albergman Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 New here. This is a TR6 I built as a surprise gift for a friend. Body and wheels cut from a block of RenShape. Everything else handmade. Hope you like it 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Always love to see more scratchbuilt stuff. Superb! What scale is it??? Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Roy I rarely (never actually) build to any accepted scale. I just pick a size I like to work in and make the plans to that size. The TR is about 8" long I think ... close to a 1/24th scale? My friend doesn't collect models so I made it just to sit on a shelf somewhere at a size he could enjoy. Said he likes it!! Glad you like it too. Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A5h Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thats incredible Frank, welcome to Britmodeller and thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Gotta love a TR6 & a wonderfully scratch built one at that! Well done indeed, superb craftsmanship. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100SQN Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Like it ? I love it. You're a true craftsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelvy Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Frank, thanks for the comments on my Lola. I have been directed here by your link so thanks for that. The TR6 is a beautiful model and captures the lines (Germanic I believe) of the classic roadster very well. I also noted your Lola T.70 another super sculpt. A friend of mine produced a resin kit of the Lola MkIIIB and it has sold pretty well, not surprising given the popularity of the real car. Looking forward to more of your inspiring work. I have plans for a Lotus 18 in 1/24 scale. I keep putting off starting it but should really give it a go! Regards, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Frank, thanks for the comments on my Lola. I have been directed here by your link so thanks for that. The TR6 is a beautiful model and captures the lines (Germanic I believe) of the classic roadster very well. I also noted your Lola T.70 another super sculpt. A friend of mine produced a resin kit of the Lola MkIIIB and it has sold pretty well, not surprising given the popularity of the real car. Looking forward to more of your inspiring work. I have plans for a Lotus 18 in 1/24 scale. I keep putting off starting it but should really give it a go! Regards, Steve. Hi Steve Glad you liked the TR6. It was a handsome car that still has great appeal. I still remember when I cut the block out that would become the model there was very little shaping to be done! It's a very simple design with modest styling cues that give it its appeal. Good example of less-is-more. Your Lola has got me thinking I really should pick up my own Lola model and try and finish it. Another wonderful design that. Winter coming here in Canada and that's when I have more time in my little shed. Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fiat Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Simply beautiful!!!! So it is only external detail? It looks so real, that you could open the door and just plop down and sit in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Dr. Fiat said: Simply beautiful!!!! So it is only external detail? It looks so real, that you could open the door and just plop down and sit in it! Thanks Doc. Yes, only external detail. I made it so long ago that I'd like to have it back so I can upgrade it!! Every model I make usually improves my technique and it becomes a curse that I hate looking at my earliest stuff The powerboat you commented on really taught me how to silver solder and work with stainless steel rod for the first time. His trunk luggage rack is done with piano wire rod and ordinary solder which is now blackening. I'd like to remake that piece especially but he won't hear of it. All the "metal" on this is done using Renshape (same as the body is carved from) then "plated" with adhesive aluminum tape. I'd love to now shape proper door handles, tail light frames and bumpers and polish them. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fiat Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Frank- I am into radio control boats. I have a few Dumas Scarab boats that have a great scale look to them, with stainless steel railings and hatches. I have one on sale on Ebay at the moment... I only mention this because I had to build them to make them look "Scale", so I can appreciate at least some of what you are saying- but no comparison to the soldering work you have done on this boat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Welcome to BM! An excellent model of one of my all-time favourite cars. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, Dr. Fiat said: Frank- I am into radio control boats. I have a few Dumas Scarab boats that have a great scale look to them, with stainless steel railings and hatches. I have one on sale on Ebay at the moment... I only mention this because I had to build them to make them look "Scale", so I can appreciate at least some of what you are saying- but no comparison to the soldering work you have done on this boat... Hi Doc ... not sure what you mean by "have to make it look scale". Is there a build log here I can see? 6 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Welcome to BM! An excellent model of one of my all-time favourite cars. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks AD210. Been here for over a year now and have submitted quite a few builds. Presently scratch building a 54 Lancia D50 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235011053-scratchbuild-of-a-lancia-d50/&page=1 Some of my other builds are here Frank http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234992475-scratch-built-flying-scotsman http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234991814-some-artsy-fartsy-wooden-cars/&page=1 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234991630-anyone-for-scratch-built-half-hulls http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234992373-another-scratch-build-lola-t70/ http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234991575-billings-dragon-tarted-up/ http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234991611-scratch-built-trojan-sport-fishing-boat http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235007619-half-hull-of-a-beneteau-51-idylle-sailboat/#comment-2454882 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234995195-scratch-build-of-beneteau-51-idylle-sailboat-half-hull/#comment-2224292 Frank Edited December 11, 2016 by albergman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borez Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Wow, really nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrsmatt99 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Very Nice! Great scratch building skills Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Dear god that is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 3 hours ago, vrsmatt99 said: Very Nice! Great scratch building skills Matt 3 hours ago, vinnie the panda said: Dear god that is amazing Matt and Vinnie Thanks for the kind words. It's not as difficult as you might think! Just takes practice and start making small parts for a kit. Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Stunning build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Just seen this. Absolutely fabulous! This is one of my all-time favourite cars, and if I had the money (lots and lots!!!) I would buy one, even a scrapper, tomorrow! Beautiful! I am awe-struck! Cheers, Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Wow, that's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 beautiful beatufiul work, i would like to see more pictures of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Most of this post got dropped so I'll do it again! Thanks to all above who took time to post a reply ... greatly appreciate it. I don't have a lot of pictures of the build. It's a very simple car to scratch and basically needs only some auto-repair Bondo molded around the wheel wells and sanded out. Air dam is an easy fabrication and the wheels were done on my woodlathe/toolrest with hand held carving tools. Taillight lenses from plastic pill bottles etc. and their frames molded from epoxy. I used those "logs" where you slice of a piece and mold it to shape and let it harden. File out all the holes ... took several tries though! Luggage rack is steel wire and solder. Today I'd use stainless (welding) rod and silver solder as it's stronger and stays shiny. I see from my pictures the car was ready to paint on day 5 so that shows how simple a design it is to build. Here you go then ... A few more finished shots ... Frank Other scratch builds ... Lancia D50 Sport Fisherman 36 Half-Hull yachts Beneteau 51 sailboat Varnished wooden cars Flying Scotsman A3 Lola T-70 Billings Dragon Edited April 25, 2017 by albergman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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