1:18 Austin Healey 3000 black & grey

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For the proud owner of this beautiful Austin Healey 3000 I am going finish this 1:18 replica of his car. He already started on the project by disassambling one model. He also removed all the paint.

The base model the owner started on didn't have the louvers on the side so I got another model withe the louvres. Before cutting up the models I first fitted the doors, bonnet and boot.

Then I connected both models.

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With the paint on the models looks quite different

The Healey has an unpainted metal strip between the body and the wings so I need make that on the model as well

Also the engine differs from the actual car. 2 in stead of 3 carbs, different colour. A before and after picture.

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Time to put the shiny bits on

Also some small mods on the interior like colour of the steering wheel and a fire extinguisher

The chassis was a bit damaged so that is repaired with some glue

[AzTom]

Nice job.

I'm guessing at least one of these is a Kyosho, What model had the Left hand drive?

Tom

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They are both Kyosho. The first model,, the road car, was LHD.

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The custom made luggage rack

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The big Healey is as good as ready now. I need to repair a bit of pait.

Mesh before the headlights and Canadian number plates.

Large Austin Healey logo's on the carpets but you need a keen eye to spot them...

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Last photo: the carpets

[Erik Smith]

Another great job. Beautiful paint job.

[sjordan2]

This is another stunning piece of work on your diecasts.

[Jzaaijer]

Awesome job Maarten! How were you able to connect the two cars? Can you weld it together?

[Sixties Sam]

Very nice! I admire anyone with the skills to modify metal models. Great work! The luggage rack is exquisite!

Sam

[jerseyjunker1]

super job Maarten in the right setting this would look like a 1:1 car. the new owner will surely be proud to display this car.again great job.