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Here are a few photos of the 1/12 Revell F2002 commission build that I have recently finished, there is a thread to the build in the WIP section also. I thought these photos came out pretty well so I thought Id share them on here. They were sent to me by the customer. Thanks Chris http://www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Hi all, the F2002 was finished a few weeks ago, here are some photos of the finished model. Everything went together well in the final part of the build. The decals are probably the best part of the kit!!! All in all turned out pretty well considering the poor quality of the standard kit. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Hello all, its been a little while since I last updated this post of the Lotus 79 so here is a progress report on what I've done to this point. There was a delay in finishing up the cockpit as there isn't enough rivets included in the kit so we had to purchase more which took a little time to arrive. Having said that the cockpit panels are now finished, all riveted and ready for the dash and seat to be added. I have also added the front brake cylinders, and added some pipes from those to the front callipers. The battery is also in place and the wiring that leads up to the dash which is currently wip and will be added next. The gearbox has been added to the engine ready for the rear suspension to be built up. I have most of the bodywork painted which I was working on while I waited for the rivets to arrive so I am hoping I will be able to move this project on pretty quickly in the coming weeks. Thanks Chris http://www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Hi all, This is what I hope to be the final update on the F2002 as there is very little to now complete. Since the last update I have finished the rear suspension, rear hubs and brakes. I have also added the rear diffuser and rear wing mount. This needed some modifications to match up with the changes I have made to the bodywork front to back. The main issue now is the fit of the engine cover, after positioning the bodywork that sits on top of the gearbox it will need a few little changes to sit square, but nothing too complicated and having not painted it yet isn't really a problem. I am hoping to get this finished in the coming week, all the major detailing is now finished and the rear wing is painted ready to but added, as is the front nose and front wing. Next update will finally be the finished model. Thanks Chris http://www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Hello all, something a little different from me here, I have been commissioned to build the five figures from the silly surfers range. This is the first in the installment, Hodad, making a scene with a six pack. Having not had any previous experience with these kits I was pleasantly surprised, they are quite simple to put together, it did need a little filler here and there but nothing too dramatic. Painting is left to the modeler's choice, my customer just requested bright, loud colours. The logos on the shirt and the bud light logos were sourced on google and printed on a inkjet printer. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Here is an update on the troublesome Revell Ferrari F2002. I have now hopefully got most of the fitment issues with this kit sorted and have been able to move forward, painting the front chassis in zero paints F2002 red and joining that to the floor section and at the same time positioning the fuel tank and engine. The seat fits without any issues and the wheel and decals provided are of a good standard and level of detail. I also added a water pipe and electrical cable. The front suspension also went together without any major issues, with the detail set parts easily replacing the standard brake ducts, hubs and discs. I have now been able to start adding a little extra detailing, the air intakes have had carbon fiber decals added. The radiators are ok, but not the best. I believe the photo etched set that is available would be a nice addition to include grills on them, but we are not using it for this build. To conclude I'm happy with how it is taking shape, as I've previously mentioned its a very troublesome kit and I wouldn't take it on unless you are prepared for a lot of work and a fair bit of frustration. Next step is to get the rear suspension fitting, There is a small piece of bodywork which sits on the top of the gearbox so no doubt that will have some fitment issues getting it to line up correctly with the engine cover. Fingers crossed I can get this finished quickly. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

This is my current commission build of the Ferrari F2002 with the Brian Fawcett detail set. The model will have some additional detailing such as electrical wiring and carbon fibre decal work. Anybody that has attempted this kit will know that the model has a lot of fitment issues, I didn't realize how bad it was going to be until I got into the build. I started by removing the paint from the pre painted red body parts. The front end of the chassis does fit rather well, a little tweaking needed, the main issue was getting the engine cover to line up with the floor and front section. I have had to split the engine cover in two down the top line to change the angle and cut the side pods so they could be realigned to match correctly. After many days of filling, sanding, filling, etc I feel as if I have got the fit to a respectable level. Now the main body work changes have been completed I have been able to work on the engine, gearbox and fuel tank ready for fitting. And also the seat, the customer has supplied a set of MFH seatbelts to replace the very poor kit parts. I have also flocked the seat and arm pads, and added carbon decals to the cockpit sides. I should now be able to move this build on pretty quickly, next step is the suspension, I will add some more photos when I have that completed. Thanks, and if anyone has build this model before, please let me know as I would like to know if the same issues were apparent with fitment that I have had with this one. Chris http://www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Here is an update on the progress on the Lotus 79. This thread is a little behind actually progress of the build so I will try and update it in the coming days. I have now completed all the rivet work on the main chassis section, which has also been painted and lacquered half in black body colour. If you build this kit it is good to keep in mind that not enough rivets are supplied so more will need to be purchased. In the photo you can also see the inner parts of the front chassis have been added as well as the pedals. And, finally the front suspension, wheel hubs, brakes and steering arms have started to go together. A little more detailing is required around this area but I should now be able to more forward and towards getting the cockpit, dash and seat in place. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

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Here are some photos of a recent commission build of a Spitfire by Revell in 1:32 scale. Its a straight out of the box build using Tamiya paints. Very nice kit, well detailed and relatively simple to build. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Thanks, small world!!!! Been a little while since I updated this thread so here is a progress report on the Lotus 79. More engine work now completed, wiring starting to go together, Lots of very small pieces that take a lot of time to both get prepared and then applied. Well worth the effort though as its turning into a very well detailed piece. Also I have just about done all the rivets in the three main chassis pieces. All of which need to be drilled and placed individually. These pieces are all to be rubbed down and polished except for the side section on the front area of the chassis that needs to be painted black. This is the next step and then the front suspension and inner chassis details can start to be added. Thanks Chris http://www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Here are some photos of the commissioned M23 now fully completed and ready to send out. Everything went together pretty well in the final part of the build, I added some extra wiring behind the dash. The seat, steering wheel and gear level have been left loose as per customer request, i'm assuming he will be added a driver figure. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Here are some photos of a commission build I have just finished. It is a 1/8 DeAgostini (model-space) Porsche 911 converted to a RSR with aftermarket parts such as the wheel arches, wheels and mirrors. Its is painted in Kawasaki racing green. Original kit. Reworked model. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Hello all, something a little different, well for me anyway. Not something I would normally do but I was commission and turned out to be a nice change of pace. Indycar road version converted to a speedway version, modified front and rear wings, and body work changes around the side intakes. Decals made from images I was able to find online. Started life as, Finished as, This second one was much simpler, no body work changes just a strip and repaint, again making the decals from logos I was able to find online. On to the next project, Chris http://www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]

Here are some further progress photos on the commission M23 build. Gearbox, engine and chassis all together now, with some detailing started. Further detailing to be done, and general tidying up, still WIP but getting there. Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.com [email protected]