1988 Kmart Lola

[bilbo63]

First build in over 40 years. I learned lots and had some fun.

Overall, I fairly happy with it for a first-go. I'll do some things a bit different on the next one. Not really thrilled with how the engine turned out. I tried drilling holes to attempt to wire it, but didn't like my drill handiwork so I filled them. Plus the engine and rear wing struts were hand-painted while I waited for my airbrush to arrive.The airbrush would have worked better.

The engine cowl isn't seating as well as I'd like. I know where it's rubbing, so I may sand the underside down a bit more.
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I still have to add the mirrors, they are ready to go. Getting the shock push rods fastened in position was a bit of a bear for me, so, I'll take a break and do the mirrors tomorrow. (Thanks again Jim for the push rods)

Any tricks for doing the mirrors?

Bill

[gks1964]

Looks really good!!

Gerald

[mike]

That's great work Bilbo63.

[illeagle10]

Nice clean work Bill! Looks great!

Jim

[Dan Belcher]

Looking good to me! The engine cover should sit down nicely with a little bit of sanding work, if you have a variable speed rotary tool that might make it easier to work out the tallest spots.

[bilbo63]

I'm much happier with how this engine is progressing so far for Danny Sullivan's 1988 Penske. The airbrush (and a little more free time) really helped.