F/C Body...final fit

I have finally reached a point on the chassis and motor where I have to call it done. During final paint and assembly I'll probably add a few more details, but I have to draw a line somewhere and this is it. All the work I've done in the last year or so has been the toughest part and I feel I need to move on before I go freakin' nuts!!!!

This is the first time that I've gotten a really good look at the entire model in one piece. The body has been stored in the back room for a long time and somehow, in the back of my mind, it had grown to a much larger project than it really is. Now that it's all together and sitting in the middle of the room, it doesn't seem so intimidating.

I'm currently making a lot of minor adjustments to the chassis and body to get the right stance. I'm also taking a lot of reference pics and measurements for the sheetmetal work inside the body and cockpit area. There are also several cardboard mockups that need to be made for the rear spoiler, rocker panel extensions, windshield and side windows.

You gotta love this shot.....................!

As always, comments and suggestions are always welcome....Mike

Plumbing the fuel lines.....

After finishing some other projects I've been sidetracked with over the winter, I'm back to making F/C parts.

The fuel lines are made from solid copper wire and Brass fittings, then covered with braided tubing. After all the parts are bent, fit in place and covered with braiding, everything is soldered together. All the fittings will be painted Red and Blue and the braiding will get a light coat of paint to keep it from tarnishing.

Although the braiding seems to be little bit out of scale, I'm very satisfied with the overall look........................................

As always, comments and suggestions are welcome.........Mike