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Hi,


I finally managed to finish the ignition coils system, after a last modification.








Small brass bridges of 0.5 were installed on each side of the water / oil tank to hold the "bungee cord" in place after having stretched it.





There was a problem with the length of the radiator supports, I redid them in brass of 0.8 which I brazed with silver solder.













It was also time to paint the radiator(s): No more beautiful polished metal appearance and place for brass.





... And decided to represent the welded appearance of brass radiators.
Metalcote Alu, oils ...







A blank assembly of the various components of the rear axle and the exhausts to confirm that we are going in the right direction







It only remains to connect the lines to the master cylinder of the front brakes, this is done for the clutch and the rear.



Just have to finalize the assembly of the elements





I touched up the varnish and painted the underside of the hull.






Voili voilou.

More soon.

Pascal

Hi

I decided to make the fuel cells connection faucet. It's made of white metal and a spare / modified distributor.





Working on the dashboard.





installed







the lower body part is now done and weathered





All the body parts are now fully dry. White dust is coming from the varnish dust while reopening the rivet holes.
The CAVALLINO is installed on the nose and the original decal is replaced by an "enamelled" badge from an old MFH reference.







Fit test of the front area.





Starting the riveting process...







Ainsi que sur les platines d'ancrage des tirants de suspension:



More soon... Maybe.

Pascal

Some years ago I showed a WIP of the same car here in the forum and, I think it wasn't bad. But yours is a hundred times better than mine. Congratulations.
regards
ferrarissimus

Amazing!

Fabulous work! It is inspiring to see such great craftsmanship.

Pascal:
Such beautiful work. I am really rethnking getting this kit. I have the Eagle and Lotus 49 it would look nice with them if I could do half as well as you!!

Best regards,

Joe.

You did study very good !AMAZING good work Congrats !

Alex.

Hi,

Thank you very much.

Decisive assembly if any, the engine is assembled with the chassis.





Assy is done with Loctite 401 and reinforced, as usual, with screws, washers and bolts.

The inside of the bathtub is done, the seat is finally installed as the side water pipe and the gear selector.



The fuel valve is installed.





More soon.

Pascal

Very nice detail work and great paint job, keep it comin!

Hi,

Thank you

I made and temporary installed the soft fuel cell. We call it Bladder for aircrafts...
It was not modeled by MFH and, even if the polished metal part is nice, the front end was too empty for my taste.
The fuel cell fills the both sides and the front body above the pilot legs.
I made it from self amalgamating tape which depicts pretty well the rubber bladder.

Then, rivets..
I finally installed about 300 and need around 300 more.
So I primed, painted and varnished those ...300 rivets.















Wheels done and Balancing weights installed, made of... Lead.





More soon.

Pascal