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That would be an interesting subject for a conversion, if only I could find the right base kit.

Brilliantly executed build of a great model. Beautiful looking result.

Normally I use PVA slightly diluted but this time I tried Mr Hobby Aqueous clear gloss. Either works, the PVA makes for better adhesion, the gloss clear easier to apply. In either case brush on a thorough coat with a flat brush then immediately tap a thick layer of the embossing powder on through a tea-strainer. Having done so leave it strictly alone, do not tap off any excess at all, until completely dry. Then tip the excess off onto a sheet of A4 paper and funnel it back into the pot for re-use. Doddle. 🙂

The one I was lucky enough to blag a ride in wasn't an original either, I wish I could remember who built it but it was making its debut at the Brands Hatch event, must be 15-20 years ago now.

For me it would have to be the Cobra Daytona. Many years ago I was driven round Brands in one and the driver wasn't hanging about. The memory of the swoop down Paddock Hill Bend and up to Druids in it is one I'll never forget.

Great idea on the headlamps, well executed too - a very realistic result.

Not much to report today, just slow and steady progress. The floorpan now sports full carpeting courtesy of a delightful shade of embossing powder... ...and the firewall now has its engine-turned finish... This is the previously-mentioned MFH engine-turned foil, an absolute sod to apply - think BMF with attitude - but the finish you can obtain with it is well worth it IMHO. Just some interior and exterior fittings to finalise now before I can start the main assembly. Thanks as always for sticking with it!

@FunkyChiken: I use imgbox with no problems and have just tried it with your image without a hitch. Open imgbox, open the image you want, rightclick on it and select "Copy image link". Then from within the message box click on "Insert image from URL", paste the image location into the box using CTRL/V, click "Insert into post" and Bob's your mother's brother. 😀 Hope this helps.

It's from Green Stuff World, their Metal Color range, no. 1875 Persian Violet. First time I've use GSW paints, wonderful range of metallics and very nice to use. Like most acrylics they suffer a bit from tip-dry but the Ultra 2024 makes clearing it a doddle.

Amazing to see the Borgward (I think it's an Isabella but not certain), such a rarity and the first I've ever seen in the wild, so to speak. Gorgeous Bond Equipe, too.

Hi Ingo, from the south-eastern UK. I'm mainly into car models so I guess we'll be seeing you in the Vehicles (non-military) section. Good to have you with us.

Ah. That bad, huh?

That centre binnacle might have given you nightmares but the end result is really something - beautifully done.

Sorry for the hiatus, Real Life got in the way again (as it does) but today I was able to get a good amount done. A day or two ago I realised that the radiator was going to be too wide to hide under the nosecone so I had a good look and realised I could reduce the width without sacrificing the shape. It's a bit complex and hard to illustrate but here goes... The street rod rad was easy to shorten (just cut the bottom off!) but reducing the width wasn't so easy. However, it has a peculiar construction which looks as if an additional bit was added to the width later, so that was where to cut it. Having measured and marked it up I cut off the header tank, cut a section out of the centre of it and cemented the ends together to preserve symmetry. The core was cut vertically along the seam previously mentioned which actually improved the symmetry of it, then refitted the header tank. A coat of semi-matt black covered up the joins and the end result didn't look too bad... I then spent a day or two refining and tidying up the bodyshell and seats ready for spraying - something I'd been looking forward to for a while as Mrs N (bless her) gave me one of the new H&S Ultra 2024 airbrushes for Christmas but my eyesight prevented me doing much with it until now. Having first primed everything with Mr Hobby Aqueous 1200 grey primer/surfacer (lovely stuff) I first painted the upholstery and interior of the 'shell with Humbrol Acrylic Gen 2 196 Light Grey Satin. I then had a bit of a brainstorm. Not wanting to have to wait several days for it to harden then running the risk of masking tape lifting off the interior whilst the exterior was being sprayed, I looked around for a solution. Several mugs of coffee later I had the idea of (first waiting for the interior to dry of course) stuffing an old bath sponge of suitable dimensions inside the 'shell before spraying the exterior surfaces. No-one was more surprised than I was when it worked... Before spraying the exterior, having completed the interior spraying, let it dry (being acrylic this wasn't long) and stuffing it with the sponge... ...and after removal of said sponge... And here's the sum total of the airbrush work today... I'm delighted with the H&S Ultra 2024, everything said about them in recent reviews is true. I've commented further in the Airbrushing section. Thanks as always for your interest.

