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Plugging along<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

February continues the pace I set in January in that I’m working many different projects but not committing to any one specifically. I appear to have the attention span of a squirrel. Even so, I’m still pleased with the work I’ve completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cabinet Lighting Continued<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One last detail I wanted to complete in my display case lighting project was a shroud on each shelf to block the edge of the LED’s. It also gives the glass shelf a finished look. I had hoped to polish the aluminum angle to a mirror shine but realized it would take much more effort than I was willing to give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am thoroughly pleased with the overall appearance of my case. The aluminum angle not only shrouds the LED’s but provides trim I didn’t know it needed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I wanted to replace the regulator on my compressor and took the opportunity to add a tank pressure gauge…for no other reason than I wanted one \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2001 Vette<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The project with the most progress was the C5 Corvette. I quickly painted the chassis, engine and interior. I also flocked the interior. The body was painted and cleared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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100% ready for the body.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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There’s a bit of detail paint left but the chassis is complete. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Painted and cleared. Now I just need to sand and polish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Porsche 911<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To date, I’ve prepped nearly all of the parts by cleaning mold lines and washing them. I did finish assembling the roll cage and painted it. It’s taken a back seat to other projects at the moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’m really glad I decided to assemble the cage first, smooth out all of the defects then paint. I would have struggled with the glue and made a mess of the painted surface. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lamborghini Countach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is a project that just sort of happened. It’s a kit I’ve had for years and considered starting it several years ago. Out of the blue, I just picked it up and started building it. It’s a curbside with no engine. It is also a model of an obscure tuner version of the Countach that I haven’t found much information. Since I didn’t like the strange pinstripe decals, I decided to skip it and just paint it red. After handling the decals for the dashboard and learning how brittle they are, I’m glad I chose to build without the pinstripes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plenty of prep work and fitment checking. Overall the kit didn’t need much work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I blasted through the interior and finished it based on reference photos online. I added flocking to wrap up the details. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I’m really excited about finishing this build. The pieces fit together very well. It’s going to be a great looking build. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Skyline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned, I’ve been all over the place with my builds. last month I finished nearly all of the prep work on the parts and washed them. Then, towards the end of the month, I pulled everything out and started priming them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First round of primer. Most parts are ready for paint at this point. The body will need more refining before I commit to paint.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pins & More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m finding that as I’m working on several builds, if there is a similar function required of builds, I will pull them together and do it in one shot. Drilling and pinning delicate parts is an example. I drilled and pinned mirrors, and wings for the 911, Skyline and Countach. Unfortunately, I forgot about the Torino build and finished that later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drilled, pinned and ready to go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More of an honorable mention for the month, I continued body work on the 57 Vette and Riviera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A little bit of everything. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I need to stop poking around eBay. I found this complete Thunderbird. I’ve been casually looking for “Rad” era kits and this one fits the bill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another Rad era gem!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n