Aginvicta Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 That's a great looking engine, the different "metallic" colours really bring it to life, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms111s Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Some parts were glued with poly cement though, and it was done to the extent that it looked as if half a tube had been used on every join... Sounds like some of my first builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Roy have you ever thought of going into classic car restoration, you would be very well suited there. I used to work for a classic car shop a for a few years after leaving school and alot of the stuff we did could is very similar to what you do just in a 1:1 scale Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 A bit on the radiator. Plastic core gone - wire mesh replacement - hand cut letter stencils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfriend Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hi Roy. Your builds never cease to amaze me, this is destined to turn into another masterpiece. The one thing that worries me is the fact that the more I look at it, the more I am tempted by another Pocher kit. After me declaring that I would never entertain one!! Still, funds are definitely stopping me from doing this foolish thing, so I will have to be content with making a start on the Heller Citroen some time in the near future. Regards, Larry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Hello Larry... Sorry if I'm tempting you toward another Pocher, but YES....!!! Get one! Your Rolls build was inspirational. You just CAN'T stop there! Search out an old 'barn find' like my Fiat - £25. That's all it cost me. It's great fun taking it all apart, and 'resurrecting' something from the dead. 100 times more fun than building a 1/12 Tamiya, and a quarter the cost. Actually, about the same cost as your average 1/24 Revell car ! That aside, the other half of me says PLEASE start on the big Citroen..... That one is firmly on my 'to-do' list. As an extra, here's the engine so far... Roy. Edited February 11, 2015 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 More bits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC2012 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Absolutely stunning build Roy. Looks like a 1:1 ............ amazing work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Why is there always a wine goblet stem in your pictures?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfriend Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Codger has asked the same question that I was thinking ie. the wine goblet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Why is there always a wine goblet stem in your pictures?? Roy uses it a bit like a French curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 The wine goblet is an essential piece of (my) model making equipment. Ideally, it is normally well topped-up with Chardonnay. My current 'problem' is that I'm not sure what colour the firewall surround is meant to be. The kit shows it painted silver, as do most built models on Google. However, 'history' says it was body coloured - dark red. I'm inclined to make mine a bit of a mix of history and current restoration, but is the firewall outer silver paint, or polished metal? If paint, I'll paint it. If metal, out comes the BMF... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I'll have to try the chardonnay method to get results like you - if I survive the starching we're getting now... About the firewall flange; I'd do BMF rubbed lightly with 0000 steel wool to tone it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Many thanks Mr C. The bit I'm concerned about isn't so much the flange, as the actual 'body' part - It's just grey/silver plastic at present in the picture... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Me? Like my Roller (which the 1:1 was an ally casting); a coat of gloss black / a mist or two of Alclad / silver Rub 'n Buff on edges and thin soupy black wash in the crevices. Then the BMF flange. But you surely don't need my input. EDIT: Upon further review; maybe just body color with some washes. Edited February 15, 2015 by Codger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC2012 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I too enjoy a glass of the red nectar whilst indulging in my favourite hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) For those following - a bit on the floor and firewall. The kit parts were very badly damaged so it seemed logical to make a real wood floor panel for both parts. The plastic bits were cut away, edge strips trimmed, cleaned up and BMF'd. Bolt holes were drilled through and steel dressmakers pins cut down and glued in. The wood is Beech, from a cheapo set of wood window blinds. I buy them frequently as they are a great source of thin, cheap wood. Roy. Edited February 16, 2015 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Nice work so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 I think these 'ancient' cars aren't quite as interesting to most as the more snazzy looking ones, but it's still a fun restoration. Frames, floor, firewall, fuel tank and rad all in place. It's beginning to look like an old car now... Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 You are making this a 1000 pound Sterling model from a 25 pound abandoned wretch. Your usual MO...:<) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfriend Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I keep thinking that your builds cannot improve much more............Guess what, I was wrong!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Your work on the firewall and floor is just out of this world good. One day when you are no longer with us (without trying to sound morbid) most if not all of you models will be in a museum somewhere with book of all the build threads they can find just to help us lesser gifted modellers Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) You guys are seriously generous with your comments - Shaun - I think yours is too... (?) I've sorted the seats and body 'box'. I didn't leather the seats as I'm trying hard to go with what is there. Admittedly, I added real wood on the floor etc, but the original parts were broken beyond sensible repair so a new floor was needed anyway. Also, the seats are quite nicely moulded so a quick squirt of satin black, a dusting of Tamiya rubber black and some polishing in places worked quite well. Transmission was fitted under the car - after changing the mounting holes, trimming the gear box edges and repositioning the fixings - the kit was WAY out in this regard and if built OOB, the main frames are pushed out sideways by about 5mm at the centre of the car. Fuel lines are in after moving the top union on the fuel tank 5mm to one side and filling the left over holes. The kit fuel pipes and fittings are in the wrong place as supplied, so I sorted it all out before fixing the pipes. Moving slowly ahead... Roy. Edited February 20, 2015 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC2012 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Beautiful work Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Fabulous work Roy, I'm amazed at how quickly it's coming together too. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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