UKmodeller-Reborn Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, Renek said: I'm also in favor of creating a video. Well, if you use the 1:12 Airfix kit, it's for a very long time and with big modifications That's the plan, it won't be just a standard kit build. I want to replicate a full size Bentley as source material (hence trip to Beaulieu) before I start to build it. Does anyone know of a 12th scale photo-etch upgrade for the Airfix Bentley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKmodeller-Reborn Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 15 minutes ago, Renek said: I'm also in favor of creating a video. Well, if you use the 1:12 Airfix kit, it's for a very long time and with big modifications It's fair to say that your work has inspired me to have a go. Not sure I'll be in the same league as you but so long as it's something I'm proud to display, I'll be happy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 49 minutes ago, UKmodeller-Reborn said: That's the plan, it won't be just a standard kit build. I want to replicate a full size Bentley as source material (hence trip to Beaulieu) before I start to build it. Does anyone know of a 12th scale photo-etch upgrade for the Airfix Bentley? As far as I know about Bentley 1:12, no etched parts can be obtained 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 49 minutes ago, UKmodeller-Reborn said: It's fair to say that your work has inspired me to have a go. Not sure I'll be in the same league as you but so long as it's something I'm proud to display, I'll be happy Thanks. The league is not important, the big fun of the model is important 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 6 hours ago, UKmodeller-Reborn said: That's the plan, it won't be just a standard kit build. I want to replicate a full size Bentley as source material (hence trip to Beaulieu) before I start to build it. Does anyone know of a 12th scale photo-etch upgrade for the Airfix Bentley? If I may...if you know what you are looking for in regards to photo etch...I used a company in Scotland to produce the radiator fins for my Ducati build...not sure if their open in these times...but I can vouch for their helpfulness and quality. http://www.ppdltd.com/ Ron 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKmodeller-Reborn Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 13 hours ago, silver911 said: If I may...if you know what you are looking for in regards to photo etch...I used a company in Scotland to produce the radiator fins for my Ducati build...not sure if their open in these times...but I can vouch for their helpfulness and quality. http://www.ppdltd.com/ Ron Thanks Ron Appreciate the heads up I know that one of the biggest concerns people have with the model is the placement of the badge on the grill. Because the badge is actually raised I was think that maybe I could create a simple mould and cast the badge, sand down the existing one and the replace the cast version into the correct position. Sounds crazy I know but I'd like to have a go. Excited to play with this model when it's released although I guess with the current issues around the world, that release date of Summer will get pushed back. I need something else to get my eye in again.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 15 hours ago, silver911 said: If I may...if you know what you are looking for in regards to photo etch...I used a company in Scotland to produce the radiator fins for my Ducati build...not sure if their open in these times...but I can vouch for their helpfulness and quality. http://www.ppdltd.com/ Ron Also thank you RON ... Well, I'm not sure if it's the right modeling .... buy everything and just glue .... and then the probability of award in the competition is directly proportional to the amount of money invested in their purchase ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, UKmodeller-Reborn said: Thanks Ron Appreciate the heads up I know that one of the biggest concerns people have with the model is the placement of the badge on the grill. Because the badge is actually raised I was think that maybe I could create a simple mould and cast the badge, sand down the existing one and the replace the cast version into the correct position. Sounds crazy I know but I'd like to have a go. Excited to play with this model when it's released although I guess with the current issues around the world, that release date of Summer will get pushed back. I need something else to get my eye in again.... I think there are more of us waiting for a re-edition of the Bentley kit. If it is possible to create new forms, then I hope that the position of the character will be adjusted. If they use the original forms, there are so many errors and shortcomings in the kit that the position of the character, although essential, does not bother me. Edited May 1, 2020 by Renek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 On 4/30/2020 at 6:54 PM, UKmodeller-Reborn said: That's the plan, it won't be just a standard kit build. I want to replicate a full size Bentley as source material (hence trip to Beaulieu) before I start to build it. Does anyone know of a 12th scale photo-etch upgrade for the Airfix Bentley? The Beaulieu car is a replica, however they have been very helpful supplying photos of some areas for my build. I could not find any aftermarket for this kit but I have designed a set of shock absorbers which are available on Shapeways. A few others here have used them and I have had very good feedback. They are here. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/ibdetails If you want to see my build for references that is here and pics of the shocks are on page 8. Hope that helps. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKmodeller-Reborn Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, limeypilot said: The Beaulieu car is a replica, however they have been very helpful supplying photos of some areas for my build. I could not find any aftermarket for this kit but I have designed a set of shock absorbers which are available on Shapeways. A few others here have used them and I have had very good feedback. They are here. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/ibdetails If you want to see my build for references that is here and pics of the shocks are on page 8. Hope that helps. Ian Impressive work Ian, I'm not sure I can do that level of quality but will enjoy trying. Some great ideas and when the model finally arrives I can use your build and others on here as invaluable reference for ideas and inspiration. Finally had a reply from Airfix today. The new release is still the exact same moulds as the original 70's release. No sign of when it's being set to run on the production lines due to COVID. Cant wait to start it though... Edited May 7, 2020 by UKmodeller-Reborn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 13 hours ago, UKmodeller-Reborn said: Impressive work Ian, I'm not sure I can do that level of quality but will enjoy trying. Some great ideas and when the model finally arrives I can use your build and others on here as invaluable reference for ideas and inspiration. Finally had a reply from Airfix today. The new release is still the exact same moulds as the original 70's release. No sign of when it's being set to run on the production lines due to COVID. Cant wait to start it though... Thanks, Ian, I was inspired by your construction. The shock absorbers are great. I will also wait for the re-edition of the kit, but if the forms are original, it will be a nuisance again ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKmodeller-Reborn Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 On 07/05/2020 at 15:14, Renek said: Thanks, Ian, I was inspired by your construction. The shock absorbers are great. I will also wait for the re-edition of the kit, but if the forms are original, it will be a nuisance again ... Thought I'd have some fun with this to get my modelling mojo back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 14 hours ago, UKmodeller-Reborn said: Thought I'd have some fun with this to get my modelling mojo back Modeling mojo..., that's good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Sometimes I also go to competitions 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo NZ Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Unobtanium will soon be producing a new engine, radiator and wheels - his 3d Saturn printer is on it's way from China. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 On 7/7/2022 at 9:05 AM, Jo NZ said: Unobtanium will soon be producing a new engine, radiator and wheels - his 3d Saturn printer is on it's way from China. That's good news, I plan to build another one. I already have the wheels drawn in CAD and one more set available 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Nick at Unobtainium has been developing a number of parts for the big Bentley as mentioned by Jo NZ. Nick's wheels will differ a bit from yours as I believe that he is developing kits to assemble the wheels using real wire, like his Alfa wheel kits. He has some interesting stuff for the Bentley in the pipeline that he is developing, but not aware of any photo etched parts yet, It may be that he will be producing a full Bentley kit in 1/12th scale from 3D printed parts. Watch this space! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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