The German Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hello everybody, and here another model. It was a French kit from Heller. I gave myself the kit for Christmas. However, if I had known what difficulties I would have, I would never have bought the kit. Nothing would fit. Anyway, too late to complain. All "heavy tools" were really brought up. The only thing that wasn't used was a hammer and chisel! lol The convertible top is covered with real leather. I think it got pretty neat anyway? Comments are welcome. Greetings from Germany across the ocean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Nicely done. One would not know the issues you had from looking at your photos. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Great looking paint finish and I like the deep looking color. All of the trim looks well done. I agree with Gary, you wouldn't know that you had any issues with the assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Well done for sticking with it, finished result looks great. I see this kit come up on eBay sometimes and I get tempted, then I remember what I've heard about how it goes together..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Looks good to me. I wonder if a black wash would perk up the wire wheels ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Heller kits can be that way but you did good. Real nice looking paint job and the finished model looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Thats as good as I have seen that built.....like the up top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I have this on the bench right now, what kind of issues did you have? Yours looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The German Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Hey, modelling friends... First, many thanks for your nice comments... Makes me glad... All the problems were that nothing was straight. Almost all parts were bent or twisted. Here we worked with hot water and a hairdryer to get the parts halfway straight again. All parts were still under tension and it was really annoying to build. Actually, I've never had such severe problems before. (... and I've been building for a few years!). So, now you also know why I am totally annoyed by this model. 😟 Greetings from across the ocean, Uwe. Edited February 1, 2021 by The German Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Perseverance pays off. Gotta be a good feeling to take a difficult kit and make it turn out this well. May I ask what specific paint you used on the body? Love that shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The German Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hi Monty ... This is purple metallic (dark lilac) from the spray can. I only paint with rattle cans. My wife found this shade and I liked it. That’s something completely different. Best regards, Uwe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Super nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Heller kits are usually a challenge to begin with. Nice job on a subject we almost never see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Welcome to the forum! Nice work on the Heller kit, and I LOVE that color! Looking forward to seeing more of your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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