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@Ridge Rider, this is simply amazing. I've had this post bookmarked for months, checking it every other day or so for updates. Each one is a gift - I love seeing your process and how you craft each part so meticulously. Its an inspiration! 

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I just found this thread last week and it has taken me a few times viewing to soak it all in.  This is a great build!  I love the subject and the fine craftsmanship on display.  What a project!

  • 1 month later...
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Hi everyone, thanks for the continued support.  I'm still making progress so it's time for an update.

I got the flamethrower done and I'm pleased with how it turned out.  I still need to paint and detail the wood posts the the armaments sit on but it's looking right.  These parts are not glued together yet, just staged for the pics.

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I have all the plumbing done, not going to try to stage that pic.  I found this solder to be close  to the right size and easy to work with-it's almost an 1/8".  I made patterns of my bends in light gauge wire but still ended up making about a half dozen each to get it right.  Yes it tried my patience.

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I'm working on the glass using this technique, Thank you Tulio.

I used two windshields to make the pattern for the wider glass and decided to do the stock one as well.  Like a few things on this build it's taking several attempts to please me but it's getting closer.

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Fabrication is very close to being done and primer should be on the way.  Thanks for looking,  Steve

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This is not a car I would build but all your work and your attention to detail is impressive, keep the updates coming.

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4 hours ago, Force said:

This is not a car I would build but all your work and your attention to detail is impressive, keep the updates coming.

 

5 minutes ago, Darren B said:

the amount of work, detail, and dedication on this build is waayyy over the top. Love it!!!!

A scratch builder's wet dream!! :D

Pretty impressive!

 

Steve

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1 hour ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

A tour de force of scratchbuilding. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the painting process.

Didn't think about that part. You can add me in on that too.

  • 2 months later...
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Thanks for the continued support it is appreciated and helps with the motivation to get this finished.  It is time to give an update- I have had paint problems but hope to be moving past most of them   The chassis is very close to finish and major painting is done.  I will share lots of photos of this stage as reference for anyone who wants to or is building this.  It's getting there, thanks for following.  Steve

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Great study of how you have focused on sub-assemblies, models onto themselves.  Some of your project should inspire me on WIP that has been stalled, appreciate your work.

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