PatW Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I recently (12 months ago) bought this, the kit with PE parts........... And I bought these...................... To look llike this.................... So I started with the brakes................. And a few more bits.............................
PatW Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 PE dash................. Humbrol Chrome Silver............... The tub, wheels and tyres on the chassis..................
PatW Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 The tub with the pe parts including pedals................. The seat and fuel filler pipe.................... The cage is built................ And fitted.................. And more.........
PatW Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 Decals started................ Five on this side................ And four in this side so far........................ Only three days so far. I must try and do some more tomorrow..................
Kennyboy Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Looking good so far Pat......I'll be following this one.
maltsr Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I agree, looks killer so far Pat. It's a great kit, I built the Good Smile Racing version last year.
PatW Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys. Ok Kenny, It's decals all the way at present! Yes maltsr, I looked at that one on the web, but couldn't get it the UK at the time. The aftermarket decals are thicker than the norm which can have it's own problems especially over the wheel arches where it has to conform three ways. I also looked at these but the importer could'nt get anymore as the French maker had stopped this one due to lack of sales................ But I can imagine the Good Smile decals were interesting to lay up as well! Edited October 18, 2014 by PatW
maltsr Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 I can empathise about the decals Pat, mine were the same, especially the full side decals around the funnel shaped duct ahead of the rear wheel . It's a pity about the other set being discontinued, would have made a great model.
PatW Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 Cheers Carl. a few more decals and small bonnet and bootlid grills (prior to fitting PE grills on top) today................ Decals on the bottom of the doors and small VDS decal on the side of the front wing............. And long decals on either side of the bonnet............... Some more on Monday.
Nacho Z Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Looking good! I am enjoying the progress posts. Looking forward to more. Edited October 19, 2014 by Nacho Z
PatW Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 Cheers Nacho Z, yes I've just been out to the cabin and attached four PE airvents to the body. 'The Cabin' We had to build one as my stuff was all over the place, and after 40 years of marriage my wife wanted the dining room table back! But we built this 'log' cabin in a week, 5 years ago.
PatW Posted October 22, 2014 Author Posted October 22, 2014 Right today's work on front and rear PE mesh, rear towing arrow, gloss coat, slightly darkening the bright silver as though the body has been in the rain........ And so onto tomorrow, fitting intakes on the sides and under the bonnet
rusty85 Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Looking good Pat! I really wish someone would do some Ecurie Ecosse decals for that kit.
PatW Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Cheers guys. Rusty 85, not in this case but I've started printing my own decals for Hellaflush models as I can see them on the web and reduce them to fit the models.Like this one which I will use on a rallycar and others............... So if you can find a suitable image you can download it and print it on decal paper, but don't print and sell any! Cheers Paul, although it's only 8.46am here in the UK I was up at 6am to get to Tesco to buy today's veggies,as my wife had to get into work early in our one car. So I've been in the cabin already, attached the front light lenses, and the rear light units and painted the red lenses. and painted the rear brake light that slots in the bootlid. I'm looking at the masking info in the kit, when I've masked the windows before, and tried to get the mask off I've scratched the edge of the paint! So I'll think a bit more about that especially when some need to be painted inside and some outside! Edited October 23, 2014 by PatW
PatW Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) A few pics from today.............. Body on............ Ground effects tunnel on................ Front air-dam with groove cut in. PE front grill mesh lower than bodywork.......... Air-dam fitted................ PE uprights and wing fitted. Wait for ca to set before attaching end plates........... Both towing eyes fitted, this is the rear (obviously!).............. See you tomorrow. Edited October 23, 2014 by PatW
Pizzwizz24 Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Kinda envy your cabin there Patrick. You just gave me some good ideas.
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 in reality how is that kit? i ve heard mixed reviews about it dose it even have a motor?
maltsr Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 in reality how is that kit? i ve heard mixed reviews about it dose it even have a motor? No motor Jay, but the kit goes together really well and is a pleasure to build.
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 No motor Jay, but the kit goes together really well and is a pleasure to build. yea it looks really good bud
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