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I always like to see weathering to make a scale model appear like an actual miniature of the real thing, but this is the first I’ve seen where I think it’d be best to leave as is … even the shiny tires . The model is too sharp an image to have fake dirt on it … although I see you couldn’t help yourself on the trolley wheels 😋 Excellent work!

This is great! I can’t wait to see more!

Amazing François … this is a bunch of levels above anything else I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing with us!

still here too … speechless … thanks for all this!

Thank you Matt for the link. It was a bigger process and I should have just said ‘coated fabric.’ I also didn’t realize imitation leather was used then. But I still think a ‘coated fabric’ would be worth a shot.

The original Bentley body was painted canvas which is what rexine is except it can be with imitation leather on cloth. That process wasn’t created until way after the Bentley was built. To be more accurate, you should experiment with an ultra-fine weave cloth like Italian silk and simply paint over it with latex or acrylic.

Amazing build. Excellent photos. Although I’ve been researching for years (I’m pretty slow), this could very well be my one and only reference for my shot at this kit! Thank you, thank you …

Wow Francois, I just saw your Alpha post. What a fantastic build! The Bentley was one of my favorite builds ever ( although several levels below what you’re going to do). And now since I got the Alpha kit 2 months ago, I’m that much more excited seeing what you did with it. It looks like it’ll be right next to the Bentley on my shelf some day. Your work is VERY much appreciated — thank you!

I apologize — I see they discontinued this product. Here’s what I see others are using as a replacement- Quick Shine - this guy explains it well but is very long-winded( like all YouTube ‘influencers’). Remember, all this stuff is diluted acrylic medium that can be found in art supplies in various finishes (matte to gloss) … all dry clear

I suggest you try the flat and then soft brush on this stuff : Remember, they didn’t spray paint a lot back then and that method will give you better control of the finish you may be looking for. Also, the guy in the video is a laugh to listen to but very creditable!

Great work Fran! I used Easyoff oven cleaner on my MPC Bentley to remove the chrome. It worked very well within a few minutes. I hope it’ll work on the Airfix for you.

Lol, roll top desk. This thing looks like it needs it’s own room! Can’t wait to watch your project. Have fun “Cobraman.” It sure makes sense to be your finale!

What a great build! I got me through the pandemic 😊 … just about

Got some yellow in it too …

Here’s my vote: https://noticias.coches.com/fotos-de-coches/ferrari-250-gt-lusso-competizione-1962/64807?foto=3

Hey Rob, reconsider the 4 runner. It is a great one-car decision, but It’s as much of a truck as your wife’s pickup. i was there years ago. I loved my 4x4s but always had a sports sedan too for, well, sport ... shared with the family (of course). Nowadays the cars are called suvs and are a great alternate to trucks. Although lately, are more for some kinda metro-mom stylin’ The last few years I’ve been shopping like hell for a replacement for my 07 ford freestyle (can ya believe that) ... Volvo chasis, captain chairs, 3rd row (that never saw daylight), cargo room for an 8 foot Xmas tree with paper ornaments that never got wet in a snowstorm, and a CVT(!) tranny that NEVER slipped in the snow ... I kid you not ... and I found ‘they don’t make em like dat no mo” So, on My list, I got: Toyota Highlander SE (black wheels look cool with contrasting stitchin’ On the leather captain chairs that hopefully fold down for my German shepherd) Subaru Accent (captain chairs, leather, giant moon roof, and an CVT - although they got a standing recall on that 🙂 GMC Acadia ... little tight, but legit black wheels too Honda Pilot ... got it all but I think all the used ones got those soccer family stickers on the back window Chevy traverse ... expensive for a Chevy but seems really good if it ain’t too long for the garage Volkswagon Atlas. BIG car ... I’d consider it for the cargo room ... still not as big inside as the freestyle though ... anyway, all these cars are surprising in the snow and a nice ride on gravel ... none as good as the ole ford but I got an artificial tree that I don’t have to haul around so ... ill let ya know if I pull the trigger before you, but lemme know if you go first

I really like your style Bill. That engine’s coming along fine. For the braided plug wires, have you or your friends any old fly line? Some of that stuff was perfect and could hold craft paint or a sharpie pen for color ... maybe old backing line for 1/8 scale

Great work Chris! Thanks for sharing this beauty with all these amazing pics. I just wanted you to know you have fans out here.

Thanks, but I was going for something further south than Britain:

You gonna section that big boy Bill?

Lol. Thanks Josh. i think I will keep my username with no reserva... well ... you know what I mean ...

R ... is for Running outta letters in less than 5 pages

I’m having second thoughts ... i got back into modeling after I did a tribute to my late father with a model of the Indian chief motorcycle he rode as a Mass. State cop in the 50s. After a lot of research, I became a fan of the Indian motorcycle. The police that were ‘assigned’ to motorcycle duty favored the Indians over the Harleys, although they all rathered the heated cruisers . I found the laughing Indian logo originally taken from the back of a club jacket that the Harley drivers could see from behind. It inspired me at a time when I thought how the Native Americans, as well as the men from my father’s era, woulda laughed at all of us now. But nowadays, I look at my user name and see it derogatory .... or maybe I’m losing my sense of humor ...

I don’t remember him even running for office

Don’t struggle too much Larry. Quitting is easier than they say. i myself quit at least 6 times not counting the week my 9-year-old nephew spent with us.