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Wow! The metal working is really impressive. Congratulations! Dan?

As promised, fiberglass operations... Silicon mould preparation: First layer for small details, then filling: Blue is the non stick product. Of course this step is anxiety inducing... But all is OK! Then, the first molded piece, the central section: Putty, sanding, then putty and sanding..... For the bonnet, one day may be... Dan.

Et's stay inside... In two parts, why? The armrest will be chromed (Alclad). Have a nice WE, Dan.

Now, go to the front... Radiator, brakes and so one: On the left corner top, wiper motor. Cooling the brakes... The trick? Here: I retrieved some pics of the mould! Next post will be for fiberglass lovers... Dan.

These cases are splendid. Elements that really add a plus... Good Job Thierry, congrats! Dan.

Sorry, The right name is HOPPER. D.

Thanks gentlemen! To Mr C and Thierry, take a look at the right bottom, 1/8 scale ashes, not incandescent, sorry: By courtesy of Mr Edward Hooper, RIP. Dan.

Thanks gentlemen! Today, something who almost will be not visible, but completely hard to do... and shoot! Pure happiness,and two poor pics! Thanks Mr Heller for this delicious roof light... Dan.

Today, some engine peripheral, poor quality pics, sorry ... Like fuel filters: A small trick... Oil tank, remember, it's a dry sump system: Dan.

Better than an explanation I hope... But be careful, it's patented!* Dan. *(Joke)

Only Anglo-Saxon mechanics! Well, today exhaust. A real "snake nest", a real challenge... First, "four in one", two of course. And now, it's time to take my homemade CNC machine, a cheap Chinese vice with some improvement: Note the sand filled pipe (annealed copper) with its two soldered caps... Dan.

Thank you very much Nick... New technical pics... Engine: Oil sump, dry one: Carburetors... The result... Dan.

Thanks gents, always appreciated... New (old) pics: Dan.

Fantastic, but your nuts and bolts are awful! I'm sorry... Dan.

You saw already the result, how to, more... Gear boxe: Note the "ZF" logo... In situ... Ready for dynamic test! Dan.

Pictures lies! Me too... The old fashion body (copied?) is a pure wonder! A few "coupés" have this kind of dashboard, very 30' fashion, I do love and I have chosen it... The real life: And mine... Dan.

New pics found! Only for technical purpose ... Lot of new pics soon! Dan.

Wow! Never seen more realistic figure than yours! Congratulations sir! Dan.

Manu, PM sent... Well, under the rear bonnet engine of course and rear suspension: OK with the bonnet... Brakes operations... In situ... Dan.

I' sorry Mr C, black is a very common colour for these cars. I choose "le charme discret de la bourgeoisie". Google give me: the discreet charm of the bourgeoisie. Its speaks for French people but for you? And remember, pictures lies! My coachwork is far from perfect... Thanks to Danny and his uncle! Dan.

Don't worry Mr C! I imagine that all of you have understood my philosophy. I'm not a "taliban" for the size of the second nut between the third and the fourth... We have to stay humble, all scales don't really show the exact reality. Of course we have to try to approach with good compromise to reality. But it's a compromise and will be rest a compromise. Every time your work must give you pleasure and as well pleasure for others! Eyes for me are the final judge... Dan.

Paint? Completed! May be more shiny to bare eye? No matter, it's sufficient for my boss... Dan.

In front lot of of these sort of kind comments, what could I can say? Thank you very, very much of course, how more strong? All of you know my English, I'm speechless too... But very proud! I'm sorry Mr C., but I don't understand! Rear bonnet, more things for complete it ... I must admit I was happy with it! In situ, with the engine: But a long way to reach that: It's time to think about to parts under it... Dan.

Yes, but just by points, the paint will do the rest! Thanks Harvey, I do need that! Dan.

Thanks guys! After sanding and after sanding... Before the next (final?) paint layer, Harvey cross fingers with me, the gasket between body and wings, of course Mr Heller forget it, but in the real life: Lead solder wire... Did you already saw false hinges? No? Take a look at: Dan.