Today was a productive day at the bench. I managed to secure an engine from the spares box and modified the engine after only using the forward part. Lots of Evergreen bits and pieces as well as plumbing still need to be added. The engine is a perfect fit and I am pleased with the overall effect of the open engine bay.

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Yet another amazing result through this screatch built marathon, my friend @mornem!
This engine looks spectacular!

A productive and succesful day I would say, Morne.
This engine looks great already.

Brilliant Morne, you have been very productive and the results are brilliant. I look forward to the paint stage which will really show the detail! Enjoy!

Excellent super detailing work Morne. Looks great.

Looking absolutely amazing, my friend @mornem!
Unbelievable that this engine is made from scratch!

Superb results, Morne.
Exceptional how you are able to create this complex looking engine.

Thanks John and Adrian. The engine will look great once painted and I am sure it will enhance the overall appearance of the model. The scratchbuilt details are not difficult to replicate. Good reference photos and lots of styrene courtesy of Evergreen styrene and lots of patience are all that you need to start scratchbuilding. Give it a try John. My modeling skills are not more advanced than anyone else so if I can do it John then any modeler can.