[Mine's a pint!]

Well that was a distressing few days attempting to distress the decals following the expert advice of a YouTube expert, pah! Anyway I've gone back to paint effects, called it done and given the body a coat of Tamiya LP Flat Clear. Whilst that is hardening I decided to attack the interior bits which, to be truthfull, I'd forgotten about. Bomber seats have been liberally coated with Molotow Chrome and the controls, mirrors and other small bits have been cleaned up ready for painting.

 

[Tamiya 1/24 Nissan 350Z]

I've just picked myself up off the floor . I echo Andy J's comment regarding the length of time until we see the next completed model.

Looks stunning and the colour is on trend too.

[Transkits for 1/24 Tamiya Lotus Seven?]

Etch metal No.7 grille now available HERE

I hope this gives more possibilities for all you nice Cat lovers.

[LEGO Ducati]

Hi Pat, what scale is this? Are the exhaust pipes made up of sections that can be used to make other shaped pipes, like the custom pipe makers use? It's definately looing impressive.

[Mine's a pint!]

That's the retouching and wash finished, oversprayed with a clear coat of Alclad II ready for the decals and detail painting. The wheels have been sprayed for the 3rd time with a mix of Tamiya LP black and aluminium, changed from the previous finishes of all black and black with chrome spoke edges didn't work.

 

 

 

 

 

[Mine's a pint!]

Well I'm not sure my plan is still on track, but it's too late now. Colour added over a gloss sealing coat, a bit of chipping medium splashed on here and there followed by a light sand. Some of the primer/plastic is showing and I'm hoping a bit more rust deftly applied and an oil wash will knock it back. Bonus is if I just want a rusty finish next time I'll know when to stop. At least it's keeping me off the roads and shouting at bank holiday traffic  

 

 

 

Any eagle eyed modellers who have built one of these will note the upper locating rods have pinged off the front doors.

[Mine's a pint!]

Thanks for the comments. Bomber seats now being prepped for a nice shiny chrome finish.

[Are you a Series II Land Rover owner?]

1 hour ago, Angell328 said:

Hi I currently own a 1968 SWB series 2a and in a month will be taking delivery of a 1969 LWB Series 2a if this is of any help?

 

Matt

Thanks for the PM, message sent.

[Mine's a pint!]

And so onto stage 2, more rust stains, an oil wash and a bit of dry brushing. Now for a nice two colour topcoat.

 

 

[Are you a Series II Land Rover owner?]

As the title asks, if there is anyone who CURRENTLY owns a real one please PM me.

[Mine's a pint!]

As it appears that all 'tubes' go rusty I decided to give this the full ferrous oxide. Stage one Vallejo dark rust airbrushed and then stippled on with added baking powder, I hope it does't end up 1/6th scale Next stage a lighter tones of rusty brown sponged on. The chalky appearance is not as noticable in real life as the in photos for some reason, maybe it's a got a soggy bottom!

 

 

[Transkits for 1/24 Tamiya Lotus Seven?]

I may be dreaming as I'm sure someone enquired about a No.7 grille insert in this thread, or was it my RFI post? Well as I'm doing some etch items for another project I snuck a few onto the main fret, once available I will alert the masses.

[Barn finds]

18 hours ago, Marco F. said:

It's really sad that you didn't moved your Clubman Mini for such a long time 

Marco F 

I think Keith is waiting until it's a pile of rust and he can put it in an urn on his mantlepiece RIP

Come on Keith get back in your garage, you know you want to.

[Barn finds]

I found this whilst idling away some time away searching for an alternative to the endless, mind-numbing tv gameshows, link HERE

A rare 1952 Ferrari + many other interesting cars. It makes me wonder just what else is out there tucked away in a barn/shed/garage? The sad fact is most will just turn to rust.

[Mine's a pint!]

Another H Van has fallen onto the bench for a quick build as an entry into a group build for a modelling group on Inyerfacebook, or whatever it's called, the theme is anything French.

The rear box arches have been widened to allow the fitment of some beefy alloys and a piece of plastruct box section for the axle in order to drop the ride hieght. The front engine subframe has been ditched and replaced with some more box and tube. This is just a show no go model, I'm not even bothering with an engine.

 

As to the title all will become clearer once the decals make an appearance.

 

 

[I am not a number]

23 minutes ago, Natter said:

That is a really lovely model, but... flared wings; every time.

Thanks, it's a good job we are still allowed to have a choice We could all end up just building the same model of a bicycle

[I am not a number]

1 hour ago, Pete in Lincs said:

If only I could figure out what the series was about I'd be a happier man.

I think you had to be on a 'special' substance to work out what it was about.

[I am not a number]

My most recent build, Tamya's 1/24 Lotus Seven converted to a Caterham Prisoner edition with a twist. Using the latest Transkit from Motobitz and reference from the book by Chris Rees I have built my interpretation of this car, fitted with cycle wings as opposed to the wings of the kit/original. The green is Tamiya LP IJN Racing Green   with Pearl Clear, Yellow Tamiya TS97 Pearl. The last photo includes an earlier build of the Moke from the TV show.

 

 

 

 

 

[Tamiya 8/10ths scale buggy]

21 hours ago, keefr22 said:

Quote from the site: "More excitingly, this could open the door to a whole new era of life-size RC cars."

 

Mk2 Escort & Escort Cosworth for me please....!! 

 

K

Keith, I can see your skirting boards taking a bashing.

[Tamiya 8/10ths scale buggy]

I found this new Tamiya car kit here

Starting price £6k and you may need a bigger loft

[Transkits for 1/24 Tamiya Lotus Seven?]

21 hours ago, Toftdale said:

Hobby design have just released one.  Hiroboy have it stock for 40 quid. 

Just checked that out and discovered It's an etch detail set for the original series 2 Lotus. Phew!

Found this Interesting film about the Lotus 7 and it's takeover by Caterham here

[What CAR/BIKE kits have you recently bought 2?]

17 hours ago, Toftdale said:

This came today, as a life long Caterham obsessive it was always going to happen, even more so when it comes with the exact wheels that are fitted to my car.  When I first ordered it I did think it was a bit too expensive,  however now its arrived and I can see the quality and there's also a lot more in the kit than the photo on the website eludes to.  So I most definitely stand corrected, thank you @mbdesignart

 

Thanks for the mention and I'm glad you like the product. Looking forward to seeing which version you end up building.

[Transit Mk.2 Phase One Beavertail Vehicle transporter]

I have an even madder idea for one of the Transit back ends to tie in with a Chernobyl build on the Beyond the Box SIG. Here's a clue,   Голуби в Транс

[Transit Mk.2 Phase One Beavertail Vehicle transporter]

2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said:

A brilliant end result. Have you got a couple of scrap Mini's to go on the back? I think I've got a couple of those Michelin men in the scrap boxes.

Some people's scrap is another person's imaginative use of spares. I do have a lot of Transit body back ends, can't think why though? Now what about an insanely stretched Transit van...

 

I appreciate the kind comments and tales of yesteryear.

[Transkits for 1/24 Tamiya Lotus Seven?]

Something of interest on this topic here