SFRC Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 A friend of mine wants a model of a Citroen ID19 from 1958. Of course Solido has a model like that but the detailing is, well, not great. That is why I am using two models from Norev. This way, for instance, the bonnet will open. The base models: The idea is to put the front end of the cabrio onto the berline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I can't see any pictures. I remember checking out Norev diecasts when I was living in France. Man, they are nice. My most fervent hope and desire is to see a 1/24 scale of the DS, preferably coming from Tamiya. Please, oh, please, styrene gods won't you deliver unto us a DS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Pics should be visable now. Fabbri / Quattroruote or Metro (1:24) makes a DS for Italian kiosks... No idea how to get your hands on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Okey, I suppose I've got the basic shape. The late DSs (as the base model) have lots of chrome trim. An early ID doesn't have those so I grinded them off. Bonnet opens and closes nicely. Now I need to work on the door gabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 The bonnet didn't aline properly to the doors. It was a bit short and just a bit too narrow. To different models of course. I've extended the doors a bit with putty. Also twisted the corners of the bonnet a bit so it is wider. Also the gab between the front wings and the doors was uneven. So I grinded a bit of the doors at the top and extended the front wings at the bottem. A bit of black paint to see where some more sanding is required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Looking good, the DS has got to be a favorite car of mine, I'd love to see a 1:24th scale plastic kit of one .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Time to get started on the interior This is the original DS interior, very luxurious An early ID has a much more basic interior. The seats are covered in basic fabric. So I first need to make the surface smooth. Comming along quite nicely The foor is being carpetted. It is now blue/grey so I need to spray it in dark grey later on. The body is painted black and the interior in green/white I'm now working on the chassis. The axles from the cabrio with the old style wheels will be fitted on the Berline chassis. Not the easiest job because they are rather different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Well, it is kind of done. Number plates need to be changes. And a bit of cleaning. Back really shows all finger marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Some more photos The basic blue model is by Solido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnU Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Love the unique styling of these cars and your build looks great! Wish there was a 1:25 or 1:24 plastic kit available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Awesome Job!I've always liked these cars, they have that Ugly Cool look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 You mean the 2CV? Nickname in Holland is "lelijke eend" or ugly duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Fantastic work as always! And I agree with Geoff - it would be great to have this in 1.24th plastic. (I do have a pretty nice 1.24th diecast.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Excellent. Beautiful photo with the trees in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Love the unique styling of these cars and your build looks great! Wish there was a 1:25 or 1:24 plastic kit available. Heller has a 1/16 DS 19 sedan, but I'm told it's a total pain to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Anyone living in Austin, Texas? The Citroen ID arrived today but it is damaged. The body is detached from the under carriage. I'm affraid the model will be ruined if it is send by post while it is in bits and pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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