Onto fitting the patch panel. I dont know how there are some folks who just get these panels and use them without a good amount of modification. The lower body panel segment is 3/8-1/2 too wide. if I line up the flange the body line is way off, of course I aligned the body line and cut the flange off. The flange will get welded into position to fit the valance and get the right gap, then I will fit the patch to it. I wasn't expecting it to just drop on and overall I am quite happy with the panel, It has the overall shape and sweep of the factory quarter and had enough material to trim to fit. But it does rack up the hours planning cutting and fitting. the valance went on and off a dozen times.
Last edited by modelmakerinc; 10/07/24 08:45 AM.