Nacho Z Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 This one was finished up at the beginning of January. It is the first completed model of my "building season". I have never seen one of these built before. I keep a log of hours worked on each model, it is just something I do. This one has 26 hours in it. A relatively quick build for me. I should note that there are no pics of this car with the hood on. That is because it doesn't fit and I didn't want to spend the time to make it fit. The hood is completed and it looks good, it just has to sit beside the car . Click here for an explanation of what I did and why I did it: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=97233
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Came out nice. Have to say first completed one I've ever seen.
Nacho Z Posted January 7, 2015 Author Posted January 7, 2015 Came out nice. Have to say first completed one I've ever seen. Thank you, Bob. Yep, it is unique!
atomicholiday Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Never seen that kit before, but that's awesome. Really came out great.
Nacho Z Posted January 7, 2015 Author Posted January 7, 2015 Never seen that kit before, but that's awesome. Really came out great. Thanks, Jeremy!
Harry P. Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Well now... that's odd! I wonder what the thinking was behind putting out a kit that is completely plated. I can't help but wish you would have built this one using accurate, correct colors. But as it stands, it sure is unique!
Guest Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Well now... that's odd! I wonder what the thinking was behind putting out a kit that is completely plated. I can't help but wish you would have built this one using accurate, correct colors. But as it stands, it sure is unique! It will happen, got one in the works. Interesting to see this built plated.
Harry P. Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 It will happen, got one in the works. Interesting to see this built plated. I'd love to see your results.
Nacho Z Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 Well now... that's odd! I wonder what the thinking was behind putting out a kit that is completely plated. I can't help but wish you would have built this one using accurate, correct colors. But as it stands, it sure is unique! This one is like the mutt you see at the pound. I just felt bad for it. I had to build it as it was. Anyhow, I have the original, pre-plated kit that I plan to build. Here is the original. I will add detail and do proper painting to it.
ToyLvr Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Nicely done, John! I bought a couple of the plated version many years ago just so I could use the firewall on my unplated kits. The plated kit's firewall, properly detailed, looks very close to the prototype Duesy aluminum unit. Of course, nowadays we have Alcad to help with that. Also, Monogram did their Caddy V-16 in a plated version as well (see attached photo). (hint: this one is spare one I don't need, if you want to have one to accompany your Duesy) Edited January 8, 2015 by ToyLvr
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