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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 3, 2022 18:23:30 GMT -8
This has been an on again off again build for a while. It's an Airfix kit, very good quality, great value for the money. Just some random WIP pics.
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Post by 2whl on Feb 3, 2022 18:26:23 GMT -8
Great looking engine
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Post by afx on Feb 4, 2022 3:08:13 GMT -8
What scale is this?
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Feb 4, 2022 5:12:13 GMT -8
1/12
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 4, 2022 6:41:37 GMT -8
Paul,
Wow! You're doing that old Airfix kit justice for sure. The engine looks fantastic.
joel
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Post by chrissmith on Feb 15, 2022 10:31:53 GMT -8
Fantastic looking engine, got to love that early supercharger 😁
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 15, 2022 15:25:01 GMT -8
Chris, this kit - this car - is a dream to work on. That supercharger is a Rootes type design made by Villers-Armstrong (I think I spelled that right) specifically for these cars, they also did the engine mods required and the race prep. Size wise the blower alone is bigger than a Cosworth DFV. This whole car is a beast!!
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 16, 2022 11:08:44 GMT -8
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Post by afx on Feb 17, 2022 4:51:06 GMT -8
Nice work Paul. I have the Heller 1/24 scale kit so I am taking notes.   |
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 20, 2022 23:17:55 GMT -8
Nice work Paul. I have the Heller 1/24 scale kit so I am taking notes.  I've seen that kit, it looked nice. |
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 20, 2022 23:32:46 GMT -8
Update. Between my motor neuron damage worsening, computer woes and this wacky winter weather, progress is quite slow, and this kit does take some work.
The Fascia, aka Dashboard:
Decals are applied backwards, as in printed side down, on the rear face of the clear panels, which go on the back of the fascia showing through the holes. Slick idea, easy to do and looks great.
Chassis starting to be assembled. Suspension and steering done. Just too much green, so I painted the wheels silver.
I'm converting this car to hydraulic brakes, most of them were.
I re-tasked the kit parts to create a two seat touring car with a tonneau - just a different look.
The rad in place, some detailing done.
Cheers
Paul
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Post by chrissmith on Feb 21, 2022 19:17:06 GMT -8
Nice!! Coming together well. Agree, too much green.
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Post by arcticwolf on Mar 4, 2022 16:15:44 GMT -8
She is done.
thanks for tuning in
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Post by afx on Mar 5, 2022 4:38:51 GMT -8
Turned our great Paul. The silver wheels are a nice addition.
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darylh
Full Time Ride
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Post by darylh on Mar 5, 2022 8:50:22 GMT -8
Great build Paul! I've been gathering bits and building that kit in my head for many years. Maybe if I give my head a good smack I can actually get it on the bench. If I do I'll be back to your post to take notes.
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