Cryptic crossword No 3,131

I like the spin you put on these special instructions. Fun and satisfying. I’ll be back later with more - thank you sir.

Fun. Faves: 10a, 2d, 5d, nice and many more as usual. I had no idea what a 13a was - nice new bit of knowledge!

A tricky one, I thought. I couldn't parse a couple but there were lots of neat clues and the key 8d was a lot of fun. Other faves: 9a,12a,21a and 2d,5d,14d,17d

Thanks Gennaro- another lesson in fun, fiddly but fair clueing. Today’s picks: 13a, 23a, 25a, 1d (loved the synonym!), 4d (misdirected by model car organisation), 8d, 15d (clever definition) and 17d. Took me a while to see the elements indicated in the special instructions as three rather than four identities but smiled when I got it.

Hi Gennaro, I was on the right wavelength today as it all fell into place smoothly. Nothing to say about the theme (!) but loved the surfaces especially 18a, 21a, 25a, 3d, 5d and 14d. Thanks

Thanks Gennaro. That was satisfying, although a couple of NHOs in 13a and the WP of 8d held me up. 25a, 3d, 5d, 14d were my favourites. Note to follow ...