1/24 scale Bugatti Royale Coupe Napolean

[fiatboy]

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.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

[Bugatti Fan]

I'm trying to get my head around this build going by the engine swap. Is is some sort of custom being built?

[fiatboy]

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]

Looks interesting to have a bit of fun with this kit.

I have seen Jay Leno's zero engined Bentley on tv.

 

[fiatboy]

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]

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.