Post by Chris K. Hale on Aug 13, 2022 6:44:38 GMT -8
I discovered the Robustelli Heller transkits a few years back and after building the Bastos BMW 84 Spa 24 winning car I was hooked. They are based on the inexpensive Heller 1/43 kits that you can pick up for about $10. and transform the kit into a real contender
I had a great time building this transkit so I bought a few more. The transkits were selling for about $20. then but since have gone up to $60. I would still buy them if they fit the budget . Now I am building the FPS 1984 M635 BMW and again having a great time. I am having some trouble getting Fotki to download but when I do I will post the new project. MORE TO COME!!!!!
I had a great time building this transkit so I bought a few more. The transkits were selling for about $20. then but since have gone up to $60. I would still buy them if they fit the budget . Now I am building the FPS 1984 M635 BMW and again having a great time. I am having some trouble getting Fotki to download but when I do I will post the new project. MORE TO COME!!!!!
First I cut the back half of the interior off and created a new section
once I was happy with the new interior I began stripping all the trim and doing the body modifications. 
In this small town buying good paint is a big problem, I had read Rustoleum Lacquer was good so at $10 for a large spray can I gave it a go and I was very surprised at the finish, it came out smooth , covered well and even. I am pretty happy with it. The can will paint a bunch of cars only drawback is the lack of colors, I think I saw maybe 12 total. 
next up I am going to finish detailing the interior and start decals, the decals for the dash were excellent. I remembered when I built the Bastos car how nice the Cartigraph decals went on and application was smooth and easy. more later...
