Justin Porter Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Finally started work on a project that's quite special to me. I'm using the C1 Models transkit to convert Aoshima's 1/24th scale MGB roadster kit into an MGB GT, which was my very first car in high school. So far I've done the surgery to adapt the GT interior to the Aoshima chassis. I can't say enough good things about my Border saw set! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Looking forward to see your progress Justin with the transkit. I’ve been eyeing this conversion as MGs have been on my brain ever since sitting in one in the dealer showroom back in the mid sixties. Did end up with a used TR-3 though, close but no cigar. Cheers Misha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Very cool conversion, I too love the MGB. I had a 1967 and loved it, but they are not for bigger people. At 6ft and 225lbs, a little MG feels like I am wearing it, not driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 A real British classic, I love the MGB GT. I used to play in one that was dumped on a land fill near my home as a kid. I've always wanted one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Making some strong progress on my Aoshima/C1 Models 1/24th scale MGB GT build. I have nothing but excellent things to say about the quality of the C1 transkit. It has excellent detail, fits together nicely, and there were only a few pinholes that needed a dab of Mr Hobby Dissolved Putty. So far the interior is coming together nicely. I used Ken's Fuzzy Fur to flock the carpet and the paint is AK Real Color #026 Blue Black which I feel gives a better contrast without washing out detail than if I just used flat black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Got the first coat of color down on the MGB GT. I'm painting it with Tamiya X3 Royal Blue mixed with Mr Leveling Thinner. Wet sanding next before the second coat in order to knock back the high spots and take care of a bit of stray dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 The MGB is looking very nice. My mum had a '73 GT in dark blue and she loved that car. I am about 3/4 of the way through my second build of the C1 conversion and really enjoyed the builds so far. Chris is about to offer a Sebring race version which I have on pre-order and am really excited about. Looking forward to seeing more progress on yours. A little tip for you, I used the thin double sided tape usually sold for mobile phone repairs, to fix the glass panels in place, it works very well. The templates provided are really quite accurate and a testament to the attention to detail of these conversion sets. Atb, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Nice. These were quite popular here in the states as well back in the 70s in hardtop and convertible form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Well, I'm never using Bare Metal Foil for window trim again. lol As I continue with my build of the C1 Models GT Transkit for the Aoshima 1/24 MGB, I decided to give a try to masking and airbrushing chrome window trim rather than using foil. One evening, a bunch of Tamiya and Vallejo tape, and a bit of AK Interactive Xtreme Metal Chrome and I absolutely love the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) That is a whole a lot of masking! Good job on preventing any paint bleed. I don't know if it is the way the photos show the paint, but it looks just like silver paint, not metallic "chrome". Maybe it looks better in person? Edited January 11, 2022 by peteski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Nice work on all the trim. Love the blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Great color and good masking job for the windows ! Glad I came across your build as I have the same project up next on my bench . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 That’s an excellent job!! I’ve just bought the C1 conversation kit too. It’s very nicely moulded. Can’t wait to get start. I know what you mean about BMF. Your decision to spray chrome the window surrounds was definitely the right way to go. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Good looking GT. It’s coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 First mock-up with the chassis all done. Discovered a slight issue with the dashboard needing trimmed but easy enough to correct and otherwise the interior is all done. Loving the way this car is coming together and it's on the home stretch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 Glass is in, front end is mostly done. Rear details, PE, door handles, mirrors, and chrome side trim left to do. This one is on its home stretch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Rear end done and looking great. Just a bit of embellishment left to go. The MGB GT emblem done in PE by C1 Models really is a nice touch to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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