Revell BMW Z1 Roadster 1:24

[M1ks]

Completed 1:24 BMW Z1 Roadster by Revell.
Not a bad kit but some trimming and cleanup to get everything to fit cleanly.
I chose not to go with one of BMW's original colour choices as they were all incredibly bland and boring for such a quirky and interesting car.
The Z1 was originally launched as a concept but interest and demand were high enough to encourage a small production run.

Z1-5 by mike michael michaels, on Flickr
Z1-3 by mike michael michaels, on Flickr

More images on my flickr.

Video of completed build and overview here.
https://youtu.be/tdDlSW1GPgs

Video build series here

Edited July 25, 2017 by M1ks

[GMCMAN52]

thanks for posting your work,nice and clean build

[M1ks]

Thankyou, It was a fun build this one.

[Dominik]

the yellow also looked good in the Video - this final paintjob with the racingstripe is not really my taste. but that doesn't matter.

i know about the Fitting from frontbumper and headlights...Needs a lot of Attention.

Edited July 26, 2017 by Dominik

[ChrisR]

NICE!!

[FabbricaP]

Great build. I always liked this short lived design. I'm assuming the doors can be positioned both up and down?

[M1ks]

Thanks guys.
The yellow was only a primer coat, if I intend to use a bright colour i'll use a white or yellow base unless i'm doing white then I prefer a grey base to ensure I get good coverage of the top coat. Their own Yellow for the production model was a nasty insipid washed out colour.

Yes Fabbrica, the doors can be open or closed whilst in use and indeed operated on the move, (dependant on local laws re open cabins), i'd guess if you can drive something like a Willys jeep legally with it's open sides then this would be acceptable too. (unless you mean the model kit? in which case they're fully articulated as is the steering front wheels and boot and bonnet, (trunk and hood), see video 5 to see them operated.