RichM Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) I've seen some wonderful builds of the Italeri 1/9 Triumph 3HW. My technical modelling skills can't match them, but as it is painting models that really butters my parsnips, I went for an unloved civilian look. Edited April 23, 2019 by RichM spelling 44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 That is stunning - in a suitably ratty way!! Superb weathering, and the pics are really good too - top job!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Fantastic build! Congratulations!!! You did a great build and weathering and photos like a professional Cheers Marco F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian T Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 That really is a triumph, a triumph of modelling, painting and photography skills, I’m very impressed indeed. Regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichM Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thanks all. I've seen some superb builds of this model where the wheels have been rebuilt with fine wire spokes and massive amounts of detail have been added. I'm more about the overall look of the thing. I wish I had the patience and the skill for the other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichM Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 When I was building this one I found these elsewhere online. https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/triumph-tiger-80-1-9-italeri-conversion.26476/ http://www.pwm.org.pl/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=85616 On the first one not only did he rebuild the wheels but he also made wire springs to go in the seat! The result is incredible. The Polish guy rebuilt the wheels too but also made a new carb out of brass. This stuff is way beyond me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I'm sure that is a real size bike...... ...amazing work!! Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Absolutely incredible! Could be 1:1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, RichM said: This stuff is way beyond me! You're not alone! And anyway it doesn't matter when you have the finishing skills to make a model, like others have said, look like the real thing! I've been back to look at this 3 or 4 times tonight, and really love the 'look' of it! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Absolutely stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Well done, that looks genuine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Nice Trumpy mate, looks like it was ridden hard and put away tired and wet in a shed somewhere for a few decades.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky Donkey Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Fantastic! If that was 1:1, a few young chaps with beards would pay top coin for it in that condition! You've captured the patina perfectly. 👍 W-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 one word.....WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I'm not a bike person but this looks totally real to me. Beautifully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Wow, that Barn Find Trumpy could come straight out of the sales pages of a well known auction site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Very, very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichM Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 So life like Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetifan Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I saw the photos and expected to see the model further down the post. Incredible job, the effect is stunning. What and excellent build 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Not really into bikes but that quality of build is what turns a hobby into a art form Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Incredible build. Still waiting on Italeri to reissue the civil version of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Rich, you got the look of a garage find off to a T! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_ Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 All I see are reference photos.. Did you forget to upload your build? My goodness this is good and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) Well RichM that is some superb bike, I'd say the build is a great Triumph! Edited September 11, 2019 by PatW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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