kpnuts Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Well I got some rivets, nuts and braided hoses today for detailing her also found an old base from the Christie steam fire engine which was too badly broken to be repaired and anyway I've stolen lots of bits off it for other dios, so thought since its cobbled stones it would be good as a base for the Bentley. I've filled sanded and primed the people for the base as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Great work, this build is taking me back on a time warp too, 1973, my newly married ex gave it me for Christmas, motorized as well. Finished it in 2 weeks, sod the painting just wanted to see it go across the floor, which it did a few times before falling apart. the figures too, those are a 50 plus year warp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Coming on nicely. Here are a couple of pics of the brake compensator shaft and pedals themselves. Hope they're useful. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks very kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 This is looking really nice. Reminds me of when I built mine a few years ago. Seeing it in a nice diorama will be cool. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hi all here is where the Bentley is now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Coming along nicely so far, Ken. A word of advice for later on in the build. The rear axle is not glued in place to the rear springs until the propshaft is fitted. However, it is very difficult to get glue on the right places because the rear brake drums are in the way. You might want to leave off the brake drums until after glueing the axle or perhaps fit the axle to the springs using tiny screws or rod. I did neither and after a few days the axle broke away from the springs causing chaos! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi all here is all day and most of last nights work. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms111s Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I like the rivets on the front mud guards, they really add to the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Thanks, not sure how I will remove the stubs from the rivets, I'm sure I will figure it out before I need them though. Anyway here is the progress today. Edited January 18, 2015 by kpnuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms111s Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I didn't realise they where proper rivets, I thought they where the decal type. Maybe some careful use of a Dremel type rotary sander might take the ends off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Nice rivet work. I use some small side cutters to nip the shanks off metal rivets. I have switched to the decal type now but I'm not sure if they do them big enough for 1/12. I know it is subjective but I think your green is a bit on the light side. These cars were almost a black-green. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks, I keep being told that but it's the call out on the instructions and looks like the colour on the box art, it's too late to change it now any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Nice rivet work. I use some small side cutters to nip the shanks off metal rivets. I have switched to the decal type now but I'm not sure if they do them big enough for 1/12. I know it is subjective but I think your green is a bit on the light side. These cars were almost a black-green. Steve. British Racing Green comes/came in multiple shades. I've seen some of the very original BRG and it wasn't very dark at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 British Racing Green comes/came in multiple shades. I've seen some of the very original BRG and it wasn't very dark at all. I do agree with the above statement wholeheartedly. The point I was making is that these cars in particular were a very dark green. I have seen numerous examples whilst at VSCC and other vintage racing events and this pic is pretty typical of the subject. I appreciate that this model is already painted and will not be changing but just for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms111s Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I don't think there is a definitive BRG. From what I have read it was a case of using whatever green paint found at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Well, not quite, it is a dark green, tending to very dark, not towards the brighter shades. Not one of the current Bentleys on the scene today has not been repainted at least once in its life. The original BRG I inspected was the paint applied to the 1903 Napier of S.F.Edge. This was the first car to carry the green which was to become known as British Racing Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi all I am sure this brg will be a constant thing of debate but as has been said my decision was already made so,on with the show, here is tonights update, I made the mistake for deciding to replace the plastic spokes with real ones, I am going to live to regret that decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Good luck with the spokes. The ones you have done look good, I guess you will have to grin and bear it from here on in. I like your setting idea, it's all coming together quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thats an interesting way of doing the spokes. What are you using for the new ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi its florists wire, well here is half of the first wheel spoked(yes I know its not pretty) but lessons learned and it can go on the side nearest the wall in the dio so wont be seen. and here is some progress on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That exhaust manifold just looks SO real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hi all here is tonight's bit. I have cut off the steering column (not my idea got it from stevieo) and replaced it with part of my extending mirror. and here is more progress on the rest I understand these car bodys were covered with cloth and am thinking of covering it with paper and painting that, do you think that would give a clothe effect finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I used real cloth on mine. It wasn't that difficult. I cut pieces of paper as a template, cut the cloth (fine weave) about 10mm bigger all round, used permanent spray adhesive on the body and then stuck the cloth on. Let it dry, trim the edges with a new blade, and paint... The naff camera I used at the time had a very bright flash, hence the lighter green look. The model is actually quite a dark green. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 That is a beauty (but of course you built it, it would be)think I will try that on mine thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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