danntheman Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 This is my attempt at building an auto subject. It is the Smer Alpha, I think it is probably a reboxing of Merit kit. Simple kit no fit problems.Anyway here she is, all comments welcome. DSCF9374 by john dann, on Flickr DSCF9371 by john dann, on Flickr DSCF9373 by john dann, on Flickr DSCF9370 by john dann, on Flickr DSCF9377 by john dann, on Flickr 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 That's come up surprisingly well for a prehistoric kit. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Thank you for your kind comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigred Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Vintage racers/cars aren't really my thing, but this is a nice little model. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I love these old Merit 1950s racing cars and yours is very tidy indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 1 minute ago, bhouse said: I love these old Merit 1950s racing cars and yours is very tidy indeed! Thank you for your kind comment, much appreciated. 1 hour ago, Bigred407 said: Vintage racers/cars aren't really my thing, but this is a nice little model. Thanks for sharing. Thank you, I enjoyed building it even if it was very simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.charles Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I think "simple" is under-rated. enough of life is complicated! this model came out quite nice. Q: what scale? thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 True, the scale is 1/24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Really nice clean build - lovely paintjob! Just one thing, being picky - it's an Alfa Romeo.... Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 51 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Really nice clean build - lovely paintjob! Just one thing, being picky - it's an Alfa Romeo.... Keith oops sorry my typing or is it the alpha male in me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Indeed. Anonima Lombardi Fabbrica Automobile came under the control of Nicola Romeo some time between 1910 and 1920 (I think) and they have been Alfa Romeo ever since. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 WHOA BOY!! GORGEOUS .... Amazing looking Alfa Romeo.. OUTSTANDING.VERY RESPLENDENT build. BRAVO.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 2 hours ago, HOUSTON said: WHOA BOY!! GORGEOUS .... Amazing looking Alfa Romeo.. OUTSTANDING.VERY RESPLENDENT build. BRAVO.. thank you, thank you, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I saw the name SMER and didn't know they did car kits. This I think is very tidy and nicely built ! BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Billydick said: I saw the name SMER and didn't know they did car kits. This I think is very tidy and nicely built ! BillyD Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1xena Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) Nice work. Out of interest, there is a detail set for this kit by Indycals, available from Shapeways...for those unfamiliar, Shapeways is a commercial 3D printing outfit to which you can upload designs. They print them for you, and if you want to, make them available for others to buy too. The set for this kit includes a detailed engine. https://www.shapeways.com/product/AURGTZLE8/alfa-romeo-158-update-kit?optionId=60111686 Cheers Tania Edited October 15, 2017 by F1xena 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thanks for that, but to be honest an update set costing over 70sterling for a kit that cost about 6euro is a bit steep. still glad you like her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1xena Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 yes, and thats before you add some photo etch wire wheels and new tyres!. But when its the only game in town for that scale, its worth it for some! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 I think i will save cash for a more worthy project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Save your cash you have great talent for making the norm into a skillful outstanding build,Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.charles Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) On 10/16/2017 at 9:49 AM, danntheman said: .... a kit that cost about 6euro .... value of finished model = priceless Edited October 19, 2017 by s.e.charles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 On 10/19/2017 at 8:46 AM, Jim Wasley said: Save your cash you have great talent for making the norm into a skillful outstanding build,Cheers. Thank you for your very kind words. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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