that are of equal interest. Glad to see you jumping back on it. Cheers, Tim

Whhhaatttt????? How'd you do that is what we're all wondering. Cheers,

Thank you guys. I machined the strut "cups" out of brass so I can solder them to the chassis rails. They are 3mm in length and have a .5mm thick wall in the body to stop the strut from passing all the way through. This way the strut can turn inside the cup itself as it will be secured by the nut you see on the top. I'll do something similar for the bottom control arms/brackets. Bending and soldering rails next. cheers here you can see them mounted in the bracket with the proper camber and caster factored in. THANKS DAVE for the info too!

Okay Mr. Teresi, now you're just showing off..........how bout' we just give you some rubber bands, popsicle sticks, soda straws, craft paper and elmers glue. I've no doubt you'd amaze all the same. And yes, I'll be following along like so many others. Cheers, tim

Time for an update right Bruce? Would a "P-L-E-A-S-E" do it? cheers, tim

I'll be watching along with many others Brandon. That's a stunning car you're working on and the 1:1 pics are simply indescribable. I've never built to this scale before and it will be fun to see how much you "throw at it". You're off to an excellent start most assuredly. I picked up a HiroBoy 917LH in 1/12th to tackle some day and I'll be curious of your opinions / experiences in building your Pocher F40. Cheers and good luck! tim

That's astounding detail Cato. Appreciate the "dark side of the engine" shot. Cheers

Many thanks to each and everyone of you for your kind sentiments. I've been fighting a bit of burn out over the struts but today I finished the other one and I'm going to get them on the car this week if all goes well. Pics forthcoming once they're hanging off the chassis once and for all. Then lower control arms, steering rack and fuel tanks detailing....... Joe, btw I discussed with my wife the possibility of adoption but with our two girls now, our hands are QUITE full so you missed the window of opportunity. Oh well. Cheers everyone!

Great tutorial in it's own right Chris. Your weathering is just fantastic. Cheers

Smart looking Brad. Well executed. I was looking over the weekend at past notes I printed from 2011 and came across some of your earlier builds and techniques that I'm going to attempt to replicate on my next build. It was good stuff then and I'm sure it's still so today. Cheers

THAT'S funny Matthijs and thanks for continuing to follow along Tony. Here's the first of the strut/brake assembly. I won't bore anyone but these were a pain to assemble. Stepping up to 1/16th on a future build is looking better and better..............Cheers, Tim

Thank you both Charlie and Dave. Finally getting back to the bench today.....hoping for a productive week. cheers

Beautiful build John. You've convinced me to explore HOK paints for the Henry build. I find interesting your use of Tamiya acrylics on your builds too. When the time gets closer, I'd like to pick your brains for tips or insights you'd be willing to share. Stunning !!! Cheers, Tim

I learn something every time I visit Cato. Thanks for sharing your solution. Gotta love the creativeness you have as well. Cheers

Well done and cleanly executed. A build to be proud of. Cheers

And the "Best in Show" award goes to................cheers John!

Hey Scrappy J, haven't seen any posts for quite some time. Always enjoy your builds and threads. Anything in the pipeline hopefully? cheers

Thomas, as the builder, you would know wherein the flaws are, but I can't see them. This is a beautiful car and build that you've done. Skip said it best, should be in a museum. Love it sir. cheers, tim

Nice update on the steering wheel Chris. Storing that one away too for future use/reference. Appreciate your sharing the process and pics. Cheers

Stunning John. I knew you wouldn't disappoint. Of all of your many talents, I have always been impressed with your painting abilities. Great great build. Cheers