Heller Renault Alpine A210

[lordairgtar]

Here is something I've been playing with for awhile now. Almost done. Needs glass over the lights and decals made yet. Plus painting of the tail lights and roof lights.

[cobraman]

Cool car.

[lordairgtar]

Thanks Cobraman. Typical of all heller kits of this era, it was a bit fiddly. The body up front is similar to the AMT Opel GT kit in the way it is part of the chassis. I separated it from the chassis and molded it to the body.

[GlueTube]

How long have you had that kit on your "to build shelf"? I am betting 30 years. Its a classic. I think fiddly is an understatement though....great work.

Regards

Brian

[Aaronw]

Neat, I built Tamiya's A110 several years ago, this would be a nice companion to it.

[Scalper]

Never seen this Alpine before. looking good.

[jaymcminn]

Tres cool. The perfect car for French Batman. I've never seen one of these kits before, and your build is excellent!

[lordairgtar]

Thanks everyone. I too have built Tamiya's Alpine. basically the same layout and engine. They are a perfect companion with each other. If anyone is familiar with the old IMC kits, you will understand the complexity of this one. It was also kitted along side a Renault Gordini rally car by AMT. Although I have the Gordini, these were gotten separately sold in Heller boxes, Another double Heller kit sold by AMT were a Matra paired with a Lotus from the 60s. I've had this in the build queue for about 6 years. I buy a lot of vintage kits that come my way cheaply. One of those kits where you just only get inspired to work on once in awhile. Maybe the Gordini will be opened up now, plus the Matra and Lotus.....well maybe not just yet.

[om617]

Cool! Never seen kit of this before. This is the Le Mans version or?

[lordairgtar]

http://lemans.slotracing.free.fr/images/Alpine/Alpine-Renault--A210.jpg Yes Tommy, Lemans in 1967

[oldscool]

That is one swoopy car.

[lordairgtar]

Forgot to show the body in primer. Bad cheap camera pic.

[ZTony8]

I've had the AMT double kit in the stash for about 40 years now.I started it(them) way back then but never finished them.Someday.............

[Chillyb1]

What a delightful subject. You never see these things. I'm really looking forward to the build.

[Quick GMC]

I have this same kit I got on consignment. The body is painted, but I'll be stripping it. Can't wait to see yours finished

[lordairgtar]

As soon as I get someone to create decals for it, I'll finish it up. It is almost done, just needs the decals and the light covers place on and the tail lamps painted and installed. And a bit of BMF I'm not a fast builder.

Edited January 27, 2014 by lordairgtar