Greasefinger Posted June 19 Posted June 19 (edited) Aston Martin´s flagship model DBS was released in 2007 but made it´s first public appearance in the 2006 James Bond movie Casino Royale. The car features a front V12 engine with 510 hp. The Tamiya kit is from 2010 and has not been re-released since then. Prices in eBay are ridiculous, I was fortunate to get one for a more reasonable price from a model show. This model has been presented here and other modelling sites quite a few times over the years, they were of great help. The kit was built in about one month period this May/June. Because I knew no cheap spare kits would be available in case I would mess up something, extra care was practiced during every step, expecially the paint job. The exterior color is metallic green from auto paint store´s hundreds of greens, so this is not exactly any Aston Martin factory color. Rims are Tamiya TS-30 Silver Leaf and the dashboard, front and rear diffusers and the side mirrors Black Metallic (in lack of real carbon fiber). This was the first time I actually painted the window trims instead of foiling them as chrome trims would not suite the car that well. That of course meant a masking marathon and airbrushing of Vallejo Model Air silver. Fortunately there was no bleed through. Needless to say, the quality of the kit was awesome. The only disappointment was the metal transfers for the engine cover and I unfortunately lost the other side´s Aston Martin logo transfer. The kit also had plenty of photo etch parts for the various air intakes and pedals. Edited June 20 by Greasefinger 20
bbowser Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Outstanding! I would love one of these but can't justify the current prices. 1
michelle Posted June 21 Posted June 21 nice work if i could find one of these i would build it with a right hand drive dash 1
catpack68 Posted June 21 Posted June 21 (edited) Awesome work Karl! One of these days,I will have to build the one I have. Edited June 21 by catpack68 1
stavanzer Posted June 22 Posted June 22 What a Jaw Dropping Build! The Colour is superb, and the details skillfully executed. Good Show. 1
Greasefinger Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 Thanks for comments! I suppose I should put at least the rear register plate on..
beeRS Posted June 27 Posted June 27 Absolutely stunning build. It’s such a beautiful car, and you’ve given justice to this great kit. The metallic green is the perfect complement to an Aston Martin. It’s about time Tamiya re-released this one. 1
ncbuckeye67 Posted Friday at 12:25 PM Posted Friday at 12:25 PM That looks amazing! Beautiful paint, and interior.
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