Ted Posted May 31, 2018 Posted May 31, 2018 I'm pretty excited about this group build and this kit. First released in 1955, I don't know if there have been changes over the decades since. I wonder what they mean by Special Edition. Many small sprues, like a modern low-production kit. Includes a sheet of acetate for cutting windshields. Comes with a really good driver figure. 9
Rabbit Leader Posted May 31, 2018 Posted May 31, 2018 Looks good Ted. As a 1955 release kit this is now offically the oldest Airfix mould to be built during this GB. I say, the old fella looks a bit shifty? Make sure you don't position his arms in any compromising positions when the GB green lights starts!! Cheers and welcome .. Dave 1 4
BIG X Posted May 31, 2018 Posted May 31, 2018 1955 - WOW - They knew how to build them back in the day - really looking forward to this one 3
Ted Posted May 31, 2018 Author Posted May 31, 2018 Thanks guys, after dumping out the sprues the voice inside my head started listing the parts that I should replace with scratchbuilt bits : lamps, seats, convertible roof, dashboard... 3
BIG X Posted May 31, 2018 Posted May 31, 2018 10 minutes ago, Ted said: Thanks guys, after dumping out the sprues the voice inside my head started listing the parts that I should replace with scratchbuilt bits : lamps, seats, convertible roof, dashboard... I hope you leave 'some' of the original kit in the build - 2 1
Ted Posted May 31, 2018 Author Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, BIG X said: I hope you leave 'some' of the original kit in the build - I'll definitely not compromise the integrity of this wonderful relic. 3
Ted Posted June 2, 2018 Author Posted June 2, 2018 And we're off! This is what the interior of a Rolls Royce looks like: I sanded and puttied the ejection pin marks, while that was drying I looked through the rest of the parts and noticed a luggage rack is included in the kit. If I've learned one thing from armour modelling it's that you can distract from, and cover up many blemishes with stowage. So this model will get these bits. After the putty was dry and sanded I used some styrene sheet to add some very basic detail to the interior. Then I started the process of gluing the two halves together. 1 7 1
Threadbear Posted June 2, 2018 Posted June 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, Ted said: And we're off! This is what the interior of a Rolls Royce looks like: I sanded and puttied the ejection pin marks, while that was drying I looked through the rest of the parts and noticed a luggage rack is included in the kit. If I've learned one thing from armour modelling it's that you can distract from, and cover up many blemishes with stowage. So this model will get these bits. After the putty was dry and sanded I used some styrene sheet to add some very basic detail to the interior. Then I started the process of gluing the two halves together. I agree! You cant beat a bit of decent stowage or luggage to jazz a vehicle model up! 1
BIG X Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 On 02/06/2018 at 14:16, Ted said: If I've learned one thing from armour modelling it's that you can distract from, and cover up many blemishes with stowage. So this model will get these bits. I love the stowage - but I doubt it will distract anyone from that bonnet - or do we call it a hood in Ontario - power on Ted 3
Ted Posted June 6, 2018 Author Posted June 6, 2018 I managed to wrastle the body straight. I needed to use some reinforcements. 10
Ted Posted June 26, 2018 Author Posted June 26, 2018 I got a bit done after returning from holiday. While away I picked up a tin of Humbrol Oxford Blue, figured that an old Airfix kit deserves some proper paint. 8
G.E.SAUNDERS Posted June 26, 2018 Posted June 26, 2018 hI ALL, there are some roolly good Headlights available now made by BARCHETTA they are really for 1/32 Slot Racers........ and a generic Tail light Set. I could just scream !...... I can't find 'em and I forget which Internet Site I bought them from HOBBY LINK JAPAN maybe Geoff F.T.G. 3156 1 1
Ted Posted June 26, 2018 Author Posted June 26, 2018 3 hours ago, G.E.SAUNDERS said: hI ALL, there are some roolly good Headlights available now made by BARCHETTA they are really for 1/32 Slot Racers........ and a generic Tail light Set. I could just scream !...... I can't find 'em and I forget which Internet Site I bought them from HOBBY LINK JAPAN maybe Geoff F.T.G. 3156 Thanks Geoff, next time I mail order I'll have a look at aftermarket headlights. I think SKP make some for 1/35 modern armour as well. For this model (and my Rolls Royce armoured car in the Mediterranean GB) I'll just hollow out the kit plastic parts and pour some clear resin. 2
Ted Posted July 7, 2018 Author Posted July 7, 2018 This good summer weather really interferes with important things like Airfix group builds. I glued in the bench seats, gonna need some putty I scrounged in my box of people parts for a passenger figure. Found this resin head, resin top hat! and old shwimwagen crew with gloves gripped in one hand, how perfect is that? I did some repositioning of elbows and will have to sculpt a coat over the German uniform. 10
BIG X Posted July 8, 2018 Posted July 8, 2018 Brilliant recovery on the chassis and a fantastic looking driver too - top job. 2 1
malpaso Posted July 8, 2018 Posted July 8, 2018 The driver of that body style of car would usually be the chauffeur so uniform might be right! 3 1
Ted Posted July 14, 2018 Author Posted July 14, 2018 Thanks guys, the fellow with the sideburns will be the passenger, I'll use the kit figure for the driver. I got some paint on the model, matte Humbrol Oxford Blue. I'll give it a clearcoat later. Enamel paint flows like butter, so nice to airbrush. Then I finished the rear rack with the luggage. Pretty happy with that. I also faked the lamp with paint. 7
Antb Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 Great work so far on what looks a challenging kit. Nice to see something a little different. Cant help but think the drivers a peaky blinder though.... 1 3
Ventora3300 Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 On 14/07/2018 at 20:27, Ted said: Thanks guys, the fellow with the sideburns will be the passenger, I'll use the kit figure for the driver. I got some paint on the model, matte Humbrol Oxford Blue. I'll give it a clearcoat later. Enamel paint flows like butter, so nice to airbrush. Then I finished the rear rack with the luggage. Pretty happy with that. I also faked the lamp with paint. (Oxford Blue is my new favourite colour) but there is some excellent detailed painting going on here - this is looking splendid. Cheers. Mike 1
Ted Posted August 13, 2018 Author Posted August 13, 2018 Thanks guys. Now if only I had time to build models. I look forward to September when things should be less busy. 2
Ventora3300 Posted September 18, 2018 Posted September 18, 2018 Is the 'Roller' rolling again? It would be lovely to see this classic 'on the road' to the finish. All the best. Mike 1
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