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Post by webby Fri 02 Sep 2016, 5:12 am

More minor issues, for some reason the rear axle is over too far to one side. Curse, add plastic to it
to bring the one wheel out to match the other.
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Post by Ace Fri 02 Sep 2016, 5:36 am

I'm glad you're able to deal with the hassles; it's looking good!
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Post by Shelby Mon 05 Sep 2016, 4:58 pm

That's a gorgeous colour and interior!
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Post by webby Sat 10 Sep 2016, 7:17 am

Slow going, but I'm getting there. The wheel location on the suspension isn't all that positive, hence the peg holding it up while the glue cures. I need to move the rear wheel on the other side as well.
Paint is Tamiya German grey, "Moca" rattle can & Dullcote for the interior. I've found pics of the 1:1 with and without window frames,so the next step after the suspension in to butcher/cut them, leaving only the front quarter windows.

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Post by Geezerman Sat 10 Sep 2016, 12:43 pm

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Post by KatsZenJammer Sun 11 Sep 2016, 11:48 pm

Great lines and the colours look good! Opel Admiral by ICM - Page 2 1705482731
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Post by Mr Hirakawa Mon 12 Sep 2016, 10:36 am

Another on I missed. My apologies. Your work on this is incredibly neat.
I am watching now.
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Post by Ace Mon 12 Sep 2016, 6:18 pm

Looks great; I really like it.
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Post by Skid Tue 13 Sep 2016, 10:18 am

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Post by webby Fri 16 Sep 2016, 1:36 am

It's still fighting me all the way. The X member needs more length, hence the strips of card on 2 ends.
And the running boards are located by air & sheer blind luck, so they got they treatment as well.
Front suspension is very, very fragile too. I should have braced it before the body went on.

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Post by Ace Fri 16 Sep 2016, 4:50 am

Interior trim looks nice. Too bad the kit has so many lil problems.
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Post by GaryDainton Fri 16 Sep 2016, 8:54 am

Great work Chris, the more problems the greater the satisfaction when overcome. Never surrender!!
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Post by Guest Sun 18 Sep 2016, 1:35 am

Some really good progress on this. Opel Admiral by ICM - Page 2 1705482731

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Post by Skid Sun 18 Sep 2016, 10:21 am

Looks good Chris.

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Post by webby Fri 23 Sep 2016, 7:14 am

Working on the convertible top, I hate the bulk & height of it. Toying with something a bit more graceful. Some more plumbing on the engine too.

Added all the lights, sunvisors, etc. I decided on a light weathering- the sort a staff car would get on an airfield perimeter track, rather than the
Russian Front. Nearly, nearly there........
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Post by GaryDainton Fri 23 Sep 2016, 8:34 am

Coming together really nicely Chris.
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Post by Skid Fri 23 Sep 2016, 9:42 am

The weathering is just right for that situation Chris.

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Post by Guest Fri 23 Sep 2016, 5:10 pm

Looking Good.

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Post by KatsZenJammer Sun 25 Sep 2016, 9:46 pm

Nice! Opel Admiral by ICM - Page 2 1705482731
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Post by webby Sat 22 Oct 2016, 4:37 am

Finished. Well it was until the RH front wheel came off. AGAIN. Photos tomorrow, along with 2 other builds that a well advanced.
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