Johnny Mac Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) Considering this is a 30 year old kit, with care it builds into a lovely representation of an early MGB roadster. The stance needs lowering & the wire wheels look a little “toy” until panel washed & Matt lacquered, otherwise it’s fine. I added flocked carpet, photo etched wipers, bare metal foil, Beccs UK number plates & applied Iris blue paint. Pictured with Tamiya’s 1/24 Fiat 500, also a fine kit over 25 yrs old. Supplied with hood up or down. Edited March 26, 2023 by Johnny Mac Further image added 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ve safari Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Very nice build mate, the colour suits it and looks period correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Beautiful build very realistic fit & finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Wow! Very Nice! I love the old MGs and Triumph roadsters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Great looking MG. Really well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Love that Hard Shell Finish. Nice color and Build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Great looking model, very realistic. And whoever tooled the up-top and boot did a great job. The up-top, particularly the flush-looking fit of what would be soft plastic windows on the real one, is about the best I've ever seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Your build of this Aoshima MGB Roadster is really good John, and I like that Tamiya Fiat also . . . Well done with the paint finish on the MGB which looks just right in terms of colour and shiny surface. Your photography shows off both of these model cars to good effect, and it is always a good idea taking some Black&White photos as well, particularly for late 50's and early '60's motor cars. David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Beautiful looking paint finish and chrome trim. The Fiat 500 looks to have similar finishes as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Simply beautiful 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Nicely done and great color choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Love these old MGBs as well as the MGA, MG-TC, MH-TF, etc. Cool model and car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Great looking build. I used to run around with a guy who drove one of those in the mid 80's. So much fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Very nice looking MG! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Spotlessly clean build and great color choice. Can't wait to see the next one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Both are beautiful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Very clean builds John. It's hard to tell they're not 1:1 cars. Your paint finish is flawless. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Very nice looking builds.👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Very nice and that paint job is awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Beautiful B. Very nice work on this build, and the paint looks stellar. Love the colour. I built one of these a couple years ago, and in a similar colour, too. Nice little kit that goes together very well. I had to lower the ride height on mine as well. Lovely work on yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Very nice, the detailing is excellent and it's good to see one other than red or BRG. I enjoyed building one a few years ago in Mineral Blue, as a replica of a 1:1 my stepdad had at the time. Foolishly I didn't lower the suspension.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Beautiful work John , that's really nice ! Lowering the ride height makes a huge difference and the P.E. wipers are excellent ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 8:47 AM, Anglia105E said: Your build of this Aoshima MGB Roadster is really good John, and I like that Tamiya Fiat also . . . Well done with the paint finish on the MGB which looks just right in terms of colour and shiny surface. Your photography shows off both of these model cars to good effect, and it is always a good idea taking some Black&White photos as well, particularly for late 50's and early '60's motor cars. David David says it better than I can. Awesome Builds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Very nice clean build of one of the best Little British Car kits on the market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 That's a gem right there. Love that color. Nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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