[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

  First color coat.


Now to let it rest for a few days before sanding down to almost nothing, then 2 or 3 wet coats and eventually clear.

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

To the best of my knowledge, the only two Wilson Pre-selector gear shifters I have ever seen in scale were both scratchbuilt... by me    😜
This one and the Talbot race car I finished back in 2022.







As a reference here is the one from the race car.


The shifter was painted black on road cars, polished metal on the race car. Slightly different styles but the exact same function. My understanding is that the gearbox (and all the powertrain for that matter) was the same between the race car and the road cars which I have seen referred to as "race cars in evening gowns"

Thanks,
Ismael

[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

Work that primer!
Come on! 
Give me 1!   and 2!   and 3 coats!
One more!


This won't see a drop of paint until the primer is perfect.

Thanks,
Ismael

[Needed: 1/32 Corvette seat]

Thank you Steve!  I will check to see if I find the correct seat files.

Thanks!
Ismael

[Needed: 1/32 Corvette seat]

Hello,

Anybody has a Monogram 1/32nd scale 1979 Corvette seat laying around?  

Recently got this to re-do but it is missing a seat.

Thanks,
Ismael

[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

  One of the most prominent features of Talbot-Lagos was the use of Wilson pre-selector gearboxes.  But in the model it is a big omission.  So I have to make it myself.

Thanks,
Ismael

[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

  Back to this project.  This looks more comfortable than my own sofa!  🤣

 

Talbots always had a "T" in the clutch and the brake pedals. Never in the accelerator.


The battery was too lonely...

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[1/32 1937 Chevy Convertible BOX STOCK!]

Thank you all!  Really appreciate the comments. 

[1/32 1937 Chevy Convertible BOX STOCK!]

Thank you all for your nice comments!

Appreciate it!

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[Bentley Blower 4.5 litre 1930 Les Mans Airfix 1/12 scale]

What an impressive build!  Absolutely stunning.

[1937 Chevy convertible: 1/32, old Pyro model, BOX STOCK???]

Hello,

This one is finished and posted under glass.  https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/190243-132-1937-chevy-convertible-box-stock/

Thanks,
Ismael

[1/32 1937 Chevy Convertible BOX STOCK!]

Hello,

My first 100% BOX STOCK build in over 20-25 years!  This is a Pyro 1/32 scale 1937 Chevy Convertible. This kit dates to the mid 60's.  The kit is very basic and not the best candidate for superdetailing.  So I went the other way: 100% Box stock. Everything here was in the box. Except of course for paint and glue 🙂 
You can see the progress thread here: https://race-car-models.proboards.com/thread/3350/finished-chevy-convertible-box-stock
Quite a challenge.  This model suffered several setbacks but I was able to overcome those and finish it.  Very brittle plastic needed very careful handling.
Cobra Colors Ultra Black
Cobra Colors Rosso Barchetta
Scalefinishes Clear
Craft Acrylic interior and tires
Spray can aluminum brightwork. The kit has no chrome parts.





















1/32



Hope you like it! Your comments and feedback are appreciated.

Did I mention it is Box Stock?

Thanks,
Ismael

[1937 Chevy convertible: 1/32, old Pyro model, BOX STOCK???]

Hello,

Entering the home stretch!



By the way, in the background, that is a 1940's Wold A1 Airbrush...

Thanks,
Ismael

[1937 Chevy convertible: 1/32, old Pyro model, BOX STOCK???]

Hello,

This was close to finish. What happened?  Well, this happened:
Mating the upper and lower bodies, a very distinctive "CRRRRACK!!!" broke the silence. 
After a few choice words (and trust me, Spanish is sooo cursing rich far better than English), I went into repair mode.



























No, it is not perfect if you look close enough. The windshield frame also broke (already repaired) so this plastic does not like to be handled. 
Still need to get both parts permanently together.  If it survives then it has a chance to be finished.


Thanks,
Ismael

[1937 Chevy convertible: 1/32, old Pyro model, BOX STOCK???]

Hello,

Remember this car was rear-ended by a low flying mosquito?

I think I can stop polishing the trunk now and move to the rest of the car. Don't you think?

 

Thanks,

Ismael

[1937 Chevy convertible: 1/32, old Pyro model, BOX STOCK???]

Hello,

Shifter is a bit thick for my liking, but I promised myself this would be a BOX STOCK build.






Plastic 2 piece wheel/tire.  Can you tell which one is untouched and which one has a lot of work?  

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[1937 Chevy convertible: 1/32, old Pyro model, BOX STOCK???]

Hello,

Amazing what paint can do to a lump of plastic.
Box stock interior.







 

1/32

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

  The Corvette is 1/25 and the Talbot is 1/24 so the comparison may not be that dramatic. But it is still a big car.

Thanks,
Ismael

[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

  Wilson Pre-selector gearbox and driveshaft.  Once connected to the engine it will properly align to the centerline.


Thanks,
Ismael

[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

Talbot's chassis. Un-necessarily complex 15 parts.
Hard to see but there are 5 colors here: Flat black, gloss black enamel, gloss black acrylic, Obsidian, Gunmetal

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[1937 Chevy convertible: 1/32, old Pyro model, BOX STOCK???]

Hello,

Ready for clear.

Thanks,
Ismael

[1937 Chevy convertible: 1/32, old Pyro model, BOX STOCK???]

Hello,


Everything is fine in Paintville. The offender was sanded off and leveled using Micromesh polishing pads. A good clean and another very light coat of paint was airbrushed. Since humidity is ultra high (any more and I'll grow gills), it dries a bit hazy. That's not an issue. At this stage I am looking for smoothness, not gloss. Still pending color sanding, clear coat and polishing. So there are still plenty of opportunities to screw it up  🤣

Thanks,
Ismael

[1937 Chevy convertible: 1/32, old Pyro model, BOX STOCK???]

Hello,

So, in accordance with Murphy's law, 3 seconds after laying the most perfect coat of the most challenging color (black), a STUPID mosquito crashes into it...

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

Engine progress.

Thanks,
Ismael

[1951 Talbot Lago T26 Record cabriolet]

Hello,

Will soon be ready to try to start  it 🙂

Thanks,
Ismael