Junkman Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) Also note that the left rear wheel was usually slightly sooty after a while, because of the side exhaust. This was even more obvious after the switch to unleaded petrol. It would be a nice thing to replicate for those who want to give the model a used look. Edited May 16, 2015 by Junkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Also note that the left rear wheel was usually slightly sooty after a while, because of the side exhaust. This was even more obvious after the switch to unleaded petrol. It would be a nice thing to replicate for those who want to give the model a used look. Ahh....yes, I see that now. Great weathering detailtip there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Resurrecting this thread, as I have been looking at inspiration after picking up the van from my local model shop and came across a brilliant write up on how to get the details spot on. - http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234966441-renault-4-fourgonnette/ Now I've just got to figure what direction to go in with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I really enjoyed that build thread on Britmodeler. Lots of details added, very nice end result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 It's a superb build that outlines some generic inaccuracies with the kit and then some particularities of the Scandinavian export market.I'm currently working on the ultimate Ebbro/Heller Renault 4 Compare-O-Rama from a strictly French home-market point of view.I know this is of very little significance for an American audience, but I'm still making the effort.I can say so much already: neither kit can be built into a 100% accurate model just from what is in the boxes, but the Heller kit is the closest to reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 There are some extras available from Ebbro. A 4L to GTL Clan converison kit: http://www.ebbro.co.jp/new/22_item/index85.html A 1979 Rally Paris-Dakar decal sheet: A fixed roof body: No idea how to get them, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 There are some extras available from Ebbro. A 4L to GTL Clan converison kit: http://www.ebbro.co.jp/new/22_item/index85.html A fixed roof body: No idea how to get them, though. I ordered both of these direct from Ebbro in Japan, I can put you in touch with someone there that speaks and writes very good English Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 That would be much appreciated.Did you see the disaster I had with the DS kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 That would be much appreciated.Did you see the disaster I had with the DS kit?Saw it this morning, but I was on my tablet, so didn't see the photo's too good, was the box damaged at all ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 The Fourgonette is now abailable in a "bakery" version: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Saw it this morning, but I was on my tablet, so didn't see the photo's too good, was the box damaged at all ?? The box was completely unscathed and factory sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Just PM's you with their contact details, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 The Fourgonette is now abailable in a "bakery" version: That's the same van as the regular Ebbro version, the shelves and bakery detail parts are made by Asuka, (used to be called Tasca Models) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Junkman said: "The Fourgonette is now abailable in a "bakery" version:"Thanks for the heads-up! Went right over to Lucky Model and ordered one. Not to tempt anybody, but Lucky still has 5 of them in stock.For those who don't know Tasca/Asuka, they do VERY good stuff. At least in the 1/35 military world. When Tasca started doing a line of 1/35 Sherman tanks a few years ago, those kits very quickly became the state-of-the-art Sherman model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 The only model I have from Tasca/Asuka is the 1/24th scale Bantam Jeep, very nice detailed kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 That bakery version of the Fourgonnette has been out since the beginning of July. Did everyone take a nap? Or did that model kit get banned to the Truck Basement since the Fourgonnettes are Light Commercial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 If you knew about it beginning of July, then why didn't you post it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 ^^BURN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 At the stake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysleder Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Oooo... Paris-Dakar decals! Now we just need someone to step up and produce the Sinpar 4wd pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Gotta love French cars! They are built like nothing else on the planet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) They used to be.It was a big mistake to sell my last R4.They command relatively stiff prices nowadays, but I'm sure there is one in my future.Over all these decades, I always had something American and something French as a second car. Edited December 28, 2015 by Junkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 If you knew about it beginning of July, then why didn't you post it then?Because I already spend several hours a week putting together a weekly YouTube Series that covers kit announcements, and new releases in-depth...and it was covered back in July when it came out. It's not my job to force people to watch it (it was in my signature line for months), nor is it my job to hand-hold the entire internet. Watch the series be informed, otherwise enjoy the blissful ignorance of what's going on.P.S. The Asuka/Ebbro 2CV Slough-based P/U came out in August, and the straight up Ebbro version came out in October. It's an entirely new tool sharing nothing but a few cab pieces with their 2CV Fourgonette. Overall a nice kit, but rather pricey for almost $50 US it's unsatisfactorily a curbside. Irony being the British Military version which has a few extra parts from Asuka is actually about $12 cheaper. Go figure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fog cutter Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 ....It's not my job to force people to watch it (it was in my signature line for months), nor is it my job to hand-hold the entire internet. Watch the series be informed, ...now that we've gotten that out of the way, please post a link to your channel. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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