jomartin Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Tim Birkin's single seat blower Bentley as raced at Brooklands in 1932. Starting point was an Airfix Bentley but there isn't much left of it. Made from styrene, aluminum, brass, fishing line and a few 3d prints (the dampers). 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 An extraordinary build with a variety of materials chosen to enhance the realism to a point that the model looks full scale. The low gloss paint finish looks period perfect for a race car, the amazing wire wheels and the real leather seat... I could go on and on. Bravo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky 130 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 My Word. nuff said! Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Beautiful Bentley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Very sharp model with a lot of craftsmanship, nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Amazing replica! That must have been a rocketship in its day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Outstanding work! I remember following this build on the dear, departed Scalemotorcars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Wow, amazing build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Scully Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 This is a super nice build , looks so right. Great work . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 WOW !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Exceptional build of this unique car (I saw it just a few minutes ago on Britmodeller) ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 That's a great conversion, well done. Dave B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Lovely conversion of that old Bentley kit Jo. I followed Sca!e Motorcars forum like Richard. A pity it has gone. It had some wonderful scratch built models on there in larger scales. It got very clunky the last few times I accessed it before it stopped working altogether. So much brilliant info and build threads lost forever it would seem.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensar Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Very well done. Looks like you have some machine tools (lathe, mill)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomartin Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 1 hour ago, kensar said: Very well done. Looks like you have some machine tools (lathe, mill)? Yes, I have an Emco compact 8 lathe and a Sieg SX2P mill - with mods to make it usable.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Outstanding..!!!!! Â I work on real Bentley's all the time and this build is very beautiful. Nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysula Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 This was a surprise ! super work ! Like this a lot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Very impressive model of a very impressive car. Great photos too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 (edited) Some machine tools really come into their own when attempting to either scratch build or do some serious conversion work. I have a couple of Emco Lathes, a Compact 8 like Jo has and a little Unimat 4 plus a small Clarke Metalworker Milling Machine and a small Toggle Press for forming louvers. All have proved to be a good investment. 3D printing is becoming very popular as a means of using computer aided design for downloading a program for making parts and there is nothing wrong with that approach if it works ok for the end user. The downside however is being limited to using just the one material that can be used for modelling by that method and generally overall strength is not an issue with any of the parts made. Using conventional machines does not limit one, so a variety of materials like metal, wood and plastics can all be machined and the modeller gets 'a feel' in working different materials on those machines. Edited August 5 by Bugatti Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Fantastic build! Beautiful detailing. Such a unique looking Bentley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonman5962 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 exotic car ! very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 That is an excellent build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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