Plastheniker Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hi, Considering that this Aurora kit is almost 50 years old it is not that poor IMO. Since I built the Monogram reissue more than 20 years ago my memories have more or less faded but I still remember three major problems: In those early days kits with opening doors, bonnets and even boot lids were rather popular even if their usually poor fit spoilt the appearance of the model when closed. This applies to the Aurora kit, too. Making equal gaps and gluing these movable parts shut flush with the rest of the body was rather laborious. The optically extremely distorting glass parts for the windscreen and the side windows were unusable and had to be replaced by clear sheet. The rear window was still just acceptable but today I wish I had replaced it, too. The kit had massive „wire“ wheels, similar to those of Tamiya's Morgan and Jaguar Mk II, but rather clumsy by comparison. As usual I made a set of real wire wheels. Since the (whitewall) tyres of the kit were very crude I replaced them by better ones from my spares box. I mixed a green metallic that was obviously popular on restored vintage Aston Martins because green metallic was (and still is?) Aston Martin's racing colour. Overall the kit was certainly far from being perfect, that may be the resaon why you don't see it finished very often. Nevertheless with some effort it can make a nice model. 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Looks nice - what scale is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 That is absolutely stunning. Lovely paint job and one of the best looking sports cars ever built. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I don't really do model cars, but that is just lovely.....Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 That’s fantastic. I can’t see any of the ‘flaws’ you mentioned. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 As an Aston Martin DB4 fan from way back, I'm happy to give that a very big TICK. There my be some proportional issues with it, but maybe thats a little distortion in the images but I absolutely cannot fault your finish, either in quality or detail, it is superb. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Lovely build mate, that's a nice kit and 50 years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLightAndy Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Absolutely perfect, I wish my kits came out this "flawed" 😁 Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Sir.. what a truly EXQUISITE model ... that iridescent color make a it look quite MAGNIFICENT. it is beautifully done. good job. Bravo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 This just proves that a silk purse can be made from a pig’s ear, what a superb job! I just love those wire wheels too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I'm amazed that's a 50 year old kit. It's a stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 That is simply gorgeous! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Absolutely gorgeous - that colour really compliments the car and the finish you've achieved is just exceptional. Love those wire wheels also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 What a beautiful sight one of the best looking cars ever built you are to be congratulated on your fine work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Oh God thats lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffsrw Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 you have made a fine model out of this kit. well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Thanks for the comments! On 10.1.2018 at 12:23 AM, Ratch said: Looks nice - what scale is it? My old Aurora catalogue as well as my old Monogram catalogues say the scale is 1/25. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Superb build,and that paint work WOW.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 That color is jaw dropping. Great car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Sweeeeeet! Looks lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Every now and again you see a build that keeps drawing you back to look at it and this is one,absolutely stunning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Great job on this old kit ! Very nice paint.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Thanks for the recent replies! For those not familiar with the old Aurora kits it might be interesting that besides the DB4 shown above there were at least five more kits of European sports cars. Maserati 3500 GT: similar quality as the DB4, i. e. a usable kit that reqires some work; reissued by Monogram Porsche 904: quality supposedly slightly poorer (?); reissued by Monogram Jaguar E-Type OTS, Jaguar E-Type FHC, Ferrari GTO: ill-proportioned, therefore not recommendable; to my knowledge only FHC & GTO reissued by Monogram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 It looks fantastic, Jurgen. Definitely my favorite Aston Martin, and you've made your usual first-class job of a kit which I know is a little less than shake and bake! I have one awaiting attention, probably in a sage green, though the latest "Classic Cars" has a stunning primrose yellow one on the cover, which would certainly be something a little different! I always love your wheels, and then pass on thinking I'm not in that league... mine will get replacements from a spare Tamiya Jaguar set. I thought the Maserati was a good base to work with, and the 904 also awaits in the stash, but I fully agree with you on E-types and GTO: not worth bothering with. Beautiful... and inspiring. best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 A beautiful build. The wire wheels and fit of the glass areas really bring the model to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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