I forgot about this blog! If anyone reads this, please let me know.

Quick update:
1) Rev 3 almost complete
2) will be  a retro style with reference to the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost that I always liked.
3) Aluminum airplane style nose, wood/fiberglass body pannels and aluminum tail.

I know this is taking me a long time to finish. Next blog: Mistakes were made!

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