Ace-Garageguy Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) This thread is becoming an excellent resource for anyone wishing to build a more accurate model of these cars. Your work and taking the time to photograph it, explain the photos, and post it all is much appreciated. Edited January 23 by Ace-Garageguy 1
kensar Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) As for color schemes, I think a black chassis and fenders with another color body (silver, dark red, light yellow, for example) would represent a traditional or classic color scheme. The darker colors giving a more conservative or subdued vibe with a lighter color giving a more outspoken or racier vibe. What vibe do want to convey? Edited January 23 by kensar
gtx6970 Posted January 23 Posted January 23 WOW< Just doesnt seem to be enough. But , WOW is all I got. Impressive sir
MarkJ Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) You know me, Pierre. An old NASCAR guy. I'd say black and gold in homage of Smokey Yunick. Who has nothing to do with this at all, but I think it would be awesome. Just sayin. In fact, I got a new watch for Christmas and its black and gold with some diamonds at 3, 6, and 9. So I will vote for option 1 with the aluminum bonnet. The closest to my choice. Edited January 23 by MarkJ
Pierre Rivard Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 On 1/23/2025 at 9:13 AM, Ace-Garageguy said: This thread is becoming an excellent resource for anyone wishing to build a more accurate model of these cars. Your work and taking the time to photograph it, explain the photos, and post it all is much appreciated. Thanks Bill, comments much appreciated. Not a ton of pre-war race car kits out there so we work with what is available. This kit is basic and nothing is fundamentally wrong with it but it needs detailing to add realism and accuracy. On 1/23/2025 at 9:39 AM, kensar said: As for color schemes, I think a black chassis and fenders with another color body (silver, dark red, light yellow, for example) would represent a traditional or classic color scheme. The darker colors giving a more conservative or subdued vibe with a lighter color giving a more outspoken or racier vibe. What vibe do want to convey? I agree Ken, going with black chassis & fenders plus a vibrant racy color for the body. On 1/23/2025 at 10:25 AM, gtx6970 said: WOW< Just doesnt seem to be enough. But , WOW is all I got. Impressive sir Thank you Bill for following my build. It takes styrene, putty and plenty of time but I enjoy working on these old kits. On 1/23/2025 at 3:26 PM, MarkJ said: You know me, Pierre. An old NASCAR guy. I'd say black and gold in homage of Smokey Yunick. Who has nothing to do with this at all, but I think it would be awesome. Just sayin. In fact, I got a new watch for Christmas and its black and gold with some diamonds at 3, 6, and 9. So I will vote for option 1 with the aluminum bonnet. The closest to my choice. Black and gold.... no! But perhaps this would be close enough to please you?
MarkJ Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Oh yeah. That would be awesome. Black and gold would probably look odd on this magnificent automobile.
Pierre Rivard Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 Getting to the last bits of fabrication before we head off to paint. First another mock up (possibly my 20th) to see how the interior components integrate. Glad I did as there are no clear instructions. I now realize that the seat will have to go in after the body and chassis marriage. I also took note of where I will want to set the steering column and have to relocate the brake hand lever back a bit. I'd hate to do this with a freshly painted body. This kit was designed to "sandwich" the fenders & steps between the chassis and body. Since I significantly altered these I had to build mini closeout components to close these gaps. I made small tail lamps and prepared the head lamps for wiring that will be visible on the final build Added big rivets to the front frame sides and the area where the big cross beam / engine mount is Finally I did work on positioning (but not glued at this stage) of the windshield frame. I don't like the look of the windshield is designed in 90deg vertical position on this kit. since these were movable I cut the side posts and re-glued them with about 10 degrees of lean. Personal preference but it looks better this way IMO. Now I am ready to paint all these sub assemblies and the body. 1
stavanzer Posted January 26 Posted January 26 May I suggest Pearl Grey, with Red Upholstery and Trim? There were a lot of grey racing cars, and road cars back then. I think the Grey/Red looks understated yet classy.
Pierre Rivard Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 On 1/26/2025 at 12:13 AM, stavanzer said: May I suggest Pearl Grey, with Red Upholstery and Trim? There were a lot of grey racing cars, and road cars back then. I think the Grey/Red looks understated yet classy. Great color combo, should have thought about it but by the time you suggested it color was already being applied... On 1/26/2025 at 5:41 AM, Bugatti Fan said: Looking good this classic build. Thanks Noel, it is shaping up in a pretty good way.
