The Spadgent Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 She looks utterly fantastic. I can’t stop looking at those wheels. Brilliant stuff. 😍 John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 2:49 AM, The Spadgent said: She looks utterly fantastic. I can’t stop looking at those wheels. Brilliant stuff. 😍 John Many thanks Johnny! More progress, and a little more regression, over the past couple of days. The last steps now are really just gluing the details on. Fuel filler, oil and radiator caps have been added, along with the headlamps. That's where I swore a lot - I managed to break off the bracket I'd soldered onto the front chassis tie bar for the spotlamp. Consequently this model will not have a spotlamp! The headlamp rims were rechromed first, as they hadn't come out quite as well as earlier bits. Now they are shiny! One for Tony @TheBaron [ Steering connections added: I also took a look at the kit windscreens. They were very thick and had moulding marks on them so I sanded them down and polished them with micromesh, followed by a bath in Pledge Floor Care Finish (aka Kleer) This is what we are given in the box (on the left) and after sanding thinner (on the right) That also got rid of the moulding marks! This one shows the thinned on e on the right. It's a lot clearer now the micromeshing and Kleer have been completed The frame has also received a little attention - I filed out the bottom corners to represent the separate frames which allow each windscreen to be folded flat, and then rechromed it. That leaves the accessories on the running board, windscreens, stoneguards on the front mudguard mounts, and knock-offs to fit and she's done! Thanks for looking in! Ian 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Great work, it's been a joy to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Those frontal shots are epic Ian and really show just how much you've nailed the reproduction of metal on the grille and those headlights. That windshield also immensely improved by your ministrations - this is going to look pure class when it's finished. 👏 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 1:57 PM, TheBaron said: Those frontal shots are epic Ian and really show just how much you've nailed the reproduction of metal on the grille and those headlights. That windshield also immensely improved by your ministrations - this is going to look pure class when it's finished. 👏 Many thanks Tony, very much appreciated! On 10/22/2021 at 3:47 PM, johnlambert said: Great work, it's been a joy to watch. Thanks John! and..... the final few bits got added this weekend. Stone guards on the front mudguard mounts, and the running board tool box and bag. I also gave the new handle on the fuel cap a coat of chrome. I should have done the same on the hood frame as the solder has a slight tinge to it. Never mind, too late now. So on that note, I declare this one FINISHED! More pics in the FI section. Many thanks to all who have followed along and given feedback, it has all been much appreciated (this was my first car build in over 35 years!). It's far from perfect but I've learnt a lot about the different processes involved in building cars such as spraying gloss paints and the order of construction/painting which needs to be used to avoid fingerprints and/or overspray! Thanks for looking in! RFI here. Ian 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Absolutely stunning result Ian your patients and attention to the smallest details is second to none! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 That's GREAT 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Excellent result Ian. Great build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcsmax Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Magnificent. She is a beauty. This is motivation to dust my kit off and start building during the holidays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger77 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) Hello ! I saw this Post per "Accident" , what can i say ? I think i throw my Dio in the Trashbin and search a for new Hobby 🤪 Very, Very fine Work, more Art than Modelling ! Only for Information , no Critics! The "Bag" was in Reallity a "Jerry"can, Miniart make such, but they are too small. And for Carrachiolas MM Car Matchbox made to much holes in the frame, also they drove on Dunlop Racing Tires.This was later retouched on the Photos. Here is Carrachiolas Car in a Original Studio Shot after the Nuremberg Race 1931 This Mille Miglia 1931 Shot was later retouched as i write and 2 pics from the Victory at Mille Miglia 1931, the 2 Things before the Can where eventually Carjacks. I work also on this Kit, but mine would not be so good and detailed, . i'l go to recreate the Mile Miglia Winner, i think the overall look with the Spectators and the other Cars will be fine. Kind Regards from Vienna ! Harry Edited March 14, 2022 by Challenger77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Hells bells how on earth did I miss that this one was all finished. Makes me want to get that new Airfix Bentley. Beautiful finish and a rather enjoyable thread to boot. 🤩 Johnny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 Many thanks @Challenger77 for the info on the Jerry can. Now you mention it I can see the spout. I deliberately did not add the race numbers and made this a generic car as I too noticed the error with the chassis lightening holes, but only after I had drilled them out! Also notice the larger headlights on Carracciola's car. Thanks Johnny, much appreciated! Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Very, very nice build and just shows what potential there is to seriously upgrade an elderly smaller scaled kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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