jaymcminn Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 25 minutes ago, Bugatti Fan said: Jason Forgot to ask in my last post. How many hundreds of Photos did you take of the 250LM in the workshop? Fantastic reference pics opportunity with a load of the bodywork removed. Wish I'd gotten more, TBH. I think I got 4 or so, but it was the end of the tour and the docent was getting a bit antsy to move on to the next group. I don't know why he wouldn't just leave me in there on my own, I would have kept my hands to myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Been a while since I did an update and I've gotten a lot done. The engine is complete, or at least as complete as it's going to get until the firewall is installed. The 1:1 has a machined finish on the block that I tried to represent. I used a base coat of Vallejo Metal Color aluminum followed by a stippled layer of dark grey wash and a final stippling of Vallejo chrome. The Vallejo chrome was also used on the intake manifold. It does a great job of representing polished aluminum. I'm not sold on the paint finish on the exhaust manifolds yet... I might try something else. They aren't glued on at this point as I want them to be positionable when the exhausts are installed later. The other end of the ignition wires will mount into a tube that runs into the firewall. The chassis is built up to the point where it receives the engine. Lots of washes and dry brushing to bring out the details. Most of which will never be seen again after it's enclosed by the body and belly pan. A quick test fit with the firewall and bodywork in place. It's starting to get tight. One thing I've noticed on this kit is that the tolerances are very... intolerant. Next will be the instrument panel and firewall... more pics soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Very impressive work and an outstanding model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 All I can think of saying is EPIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Looking good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 Chassis is ready to install into floor pan so I figured I'd get some shots before it disappears forever. The level of kit detail is very good (if a little soft) and really comes to life with a little work. One thing about this kit... the decals are outstanding! No carrier film and they settle down nicely with a little Mark Fit and heat. The turned aluminum on the dash and firewall are beautifully printed. I'd buy these decals by the sheet. The radiator shell was stripped of chrome and painted in a mix of Vallejo Metal Color Chrome, Aluminum and Gold to represent the color of worn nickel plating over brass. Staining was done with Vallejo washes and Tamiya Weathering Master pastels. The grille guard and radiator cap will be installed a bit later after the floor pan is installed. I decided to repaint the exhaust manifolds, btw. Glad I did, the rust color works so much better. On to the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 The weathering on your build is incredible. A race car that looks like a race car, battle scars and all. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Pierre Rivard said: The weathering on your build is incredible. A race car that looks like a race car, battle scars and all. I love it! On 6/25/2023 at 9:56 PM, larman said: Very impressive work and an outstanding model! On 6/25/2023 at 11:56 PM, 89AKurt said: All I can think of saying is EPIC! On 6/26/2023 at 3:34 PM, Bugatti Fan said: Looking good so far! Thanks all! Next pics will probably be in Under Glass (I'll throw a couple of completed shots in to close out this thread) because once the bodywork starts going on there's not much left to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 Link to Under Glass thread below. I was expecting drama in the final assembly stages, and it never materialized. This is a real sweetheart of a kit and was a blast from beginning to end. I can't recommend it enough! http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/182869-le-chaton-112-italeri-bugatti-35b/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Vell done - like what you did with the rad shell … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Jason What a brilliant job you have made of this kit that certainly captures the neglected look of a barn find. It would have been easy to have overdone it, but you have got the subtlety spot on. A model to be proud of for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primabaleron Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Wow ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, primabaleron said: Wow ! Tomasz, coming from you that "Wow" means a lot. Your work was a lot of the inspiration behind this build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 A very, very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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