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[size=6][color=darkblue]Thanks all for the comments and for looking in. Rapidly moving towards the next major assembly point. wheels are finally cleaned up and painted, but have not been clear coated as yet. one of the fenders is now complete the other is in the process of having the pinstripes added. There was a lot of work involved in getting a good smooth finish to the paintwork. prime, sand, prime, micro-mesh, paint, micro-mesh, paint, micro-gloss and finally two coats of gloss coat. it has literally taken weeks one way or the other. jase attached the following image(s): “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Wow! I see the fine line tape in the background. Did you paint the red lines or use the fine tape? Christopher Current builds:
HMS Victory
Black Pearl
Builds on hold:
Millennum Falcon
USS Constellation
Future Builds:
Hanse Kogge (14th C)
Mary Rose (16th C)
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CAThompson wrote:Wow!
I see the fine line tape in the background. Did you paint the red lines or use the fine tape?
Christopher Hi Christopher, Its a product called Trimline, comes in several colours. I certainly don't have the patience to do that by hand 
Thanks for looking in
jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Jase, This build is coming along FAB!! The trimline looks like a great product, will keep that one in mind for the future, cheers.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking Jase
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Lovely work Jase, you can see the time that has gone into this finish. I really thought you managed to paint those lines too but then I also saw the trimline in the pic Fantastic job though. Steve
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Thanks everybody for looking in and your kind words
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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This is looking fabulous. I love it when someone takes one of these older kits and gives them new life.I actually got to meet the family that owned Aurora models when I worked on Long Island.We had a good discussion about modeling in general and lamented the loss of what was a very innovative and special company.It would have been even better if they would have had some kits laying around but alas they were all gone.
Carl
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Pushing on with this build. The second fender has now been finished and they have both been mounted on the chassis along with the now completed wheels. Interestingly the front and rear wheels are different fewer spokes at the front and different hubcaps, which I have to say I had never noticed in the film before! The luggage rack has been mounted on the rear of the Chassis and the gas tank slung underneath it.
The firewall that connects the hood to wood body has been fixed in place and the body test fitted to ensure there are no issues.
The next step will be to add the wing assembly to the Chassis before fixing the body and building up the hood and grill. The wing was primed with halfords yellow primer and then painted with Humbrol Yellow 69 from a rattle can. Once the red sections are added this wilt be given a matt clear coat.jase attached the following image(s): “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Very nice Jase, the paint finish is amazing, loving this build Steve
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Nice lines, will be following with interest..
Regards
Alan
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stevie_o wrote:Very nice Jase, the paint finish is amazing, loving this build Steve Thanks Steve, glad you are enjoying the build. “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Gandale wrote:Nice lines, will be following with interest..
Regards
Alan
Thanks Alan lots more to do yet “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Jase, This is a special build to follow and I am doing just that, fantastic work I as you know do appreciate close work and this is stunning. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
OcCre- Santa-Maria (Kit).
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Thanks Trev for your kind words.
A quick update, Front and rear number plates are done and ready for clear coat and final assembly.
The side wings are finished and sealed with a matt clear coat. The fit to the chassis was quite poor and needed wighting down while the glue cured to keep them in place. The wing tip rotors will be fitted later.jase attached the following image(s): “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Nicely done Jase Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking good Jase, nicely done.,.. Regards Alan
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Sadly, I realized my son has never seen this movie. I need to correct this problem. This model is looking great! Thanks for sharing. Christopher Current builds:
HMS Victory
Black Pearl
Builds on hold:
Millennum Falcon
USS Constellation
Future Builds:
Hanse Kogge (14th C)
Mary Rose (16th C)
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CAThompson wrote:Sadly, I realized my son has never seen this movie. I need to correct this problem.
This model is looking great! Thanks for sharing.
Christopher Thanks for the comments and looking in. Your quite right everybody should see this film
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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