Making some progress....had to deal with another set back kit related.
Pretty much uneventful getting the interior and cage put together....cage doesn't exactly fit up to the interior of the roof like I would like it to, but due to the constraints of time, I don't have the option of fitting it up like it should.
I got a
bonus main cage with this kit...the other main cage has the front diagonal bars bent instead of straight like what is pictured.....it makes the cage look like the car has been rolled hard with the front portion of the roof making solid contact with something like the racing surface or wall bending the bars
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I was trying to stay away front scratch building as much as possible, but this kit dealt another set back. The bolster for the seat is on the wrong side with the kit provided seat, so if anyone is building a Right hand drive stock car look me up, I have the seat you need.
Had to find a seat that would fit between the door bars and drive shaft tunnel in my stash...this one fits with scratch build shoulder harnesses and lap belt.
Took 6 scales inches out of the fenders and hood and added a rear deck spoiler. Shot decanted Testors Gloss Red thru a Paasche VL air brush.
Will have the interior completely done this evening (seat,shifter, steering, etc. etc) ....grill screen,bumpers and wheel/tires next