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The filler panels need just a little trimming to clear the frame . One last thing is to cover the rear of the seat , it's very visible when the seat is installed . Time for some decals and to wrap this one up !

I doubt it would be worth the effort .

Thanks again Bruce !

This is looking really good and should be killer when it's finished ! The louvers are a definite two thumbs up !

Thanks Dennis ! That's what i was hoping for , I really want to keep the box stock look .

Thanks Chris ! Thanks Greg !

Nice job ! Looks like great kit .

I used to think that too , until I restored my first old Monogram kit and found out how nice they can look ! Back when I did the mock-up it was obvious that without fenders those rear wheel openings would really stand out , so I did some looking and decided to make some filler panels like these . Not keeping with my "Box Stock" build but they will really improve the overall appearance . I made a quick little mold and used my Vac-U-Form to make the panels . Trimmed and test fitting the panels . Finished and painted to match .

Great idea and excellent cuttin' ! Gonna be an awesome looking show rod !

Don't see many of these Lindberg kits built , nice job !

Very very cool ! Don't think I've ever seen a Mod Top on a Satellite .

She's a real beauty !

Thanks Chris ! Yeah I know about the SS shells on the 30's but I've never been to worried about being technically correct about those type of things . Besides maybe it was built with spares in some hot rodder's garage ! Did you notice the really nice blower setup in this kit ? No carbs included .

Thanks Mark !

I can't remember how much I've forgotten .

Nicely done , love the color ! I know what you mean about all those front suspension pieces , they can be quite fiddly and hard to glue in place .

Just copied a woodgrain pattern and drew some lines on it , really easy .

Thanks ! The hardest part was cleaning out all of the debris afterwards . Been working on and off all this week but there really hasn't been anything to post . Finished detailing the wheels and painted the radiator shell and front axle yellow to match the rest of the suspension . Very quick assembly to finish the chassis straight out of the box with nothing added . Instead of painting the wood floorboards I made a couple of decals .

Beautiful work Bobby , nobody would ever know that it's not an original Gypsy Wagon ! As always you're craftsmanship and paint work are the best !

Looks good , the decals are great !

Definitely some fine fab work there , keep up the good work !

It's not much but every little bit helps ! Thanks Glenn ! A couple of days ago John Goschke suggested thinning the front spokes and I guess I dismissed the idea . Well about an hour ago I started thinking "what the heck !" and went to work . Still needs some cleanup but here's the result . Thanks John!

Great detailing on a very overlooked kit ! I've always thought this kit had some potential and it's great to see one being done right !

I did a mock-up to check the ride height and it sits just like it should , HIGH off the ground like they all did back then ! I like the traditional look but want to lower the front to give it a bit of a rake and looking at the front axle this is a simple mod . The frame rests on two pads (arrows) , so removing them will effectively lower the front 1/8th inch or a scale 3 inches . Here's a nose to nose comparison showing the 3" drop . It's barely noticeable but I think it improves the overall appearance .

I was always a 1/25th scale and nothing else guy too , the 1/24th kits just looked wrong to me on my shelf . Then I started restoring these old Monogram kits and got hooked . . . built a new shelf just for them ! I got lucky as it didn't cost me an arm and a leg ! Very simple kits and they look great when finished !