HSR example

 While I was writing the previous post, I noticed a few things on the HSR pictures I have. First off;

This has several interesting points I'd not noticed before. First was the retaining strap for the bonnet, I plan on copying that although it's a bit worrying where it is as I'd have thought it would droop on the exhaust.

Second is the bodywork. In this case it's right up against the engine, which means it's not got the platform that I've had to build. It must have the battery above the passenger feet but inside the car instead of inside the engine bay. Having said that, the way I fitted my body the front panel actually sits dead centre rather than lining up with either front or rear, so I would have had to cut it either way. 

Then finally the exhaust is shown entering the bodywork, which is how I'm doing it. I can't see an exit point on any of the pictures though, I wonder if it's just pointing straight down. That would certainly make emissions and sound deadening easy to do, but I was kind of looking forward to a side exit exhaust. 

Next pic;

First off, I've just checked the MOT on this car and it expired in 2018. I hope it's being kept roadworthy, it would be a shame for it to disappear into history as yet another forgotten memory.

Anyway, away from sentimentality, the rear light set up is interesting. First, the two small ones aren't lights at all, they're just reflectors. That makes a lot of sense to me as I was really struggling to find anything that would fit in that opening. 

The indicators, stop and tail lights all make sense, they're standard fittings with two filament bulbs for stop/tail. But then I've realised the reverse and fog light aren't where I was going to put them, they're just mounted on the back end. That makes it so much simpler, as I can use standard square ones with the required markings. The rear number plate light is a nice touch.

Round the front is pretty simple, the bowls for the headlights are what I need to source from this years kit car show if I can't find them from elsewhere first. The front wheel arches have a couple of side repeaters, then the front side and indicator lights are as expected. 

Then finally this is a bit further up on the boot, showing the hinges and fuel cap. Nothing spectacular here although I do like the T hinges. I was going to find something chrome but a longer hinge, this way it keeps things a bit more compact. The filler is a clear IVA compliant one, nothing special there. It did also remind me that I need some rear view mirrors! 

Oh, and this car doesn't have a roll bar. So my back edge will be very different. Here there's just a black edge trim, but I need something a bit more roll bar friendly.