Aoshima 70's-ish MGB

[jaymcminn]

Amazing. Some of the nicest weathering I've ever seen on a model car. It really looks like most of these looked by 1980 or so!

[peteski]

As I viewed the initial post I also thought the photos were reference photos of the 1:1 cars, rather than model photos.  Absolutely amazing!  I went back to view the photo again and is still looks to me like 1:1 car, not a tiny 1:24 model.  Usually things like headlights or taillight lenses give models away, but in this case, it is all perfect!

EDIT:
I went back again now knowing for sure that it is a model and now I can see that the windshield "glass" is thicker than 1:1 glass, and that the concrete texture of the island where the pumps are is slightly rough, but I really had to concentrate to look to find things that were "off".

Edited August 23, 2023 by peteski

[StokeModels]

3 hours ago, peteski said:

I can see that the windshield "glass" is thicker than 1:1 glass

Yes, and this kit has the entire windshield, frame and quarter windows as one clear piece - would be very difficult to replace. It's often the most noticeable part, as well as the chunky wipers. ?

[StokeModels]

3 hours ago, jaymcminn said:

Amazing. Some of the nicest weathering I've ever seen on a model car. It really looks like most of these looked by 1980 or so!

Thanks! Yes, there was an orange one in my neighbourhood that I styled this one after - would have been around 1985 I think.

[ChrisR]

Awesome!

[cruz]

Simply awesome!!!!!

[slusher]

Outstanding!

[Bainford]

Stellar build, Martin. An exceptionally high degree of realism. Excellent work!

[Ulbo]

OMG... perfect! I was not sure if it is real car on real gas station or model... stunning job?

[1959scudetto]

On 8/21/2023 at 11:45 PM, karbuildr said:

That is beautiful. Absolutely realistic in every way. Not to mention the excellent background, it all looks so real. Outstanding.

x 2: I really thought that I would look at the real thing and the model would follow...

[cruz]

You are an incredible talent my friend. I follow you on your Instagram page as well. Stunning and incredible work......?

[Mike C]

That's a fantastic build and with that diorama backdrop I almost though I was looking at the 1:1 car!

[ATHU]

Wow!! Extremely realistic and impressive build!!

[Dragonhawk1066]

That looks absolutely amazing and could easily be mistaken for the real thing, especially with the gas station diorama background!!

[Lobo2me]

Wow....fantastic! The realism is....unreal! Nice job on the weathering, build, and set!!!!