triumphfan Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 This is a restoration of a kit purchased from a charity shop. The Merit kits are very long in the tooth now but definately worth updating with some thoughtful addition. WIP is here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234944561-brm-p25-in-124-updating-the-old-merit-kit/ Paint is from Zero purchased through Hiroboy. The decals are Pattos, the race number for Mike Hawthorns car should actually be 23 but this was as close as I could get. I've since found some general race numbers sold in individual packs (damn it!) Very enjoyable resto with almost all the added detail scratchbuilt or parts box bits. The wheels and tyres came from SEF, just a shame the tread on the tyres is not better but I feel it adds to the period charm of this model. I am gradually working my way through a collection of these little beauties. The Connaught B type campaigned by Rob Walker is next. So, here she is in all her splendour. Thanks for looking, Steve. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 She looks magnificent! Wonderful work on an equally wonderful looking car. If I didn't know you restored an old Merit I would have guessed it was a current well made resin kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rishi Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Very nice and beautiful restoration work. Its always enjoyable to work on restoration. The end results are imagined throughout resto work. Rishi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Really beautiful finish Steve. Havn't heard of Merit kits for years - in fact had forgotten about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks Guys, much appreciated feedback. Regards, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruiser Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Superb Steve, well done Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Just goes to show what little gems those kits were, great work Steve you have produced a beauty.............Smudge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thankyou Gents, Your comments are much appreciated. Regards, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Wheeler Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Looks great Steve, yet another top job! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-w Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Great work on this one, Steve! John-w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks Rich and John. It was a very satisfying project, now looking forward to getting the Connaught to the same standard. Regards, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffsrw Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 model looks great steve, can't wait to see it in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Nice work Now THATS a racing car. Just the way i like 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevita Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hello Steve, first of all, I apologize for my English (I'm Italian, from Palermo, Sicily). I'm a Merit kits fan, I collect them and I recently started the Connaught in order to replicate the '55 Syracuse GP winner (Syracuse is in Sicily... )... I also recently purchased a (badly) built BRM... me too, I love this car, and I'm delighted by your restoration, Just a little question... why did you change the wheels? The original kit's wheels have the correct 16-hole pattern, and even little "buttons" between each couple of "big" holes that one can drill to reproduce the little holes... many congratulations for the excellent job Beppe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hi Beppe, glad you liked the BRM. I tried to keep the original wheels but wanted to remove the plastic tyres in order to fit rubber ones. That operation resulted in ruining two of the wheels so I had to replace them with white metal items. I have also built the Connaught but did it in Rob Walker livery. Your English is very good, by the way. Regards, Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 What a beautiful car Steve .... that paint finish is amazing !!! BillyD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevita Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) The Connaught is wonderful too... did you make a WIP for it? I found the BRM's one very inspiring, and I would be curious to see this model's building... I noticed that many modifications that you made are very similar to mine... Edited July 25, 2015 by bevita 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thanks for that Beppe. I did take some progress pics of the Connaught but I put them on face book page of IPMS F1 and Motorsport SIG. Not sure if they can still be viewed on there? Regards, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevita Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thanks Steve! By studying the images that I collected for the BRM, I noticed that you don't need to say that is is the Hawthorn's car with a wrong number... the #25 car at 1956 British Grand Prix was the Ron Flockhart's BRM P25! So, you correctly reproduced a 1956 British GP entry! If you want, you can follow my Connaught's WIP on www.forum-auto.com... it'a a French forum and the WIP is in French language... http://www.forum-auto.com/automobile-pratique/modelisme-modeles-reduits/sujet13750.htm PS: your finishing and paint jobs are astonishing... I hope to reach such a level... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Beppe, thanks for the news on Ron Flockhart's BRM. I will certainly remember that info. I am going to have a look at your build right away! Regards, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Great to see these ancient kits properly treated. They were pretty good in their day and it's hard to believe they're nearly 60 years old and still capable of producing a good model in the right hands. Wonderful stuff! Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevita Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Ancient kits are very interesting, especially because they often reproduce rare and "forgotten" subjects... Merit kits are excellent bases for the ancient racing cars fans... the body lines and proportions are very well replicated, the plastic is high quality (I never found a warped body, even in a badly worn box), and the subjects are often unique... they are very "basic" and simple, but with a reasonable improving job, you can get great models... ...as Steve showed to us... Edited August 20, 2015 by bevita 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Missed these the first time around Steve - two absolute stunners! Glorious models, more so knowing the starting point for them!! Beautiful! keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 They both look tremendous, Steve. There are not enough classics on the car forums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Amazing finish , bodywork looks fantastic , Richy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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