Now, having finally spent a day getting used to my shiny new Ultra 2024 I can safely say I'm extremely impressed with it. I rank myself as a beginner, having only had two airbrushes prior to this one (one as part of a cheap Amazon set which was sent back within a week, and the other - a Fengda/Bartsharp badged generic Chinese job I struggled with for a few months - I still have but came within an ace of throwing it through a window on several occasions) I only wish I'd heeded previous advice and gone for a good quality airbrush to start with. In a nutshell, the Ultra 2024 does exactly wot it sez on the tin. It was designed with the inexperienced user in mind and the combination of it's unique "helper" features and amazingly high quality engineering has taken away the frustrations of stripping/cleaning to clear tip-dry and constant clogging issues I experienced with the other two. I only use acrylics and had to learn about tip-dry the hard way but the Ultra 2024 makes dealing with it a breeze. A few quick stabs with a stencil brush dipped in IPA and the tip is clear again without needing to strip anything. The low component count and unique design makes deep-cleaning quick and easy too, on the rare occasions when you need to do it. The innovative trigger design and "training wheels" settings literally force you into using it correctly and you can override them if you choose once you're familiar with it and know what you're doing. This is not a fully detailed technical review as I don't regard myself as qualified to produce one but I'm precisely the sort of user it's aimed at. I will say however that all the positive reviews I've come across have got it dead right in that it's an absolutely ideal beginners airbrush and indeed one for more advanced users too. Price-wise, I was gifted mine by Mrs N but I've seen them for as little as £85 from reputable suppliers which is not exactly a fortune for a decent airbrush. People new to airbrushing will always be tempted to go the cheap route initially (I certainly was) but the frustrations that come with cheap airbrushes to those who aren't familiar with them make it a poor decision. I cannot recommend the Ultra 2024 too highly, honestly. @Olmec Head, I hope you find this of interest. I know it's an Ultra, not an Evolution, but your OP mentioned both.

This build really is a feast for the eye. Amazing work all through - engine compartment beautifully crafted, rollcage ditto. The bodywork mockups look extremely promising and watching this come together is a real pleasure.

Utterly gorgeous T70s! Were they both the real thing or was one a Gardner Douglas? Fabulous machines either way.

My Mum for one, but thankfully she graced my oldest brother with it. I got stuck with Stuart. Welcome to the asylum. BTW, if you visit the tank museum at Bovingdon in Dorset you'll find hundreds (literally) of tanks, all thankfully bereft of mud or any other forms of detritus, so there's no reason why you should feel obliged to cover your models with it!

I much prefer the clean look as well, so the first few pics are what catch my eye. Great model of one of the most beautiful classic car shapes.

Agreed with all the above. Having built one from the Kitmaster loco range when I were a lad I know what a sod that linkage is to get right - I know I didn't get it anywhere near right. Great looking model of an amazing loco - I saw it once on a visit to York quite a few years ago now. Close to it's sheer size is staggering.

Wow, that's NIIICE. Paintwork, chromework, woodwork, carpeting, all finely executed. A really good looking model.

Extremely! I love that colour and it responds well to the attention you've given it. This one's going to be a beauty.

Greetings 888, from the bottom right-hand corner of Olde Englande. Being a car modeller (with occasional pretensions to custom building) you'll normally find me lurking in the Vehicles (non-military) section. Drop in sometime, the coffee's good and the inmates (mostly) housetrained. 😁

At the risk of Stepping on Steve's toes, it's already there.

That's one heck of a bargain, SN. I still love big-scale kits and a GT40 is still on my bucket-list so I envy you! As far as primer is concerned, I was recommended (by several members) Mr Hobby Aqueous Surfacer 1000. Goes on beautifully, adheres well and leaves a great surface.