Spookytooth

It`s Michael Bentine`s Putty time. Good to see her together Gremlin. Just hope that there is not much re-scribing to be done? Simon.

Good afternoon and thank you for your kind comments peoples. Well it has been one of those days. Cleaned up the mating surfaces only to notice that the roof liner had come adrift. So, some glue gently into the gap and clamp. The front air intake was a sod. Slipped twice, meaning touch ups. The side windows were painted and left to dry. They will have to be fitted next. And the tail gate was finished too, ready for fitting. I am going to leave bits to dry/set, before anything else. All comments welcome. Simon.

Hi, I thought I would post this item. It was sent to me by a good friend over in the States. It can give you more of an idea on exhaust staining etc. Simon.

Poetry in action Peter. Simon.

Wow just seen this thread, and I like it. Simon.

Hello, I am back again. Well patience being a virtue ( as well as an opera), I started the final assembly. Most parts accounted for. The dashboard fascia and the roof liner were fitted, using the engine cover as a guide. Removed the engine bay cover. Then taped it in along with the cabin for a photo op. Will have to clean the mating surfaces (can I say that?) tomorrow, so that I can fit the the front intake as well. Also the glazing to fit next, well the side windows. As normal, all comments welcome. Simon.

You have got that spot on Rick, Simon.

You have got that exhaust looking pretty Rick. Need another paint rack mate. Simon.

Fantastic Danny, the use of the Alcads, with the different shades used gives her a realness seldom seen. Simon.

Great work on the cockpit Gremlin, some lovely sailing boats there too. Simon.

Well 1 final update. I got a bit impatient and finished off the cabin area. The steering wheel and mount was fitted. Take a good look now, for soon all this will probably disappear. With that done, it just leaves the clear bits and to fit it all together, hopefully All comments welcome. Simon.

Cheers for that tip Mike, I will use that idea in the future. It was a weird call out by Revell. Hind sight would have me leaving the centre clear and using the chrome reflector. Simon.

I got bored so I did this. Then added this. Leave until tomorrow now. Simon.

I like this type of stuff, beyond what I can do but gives an in sight to behind the scenes. Simon.

Well , things are progressing quite well, as such... Have touched her up enough (oh dear ) Anymore and it will look crap. Here is the back end with the reflectors fitted. And with the lens and number plate fitted. It does not look that bad, until you look from above. Oh damn..... Anyhow, who is worried, you cannot see much of the engine. See what I mean? With a few parts drying, she could be together by Sunday, ( except the windscreen ) All comments welcome. Simon.

I take it that the candy bars have already been eaten? Nice packing cases mate. Simon.

Had this posted to me the other day. https://www.facebook.com/BBCSussex/videos/10153589106038384/ What a sight. Simon.

Looking good Danny, ready to fly soon? Simon.

Lovely work Shaun, a pleasure to the eyes sir. Simon.

That is true Rick, thirsty work eh? Simon.

Nicely done Rick, a good colour although darker than I have seen. Depends on the trees I suppose. Simon.

I doubt if I will go that far Rick, but who knows? Anyhow, this evening I was able to clean and fit the following. Her eyes.. Some gills.. And some exhaust pipes... Going to leave those to set over night then get some more done tomorrow , All comments welcome. Simon.

Nice build Bart, looks kind of cool. I think we all have met the dust monster at some time or other. LOL Simon.

Nice Rick, are you going to use the oil paints technique as they do on the WW1 stuff? Simon.

I know Bernd, next time I will use a hairy stick like any sane person would. LOL. Simon.