Scratching the surface,1936 Bentley Saloon

[scalemodelworld]

This build is getting stupidly awesome. The doors look amazing. I can't wait to see the secret to those door hinges.

I'm expecting to see working window cranks and door locks on this Kenn.

[kennb]

Sheets of plastic came yesterday.......I broke it down to 24 20"x12" pieces for easier storage.

I had the sides paritially assembled before I decided to have opening doors. So I cut the doors out of the sides.

I have a unique hinging system,,,,but I have no clue what it is yet. for the mock up I used masking tape.........................

Kenn

Thanks for watching and commenting......remember if you see something I can do better let me know.

[kennb]

Doors are framed out and the window sill is installed,,,then the interior panel is installed, the interior finish will be put on later as are the wood window frames.

The rear fender is roughed out and clips hold it in place.

Kenn

[CrazyGirl]

totaly amazing to me , wow wow wow !!!

[kennb]

The front fenders are a pain, this is the 3rd go at one and finally if came out close to right...............

Thanks for the comment Anne....all are appreciated...I know people think it is going the right direction that way.

Kenn

[Albie D]

This build makes me feel like a caveman. Next level stuff for sure!

[kennb]

Door hinges have been a problem since I have never done anything like this before. Why do they have to open anyway?

To adjust the door slides on the pin as it opens to clear the rear door....The doors slide off easily for taking photos inside and painting. I can do the interior after the car is totally assembled or change it at will....

Very elegant,,,simple,,,easy,and foolproof.........................................

Thanks to all those watching along and commenting on the build.....................

Kenn

[kennb]

The way I am building this car is far different from the previous as you can see. Now I am setting up the interior since it will be built in as I go. There is no "interior tub" but it is built like the real car. right into the structure as the car is built. Most things will be removable untill final assemble but they are build to fit the space I have. I am also thinking how the fiber optics will play into the interior. I know I want lights in the dash but do I want other interior lighting and where and how is that to be done.I do have some voids that I can run cable and I will have a lot under the floor, inside the firewall, in the roof panel. Do I want some floor lighting under the seats???or a dome light, or in the center pilars?....I am still working that out but have to be thinking about how it is going to be done.

I enjoy hearing from those following along and hope that along the way I share some little thing you can use in your cars......Thanks for following along.

Kenn

[Tony T]

Thanks for letting us follow along, Kenn. Inspirational build once again!

[Davewilly]

Kenn...your totally scratch build all plastic builds are amazing! and you make it look so easy on top of it. Thanks for sharing them step by step with us all.

[Tumbler75]

I follow all your builds and I'm simply blown away with the craftsmanship of your builds. This is going to be another knock out jus' like your MG's. Anymore on the Buick?

[kennb]

Thank you for the comments and following my builds. The Buick is on hiatis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I was not satisfied with how it was going and need to rethink a few things on it, It might return later

Kenn

[kennb]

I have been working on the removable roof today....The seam will be covered by the drip ril and accross the back will be covered by the belt banding that goes around the back.

Kenn

[BKcustoms]

This is so cool! Your builds keep getting better and better every time I look.

[Del Austin]

Very nice craftsmanship. You make it look so easy!

[GeeBee]

Your builds are just out of this world, and this one's looking to be a really interesting build, you have my attention ....

[kennb]

Thank you for the kind comments and watching the build........

Today is brake day........................making the brake drums and installation on the backing plates.

Kenn

[kennb]

starting the mechanicals,,,,engine and firewall details,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Kenn

[kennb]

side trim.............................

Kenn

[scalemodelworld]

Looking even more awesome Kenn. Can you give us some info on how you're doing those hinges??

[kennb]

There is a short tutorial on the hinges on page 2 near the bottom.....If you want more specific Information I can get more detailed...Thank yoy for the question.

Kenn

[508boricua]

I have never seen anything like this. You are the best scratch builder I have ever seen. Wish I had your incredible talent. Amazing work!!!

[kendog261]

WOW and I mean that. Quite impressive how you built that all from nothing.

[kennb]

First full body assembly,dry fit........

Now I can finish sone details on the body and mud it up.......................................40 gallons of bondo shoulld do it.................

Kenn

[kennb]

Finally got all the doors hinged and fitted,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just have to fix the roll down windows (JK)......ordering the fiberoptics today for this one so I can start running lines to lights nd interior and dash.....if it works a few surprises there too..........................in the mean time I will be detailing it out more and getting lights ready, grill insert and finishing off the back.

Thanks for watching.........

Kenn