Finished: A pair of Tamiya Aston Martin DBS kits

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I just completed my second Tamiya Aston Martin DBS. I built the first one for expanded review in Scale Auto; that one is painted Tamiya TS Ferrari F1 light mica red and built completely OOB. It's a typical "shake and bake" Tamiya kit with virtually no hassles, and inspired me to build a second DBS. It's got just enough detail to look great OOB. Yeah, simplified engine, but what you see in the finished model looks as complete as possible.

The second is painted in an "Ocean Blue" concoction that I mixed from various decanted Tamiya sprays. In the spirit of using yet more Ferrari parts on an Aston model (you may have seen my Ferrari 458 I posted today with aftermarket optional DBS wheels), this one got a set of aftermarket 20" BBS Challenge wheels intended for a Ferrari 599 GTB. I shot these in Spaz Stix new ultra chrome over Tamiya TS gloss black. This is a very durable and bright finish, I like it much better than Alclad. I've handled the wheels quite a bit and the polished look remains and didn't wear off whatsoever.

[Harry P.]

Very nice. I especially like the "ocean blue" one.

[MyBradKeselowski]

That's a nice pair of DBS'S...

I really like the looks of the Ocean Blue

[Jim Gibbons]

Both are beautiful builds, and I also agree on the blue...a really appealing color.

[crispy]

Superb stuff Bob! Ocean Blue also has my vote. As you well know I'm really not into red on anything as I know you are. All the same, I love the interior too. Smooth.

Chris

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Thanks for the comments! The blue is definitely my favorite as well. I've seen a couple 1:1 Astons in red and liked them a lot, but somehow the red manages to bore me a bit on the model. I should have shot it Mica Red, would have looked a lot richer (the DBS seems to look best in pearls/metallics). I sure won't be painting any Ferrari kits in the F1 red

[hvymtl]

Very drool worthy showed my wife this one and she likes the Astons alot.

but i have a Porsche Gt to finish first . I too am digging the Blue. I mix auto paint for a livign and that is a sweet colour .

Michael

[crispy]

I should have shot it Mica Red, would have looked a lot richer (the DBS seems to look best in pearls/metallics).

Good, I think you'll like the color I have on my Aston!

Chris

[charlie8575]

That blue is so pretty. You wouldn't happen to remember what you mixed together to get it?

As always, Bob, nice builds.

If I had a spare couple million....yeah, one of those would definitely be on the list.

Charlie Larkin

[Len Woodruff]

I shot these in Spaz Stix new ultra chrome over Tamiya TS gloss black. This is a very durable and bright finish, I like it much better than Alclad. I've handled the wheels quite a bit and the polished look remains and didn't wear off whatsoever.

Beautiful work Bob! I have used the Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome so the Ultra Chrome is better?

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Like 'em both a LOT, the blue one maybe just a smidge better.

Stupid question ... what's up with the taillights? Do they have body-color lenses or something?

Thanks; the taillights are "clear" with a body color trim piece in the middle, they don't show red unless lit up. The taillight assembly on this kit is 5 pieces; one full-width clear piece that mounts internally, two chrome reflectors, and the two separate body color trim parts.

That blue is so pretty. You wouldn't happen to remember what you mixed together to get it?

Charlie Larkin

Thanks! The paint is primarily Tamiya TS pearl light blue, with a little mica blue and metallic green added. The first clear coats also have some transparent blue added.

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Beautiful work Bob! I have used the Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome so the Ultra Chrome is better?

Yes, the new Ultimate Mirror Chrome is better. I was out of the old stuff, and this new stuff is even better.

[stevehansen]

I vote for the Ocean Blue, nice work!

[Jon Cole]

Jeez, Bob! When it comes to sports cars, you know the recipe! I hate to be a conformist, but I also tip the hat for Ocean Blue!

[chris coller]

Hate to against the general consensus but the red one takes the cake for me. Love the wheels with it as well. Very nice builds.

[MILD]

I too like the red. The darker colour really highlights the chrome trim. Plus the darker rims really work well.

That interior is simply amazing. That level of attention to detail is something I really aspire to.

[coopdad]

Either color... both perfectly applied! Excellent job!

John

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Thanks for all the replies