Fully detailed Airfix James Bond Aston Martin DB-5

[Gramps46]

Oops.  I cut up an Airfix kit to make the DB4 GT (shorter wheelbase) which ran at Le Mans in 1959 as #21.  Well it wasn't a mint kit but a built up so I am not out the big money. :-)

I read recently that AM would not give the DBs to the film makers but they loaned them and that yes one was a factory DB4 test car converted to be a DB5 look alike.  It was on the web recently I think.

Now back to our scheduled programing.

Edited July 25, 2018 by Gramps46

[afx]

The DB4-GT is one of my all time favorites.

 

I like the GT even more than the Zagato.

[Dann Tier]

I think I prefer it over the Zagato as well, JC.

[Mike999]

17 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

I read recently that AM would not give the DBs to the film makers but they loaned them and that yes one was a factory DB4 test car converted to be a DB5 look alike.  It was on the web recently I think.

Go back one page, I posted some info about that from Dave Worrall's book "The Most Famous Car in the World."  Aston loaned the producers a real DB-5, not a mocked-up DB-4.  The loaner was one of the first DB-5's built.   The movie producers borrowed a second Aston for chase scenes etc., and IIRC 2 more silver DB-5s to make appearances at movie theaters around the world. Aston eventually got all the loaners back and sold them as regular used cars.  Which seems pretty amazing.

[PatW]

Looking good Dann.  the latest photo's here were at the Classic race meeting at Silverstone last weekend and at Goodwood the week before. Where I am now is just 20 miles from the original factory at Newport Pagnell, and the new factory 20 miles the other way near Banbury. So we see various camouflaged future cars.

I was walking into the shopping centre of Buckingham where I live to see the new 2019 Aston Martin Vantage on the road just passing through.

This photo was taken just outside their test track.

One of my son's had the Dinky Toy version of the one your building just after the film was released. The button on the side opened the roof hatch and shot the passenger into the air and it had missiles that fired through the radiator grille.

Keep up the good work Dann!

Edited July 25, 2018 by PatW

[Dann Tier]

2 hours ago, PatW said:

Looking good Dann.  the latest photo's here were at the Classic race meeting at Silverstone last weekend and at Goodwood the week before. Where I am now is just 20 miles from the original factory at Newport Pagnell, and the new factory 20 miles the other way near Banbury. So we see various camouflaged future cars.

I was walking into the shopping centre of Buckingham where I live to see the new 2019 Aston Martin Vantage on the road just passing through.

This photo was taken just outside their test track.

One of my son's had the Dinky Toy version of the one your building just after the film was released. The button on the side opened the roof hatch and shot the passenger into the air and it had missiles that fired through the radiator grille.

Keep up the good work Dann!

Thanks, Pat!, I will!......that is one BEAUTIFUL Aston Martin!!

[Dann Tier]

Ive started to etch the rear interior area...

[Dann Tier]

Here you can really see the difference that my etching has made....notice the back of the seat.....the left side still needs to be done....

[afx]

The scribing helps the seat detail significantly and is well worth the effort - free detail.  Work like this can easily be overlooked by those viewing the finished build assuming it was cast that way.

[David G.]

Excellent work so far!

David G.

[Dann Tier]

4 hours ago, afx said:

The scribing helps the seat detail significantly and is well worth the effort - free detail.  Work like this can easily be overlooked by those viewing the finished build assuming it was cast that way.

You are totally right, JC!!

[Dann Tier]

4 hours ago, David G. said:

Excellent work so far!

David G.

Thanks, David!

[Bilingham]

You need these?

[Dann Tier]

1 hour ago, Bilingham said:

You need these?

Those look alright, but I've got a really nice set already, thanks...

[Dann Tier]

Hey, everyone!, I have a little update here that makes a huge difference!.....I added I strip of styrene to the bottom of the seat, to properly replicate the padding behind the knees. Other than the door cards, there are only four things left to do to this seat area; add a central trim piece to the parcel tray, the rear speaker, and add piping. The difference is crazy when you see them next to each other!

[SfanGoch]

Very clean, precise and detailed work, Dann. 

[Dann Tier]

4 hours ago, SfanGoch said:

Very clean, precise and detailed work, Dann. 

Thanks, Joe!.....heres a bit more done.....

[Dann Tier]

[SfanGoch]

OT, I visited the Hornby FB page yesterday and asked why they haven't reissued/re-released this kit. As of a few minutes ago, my post was deleted.  

[Dann Tier]

2 hours ago, SfanGoch said:

OT, I visited the Hornby FB page yesterday and asked why they haven't reissued/re-released this kit. As of a few minutes ago, my post was deleted.  

WOW!....I thought we were told that it never hurts to ask a question......

[simonr]

Excellent built and subject...Can't see them around!...Some years ago I did a detailed version of the Monogram DB4...

Edited August 1, 2018 by simonr

[Gramps46]

Simon, that is one beautiful Aston model, congratulations.

[simonr]

44 minutes ago, Gramps46 said:

Simon, that is one beautiful Aston model, congratulations.

Thanks my friend...

[Dann Tier]

Finally an update on this DB5!  I just finished all the pipping on the interior tub, next will be the front seats after I putty them....thanks for stopping in!!

[FabbricaP]

Nice seat trim and interior detailing Dann!