1/43 Talbot Lago

[Webb]

Built this one about twelve years ago from a Southern Cross kit. It was the Le Mans winner in 1950. It took second place in the small scale class at the IPMS nationals in 2000.

Chris

[Dave B]

^{Beautiful job Chris, would like that in 1/24. Could always try & convert a SMER GP car I guess!}

^{Dave B}

[Harry P.]

Fantastic!

If that was only good enough to take second place, I'd love to see the first place winner!

[Chillyb1]

That is indeed a fantastic model. I don't know how you guys do it in 1/43 scale.

I'd love to see more of these kinds of cars. I'm a fan of French cars in general, and of these little racers in particular.

[cobraman]

Great detail in such a small scale. Good job.

[W-Machine]

Well done, and nicely detailed.

[Draggon]

Outstanding! I cant imagine doing that one in 1/43--great work!

[Badluck 13]

What took first place??? the real thing????....Chris you are a master at these classic race cars........

[Brizio]

Beautiful!!!

[Webb]

Thanks for the compliments! It was really a fun kit to build because it was "engineered" so well. I can't take any credit for the amount of detail. It's built box stock but the level of detail included is much more than most 1/43rd kits. You can even read the numbers on the "preselector" gear shift! As for the 1st place winner of the Nationals, it was a black stock car, maybe Earnhardt? I guess you never know what the judges are going to look for. Don't get me wrong, It was a very nicely decaled stock car but.....

Thanks again,

Chris

[sjordan2]

This is unbelievable. On the other end of the spectrum, you might be interested in seeing how one modeler is totally scratch building a 1/8 version of a car like this. I think it proves what incredible detail there is in your 1/43 build.

http://www.scalemoto...-lago-t26c.html

Edited May 23, 2012 by sjordan2

[Webb]

This is unbelievable. On the other end of the spectrum, you might be interested in seeing how one modeler is totally scratch building a 1/8 version of a car like this. I think it proves what incredible detail there is in your 1/43 build.

http://www.scalemoto...-lago-t26c.html

Holy cow, THAT is unbelievable! Makes me feel like I should find another hobby. There's also a 1/8th scale scratch built Cheetah on that site that I would give my left one for!

Chris

[Badluck 13]

Thanks for the compliments! It was really a fun kit to build because it was "engineered" so well. I can't take any credit for the amount of detail

But a model only comes out as good as the builder no matter the quality and detail in the box....and you have proven to be a master at it !

[Webb]

But a model only comes out as good as the builder no matter the quality and detail in the box....and you have proven to be a master at it !

Wow Mike! Thanks a lot. You're making me blush!