ATHU Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) My first 1/16 build. The kit had opening doors which I chose to glue shut at an early stage. The rest of the building process was pretty straightforward without any bigger issues. Thanks for checking it out!! Edited May 23, 2021 by ATHU 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Excellent, Anders - with your trade-mark glass-smooth paint ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 First, let me say that is a beautiful model. I especially love the color scheme; VERY nice. Second, I never knew Citroen made such an attractive car! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Very nice build !! 😀👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 OUTSTANDING build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Ooo la la, European styling at its best. Absolutely fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 The detail is outstanding. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Really nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas3840@yahoo.com Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 I'm new to this hobby, but I can still see that this is an incredible build. Absolutely perfect. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 Thank you very much for your kind words guys, highly appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I can't believe I missed this one the first time around. I stumbled on it because I just ordered this kit and was looking for build-up articles. Great Work, Anders! Extremely clean build and your color scheme makes a gorgeous car look even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 The DS was way ahead of it's time and even today it looks futuristic. "I had the chance to test drive one in the 80's and the ride is like you're not touching the ground. The suspension in my opinion was never equaled by any mass market manufacturer. Your model does it justice. The paint is glass looking. I wonder why Heller never produce it in 1/24th scale. I think I will eventually shell some $$ for the high price of the Ebro kit, I hear it's quite high quality. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I can't believe I missed this one as well. This is one of those rare models that are very hard to tell if it is a model or the real thing. Fabulous build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 That's a beauty! I would like the Ebbro kit but am too cheap to spend a C note on one kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 SUPERB JOB, EXCELLENT DETAIL, SMOOTH PAINT !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Anders, you have really done justice to this model. It was such a futuristic looking car back in the day with very clean lines and unusual innovations like the single spoke steering wheel and the adjustable suspension ride height. Superb paint job and detailing. I think Heller also did a saloon version too in 1/16th scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Nice looking kit. Lovely build there and really nice colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Wow! Truly beautiful and excellently detailed👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Anders, I forgot to mention in my last post that a friend of mine has also built one of these Heller kits. He also built it with the doors permanently closed as he says the hinges looked weak. What body colour did you spray your model ? It looks a good choice, really suits the car, and you got a fantastic finish on it. I had another look at the engine bay photos of your model and must say it looks very realistic. A real credit to your finishing and detailing techniques. Edited January 22, 2022 by Bugatti Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 5:11 PM, Gluebomber said: I can't believe I missed this one the first time around. I stumbled on it because I just ordered this kit and was looking for build-up articles. Great Work, Anders! Extremely clean build and your color scheme makes a gorgeous car look even better. On 1/19/2022 at 7:02 PM, happy grumpy said: The DS was way ahead of it's time and even today it looks futuristic. "I had the chance to test drive one in the 80's and the ride is like you're not touching the ground. The suspension in my opinion was never equaled by any mass market manufacturer. Your model does it justice. The paint is glass looking. I wonder why Heller never produce it in 1/24th scale. I think I will eventually shell some $$ for the high price of the Ebro kit, I hear it's quite high quality. Great job. On 1/20/2022 at 1:21 PM, Eric Macleod said: I can't believe I missed this one as well. This is one of those rare models that are very hard to tell if it is a model or the real thing. Fabulous build. On 1/20/2022 at 6:29 PM, bbowser said: That's a beauty! I would like the Ebbro kit but am too cheap to spend a C note on one kit. On 1/20/2022 at 7:31 PM, stevehansen said: SUPERB JOB, EXCELLENT DETAIL, SMOOTH PAINT !!!! On 1/21/2022 at 9:12 AM, Bugatti Fan said: Anders, you have really done justice to this model. It was such a futuristic looking car back in the day with very clean lines and unusual innovations like the single spoke steering wheel and the adjustable suspension ride height. Superb paint job and detailing. I think Heller also did a saloon version too in 1/16th scale. On 1/22/2022 at 3:13 AM, doorsovdoon said: Nice looking kit. Lovely build there and really nice colour. On 1/22/2022 at 6:47 AM, Venom said: Wow! Truly beautiful and excellently detailed👍 Thank you guys, much appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 10:11 AM, Bugatti Fan said: Anders, I forgot to mention in my last post that a friend of mine has also built one of these Heller kits. He also built it with the doors permanently closed as he says the hinges looked weak. What body colour did you spray your model ? It looks a good choice, really suits the car, and you got a fantastic finish on it. I had another look at the engine bay photos of your model and must say it looks very realistic. A real credit to your finishing and detailing techniques. Thank you Noel!! The color is my own mix of gun metal and silver metallic. The color I tried to match is AC112 Gris Impérial used by Citroën for the cabriolet from 1961-71. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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