traditional Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I've always liked tiny cars and, growing up in Montreal, I saw lots of these cute Renaults running around. I particularly liked their deep split wheel rims which I still think look really cool especially when combined with wide whites.....something only the American and French cars really embraced. Delightfully, French vehicles in the 50s also tended to use many of the then fashionable pastel colors. This model is built from a 20 year old (or so) Heller kit to which I've added hinged hood and trunk (Heller expected you to glue them opened or closed) engine wiring and plumbing, brakelines to front and rear drums, and ,of course, foil to all the trim. Paint is custom mixed automotive lacquer with some Humbrol and Testors paints used for details, etc.
Brizio Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Very nice! Is this the Heller kit in 1/24? Nice pick on the color, very appropriate for it.
Erik Smith Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Oh, that is beautiful. I too like small cars, but missed ever seeing these little Renaults running around the streets. I have this kit and can say you put a tremendous amount of work into it to make it look this good! Color choice and tire treatment are perfect.
Zarana-X Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Excellent work. Looks small even in the picture with no other point of reference.
pinceau Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 love it! nice color (and Im glad to see Im not the only one from Quebec)
GeeBee Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Very nice ! you did a stunning job on this one, love the colour, really suits the old Renault, another one I have had in the stash for a number of year's
Foxer Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I have one of these on the bench .. and I have to say you did a spectacular job on this! Edited March 29, 2012 by Foxer
Draggon Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 Yes very nice indeed! It really captures the vintage 50's French look.
Qwit Pushin Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Extraordinary job on an out-of-the-ordinary subject. Well done!!
Sixties Sam Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Great model! The color and whitewalls look just right. When I was a teenager (1960's) a neighbor had a Dauphine. We thought it was weird! Sam
Lunajammer Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 I do believe this is the first one I've seen built. Fantastic. Wonderful job.
geetee66 Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 That is tres, tres bon! 10/10 for rarity, execution, colour choice and for sharing your excellent work with us. I REALLY like this model. It doesn't need anything else...it's perfect.
jerseyjunker1 Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 to cool real well done car. i always liked the way the doors opened suicide in front standard in back.sweeeet
Austin T Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Looks nice.If I can ever get my hands on this I would turn it into a gasser.So warped but so cool.
Grumpa Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 An absolutely beautiful little model. I have to agree with Grayghost that it looks like it just rolled off of the assembly line.
The70judgeman Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Very nice looking model and an interesting subject. Kind of looks like Renault's attempt at a "better Beatle".
peekay Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Fantastic job! Beautiful colour, very effective and precise detailing, specially on the louvres.
Harry P. Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Hard to add anything that hasn't already been said. Cute car, beautifully done model. A definite 10.
Chuck Most Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Love this! I have the same kit, but I did mine as a gasser.
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