Plastheniker Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hi, In 2013 I showed Monogram's outstanding 1/24 scale 1927 Bugatti 35B (B = supergcharged): http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=79323 This new topic here, however, shows a pair of 1924 Bugattis 35 (no B, thus naturally aspirated) in 1/20, based on two crude Casadio/Revival kits, built as usual as one detailed chassis and one complete vehicle. You can find detailed information about Casadio/Revival kits in my old topic here: 1/20 Scale Casadio/Revival Classic Grand Prix Kits - Pros & Cons http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75275 More specific information about individual kits can be found in my past Casadio/Revival topics: 1907 Fiat 130 HP Grand Prix Racer 1/20 http://www.modelcars...showtopic=75350 Auto Union Typ C - Grand Prix Champion 1936 1/20http://www.modelcars...showtopic=76696 Mercedes W154 M163 - Grand Prix Champion 1939 1/20http://www.modelcars...showtopic=79535 1951 Alfa Romeo Tipo 159 Alfetta - GP Champion 1951 - 1/20http://www.modelcars...showtopic=81024 Maserati 250F - Grand Prix Champion 1957 1/20http://www.modelcars...showtopic=84195 1961 Ferrari 156 „Sharknose“ - Phil Hill's F1 World Championship Car http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=90025 As already said in that old general topic mentioned above the Bugatti kits were among my poorest Casadio/Revival kits. I suppose that my models are now 15 or 20 years old but I still remember that besides the typical Casadio/Revival shortcomings even by Casadio/Revival standards most parts were particularly crude or simplified, and many parts were not replicated at all. Moreover these were the only kits where nickle-plating had unremovable black stains and chrome-plating flaked off. All tires were unusuable. Built OOB the finished model would have looked more like a toy than a model. This said, the high price of appr. 250.00 DM per kit I had to pay in the nineties for my Casadio/Revival kits here in Germany turned out to be really annoying at least for the Bugatti. An average Tamiya 1/20 kit was about 40.00 DM in those days. The 1:1 Bugatti was a very small and simple car by comparison, and all important measurements of the model were correct. Therefore these models were less time-consuming than my other Casadio/Revival models. Nevertheless a lot of correcting, replacing and detailing was neccessary. Today Google and Alclad would save a lot of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Outstanding work. I really think that deserves the term "replica" instead of model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Very impressive! Your craftsmanship is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 absolutely stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Amazing Craftsmanship... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Your Skills as a Builder/Craftsman And Photographer are Top Class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Another great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi Jurgen, Not only have you overcome the Casadio kit's shortcomings, you've made exemplary models and also, as you always do, photographed them beautifully. Congratulations! I've built a few of them over the years and, like you, I was always amazed that at their high price point, so many of the parts and assemblies were not totally sorted out for fit or completion.. If I remember correctly, the Bugatti had no steering tie-rod connections to the wheels/spindles. I think that their appeal, back in the day, was that they were one of the first companies to supply fairly realistic looking wire wheels on some of their models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Each and eveyone of your model projects are magnificent, true craftmanship from every angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Beautiful, my favorite cars of all time You have done a superb job in recreating it at scale Jay Leno has a few interesting videos on Bugattis if you have not seen them Edited May 30, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Pure perfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thanks for the comments! Clifford, you are right. If my memory serves me well I saw the first Casadio model (unpainted Alfa Romeo P3) in the mid-seventies. Only Pocher models, Gakken's Mercedes SS and this first Casadio kit had realistic wires, but only the latter had ready-made wire wheels. This made the kit stand out though it was actually mediocre even in those days. Scott, two very interesting videos. The replica is identical with Monogram's kt (the very first link in my topic). You don't see these cars in motion every day. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Once saw a guy driving around in the French Alps in a type 35. Beautiful sound it made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I have driven around in a convertible and enjoyed it immensely; how fun bombing about in one of these open cars on a spring morning, with no bugs mind you. Must just be a blast!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 After looking at your wonderful photos, a word came to mind, that with the greatest of respect to quote Indian Larry (rip), he referred to one of his favourite bikes..."gizmoness". And your model certainly prompted that word with all the mechanicals sitting out there to enjoy! Extremely well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Very impressive! Your craftsmanship is outstanding. I agree with Harry. Excellent! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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