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kpnuts
#1 Posted : 06 January 2017 12:56:58

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Hi all well ive made a start on this mamoth project, unfortunately no pics yet as no internet or phone, and it sounds like we wont be getting it back any time soon, i will post pics as soon as we can borrow someones internet. 
This is going to be the polar opposite of my last build and will be blinged up to the max, the engine will be pristine and shiny with some mild suping up, i also have a set of dunlop racing wheels for it. The body will also be ultra shiney, still unsure whether to sort of hot rod it and leave the front wings off or not, will have to give that some serious thought. In tandem with this im also building monograms 1/8 65 corvette stingray, i may do opening doors like roys or not, not sure if i want all the extra work. Anyways i hope to post some pics soon.
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#2 Posted : 07 January 2017 16:23:44

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Hi all a few pics of this monster kit.




This engine is almost as big as the monster in the stingray
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#3 Posted : 07 January 2017 23:05:43

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Its definitely a big old lump compared to the stingrays engine BigGrin nice work Ken.

Al
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#4 Posted : 11 January 2017 20:34:39

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Woo hoo we have our Internet and phone back (only been off since the 23rd of december)
Here are some update pics




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#5 Posted : 15 January 2017 20:56:50

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Hi all well I've glued some of the body together as I need to figure out what portion of and how I'm going to cut the roof off (that's a 1/24 mustang on the roof just to show how big this thing is)


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#6 Posted : 15 January 2017 21:05:52

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That certainly is a big kit.

Its looking great so far.

Hope it continues well.
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#7 Posted : 15 January 2017 21:54:38

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She is certainly a large beast Ken BigGrin watching this with interest as I may purchase one for the stash.

Al
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Looking great Ken, thought you had posted some pictures of a real engine for a second, the details are incredibleCool
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#9 Posted : 15 January 2017 23:50:44

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Nice job on the engine Ken

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#10 Posted : 16 January 2017 08:42:27
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Hi Ken, BigGrin

There`s some nice detail on that large lump of an engine.Cool

It`s definitely a big kit and I`m looking forward to the work to come.

Well done so far.

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#11 Posted : 17 January 2017 21:46:27

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Hi all here is another update the engine cradle is sprayed what the main body colour will be.





Added the rear wings to the body
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#12 Posted : 18 January 2017 01:31:03

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Nice update KenCool like the blue colour of the engine cradle

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#13 Posted : 18 January 2017 18:43:28

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Coming along nicely Ken Cool
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Hi all here is the next update.




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#15 Posted : 19 January 2017 21:30:57

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Hi all here is the next update, put the beading round the rear wheel arches, couldn't then resist seeing what the colour would look like so gave it a quick coat.







I have to say I think my other build was more interesting to look at, the weathering and oil staining give something more to look at, I think I will post some of the similar build pics together as this progresses to show what I mean.






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Hi all I remember on the last build putting the driveshafts in at the allocated time was a real pain so I decided to do them now (I'm hoping that choice doesn't bite me in the tender area later.



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#17 Posted : 22 January 2017 21:07:52

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Hi all, well I've done it, the roofs gone (hope I can make the canvas roof for it.






I'm going to use the cut out roof as a template for making the ribs for the canvas part.
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Great colour on the car body its gone on really smooth.

Hope the build continues to go well.
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Wow that does look differentCool nice colour as well.

Al
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#20 Posted : 23 January 2017 15:43:03

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The engine detail is superb.
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