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Last update for a short while and I have completed the bodywork, This forum has helped massively to accomplish this Thanks guys, I hope just one person sees this and buys the kit off the back of this build diary. I will be back in a few weeks with the engine to be started d  
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Oh ...Wow ..That looks fantastic  
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Looking very sweet, well done 
Have you opted not to swop the cockpit side Marlboro logo for the correct style?
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Now thats a fine job you have done there Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Wow that is allsome. Facebook-model maker
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Its great having people to support and push you on when you are building something. I had the same when I set myself a hugh task of doing my Yamato with full PE as my first build. It really can make a massive difference The job you have done with this is pretty damn fine as it looks amazing! Keep up the great work
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You've done a great job there Mark and you should give yourself a pat on the back. Spencer
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Can someone tell me if I am stripping the chrome parts using bleach, will that bring the parts to black? Or just dull the chrome? I only ask so I know if it's working
Thanks all
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Hi Mark Stripping the chrome will take off all the chrome leaving the parts whatever colour the plastic is underneath, usually black. I used spray on Cif oven cleaner and it stripped everything off in under 5 mins  Steve
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Cheers Steve, it has stripped and revealed dark grey glossy plastic, can I use alclad stainless steel straight onto it?
Thanks :)
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Just a sneak peak, I need to add the hardware bolts and nuts I went for a bit of a used look on the engine cover with scuffed edges I will post more when bolts are in 
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Now that's a nice sized engine to work on !
Are you adding after market nuts and bolts?
Malc.
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Hi malc! I am indeed, will order them very soon :) Here's another update looking good!! 
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Looking sweet Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Its taking shape! 
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Very nice Mark, that could almost be a real engine
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Thanks Dave, thats a real compliment :)
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Hey Mark, that looks fantastic with all the bolts in place. I see you got the exhaust pipes, gearbox and rear suspension in place.
More pictures please..
Malc.
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Hi Mark, I think your doing a fantastic job on this beautiful old kit. It's so good to see it has fallen into the right hands.That looks a real beast of an engine imagine how scary it was sitting in front of that on the grid. Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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