Plastheniker Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hi, Considering that this Aurora kit is almost 50 years old it is not that poor IMO. Since I built the Monogram reissue more than 20 years ago my memories have more or less faded but I still remember three major problems: In those early days kits with opening doors, bonnets and even boot lids were rather popular even if their usually poor fit spoilt the appearance of the model when closed. This applies to the Aurora kit, too. Making equal gaps and gluing these movable parts shut flush with the rest of the body was rather laborious. The optically extremely distorting glass parts for the windscreen and the side windows were abysmal and had to be replaced by clear sheet. The rear window was still just acceptable but I wish I had replaced it, too. The kit had massive „wire“ wheels, similar to those of Tamiya's Morgan and Jaguar Mk II, but rather clumsy by comparison. As usual I made a set of real wire wheels. Since the (whitewall) tyres of the kit were very crude I replaced them by better ones from my spares box. I mixed a green metallic that was obviously popular on restored vintage Aston Martins because green metallic was (and still is) Aston Martin's racing colour. Overall the kit was certainly far from perfect, that may be the resaon why you don't see it finished very often. Nevertheless with some effort it can make a nice model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Another Plastheniker masterpiece. Just superb. Okay, your next mission, should you choose to accept it, is the Aurora Maserati 3500 GTi. Only Matt Bacon has conquered the inaccuracies in this kit, which requires a new nose and front roofline. I am loaded with reference on this if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Absolutely lovely job!! The color is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 that is a beautiful build !!!!! great job !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Are those wheels from the kit? Or are they those machined rims with custom laced wires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Beautiful build, Jurgen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Brilliant build, Jurgen. The finish is exemplary, as usual, as is your attention to detail. It's the best colour for one of these, I reckon (my Zero Paints collection includes 3 versions of Aston Martin racing/sage/California green...). I have one to build as well, and I'm looking forward to it now. The only thing I'd change is the line of the roof over the side windows -- it should be pretty much flat over the door, and the highest part is more or less at the front corner -- it doesn't curve back down again from a high-point a bit in front of the B-pillar. And that's going to mean raising the "brow" of the windscreen, because the curve to the pillar has finished at the top of the side window height. Aaaargh -- another crash moulded windscreen in my future I fear... But that's not to detract from your very fine build of the kit as is... Congratulations. bestest, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I always enjoy your models, this one is no exception. Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I didn't know that kit could look that good. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Very, VERY nice! You can be proud of that one. Model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Stunning model! I'm impressed. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Beautiful work! Especially knowing what you started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 A lot of real nice work in this , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Truly beautiful model. Nice to see someone put more effort into building it than into whining about it. Gorgeous little car, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Simply amazing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Very nice beautiful job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Stunning! X 2! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Are those wheels from the kit? Or are they those machined rims with custom laced wires? Did you read the first post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Panel gaps are a bit too wide, but otherwise a beautiful model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Gorgeous.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Did you read the first post? Jeez, Harry. First you complain about a lack of outside mirrors on people's models. Then it's the lack of back washing grilles. Now you expect us to read the postings before we comment on them? Your a cruel task master! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Absolutely beautiful! Odd that this iconic subject has never been kitted with the respect it deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I keep hoping that Airfix will do state of the art 1/24 Jaguar E Type and Aston Martin DB4/5 kits... bestest, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 OK, thanks. Must've read too fast. Those wheels make the car I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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