kpnuts Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hi all got this for my birthday Inspired by Bengalensis build I've decided to try and do this version Can find no detail of the chassis so will have to make that up, will have to learn resin casting as I will have 3 pairs of suspension to make and 6 wheels. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Those look quite mad and groovy at the same time. The rear wheels are obviously smaller than the front. I'm wondering if 1/24th wheels will be right? That shot of the spares on the roof seem to show the small ones are about the same overall diameter as the steel wheel portion of the front spare. I have a fair collection of spare model wheels. Have a think and let me know what size you need. For the chassis I think square tubing might be your answer. Plastruct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 I see what you're saying mate, i hadn't noticed that. Thanks mate, i may get back to you on the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Good luck with this build and happy birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks but it's not till 26th (supposed not till start it till then but a little sweet talking sometimes works) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 9 hours ago, kpnuts said: Thanks but it's not till 26th (supposed not till start it till then but a little sweet talking sometimes works) Of course, that's half the fun isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I look forward to watching the progress of your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I’m following this! Looks good! I’d agree the smaller wheels look about the same size as the steel front rims, let us know how big that is and we can do a collective spares box rummage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) That's something else , never seen that before and it's nuts ! A bit Gerry Anderson . This will be a build to watch , guess the legendary DS19 ride went south or did they have those spheres for each of the 6 back carriage . Are you doing that Meilen Werk version ? (the photo with the AC Cobra) better looking than the short cab thing last photo ,reckon that was done on a Gite late on a Sunday after some grape stomping . Great choice of model BTW Edited October 17, 2018 by bzn20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Hi all well I've started, going to build the Meilen version. Started on the engines. And got the colour I'm going to use, i may be adding gold go faster stripes to it, not sure yet The eagle eyed among you may notice I've had a weird reaction to the paint on one of the doors (all the rest of the paint work seems to be ok) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Hi all started the saloon version Did some more to the engines as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I've seen a couple of DS's in the wild lately, lovely car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 They were indeed a thing of beauty and the ride, compared to their cart sprung rivals, was akin to riding in a spacecraft. I prefer the later versions, (early 70's) but I'm glad I never had to work on one. There is a wheeler dealers programme on the DS which would give some detail shots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkPfBBVH1MM Though it is the later model so some parts may be different. The headlights for instance. The models are coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Did a bit more to the engines Started adding the shackles plates to the bed Wondered how much filling would be needed so added some primer Must say I'm quite pleased so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Hi all placed the wings and bonnet on to see how it looks Made the shackle rings Had a go at making a winch for the flatbed. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Nice work, Mr. Nuts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Couldn't agree more, nice winch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Hi all here's the next update put the suspension together temporarily to see what size wheels I will need for the flatbed. 1/24 scale with tyre at 28 mm so unless some kind person has 8 wheels with tyres that size I will have to have a go at resin moulding. Did some more to the engines and done the leather seats as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Meilenwerk was kind of a franchise / Trademark built around anything oldtimer. The ones in Berlin and Düsseldorf are now operating independently under the trademark "Classic Remise". http://www.remise.de/ Maybe you can get some input there. There's a german wikipedia article about it if you are into the history: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meilenwerk#Meilenwerk_Region_Stuttgart_(Böblingen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Thanks for the info mate. I've noticed that as they've used common parts in both kits the chrome strips on the cabriolet version have not been continued on the front wings so I've added them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Did some work work on the bed of the transporter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Nice progress on the bed, that looks the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Hi all another update 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hi all had a bit of a catastrophe. But I've managed to fix it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 8:48 PM, kpnuts said: 1/24 scale with tyre at 28 mm so unless some kind person has 8 wheels with tyres Let me have a look at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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