Renault Estafette service van

[dougwintz]

Hi. Heller's Estafette van. I found it difficult because the body was molded in clear, with the windows molded into the body. So I used some after market masks for the windows. The decals are from MotoBitz. Over all, a challenge mainly in painting. 

 

Edited November 15, 2023 by dougwintz

[happy grumpy]

Nicely done. The one I did had both the opaque and clear panels. Too bad it wasn't included in your version but regardless, it turned out real good. The newer kits from Heller are a far cry from the old which sometimes would be a real challenge .

[dougwintz]

2 minutes ago, happy grumpy said:

Nicely done. The one I did had both the opaque and clear panels. Too bad it wasn't included in your version but regardless, it turned out real good. The newer kits from Heller are a far cry from the old which sometimes would be a real challenge .

Hey Mario. Yeah, I looked at your version of the van and it looked great. It's interesting to see how other manufacturers in other countries (France, Italy, Japan) approach their kits. I will say that the Heller kit has a lot of hidden detail you can't see, like the engine, which is pretty good for a kit like that. 

[espo]

The painted body looks great, especially considering how the body was entirely clear and the windows were cast in the body. Like the commercial livery. The way they did their wheels always seemed odd to me. 

[Classicgas]

Very cool. Any engine detail?

[dougwintz]

8 hours ago, Classicgas said:

Very cool. Any engine detail?

Hey Lee. Yes...but its hidden unfortunately. I added another photo of the chassis. Too bad, the engine bay is pretty detailed but you can't see it. 

[ncbuckeye67]

Looks beautiful to me. Your paint work is amazing ! 

[oldcarfan]

You did a good job with that clear body. Is that a 1/24th kit? I've never seen it before. I may have to look for one!

[ChrisR]

Nice!!

[TonyK]

Molded in clear?! You did a great job on this model. I enjoy seeing something different like this.

[dougwintz]

11 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

You did a good job with that clear body. Is that a 1/24th kit? I've never seen it before. I may have to look for one!

Yes....it is 1/24 scale. From Heller, a French company. But you can actually get it here https://www.modelroundup.com/Renault-Estafette-Delivery-Van-p/heller-80743.htm

 

[PappyD340]

Pretty cool!