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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 1, 2024 15:10:36 GMT -8
Hello, You may remember I recently participated in a local build-off where the topic was Corvettes. The local folks have come up with the first build-off of the year. The topic: European road car, no race cars. Since the topic is quite broad, and I always want to be different, I'm not doing a Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche or VW. I entered these: Second choice: 1906 Renault Towne car in 1/32  Main choice:  The time is only 4 months, so I doubt I'll finish both. Especially since the main one is a Heller. I also registered a Lambo and a Ferrari but who am I kidding?  Anyways, here we go with the Talbot. This will be the road counterpart to the Talbot race car I did a while ago.   First order of business: Mold lines, which are prominent in this kit.   Started with the rear left quarter.  Stay tuned for more... Thanks, Ismael |
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 1, 2024 17:44:19 GMT -8
Hello, Rescribed the trunk and worked the mold lines in the back. A test coat of primer shows we are moving in the right direction.   Still some more work but moving along.  Thanks, Ismael |
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 1, 2024 17:53:16 GMT -8
By the way, this is a big car. Here it is next to a 1/25 '63 Corvette. The Talbot is 1/24 but still the size difference is significant.  Thanks, Ismael |
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 2, 2024 5:04:13 GMT -8
Ismael,
Another out of left field duel builds. Can't remember the last time I saw a Heller kit being built, and it's even longer since I saw one actually finished.
As usual, I'm looking forward to both of your builds.
joel
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 2, 2024 9:26:31 GMT -8
Ismael, Another out of left field duel builds. Can't remember the last time I saw a Heller kit being built, and it's even longer since I saw one actually finished. As usual, I'm looking forward to both of your builds. joel Heller kits aren't that bad. Some have lots of detail, some don't. It's just that you have to build a Heller kit, not just assemble it. |
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 2, 2024 9:27:47 GMT -8
I'm curious what kind of wheels and tires that Talbot kit came with?
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 2, 2024 12:46:01 GMT -8
Wonderful start! What a very cool project. That Talbot is a looker.
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 2, 2024 19:35:21 GMT -8
Hello, Looks awful now, but patience. Butterflies start as ugly worms. Worked the mold lines carefully as this body has many compound curves.   Thanks, Ismael |
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 2, 2024 19:48:34 GMT -8
Hello again, After a good wash and dry, a quick coat of primer reveals the real progress showing where more work is needed and where it is getting there.    Leveling and rescribing the trunk.  Thanks, Ismael |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 3, 2024 21:35:58 GMT -8
Beautiful work as always.
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 5, 2024 15:47:51 GMT -8
Hello, Repeat with me: BOX STOCK!So the hood halves are the second and third part I touch on this build. Already ditching some kit's parts and will attempt to hinge them...    Only Heller would mold the body in one color and the hood in another color. Thanks, Ismael |
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Post by sam on Feb 5, 2024 20:59:38 GMT -8
Interesting subject. I like the styling.
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 6, 2024 17:20:09 GMT -8
Hello, Work continues on the body to ensure the hood pieces fit properly. May not look like, but there are a few days of work here.     And this lump will eventually become an engine.  Thanks, Ismael |
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 7, 2024 5:07:30 GMT -8
Ismael,
Repeat after me: BOX STOCK, BOX STOCK,BOX STOCK. Now we all know that it's never going to happen with one of your builds, as you model on a whole different level to a box stocker.
The engine hood hinge fabrication really does look quite good.
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 14, 2024 10:08:11 GMT -8
Hello, De-chromed valve covers and carbs. Worked some sink marks in the air filters.   Thanks, Ismael |
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