Harry P. Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 This time a 1904 Wolseley... a cute little British car. No detailed WIP this time, but for an explanation of what I did, there's more info here. I'm pleased with the results. Despite the problems described in the other thread, it actually turned out looking pretty good! Comments, critiques, and criticisms welcome...
traditional Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Harry, I can't even begin to tell you how interesting I find these brass era models you're doing. Super intriguing cars, and beautifully finished models. Just keep-em-coming! Cliff
Aaronw Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Neat, good job on what I imagine was not a user friendly kit. I wish there were more cars of this era available in 1/24-25.
Cato Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Can't see your trademark button-tuft seat with that top up. If you weren't in a hurry, you should have made the top operable. Actually. power operated........
cobraman Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Turned out great. Top looks very realistic. Was actual cars painted that color ?
Harry P. Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 Turned out great. Top looks very realistic. Was actual cars painted that color ? Yes. I have a couple of reference photos that color (but with body-color fenders).
Harry P. Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 Can't see your trademark button-tuft seat with that top up. Yeah, it's pretty black in there. Hard to get the interior lit. How's this?
Ramfins59 Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Beautiful job as usual Harry. You whipped this one out in record time.
Modelmartin Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Yes. I have a couple of reference photos that color (but with body-color fenders).Early cars were very often painted quite bright colors. It is hard to tell in period vintage black and white photos however!Another cool car, Harry! Edited March 24, 2014 by Modelmartin
Cato Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Yeah, it's pretty black in there. Hard to get the interior lit. How's this? What - no dome light?? What wire thickness did you find for those top strap fasteners? Goes without saying another meticulous and thoughtful job-except for no power top or dome light...
GeeBee Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Another superb build Harry, looks like it's ready for the London to Brighton run ....
am73grand Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 What a cool little car! Never saw one of those before. I really like it!!!
Foxer Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 That's a good looking car for way back then ... the flat flow from front to back .. and that grill is awesome for the era! You did another beautiful build and that light blue paint really sets it off.
Harry P. Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 What - no dome light?? What wire thickness did you find for those top strap fasteners? Goes without saying another meticulous and thoughtful job-except for no power top or dome light... The dome light bulb burned out... I used K&S brass rod #8159 (.020, .51mm) for the loops at the edge of the top and on the chassis. The buckles are made of tine bits of styrene rod, glued together and sprayed brass.
Harry P. Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 That's a good looking car for way back then ... the flat flow from front to back .. and that grill is awesome for the era! You did another beautiful build and that light blue paint really sets it off. The "grille" is actually the exposed radiator.
sjordan2 Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 You're going to have to start your own Old Timers museum. Great color scheme, beautiful stuff.
Cato Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 The dome light bulb burned out... I used K&S brass rod #8159 (.020, .51mm) for the loops at the edge of the top and on the chassis. The buckles are made of tine bits of styrene rod, glued together and sprayed brass. Great job. You must be K & S' best customer..!
Harry P. Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 I should probably be in their Customer Hall of Fame...
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