Doughnuts and burning rubber

[Pantherman]

I have only just realised that the front windscreen pillers are really badly misshapen, I thought it was a cool design feature. That's gonna take some fixin. Pantherman

 

[Edbert]

C'mon PM, admit it. You sat something heavy on it didn't you?

 

[Tommergun]

I was wondering when you might address that. Some careful gluing and clamping to the windshield should fix it.

 

[Pantherman]

C'mon PM, admit it. You sat something heavy on it didn't you?

You got me....it was my overdraft. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I was wondering when you might address that. Some careful gluing and clamping to the windshield should fix it.

I think your right. The 4 clear parts fit well so if I glue them in the correct order they should kinda wedge the pillars straight. Pantherman

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Just a small update here. I painted up the engine parts and assembled, but touch ups will be done after mounting. The firewall has been painted, lower arms added and just have to wait for glue to cure for some detail painting. Floor framing and under tray ready for some white (airbrushing soon when humidity settles a bit here) and front body filler and shaping near completion for interior paint and exterior priming. Hope to get a lot more done by mid week.

 

[Tommergun]

Friday is my off day, so I get to get some work done. After several coats of Future earlier in the week, I let that dry several days and then added a touch of weathering and installed most of the running gear. I think I might add another coat of Future tonight.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

@Tommergun Man that thing is looking great! Especially for an old kit like that, excellent work.

 

[TimM63]

I'm slowly adding decals to this. I figure I will get done at some point.

 

[BarleyBop]

decals

I once painted metal venetian blinds... Can't imagine laying decals on them and have them align!
Looking good!

 

[Pantherman]

I'm slowly adding decals to this. I figure I will get done at some point.

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Decal nightmare but looking good. PM

 

[Edbert]

For those building the Stratos, this article was published yesterday.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a65130986/lancia-stratos-weird-and-good

In one of the most tragic tales in the world of cars, Lancia went from building the Stratos and the Delta Integrale to hawking a badge-engineered Chrysler minivan.

 

[TimM63]

I'm calling this one done. I really enjoyed building this kit. All the decals was a challenge because I'm not very good with them. I do feel more confident applying them after this so that's a good thing.
I will be waiting for the next GB.

 

[Pantherman]

I'm calling this one done. I really enjoyed building this kit. All the decals was a challenge because I'm not very good with them. I do feel more confident applying them after this so that's a good thing.
I will be waiting for the next GB.

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Looks great. PM

 

[Tommergun]

Dang, you should be proud. Thats a great build. I think you mastered some difficult decals very well.

 

[TimM63]

Looks great. PM

Dang, you should be proud. Thats a great build. I think you mastered some difficult decals very well.

Thank you. It was a learning experience for sure.

 

[Tommergun]

Engine and engine bay done.

 

[TimM63]

Engine and engine bay done.

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Nice

 

[Tommergun]

Got a lot done over the weekend. She's on her wheels. Now I just need to do the cockpit.

 

[BarleyBop]

wheels

What an awesome build!