louis Carabott Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Built this a while ago...This was my first go at a large scale model . Needless to say it required quite a lot of work especially in the engine compartment. Wood lamenated floor..scratch built firewall ...trunking and piping ...dashboard and in the cabin. I used insect screen netting for all meshing except the radiator which was hollowed out and rebuilt with photo etch meshing Hand laced wire wheels . Fabric folded canopy. Modified springs ...Bolts shaved off and replaced with new bolts to scale All chrome parts de chromed and re sprayed with metalizer paint which was then hand polished . Finished with gravity paints and lacquers 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Wow, amazing build. Great detail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I worked for Bentley for a few years and these cars are very intricate. Quite simply, there is just a lot going on throughout these. You did an amazing job representing the details. Great build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Absolutely stunning! Fantastic job on your Bentley. Those cars were super high-tech for their day, and I think James Bond drove one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Very cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Amazing work!!! Really enjoyed looking at your pictures. Looks like the real car! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baycolony Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Awesome build. I really enjoyed the pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Spectacular. Best I've seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 My god man that’s Wigrove territory 🇬🇧 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camaro lover Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 This has to be the most detailed model I’ve ever seen. Beautiful car sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Exquisite Louis. Bit reluctant to use such a pretentious word but your model simply is just that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 AWESOME!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Carabott Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 Thank you all for your kin comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 This is more than a model, it is a testament to your dedication and craftsmanship. Amazing work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Amazing detail, totally impressive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 The level of detail is absolutely amazing, superb work Louis!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Lou, your talent for detail work is second to none. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Wow such a great build! Epic level of detials and replication of 1:1 parts! Love that you put so many photos in the thread! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 3/26/2024 at 12:29 AM, slusher said: Amazing detail, totally impressive! Yes indeed!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What an impressive build! Absolutely stunning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Excellent, Louis - you are one of the very few who manages to let plastic look like metal. Very nice your spoke wheels and the rope-covered steering wheel. You captured the atmosphere of the original very well - here are some pics taken in 2008 in Vienna's technical museum (Special exhibition "Chromjuwelen") - unfortunately it was situated on a rotating turntable together with a Bugatti Type 35 and an Alfa Romeo 1750 Zagato and sharp pics could only be taken with flash --- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971Hans Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I can imagine this was a lot of work, but it certainly paid off. I just can't stop staring at the pictures ; I always find some new details. Some pictures, especially the engine, look so real... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Spectacular as always Louis! I often find myself wondering whilst looking at your photos if they are of the model or if they are reference photos of a 1:1 vehicle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yura1961 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Looks nice. Cool build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah H. Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 That's an incredible build. I think that's got to be the most detailed engine that I have ever seen in scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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