Aston Martin DBS

[vwdave92]

I did this earlier in the year. It's OOB with some added decals (carbon engine bay braces and interior pieces) and then flocking for the carpet and a touch of BMF. Otherwise... just paint and a wonderfully molded kit. This is my favorite build to this point... used a lot ideas from other cars and techniques I've been learning over the years... sometimes it all just comes together.

[martinfan5]

Holly cow, that is just beautiful, great job, what blue did you use?, thanks, now I want to build a second one in blue

[Miatatom]

I second that, beautiful job.

[cobraman]

Great color and cool interior.

[Scuderia]

Nice subtle touches all over this one, esp. the headlamps and interior. Very nicely done

[martinfan5]

Great minds think alike.... Great job Dave!

Just got the re-release of this kit with the Aber PE detailing kit.... The disc-brake calipers are the bees-knees!! Can't wait to build it!

Cheers Dan

Would you mind post the what the P/E set looks like when you start on it ?

mine, not blue

Edited August 9, 2012 by martinfan5

[TheCat]

Very nicely done.

[Jeff Johnston]

beautiful model ! Makes me want to start mine.

[slusher]

Excellent color, great looking interior. very nice..

[vwdave92]

Hey guys... thanks for the kind words. This is honestly my best build to date and one of the best kits ever!

The color is a mix of two different Testors lacquers decanted and sprayed through the air brush. Big Bad Blue and Icy Blue. I mixed them to get what amounted to a mild metallic slightly darker big bad blue. Alone it was too flat and the icy blue was the same problem but in the other direction... too metallic. I was nervous as hell but it worked great.

here's a picture of the engine bay as well. I looks AMAZING. Be careful putting the lettering on the intake... you wouldn't be the first to loose a letter. go slow then dab a little clear over it after your done.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

I like it a lot!

[Helix]

Yeah good work Dave, those Aston Martins sure look nice