SFRC Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Hi all, I am new to this forum. Most builds I see are kits and resin. I mostly use diecast models to modify but I think I can learn a lot of what you guys are doing. To kick off I'll share some pics of a couple of Austin Healeys I modified. Just to make them look as close as possible to the original car. Here is the base model which came out quite recently. The Le Mans style boot is not on the acutual car so that had to go. Edited June 22, 2012 by SFRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 The interior of the base model was changed as well as this car is used for classic races and rallies. Also added a roll cage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 This is the original car And here the finished model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Haas Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Wow looking good. diecast, plastic, resin. its still a modeling. I like this.....Great weathering too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Nice! Much better than the original, love your weathering too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Thanks guys. Here are some other Big Healeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I always liked the Healey's and bug eyed sprite's,Kinda have to considering I was named after Austin Motor company.My dad said he wanted a Sprite but got me instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Well I don't have any kids but a '66 MGB and a '71 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super... And a '79 Volvo 245 just to carry spare parts like engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Very nice. I'm a Healey lover from way back and especially love the white/grey one. There were many that color combo here in the States. I should probably get over my scale bias and go for some diecasts .. there's just too many of the cars I love there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Very nice! All of your cars look nice, you have some great modeling skills. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Beautiful builds all, and very fine conversion work on the first one. I've always loved the big Healeys, especially the engine sound from the driver's seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Ok... I know nothing about these cars... but that headlight arrangement? With the inner ones actually faired into the bodywork? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Yep, check this site for some old photo's http://www.donbarrow.co.uk/autobiography_stage2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjunker1 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 these models are to cool. its great to see there are more diecast rebuilders out there. for awhile i felt so lonely. trust me i know how much work is involved in doing these i have had more than one dremel bit or wheel blow apart on me.lol realy great work. manny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Welcome Maarten!!! Great diecast rebuilds you're doing, very realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 these models are to cool. its great to see there are more diecast rebuilders out there. for awhile i felt so lonely. Manny... believe it or not, I was thinking of you and your work when I created this section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjunker1 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Manny... believe it or not, I was thinking of you and your work when I created this section. WOW. I AM FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT.thank you harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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