UPDATE;
I had a issue, my higher up axle holes, created a problem for me, The fender (balsa one) would not fit right.
I had to grind off the 1/2 fender (back one) and remove and notch anyhow.
I have a few emails into derbyevolution. I am awaiting a reply. To see if I did something wrong. or if the fender kit, is more for stock axle hole location. versus raised or I did something wrong.
So, I proceeded as mentioned, I sanded down the 1 partial fender. and installed, then removed/ notched out for the spacing.
Here is work in progress pictures.
My front fenders did not line up or was not long enough for my front nose. I blame this on me. As after I glued them together I had sanded / trued up the wood. I believe this caused the fenders to be a tad short.
I went ahead with the build anyhow. I'm okay with it.
I used cheap elmers glue this time, To try it out, my previous ones, I used either super glue or epoxy. I cant recall off hand, without jumping back to my older post / build.
The key is, to make sure you have clearance with the wheels before gluing the fenders on. So I put some wheels and axles on and checked clearance thru out the process of clamping / gluing.
Prior to that, I marked a line on the inside wood, so I had a ruff idea where to reline up when I started to glue.
Now I started with the notch and shaping.
Now the ugly part !
I use -- micro-fill, model filler. I mentioned this in previous build of the other cars too. of this design.
I do it thin and its a bit messy, but really helps fill in the tiny pores. let dry and sand lightly with 400 grit.
Sometimes I have to do it twice.
I may have to do it again, but here it is, sanded after one application of the micro-fill.
I have not done much or any inside wheel well sanding yet.
Now, My shape this time, I am hoping is a little more closer, truer to the original car. My previous two I think were a not as close. Its hard with out one in your hand. He is also a great modeler and builder and I do not have his skills or abilities.
But I hope the previous two and this one, He would feel I did a close enough job to honor him.
I am hoping to use the tungsten wheel well weights for this car. that's why some of the rear weight pockets have not been routed out.
More to do yet, when I have time, I'll do more and post more. stay tuned.