Winged Express

[RancheroSteve]

Progress has ground to a near halt due to this:

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Ouch - hope it heals soon.

[RancheroSteve]

I managed to get most of the engine together. Front cover, oil filter, pulleys and belt, injector and scoop are from Speed City Resin. Wiring & plumbing might have to wait until this cast comes off.

[RancheroSteve]

Finished wiring and plumbing the engine:

[dragcarz]

Looking great! 

[absmiami]

Cast must be off

count your fingers  ??

 

[RancheroSteve]

Yes, all good now - thanks for asking. I'm back to making my usual slow but steady progress amidst life's distractions. Will post photos soon!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Glad to see you're recovering. You were coming along so nice on that build. Hope you can get back at it soon, and you feel better.

[RancheroSteve]

Front suspension and steering are installed; rear axle installed. Steering link isn't glued, as it will have to be removed to pass through the hole in the body. Not really visible here, but the interior is mostly complete. After I finish the wheelie bars I'll be able to drop the body on and it should start coming together.

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Good to see you back at it, I was digging all of the vinyl in that pic of your arm in the cast. I've got a lot of those 12" black discs here, too.... -RRR

[David G.]

It's good to know that you're doing better.

Nice progress on the build.

David G.

[RancheroSteve]

The body is on and it's up on its wheels. Gettin' closer . . .

[David G.]

Dang, I thought that was the real thing!

Excellent work so far and (obviously) a very good photo! ?

David G.

[RancheroSteve]

It took some doing, but Willie is now on board:

The end is in sight . . .

[David G.]

And it looks like he's holding on for dear life!  

Fabulous detail painting on the figure.

David G.

[Phildaupho]

Willie looks ready to rumble

[6bblbird]

Very impressive!

[rustybill1960]

Beautiful Work Sir!! I really like the Willie figure, You nailed it!! Thank You for sharing with Us here!

[RancheroSteve]

11 hours ago, rustybill1960 said:

Beautiful Work Sir!! I really like the Willie figure, You nailed it!! Thank You for sharing with Us here!

Thanks - and I hope I'm not being too self-promoting here, but did you see the "Under Glass" version:

 

[Tony Coomer]

Very nice build. I will be using your technique on the funny car clip for a future build on the same kit…