StokeModels Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 My latest build is a quick build of the Aoshima MGB kit. I wanted to do a rusty, weathered 70's-ish MGB so I started with the rubber bumper version of this kit that has the Rostyle wheels but also includes all the early MGB chrome bumpers and grill. This is almost entirely out-of-the-box with the exception of 3D printed tires and steering wheel. The interior is more accurate for an early MGB as well as a few other details but overall it feels like the hard-driven MGBs I remember driving around when I was a teenager. I carved out the back of the lower rockers and added some rust holes as well as a patched and primered portion on the left side. I heated the inside of the plastic with a soldering iron and pushed in some dents on the rear quarter and trunklid. I also filed the molded-in trim off the rear quarter panel and drilled the mounting holes. Weathering was mostly done with airbrushed lacquer and enamel washes. All of the chrome was stripped and redone with Alclad which allowed me to remove one of the rear bumper guards. Thanks for looking! Martin. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Stunning as always! I still think your photos are amazing. The lighting is perfect. Just makes everything that much more realistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Fantastic work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete75 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 😄 Just awesome. I thought it was a reference photo until I saw the petrol name! 👏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 That is beautiful. Absolutely realistic in every way. Not to mention the excellent background, it all looks so real. Outstanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Simply amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 As real as real can be looking work. Simply great modeling Martin. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Super nice MGB!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 My first car was an MG so I know this car well. Everything is perfect. The bonnet threw me as mine was aluminum which wouldn't rust. I researched it and found that later in the run they were steel. If it wasn't for the windscreen's optical distortion, I'd swear you were trying to pass off a real car as a model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) Could be an MGB I recently saw on the street near by. As always - excellent build and fabulous photography. Edited August 23, 2023 by Phildaupho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 That’s a mind blower, thanks for sharing 🇬🇧 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickJ Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Wow….awesome build and photography! My first car was a worn out 67 MG Midget. Loved that car. I wish I could find a model of it….. great build and weathering. Takes me back in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mittagskind Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Great job, I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 That’s insane! I just keep looking at the pictures to convince myself this is not a 1:1. Excellent work, and fantastic photography. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Very realistic weathering - nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Excellent work and pictures!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Fantastic work on this, very realistic patina! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Amazing realism Martin. My sister and her husband had a red one of these years ago and for reasons best known to themselves decided to drive it on a holiday trip from one side of Australia (Sydney to Perth) and back- nearly 8,000 km. He's about six foot tall and I don't think he ever walked straight again....... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Wow between your build and your picture taking ability ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Amazing work. Great Job, Martin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard930 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Incredible - well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Simply outstanding!! Your attention to detail is amazing and very realistic. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StokeModels Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 Thanks to all for the great comments - appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I've never seen a more realistic model! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Beautifully built model. Very realistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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