Revell Citroen 2CV - the used look

[Simon]

Hi folks, I have not been around for a while as I have not really been building cars, but couldn't resist this 1/24 Citroen 2CV from Revell. My model tools, paints and kits are all packed up while I move house so I was bored, and ended up buying this kit and some new paints and tools! I recommend this kit, the detail and fit is good and you could build it several different ways.

I used some Humbrol weathering washes and powders to give it a used look, like a little old battle wagon maybe still in use somewhere in rural France. It's not a show-winning result but for off-the-shelf products, I think the Humbrol stuff is not bad.

More build details on my blog. Thanks for looking.

[ChrisR]

Looks good!

[unclescott58]

Hey, Chris above stole my line! I too think it look good. Very nice in fact.

Scott

[GeeBee]

Very nice and realistic .....

[Maxicoop]

super job looks real !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Johan020]

It looks 1/1. Very impressive

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Looks good to me, show winner or not.

[Daddyfink]

That is cool! I need one now!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Great looking model, very realistic.

I've always been a closet fan of the deux chevaux and I'd love one as a daily driver, but it's never occurred to me to look for one when I've had the money.

[bbowser]

Nice model, very convincing!

[slusher]

Super nice model..

[Young iron]

Just the way 1:1 are...

[OldTimer50707]

Very nice job.

[Simon]

Gents, thanks for all your kind comments. It was such fun to build a model using just the paints and tools I bought for the job, like being a beginner again.

Nice to hear from you North American chaps who shared some love for the 2CV, and especially from the folks in Europe for whom old 2CVs used to be as common as lamp posts. When did you last see one?

[kruleworld]

cool. i prefer to see street-used cars rather than showroom fresh.

[pturley84]

Great job! The subtile weathering really sets it off.