geetee66 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 A slight departure from my usual builds.. I lowered the ride height and used aftermarket BBS wheels and a metal muffler. I replace the tail lights with red bullet lenses and flocked the floor. Molotow chrome ink was airbrushed onto the parcel and luggage racks. Paint is mostly nail polish with some rattle can (& candy) paint decanted and thinned for airbrushing. This Revell kit is well made and has Tamiya fit quality. It's not often I build kits with such new tooling, so parts cleanup felt like a breeze. I hope you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 One more photo to show what's now covered by the rack and suitcase.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Where does one start??...EVERYTHING about this is just WOW!!!! Obviously the paintjob is a masterpiece in its own right, but the wheels/tyres you chose -PERFECT!...the exhaust relocation -BRILLIANT!...the roof details -Outstanding!......right down to the little touches like the eyelids on the headlamps!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I followed your build on this and as Dann pointed out "where do you start"? besides all the amazing details, I'm impressed by the opening front door and the steering arms moving with the door. All of the changes you made to the wheels and tires and the custom paint work just all works together so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Outstanding workmanship and beautifully done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 All I can say it all that has been said x2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Way cool Guy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 You should be proud of this! Very nice and well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I like this very much.It reminds of a t-shirt I bought in Bali many years ago. I have the Gunze 1/24 version but it is so small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 very, very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Awesome, I always thought these were 3 wheelers, now I know better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Cool vision, and well executed. The paint work is outstanding and very eye catching. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Like the rest I like this a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Great looking little car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Well Guy..... this is quite something..... a 1:16 scale Revell BMW Isetta 250 bubble car! This is a most unusual subject for a build, and an even more unusual choice for a custom build. Everything about your scale model and the superb paint finish is absolutely right. Those modifications are excellent and you clearly thought those through carefully. Several of your photos have captured the look of the real car. Features like the opening front door, the luggage case on the rack, the exhaust , the sunroof make this model very interesting, and even the wheels really suit the whole custom appearance. Looks like Revell came up with a Tamiya-like quality on this one. Until I saw this Under Glass posted topic of yours, I had never even looked at this kit, and I probably wasn't aware that it existed. You must be extremely pleased with how this has turned out Guy. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Incredible build Guy, excellent paint and detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 So cool! I love the paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Cute little car with an amazing paint. Love the SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Talk about different, very, very well done. A subject I never would have thought of. A true stand out build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Great work, love this little jewel. Nice paint nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimguy Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Very cool build...the car looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Wow! How cool is this?! Excellent work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 23/02/2019 at 3:23 PM, Dann Tier said: Where does one start??...EVERYTHING about this is just WOW!!!! Obviously the paintjob is a masterpiece in its own right, but the wheels/tyres you chose -PERFECT!...the exhaust relocation -BRILLIANT!...the roof details -Outstanding!......right down to the little touches like the eyelids on the headlamps!!!! On 23/02/2019 at 4:23 PM, espo said: I followed your build on this and as Dann pointed out "where do you start"? besides all the amazing details, I'm impressed by the opening front door and the steering arms moving with the door. All of the changes you made to the wheels and tires and the custom paint work just all works together so well. Thanks very much! I greatly appreciate your kind comments. I admire and respect your builds and many more posted on this forum. So to receive praise like this is amazing. cheers everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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