Bugatti Fan

This model is really taking shape well Andrew.r That old Barchetta is a lovely looking classic with lots of character.

Really nice model Steve. As you like shooting brakes (often called estate cars or tourers) you might be interested in looking at C1 Models website. It is a UK company and I seem to remember them having a Callaway conversion resin for the Revell Corvette I think?

That makes two of us Mozzi !

Gregory. I have been looking for a Renwall Bugatti for ages to build or even rebuild It from a built up model that has seen better days, detail it up and give it to the Bugatti Trust Museum here in the UK for permanent display. Renwall Bugatti kits are quite scarce these days, so I am a little surprised at what you intend to do with your kit. If you change your mind and the project idea becomes abandoned, I would be interested to know what you will be doing with the kit. If so please PM me.

I wonder if someone will produce the non Mustang (ie the EV version) in kit form ? Lol.

Have you thought about automotive paint suppliers ? Many can make up matching acrylic colours in aerosol form. Ditzler and DuPont I think both have paint reference numbers for old car colours as on the 57 Chevy. As a thought, they also might be able to make up small bottles of acrylic touch up paint that could be used through an airbrush. There is another thread in this section 'Paint Codes Galore' that might be worth a look at.

Nice rendering by Joe of this very old concept car kit. I can remember building the Packard when it was first issued way back, but nowhere near to the standard of Joe's model as back then I had only started model making. The Renwall moulds for the Virgil Exner Classic Concept Cars have probably long gone ! It would be very nice if someone could either take copies of and replicate those kits in resin or draw up and 3D print new ones.

Ian, you might be interested in another top modeller like yourself who has built the Williams with the Studio 27 upgrades. If you don't know of him already, his name is Tomasz Zamira. He has featured his Williams build (plus other models of his) either on this forum or Britmodeller. Could be worth a look as further reference. From what I have seen you doing so far, your Williams is going to be something to behold when finished !

Nice to follow a really complex build/upgrade being done. The devil is in the detail of is said, and one can quickly run up many hours working on many of the smaller details. What Ian has done so far is an indication of what lies ahead. Never thought of clocking the number of hours in any of my builds like Ian though! Most of us lose track !

How about adding some imaginative funny names related to occupations to these Kurt Manners Bus Driver Lois D Nominator Mathematics Teacher Grabbit and Ruin Divorce Lawyers

Kurt. When I was an engineering apprentice back in the 60's the picture of your dad reminded me of the short American made films the technical college I attended showed about working lathes and milling machines. The machinist in the films was wearing a 'Casey Jones' style cap like your dad's. Those old style engineers caps I guess must be long gone, replaced by the ubiquitous new style baseball cap. Don't know if anyone makes retro engineers caps or old style baseball caps. The Big Boy is certainly the most impressive heavy steam locomotive ever built. It would be fantastic to have one over here in the UK to put on display with our Mallard and Evening Star locomotives.

Looks to be an interesting build of that unsuccessful car.

It's that time again. Armistice Day weekend Telford UK. The largest scale model show on the planet. Full details on IPMS UK website.

Shapeways had listed a set of corrected wheels and tyres for the Heller Bugatti T50 kit. Anyone know who the originator of the 3D Cad files is? I guess that Shapeways worked as an intermediary producer from other people's designs to sell on their behalf?

Greg. Yes, that's the polishing powder I was recommending. You can use it straight on any paint. Just so there is no confusion, this product is a straight alternative to all the spray on chromes. It can be used straight on gloss black for the best chrome effect, but experimenting by using it on other colours could yield different effects. Once buffed up to a shine it is quite resistant to bring handled unlike the spray ons. I would guess that as the powder pigment is ultra fine, the buffing action really works it into the paint pigment and thus bond's if better than a spray on chrome.

Ditch the spray on chromed altogether and get some C1 Polishing Powder. Use on gloss black like the sprays but the big difference is when buffed up to a shine it can be handled.

Nice interesting bit of innovation there Hugh !

Not used the Revell Chrome that I understand is only available as an aerosol and very expensive too ! I started to use C1 polishing powder instead of the spray on chromes some time ago and not looked back. It buffs up really well and the great thing about it is that it is resilient to handling after application. It needs to go onto a gloss black finish for the best effect. I normally spray the bits with matt black acrylic and when dry dip them in the old Johnson's Kleer ( or modern equivalent of ). Once hardened off the C1 is applied and polished up to a really good shine. It is great for trying out to obtain different effects by using it over other gloss colours or matt finishes. The tub of powder you get in the box is substantial and will last for ages. Application is by little swabs supplied that wear through quite quickly. They look a bit like small make up applicators. I started to use cotton wool buds as applicators as they are plentiful and cheap to buy.

A colleague of mine back in the early nineties owned one. Reckoned it was the best sporty car he ever had. Good to see Heller making a kit of this particular car that was very popular with enthusiast drivers back in the day.

Grey will possibly the best over red plastic. Key the plastic to a matt finish first by taking the shine down with a worn piece of Scotchbrite or some fine grit wet and dry paper.

Gundam kits are quite popular with a younger generation, and that is all to the good getting people into a creative modelling hobby. As they get older, perhaps their interests might also cross over into other fields too like auto modelling. making I have seen some interesting articles on painting and weathering Gundam models that can be applied to other fields in model making. Previous posters have already mentioned useful PE parts in those kits and a link to a guy who used parts from those kits. I think that there are paints aimed at the Gundam model maker that might yield some useful colour shades.

Agreed. Nothing wrong with good discussion, long or short provided it remains civil like this one.

Phew! All this discussion from Mike's first original post just asking a question about a spray primer ? And the band plays on ! Lol.

Pete. My last post was actually a bit of tongue in cheek humour. There are many out there who neither care about or own an air brush. That is not going to change. So no point in trying to flog a dead horse. Each to their own etc etc

I use an airbrush ( a very old Badger like yours) but also use aerosols Pete. So I have concluded that must make me partially lazy ???? LOL !