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PeterW

USA
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Posted - 06/12/2014 :  09:36:54  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I am doing a very limited run of these. Two are available to reserve. It will be based on the Mike Craig white metal kit with some of my own enhancements. Contact Mike for details.
Edited by - PeterW on 06/12/2014 09:37:13

PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 06/27/2014 :  08:19:54  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The kits arrived this week and looks to be very nice.
Edited by - PeterW on 06/27/2014 08:21:17
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jeanpaul

France
149 Posts
Posted - 06/27/2014 :  08:30:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have 053/111 kit …

What reference color you will use for the blue Peter

yes, it's very nice

JP
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 06/27/2014 :  09:24:21  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jeanpaul

I have 053/111 kit …

What reference color you will use for the blue Peter

yes, it's very nice

JP


I will get that info on the forum as soon as I have done my research ;)
Edited by - PeterW on 06/27/2014 09:24:40
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 07/03/2014 :  17:27:19  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
So it begins with clean up, vent modifications and some dry fitting...







Thinning out the rear wheel wells is crucial, especially to open the vents.





A basic dry fit for interior fitting and ride stance...which will require some minor changes. Note the Bosica wheels. These will be painted aluminum.
Edited by - PeterW on 07/03/2014 17:30:15
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 07/10/2014 :  16:47:56  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Panel lines are all deepened with a scribe tool and all holes are drilled by hand prior to any paint




Then the first of two primer coats where any flaws will be corrected and the window frames polished as opposed to painting...which I only do if absolutely necessary.
Edited by - PeterW on 07/10/2014 16:51:40
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LaSource

356 Posts
Posted - 07/22/2014 :  12:07:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Peter,

Any news on this one?
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 07/22/2014 :  17:46:41  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Busy with customer projects...these will be updated soon. The color will be custom mixed.

Two available for reservation.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/04/2014 :  16:18:55  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The bodies are painted with the base coat. The color is custom mixed.



The interior parts are also painted and ready for assembly and detailing.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/06/2014 :  17:01:05  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Base coat of paint is complete, window frames polished and then decals have been applied. Once they have fully cured the panel lines will be cut in.





Bosica wheels are pre drilled for valve stems. The Bosica wheels are absolutely crucial to the accuracy of any of the Mike Craig GTOs.

Edited by - PeterW on 08/06/2014 17:03:38
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LaSource

356 Posts
Posted - 08/07/2014 :  11:10:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Why no rear spoiler?
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/07/2014 :  16:20:55  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by LaSource

Why no rear spoiler?


It goes on last...and has separate decals for that purpose.
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LaSource

356 Posts
Posted - 08/07/2014 :  21:55:39  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I see... thanks Peter.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/11/2014 :  17:04:01  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Wheels are completed and valve stems installed.



Parts are prepared for final assembly.



Rear Spoilers are painted, decals coordinated with the body and then clear coated.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/12/2014 :  16:53:05  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
A quick mock up/teaser photo.




Final assembly under way now that paint is completed. Lots of sanding and polishing ahead!
Edited by - PeterW on 08/12/2014 16:53:46
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/18/2014 :  15:35:44  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Machining the fuel fillers...





And the brake discs...
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