Scottnkat Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 This is the Heller release of the Bugatti T.50. When I opened the kit, I found that the body was missing. I wrote Heller and they shipped me a new body, but it arrived broken in five pieces. After a bit of bodywork, I got started on the rest of the build. That's when I noticed that the chrome tree was missing. Once again, I wrote and waited. It arrived unbroken, but the chrome was not very well done. I ended up stripping the chrome and used Alclad. The fit on alot of the parts was not exact, so it took a bit of finessing to get it together. The body is sitting all the way down on the chassis, but it still sits a bit high. The car is finally complete, but I'm not sure if I want to try another Heller car model or not. Here's the pics:\ Here's both sides of the engine With windows all around, it was tough getting a pic of the interior, but here's what I ended up with and a final picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 That is sweet !!!! great two tone color !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Your persistence paid off with a very nice model! I've been looking at these on eBay but haven't taken the plunge. Sounds like you got a lemon but made lemonade, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Nice build Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Nice save with what you had to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 VERY COOL BUILD OF A GREAT CAR !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks, everyone. I am glad to have this one on the shelf - it was on the bench for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 The Airfix T50 is one and the same Heller kit. It was marketed under the Airfix name when both companies were owned by Borden Holdings who also had Humbrol under their wing. The Heller Bugatti EB110 was also re popped under the Airfix banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 is this 1/24 scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Looks like you forgot to connect the engine to the radiator (no coolant hoses)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looks good. I have built some Heller kits and found them to be pretty good. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) That looks like Heller's 1/35 version. Their 1/24 is far more detailed and accurate. I have the 1/24 but haven't built it because i've heard it's very difficult. Nice build in such a small scale, though. Edited April 9, 2015 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Neat little car, nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) I was about to ask as I have the Heller 1/24......Was it this kit?? This is an old thread, posted Sept last year btw Edited April 10, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 The top one is the kit I have. I think the subject of this thread is 1/35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I've seen a couple of sports / racer Bugattis in 1:32, but not aware of a T50 in 1:35 scale from any source. 99% certain that this one is Heller's 1:24 kit (also re-boxed by Airfix and Gunze) - an Airfix re-box of the 1:24 Heller was one of the first models that I built when I took up this hobby ten years ago. Not a tricky kit to build, but needs lots of care with parts alignment (especially the rear suspension to avoid it sitting too tail down). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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