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The important thing is to make sure the sides slot into both body sides so I test fitted them on the other side. As you can see this body side still need a bit of work.

After some tidying up here is how they look inside the body, both sides are still attached.

Like everything else, I made sure to attach the two sides together before cutting.

Hey Guys ! Here are some more images of the build. This one shows the preparation for the side windows. For these I decided I would rather make them from a solid piece of 2mm thick styrene. I figured it would be faster than trying to physically construct the frames like I did with the door frames. This will also be stronger. Here is the basic template, ready for cutting.

Wow this looks really cool. I will have to back track on this one, because I only just found it.

Hey Guys. Just an update. I have not been uploading anything because I am without internet at the moment. I have started work on the rear windows these are being built out of solid 2mm thick styrene rather than the usual tubing. My reason for this is because they will be more solid than trying to construct the frame from tubing. So far I have cut them out to shape. I have test fitted the window templates inside the body sides to make sure the rear pillars match. Once I have got both body sides identical my next task will be to drill the pilot holes and begin removing the centre in the same way I made the holes for the door skins. Not sure when I will be back online but I am still working on the body so there will be plenty of photos to upload when I finally get my internet problems sorted out. Cheers.

Welcome aboard Bob !

Looking good !

I finally added the belt line and sanded it down. With the beltlne in place I was able to cross check my measurements to make sure everything was in proportion. When I took the measurement for the doors and wheel arches, everything was measured along the belt line. I was finally able to finish shaping the rear wheel arch. I have yet to add lips to both arches but that will be done as soon as I get the other body half up to the stage of this one. That will be the next task.

Sitting inside the body, I can get a better idea of how trimming will be needed. With the basic surround cut, I will be able to use it as a template the for the other body half.

Here is how it looks.

With the basic door skins done, I decided I would have a go at making up the rest of the internal structure that surrounds the doors. The first thing I did was trace around the door skin.

Here is how they look. The upper part of the door skin protrudes by 1mm. The reason for this is that there will be a second layer for the lower door skin that when applied will sit flush with the upper part.

To make up the upper part of the door skins, I cut two strips of 2mm styrene and stuck them together. I then rounded the top edges.

Test fitting the door skin, you notice the gap between the door skin and the bottom of the door frame.

With the squares punched out I used the modellers drill on the other holes. Here is how the two sides look.

With the comers done I used a woodworking tool and mallet to punch out the squares.

One the pilot holes were done I used a modellers drill to widen the hole. These drills are the same size as micro screw drivers and being unpowered means there is very little heat generated and less chance of mistakes.

The trick with getting the rectangular holes cut is to make the pilot holes at just the right size. For these ones I used the tip a modellers knife. Once this side was done I turned it over and did the same on the other side to keep the both sides in balance.

With the two sides stuck together, I was able to get the right shape on the other side. The trick is to keep the two sides together for the duration, especially for when the holes need to be made.

Hey guys. The internet is back on so I have a whole pile of stuff to upload. Over the last few days I have worked on the door skins. The first thing I did was stick the two pieces together. You will notice the holes drawn in.

I will be scratch building almost everything including the chassis and even the wheels. As far as the engine goes I will be sourcing that from another guy in Victoria. He does resin red motors.

Hey Guys. Firstly thank you for all the support its greatly appreciated. Unfortunately my internet has crashed which is why I have not been uploading anything. I will be uploading every 2 or 3 days from where ever I can access the internet until my own service is fixed. I have started work on the door skins so there will be plenty of photos to put up in the next couple of days. Cheers.

Thanks for the feedback guys i will check them out !

A very interesting and unusual build and one I will be closely following.