Pierre Rivard Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 The body and chassis have been painted. I dare to say this was a most successful brush painting operation. Only a light 3000 and 4000 sanding of the primer, nothing after color and only a very light sanding of the black fenders and yellow body after clear. Then 2 light layers of satin clear. If you wanted very conservative colors this one will not be to your liking.... but it is a race car after all! 5
BK9300 Posted January 30 Posted January 30 I'm always going to be amazed at the quality of your hand painted finishes! And, as always, great job with all your extra detailing - the fenders, especially, stand out because they are so visible. Pleasure to watch.
stavanzer Posted January 30 Posted January 30 Ohh! Very Sharp Colour Scheme! Just right for an All out Racing Car! I like is very much. 1
Straightliner59 Posted January 31 Posted January 31 I love the yellow, Pierre! It pops, with the red and black. 1
MarkJ Posted January 31 Posted January 31 I totally agree, Pierre. This is as close to a flawless paint job that can be had even with an airbrush. Your talent with the brush is simply amazing. That black and yellow is the perfect combination for a race car. Can't wait to see the final result with this magnificent build you've got going on here. Model on, oh great one. 1
Pierre Rivard Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 My simple solution for adding fins to the brake drums has worked out nicely once paint has been added. Vallejo copper and Vallejo oiled earth wash give them a nice look. Front and rear axles have been bonded to the chassis. Then friction shocks added, then front headlamp wiring. I could then bond the engine to the chassis and then bond the mechanical pull rods I had previously fabricated. Currently I am working on the exhaust system, a little project by itself. I'm starting with the kit parts but might add some details along the way. For now I have the exhaust line in place (but not glued) and have set the joints to the 3 headers. I will let that cure overnight in final position before pulling off the header/exhaust assembly off for painting. 4
1959scudetto Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Your rolling chassis looks excellent. Pierre. I like the brake drums and the cables leading to the headlights. What did you use for the headers - drinking straws?
MarkJ Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Very fine workmanship keeps going on with this build, Pierre. A feast for any modeler's eyes. Really like the brake drums a lot along with everything else.
BK9300 Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Your scratch building is very good and seeing the chassis/engine together, all that work is even more evident with the great detail painting - makes all the detail work stand out and be noticed!
Belugawrx Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Just read through your build Pierre and wanted to thank you for sending the bug that has just bitten me...lol Love to watch a great scratchbuild happening .. Keep it up 👍👍
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 3 Posted February 3 It's hard to believe the body was painted with a brush, I take my hat off to you Pierre, I don't think anyone could come close to that, it's impressive, as is your workmanship. I love your choice of color by the way, it's very appropriate for a racing car, it will be eye-catching! 👍
Straightliner59 Posted February 3 Posted February 3 This thing is gorgeous, Pierre. I particularly love this shot!
Pierre Rivard Posted February 3 Author Posted February 3 16 hours ago, 1959scudetto said: Your rolling chassis looks excellent. Pierre. I like the brake drums and the cables leading to the headlights. What did you use for the headers - drinking straws? I'm actually using the kit pieces. I spent a lot of time cleaning tooling flash from the grooves and they look pretty good now. next step is working on the shape of the exhaust collector 16 hours ago, kensar said: Looking very good, Pierre. Thank you Ken, I like the way things are shaping up. 15 hours ago, MarkJ said: Very fine workmanship keeps going on with this build, Pierre. A feast for any modeler's eyes. Really like the brake drums a lot along with everything else. Thank you so much friend. The finned drum brakes do look quite good, Peter than I expected. A good thing because they are so visible. 14 hours ago, BK9300 said: Your scratch building is very good and seeing the chassis/engine together, all that work is even more evident with the great detail painting - makes all the detail work stand out and be noticed! I love the painting part of a build, working variation of tones for metal looking parts and adding various weathering materials. I believe paint effects can contribute a lot to the final look of a build 14 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Just read through your build Pierre and wanted to thank you for sending the bug that has just bitten me...lol Love to watch a great scratchbuild happening .. Keep it up 👍👍 Thanks Bruce for taking time to review this WIP. I'm enjoying this one quite a lot. 11 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: It's hard to believe the body was painted with a brush, I take my hat off to you Pierre, I don't think anyone could come close to that, it's impressive, as is your workmanship. I love your choice of color by the way, it's very appropriate for a racing car, it will be eye-catching! 👍 I'm the odd man out in this world of mask and air brush spraying. I like my brushes and doing a bit of weathering along the way. Happy you like the color neighbor! 6 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: This thing is gorgeous, Pierre. I particularly love this shot! Thanks Daniel. Cool that we can see the copper drums through the wire wheels right?
Straightliner59 Posted February 3 Posted February 3 50 minutes ago, Pierre Rivard said: I'm actually using the kit pieces. I spent a lot of time cleaning tooling flash from the grooves and they look pretty good now. next step is working on the shape of the exhaust collector Thank you Ken, I like the way things are shaping up. Thank you so much friend. The finned drum brakes do look quite good, Peter than I expected. A good thing because they are so visible. I love the painting part of a build, working variation of tones for metal looking parts and adding various weathering materials. I believe paint effects can contribute a lot to the final look of a build Thanks Bruce for taking time to review this WIP. I'm enjoying this one quite a lot. I'm the odd man out in this world of mask and air brush spraying. I like my brushes and doing a bit of weathering along the way. Happy you like the color neighbor! Thanks Daniel. Cool that we can see the copper drums through the wire wheels right? Absolutely! Just the kind of thing I love!
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