Peterpools

Thanks Kev She is looking like a stunner for sure Keep 'em comin Peter

Kev Nice progress and looking mighty good. Glad you didn't bin the kit. I looked at the instructions where circled but I didn't see where it noted to actually notch the wing spars. Am I missing something? Keep 'em comin Peter

Sasha Amazing work and the details - OMG looks brilliant. Will be following Keep 'em comin Peter

Jerry One good looking Wart Hog. I'm sure you had some issues as it's the old Tamiya kit and I'm guessing around forty years old. Nice work as well on the Revell kit, as back in the day, nice kits. Sure wish you would do WIP threads for us to enjoy and learn from. Keep 'em comin Peter

Rob Brilliant solution to cleaning up the canon wheels, as they look so good in the last photograph. The amount of parts and sub assemblies in a wooden ship kit is close to beyond comprehension - nerves of steel and an amazing amount of self discipline are easily the order of the day, no of the the build. Have you been keeping track of approximately the time you have spent so far on the kit - easily way past what would be needed on most of the kits we build. Always wanted to have some 'real' shop equipment but could never justify it as I am mostly an OOB builder. But I think if I ever took the plunge, I would easily go for a mini lathe and a drill press. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Mark, much appreciated and for the balance of the week, I'll be working on my Embraer for the GB. Then back to the GT40, the clear coats and polishing. Fingers crossed if I can come half as close to your finishes and I'll be a very happy camper! Keep 'em comin Peter.

Much appreciated Gaz - a fun kit with no real vices and completely agree - decals do add so much life to the kit. Keep 'em comin Peter

Valkyrie Thanks Carl, much appreciated Decals went down like a dream. Holy Smokes and I've already bought four more sets for future projects, mainly Porsche 962's and a Jag XJR-9. I thought Mr Setter and Mr Softer were as strong as they get and even though I've heard you can use X-20A as a setting agent, I don't think I would have the never to try it. The Valkyrie's decals must have been like cardboard, any special way on using it without ruining the decals? Keep 'em comin Peter

BW Much appreciated Right with you as one of my favorite cars of all time and of course, number one on my list: Shelby Cobra. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Kai Nothing more colorful then the decals and markings on a race car - these days, they are rolling billboards for product and advertisement but the GT40 but the Ford team cars were very clean in that respect. I just love the stripes and circle car numbers, as they seem to flow with the car. Glad to know you have recovered from your covid virus and are feeling so much better. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Kai Nothing more colorful then the decals and markings on a race car - these days, they are rolling billboards for product and advertisement but the GT40 but the Ford team cars were very clean in that respect. I just love the stripes and circle car numbers, as they seem to flow with the car. Glad to know you have recovered from your covid virus and are feeling so much better. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Gus The kit decals were just too stiff and had some issues and I'm so glad I decided to try Indycals set for the car. They laid down perfectly and respond to the Micro System with ease and no hassles. Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks John The GT40 has always been one of my favorite race cars from back in the day. While my first 1/24 race car build id decades, so far it's been "cuss" free and that's something. Keep 'em comin Peter

Hubert Much appreciated and completely agree - two classics to admire Keep 'em comin Peter

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Bill Some mighty impressive on-going projects. Any idea of when the PE from the Ukraine might arrive - just seems with all that is going on I wouldn't expect anything to be shipped from there. Keep 'em comin Peter

John Holy Cow just awesome work. Love the NMF's on the F-80's and the T-33 a gem in it's ow right. Of ourse all three were high cuss factor kits but so well worth all the hard work - three gems. Keep 'em comin Peter

John Brilliant build - and what a gorgeous finish ... perfectly done. Keep 'em comin Peter

Alain Bravo on a terrific build - fit and finish is spot look. Keep 'em comin Peter

John Agreed - heading over to the Completed Forum Keep 'em comin Peter

Shasa Nice alternate build - same careful and work. Keep 'em comin Peter

DECALING IS DONE Nice to be making steady progress on the GT40 and with all the color coats finished, it was onto decaling. This is my first time working with Indycal Decals and I have to say I am very impressed with the quality of the decals, accuracy and ease of use. All that needs to be remembered is they are printed on a single piece of clear decal film and each decal needs to be cut out separately. No issues at all as I started at the top of the front clip, worked my way back towards the rear clip and centered the racing stripes as best as I could. No issues at all, just go slow, take your time and using the Micro Decal System, the decals sat down perfectly. At the top of the roof, the decal needs to pass over the antenna flange and I found it was easier to just punch a small hole in the decal for this – simple and no fuss. On the rear clip, the circle and number present a small challenge of needing to being applied over an air scoop and also another small lump. The circle is a two-piece affair and went down very easily, as I punched a hole in the lower edge for the small lump to poke through and the notch for the air scoop was already cut into the circle. A separate piece for the air scoop is provided and no issues getting it to sit down. I did manage to have a very small wrinkle in it but it’s so small, it passes inspection. The location for both of the holes I punched were already locate on the decal, making it that much easier. All the side decals went on easily and with no issues at all. Next step is the clear gloss coats and then onto the wheels and tires. Glass will be last. Thanks for checking in Keep 'em comin Peter

So very nicely do - fit and finish is superb. Keep 'em comin Peter

Gaz Brilliant vignette - just beautiful work - a true work of art. Keep 'em comin Peter

Gaz Fantastic dio, as all the elements blend together so well, telling the story. Wonderful craftsmanship, modeling and overall weathering work so well together. Aces on an awesome project. Keep 'em comin Peter