fiatboy Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Hi All. When I got this model, it had already been started, mostly the rear suspension. I had to cut it apart to build it. And because of this, I had to mount the transmission to the frame rails, instead of mounting it to the 'fender assembly'. It's been like a 3D jig saw puzzle!! So here are some photos. Later, I hope to have some photos of the rear suspension. 2
Bugatti Fan Posted September 28 Posted September 28 I'm trying to get my head around this build going by the engine swap. Is is some sort of custom being built?
fiatboy Posted Monday at 07:20 PM Author Posted Monday at 07:20 PM It is a 1/24 model by Italeri. I guess it is some kind of custom: a restomod of a 1930 Bugatti. I'm swapping out the stock 771ci strait-8, for the WW2 Merlin airplane engine, V12. The only thing I am changing is the engine. Jay Leno has, I think, a classic Bentley with a similar engine; his has 6 twin choke Weber carbs, which I plan to use. Thanks for your interest.
Bugatti Fan Posted Tuesday at 09:11 PM Posted Tuesday at 09:11 PM Looks interesting to have a bit of fun with this kit. I have seen Jay Leno's zero engined Bentley on tv.
fiatboy Posted Tuesday at 10:03 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 10:03 PM The first 2 pics are of: how the transmission was 'attached' to the frame-rails. It is very simple, and crude maybe. But it is very sturdy, surprisingly.
fiatboy Posted Tuesday at 11:19 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 11:19 PM The kit is a little fiddly, as they say. It has no seperate interterior. But the plastic seems hard, and everything seems to fit well.
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