François Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Hello, I recently joined MCM. Before posting my first wip, I would like to show a few pictures of my latest build. A 1/12 scale Alfa Romeo 8c from Italeri. As a reference car, I choosed an actual 1934 Alfa that was recently sold in California. I have yet to receive the custom made decals. Here is a quick review of what was done: Rewired wheels Real leather upholstering 3d modelerd and 3d printed internal engine parts (engine actually turns) Functioning brake linkage Cam shaft added All interior to match ref car And many more details working brake linkage 20230327_202533.mp4 working internal engine parts(not in kit) 20230509_163541.mp4 20230311_220549.mp4 ref car 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 That's amazing! Absolutely fantastic build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 A very nice, beautifully detailed build Francois. Did you use the Unobtainium wire wheels set or re spoke the kit ones? Those pre war classic racers make lovely models in 1/12th scale and hopefully we will see a few more kits come onto the market like Italeri's Bugatti. Maybe they will make a Bentley Blower as that old Airfix kit is now looking a bit dated and someone needs to replace it with a better more detailed kit. But there are plenty of other lovely classic racers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 Thank you Bugatti fan, I respoked the wheels myself. A very fun jod!! I'm currently doing the Airfix bentley and, yes, it is very outdated. But I think it only adds to the fun and challenge of making à nice model. Here is a link to my Alfa photo gallery, you'll see how I did the wheels and the rest of the car. https://photos.app.goo.gl/q9tNynVn8YGu8Dtz7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Holy smokes thats detailed. Very very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Magnificent build Francois. So much exquisite detailing and material substitutions make this one look so real. I love the paint that looks so period correct. Félicitations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Francois...first off welcome to the forum. I see you are not new to modeling. What an awesome model. So much attention to detail. Followed your link . Even more awe inspiring. I have this kit but I don't think mine will even come close to yours. That took a lot of courage to re-wire those wheels. Will you do the same for the Airfix Bently. Always wanted to do that to mine which I also have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 Thank you all for your kind words, it's always nice to see that the effort one but in is appreciated. For the wheels, I would say it took more patience than courage and yes I'll do the same to the bentley. I'm also very proud of the working crank and pistons that the base kit doesn't provide. For those of you who are familiar with Pocher kits, if they can have a working engine, why not this one !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Great model Francois. You did a fantastic job, so many details. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Just a gorgeous model, a perfect balance between detail and realism. Everything scales so well. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Wonderful build with incredibly realistic detailing. Great Job and welcome to MCM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Outstanding model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 A beautiful model. Great detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 BEAUTIFUL BUILD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 Thanks again, means a lot !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Scully Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 This is a top class build , looks so right , you are a skilled modeller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Excellent job of a great kit. A beautifully detailed kit, and you brought out the best aspects of it. Really fine work. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Wonderful modeling here. Absolutely beautiful. These large-scale Italeri kits can be built up well straight from the box or can be evolved into a real masterpiece as you have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Very impressive model and great photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Wow! Fantastic work! There are a few on here that are at a level well above the rest of us. You sir, fall into that category! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 Wow, thank you. That's a really nice thing to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Looks fantastic, excellent attention to detail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 5/24/2023 at 4:23 AM, François said: Thank you Bugatti fan, I respoked the wheels myself. A very fun jod!! I'm currently doing the Airfix bentley and, yes, it is very outdated. But I think it only adds to the fun and challenge of making à nice model. Here is a link to my Alfa photo gallery, you'll see how I did the wheels and the rest of the car. https://photos.app.goo.gl/q9tNynVn8YGu8Dtz7 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 … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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