colin Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Which kit is this, the only one that springs to mind is the 1/12 Airfix Fantastic work by the way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, dieselweasel said: Renek That is one terrific model , where did you get your information from, i have one in the stash, can i use some of your ideas when i do mine. wonderful model Jim I'll be happy if I'm inspired 12 hours ago, colin said: Whih kit is this, the only one that springs to mind is the 1/12 Airfix Fantastic work by the way Thanks Edited May 1, 2019 by Renek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) The big Airfix Bentley is certainly showing its age a bit. It was a sophisticated kit by 1970's standards, but lacks the finesse that we now come to expect with newer kits. However, Renek is showing what can be done with an ageing kit, using it as a basis to add extra details and replace or refine existing ones from the kit, and the big Bentley certainly lends itself to super detailing. Renek;s model looks superb now that it is finished. UK modeller Peter Buckingham's model at Telford a few years ago and a model made by John Teresi in the USA that went to the GSL in Salt Lake City some time ago are also testament to what can be done with this kit. My main gripe with the kit is that Airfix have made a glaring error in positioning the Winged B badge far too low down on the radiator shell and never bothered to put this right. Over at least three re issues this has never been corrected, but instead of sorting this crass error out they elected to change figures on the number plate on the last issue instead? Maybe the modeller can correct this anomaly by removing the badge, put another in the correct position using modern finishes like Alclad or AK Chrome. Ironically they got the badge position right on their old 1/32nd scale kit that they issued way back in the 1950's. Edited May 3, 2019 by Noel Smith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 On 30. 4. 2019 at 19:13, colin said: Whih kit is this, the only one that springs to mind is the 1/12 Airfix Fantastic work by the way Thank you man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Noel Smith said: The big Airfix Bentley is certainly showing its age a bit. It was a sophisticated kit by 1970's standards, but lacks the finesse that we now come to expect with newer kits. However, Renek is showing what can be done with an ageing kit, using it as a basis to add extra details and replace or refine existing ones from the kit, and the big Bentley certainly lends itself to super detailing. Renek;s model looks superb now that it is finished. UK modeller Peter Buckingham's model at Telford a few years ago and a model made by John Teresi in the USA that went to the GSL in Salt Lake City some time ago are also testament to what can be done with this kit. My main gripe with the kit is that Airfix have made a glaring error in positioning the Winged B badge far too low down on the radiator shell and never bothered to put this right. Over at least three re issues this has never been corrected, but instead of sorting this crass error out they elected to change figures on the number plate on the last issue instead? Maybe the modeller can correct this anomaly by removing the badge, put another in the correct position using modern finishes like Alclad or AK Chrome. Ironically they got the badge position right on their old 1/32nd scale kit that they issued way back in the 1950's. I was really looking forward to this building. Well, as I found out what's wrong, I'll be happy to finish the construction. There are now more than 200 different modifications and mainly new parts to the kit. I didn't try to let go of the grille mask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 As I plan to make an old garage for model presentation, I make a few details ... 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswear1 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Lovely modelling, great garage equipment! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Not only are you creating a master piece from the old Airfix kit, your now making a period garage for it 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.charles Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 outstanding details! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 10 hours ago, Kingswear1 said: Lovely modelling, great garage equipment! Thank you 9 hours ago, colin said: Not only are you creating a master piece from the old Airfix kit, your now making a period garage for it 😀 Thank you 5 hours ago, s.e.charles said: outstanding details! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Today I finished spraying the bottom metal cover ... deployment on the bottom of the car requires a great deal of courage and patience, the part is preloaded and holds only friction in the frame ... and covers everything nice ... still wants a little wash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 On 5/3/2019 at 8:33 PM, Noel Smith said: My main gripe with the kit is that Airfix have made a glaring error in positioning the Winged B badge far too low down on the radiator shell and never bothered to put this right. Over at least three re issues this has never been corrected, but instead of sorting this crass error out they elected to change figures on the number plate on the last issue instead? Maybe the modeller can correct this anomaly by removing the badge, put another in the correct position using modern finishes like Alclad or AK Chrome. Ironically they got the badge position right on their old 1/32nd scale kit that they issued way back in the 1950's. It's doable. I did it on mine, although I haven't painted it yet to see if it is an invisible join. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/382-work-in-progress-vehicles/ Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 40 minutes ago, limeypilot said: It's doable. I did it on mine, although I haven't painted it yet to see if it is an invisible join. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/382-work-in-progress-vehicles/ Ian I don't want to rebuild the model. It is feasible, but I'll try another 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Your work is exceptional! the detail & high quality is mind blowing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 5 hours ago, FunkyChiken said: Your work is exceptional! the detail & high quality is mind blowing! Thaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Due to the age of the kit I encountered degradation of plastic in the hoods. After several attempts, I decided that new parts were needed. I painted the colored flaps of metallic AK paste from the inside and polished it. I tried to mask the bad condition by wearing the hoods. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 I'm impatient 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 So today, after more than four months of hardship, I have completed the twenty-five-year-old Airfix kit. I practically still ran into some problems I was trying to edit or remove. Everything is very simplified and inaccurate, the parts are completely missing or just indicated. It is also worth mentioning the crucial thing, the incorrect placement of the character on the mask, which should be right from above. Some modellers tried to move the character, but the result did not convince me, so I did not go into this modification. As well as in the production of strings, which I also considered. Finally, I modified the original strings. The re-edition of this kit is going to be done and I just hope that the sophistication will be much better .... then I would consider another design of this beautiful machine. I started the construction without any experience with plastic models ... unless I count cars and planes I built as a boy. So I can say it's my first kit in life and despite the pitfalls it was a lot of fun, lots of search and improvisation. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Congratulations for a stunning result, Renek…..WELL DONE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 30 minutes ago, harveyb258 said: Congratulations for a stunning result, Renek…..WELL DONE!!! Thank you Harvey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper645 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Top work. Stunning looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Beautiful build and skills to improve the basic kit If they do a re-edition I doubt Airfix will improve anything, they'll just call it Airfix classic as usual 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 A wonderful build of a wonderful vehicle. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 11 hours ago, Cooper645 said: Top práce. Ohromující model. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, stevehnz said: A wonderful build of a wonderful vehicle. Steve. Thank you Steve 11 hours ago, colin said: Beautiful build and skills to improve the basic kit If they do a re-edition I doubt Airfix will improve anything, they'll just call it Airfix classic as usual Thank you Maybe it will turn out ... Edited May 12, 2019 by Renek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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