C5-R Le Mans 2001

[Ian]

The kit:

 

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First thing to do, trace the mold lines with a marker and sand & polish them out:

 

 

 

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Next, for my own reference, highlight the lift-off nose section, because I'm planning to build this one all opened-up and plumbed/wired to the best of my ability.

 

 

 

 

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Ughhh, ugly cut:

 

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All separated now, the red 'scars' are where the knife & saw blades slipped and gouged the surface. After the photos, I filled them with Squadron fine (grey) filler and sanded them back with various grades of wet'n dry.

 

 

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This is my 'serious' project to take me through the holidays and well in to the New Year. Stay tuned it could be fun, or it could be a complete dogs dinner, we'll find-out together.

AFN

 

Ian.

Edited December 21, 2017 by Ian

[Kev The Modeller]

This looks like being a good'en mate, I'm going to watch this with interest. 

[Mutley]

Any update?