Tomoshenko Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Lovely work Johnny. Weathering has brought out the detail and gives it depth. Ah yes those instructions thingys. They can be a little handy at times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deegee13 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Hi There, Not posted on here for ages, but I have this in the stash (I was also a huge fan of the TV series) and so am watching with keen interest. Great weathering on the chassis and interior; cannot wait until you paint the body (that is always my favourite bit when building but also the part which goes wrong often!). I saw a replica of the real car in my local filling station a few years back; it looked fantastic. Here it is, via photobucket: Note the front grille and rims; looks more aluminium than chrome but of course the cars used in the show might have been different. Edited March 21, 2019 by Deegee13 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 11:46 PM, CedB said: Marvellous weathering there Johnny and well recovered on the rad Looking very good. Thanks Mr B On 3/19/2019 at 12:48 PM, Snowman said: Fantastic work there for a first car build!👍🤩 I do approve of the weathering as it give the car depth and brings it alive!!😍 I'll be watching! Thanks.😃 On 3/19/2019 at 2:19 PM, limeypilot said: The seats are looking great, just a little more shiny..... and that exhaust system looks weird. I don't recall seeing one bent up and over the rear axle like that before. Ian Thanks Ian. Seats incoming, not a lot I can do about zen pipes however. 🙂 On 3/19/2019 at 8:23 PM, Tomoshenko said: Lovely work Johnny. Weathering has brought out the detail and gives it depth. Ah yes those instructions thingys. They can be a little handy at times. Thanks Tomorrow and yes I’m so used to going maverick on the flying things I just take it for granted these days. 😵 4 hours ago, Deegee13 said: Hi There, Not posted on here for ages, but I have this in the stash (I was also a huge fan of the TV series) and so am watching with keen interest. Great weathering on the chassis and interior; cannot wait until you paint the body (that is always my favourite bit when building but also the part which goes wrong often!). I saw a replica of the real car in my local filling station a few years back; it looked fantastic. If someone can let me know how to post a pic of it into this thread I'll do it. No pressure for the body work then. glad you’re enjoying the build. As for the pic it would be great to see it. Either use a site like post image ? I think it’s called or Flickr. Then paste the link. if not you could send me the pic in a message on this here site and I could post it for you. Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Oh by the way I did a double bubble on the seats. semi gloss but it was too much so I misted with Matt and got this. I’m happy. You happy? 🤗 Busy week so nothing more done. Gotta work on Geoff on Saturday, hopefully I can get a snatch of time for the chunky cardigan. we shall see. happy camping chaps. Johnny. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f111guru Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Nice well appointed interior and chassis coming along great, love the shading wear. Ron VanDerwarker 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 10 hours ago, The Spadgent said: You happy? 🤗 You bet! That's the finish I meant for them seats! Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Love those seats, they look just right now! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deegee13 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 'No pressure for the body work then.' Don't worry; I meant it's the bit I often get wrong and end up stripping the whole body and redoing it. One of my recent builds: painted the body, stripped it, painted again, stripped it again and then painted it a third time before I was happy with the finish. Cost me a fortune in paint! 🤬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I like that interior a lot Jont - top job as usual 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Interior looks a bit of alright Johnny. Cracking job. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/20/2019 at 4:26 PM, Deegee13 said: I saw a replica of the real car in my local filling station a few years back; it looked fantastic. Here it is, via photobucket: Seeing it parked next to a Focus somehow just doesn't look right.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Your progress with the interieur looks fantastic, you know how to handle this task...amazing...it looks so real!!! Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Nice work Johnny, makes a change from wingy things, eh? No dexter action on this build? Looking forward to what you make of the bodywork, should be fantastic knowing you. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 3:19 PM, limeypilot said: The seats are looking great, just a little more shiny..... and that exhaust system looks weird. I don't recall seeing one bent up and over the rear axle like that before. Ian Sorry Ian !! It's right, and it's a mess when you have to fix it And guess how I learned it ?? Almost all the exhaust get up an over the rear axle... Alas !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hello Dear Spad !! Greeeeaaaaattttt job on the interior and great recovery of the rad!! Sincerely CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Is there any Spadgent out there ?? Hope that everything is right for you Man ! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/29/2019 at 8:25 PM, corsaircorp said: Is there any Spadgent out there ?? Hope that everything is right for you Man ! Sincerely. CC Hey sorry yes all good. Work is hotting up as we’re getting near to out realease date. I haven’t been in the cave for over a week / two weeks? for any meaningful plastic time. 😓 weekends are rammed full too. I’m looking forward to some “me” time soon. Don’t worry I’ll catch up with all your builds to keep me going. Thanks CC for the concern. Hope you’re all dandy. Johnny boy. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Hyella guys n gals. It has been a while. I sprayed some paint tonight and found a few pics of spots I’ve done in between work and life. This was the painted (just black for now) radio, not happy with the wire I made a new one from lead wire. thats better. 😎 There are some nasty pin marks in places you’d rather not have them. These got sanded and filled and I managed to prime the main body. ooh less toy like now the plastic is covered. I also glued on some of the dash bits. now where did I put that steering wheel? Kids are in bed and the wife is having a nap. Hmmmmm ..... to the bat cave. 🦇 happy camping guys. wish me luck. Johnny. Edited April 3, 2019 by The Spadgent 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Hello John, I just came across this and will look at it. Nice memories on that series and of course on that Corgi diecasts just like their Kojak's Buick also . Great days. Cheers Edited April 6, 2019 by bbudde 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Back on the case, and it's looking good. It's always a bit of a relief to get some paint over red plastic! What Ben just said has reminded me of a kit I got and built long ago, while I was in US. It was a Triumph Tiger motorbike complete with the Fonz from the show Happy Days. Good fun doing the build as I had my T100 waiting for me back home, and I was pining a bit. I can't even find the kit on Scalemates listing, but if any of you should ever come across such a thing....... 😍 That's a CB radio on the dash ain't it!?? "... This here's Rubber Duck an we're gonna put the Hammer down...." Ah... Reminiscences... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I like your radio, looks good with that curled wire hanging down like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 1 hour ago, JeroenS said: I like your radio, looks good with that curled wire hanging down like that. And she looks great in her primer coat! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: I can't even find the kit on Scalemates listing, but if any of you should ever come across such a thing....... 😍 https://www.triumphrat.net/air-cooled-twins-talk/331449-hey-did-you-guys-know-fonz-rode-triumph.html https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/1966batvehicles/mpc-s-the-fonz-and-his-bike-t3822.html Edited April 4, 2019 by bbudde 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Looking good in primer Johnny and that dash looks great - especially the replacement wire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 13 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Back on the case, and it's looking good. It's always a bit of a relief to get some paint over red plastic! What Ben just said has reminded me of a kit I got and built long ago, while I was in US. It was a Triumph Tiger motorbike complete with the Fonz from the show Happy Days. Good fun doing the build as I had my T100 waiting for me back home, and I was pining a bit. I can't even find the kit on Scalemates listing, but if any of you should ever come across such a thing....... 😍 That's a CB radio on the dash ain't it!?? "... This here's Rubber Duck an we're gonna put the Hammer down...." Ah... Reminiscences... Rubber duck from Albuquerque ?? Should I find this kit back too !! CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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