CliffB Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 19 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: PS Cliff please rescue me by updating us on the Bullnose ! OK Pat, here comes the cavalry All parts are now prepped and ready for primer. Relative to my usual fodder of aircraft kits, there's very little construction possible with this Morris until all the parts are painted. Dry fitting threw up a problem with the headlights, which wouldn't fit because they clashed with the mudguards. The problem's with the design of the kit - the mounting posts are moulded vertically, whereas on the real thing they slope forwards. So I've replaced the kit's posts with some new ones. Cheers 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Good fix Cliff, that should sort the lights out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 The old Morris chariot is moving along well cliff, and your tvr is a beauty btw, and @JOCKNEY love that inspector morse jag 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thank you @modelling minion and @Hewy Here's another update: the upholstery has been painted, along with the underside of the chassis. I'm basing my paintwork on this restored example, although I might pass on the 'Carpetrite' floor covering! Cheers 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 That looks really good Cliff, going to look stunning with some paint on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Very nice job - good luck with the painting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Looking great already a big transformation from the red plastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Thank you @modelling minion @Jinxman and @Dansk The main painting is now nearly finished, with just one more thin coat needed (hopefully), to give a uniform gloss in all places. While I've been waiting for successive coats to dry, I've been painting the the ancillary pieces too. Barring disasters, I should be OK for the deadline . Cheers 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 That's a very nice finish on that - do you polish the gloss up or leave as is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 A great finish Cliff, she looks really smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Thanks @Jinxman and @modelling minion For the gloss, I'm just using well thinned coats of Humbrol enamel - no polishing afterwards. In the photo, the black has had two coats and the yellow has had three. Having used acrylics for ages, I'm enjoying these enamels for a change. They spray and self-level beautifully, mainly because they don't dry instantly. They also make for a more leisurely build (which is good), as you wait hours for the coats to dry Cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Wonderful cliff 👍😎 Edited August 3, 2020 by Dansk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Super job cliff beautifully glossed paint job , i urge you to maybe reconsider the axminster rug , 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Do you thnk you’ll manage to finish it for this weekend Cliff? It would be a great addition to the gallery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Dansk said: Do you thnk you’ll manage to finish it for this weekend Cliff? It would be a great addition to the gallery Thanks for the nudge Paul. I think I should be OK. Here's where it currently is (with everything balanced, rather than stuck together). Cheers 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Superb cliff, i don't reckon one of these has ever been done so well 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I agree with Glynn, she looks fantastic Cliff. A really smart result, especially considering how she started out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Wow cliff it looks a million dollars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Thank you @Hewy @modelling minion and @Dansk. A few bright colours and a bit of gloss always helps! Anyway, it's finished now. A stop-start build, that I've thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to all who have supported this build and especially to @Dansk @modelling minion and @Hewy for hosting so well. Such an active GB, must have been extremely hard work . Cheers, 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I'll keep my plaudits to a minimum cliff, I've liked this build from the off ,and it hasn't disappointed, what you've got for your money here is superb ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 It really is a fantastic result Cliff, as Glynn says this has been a superb build from start to finish. The paintwork is to a really high standard and looks extremely smart. So glad that you decided to build this for the GB Cliff, its been great to follow something different. Very well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 She look s superb Cliff.Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 That's a beauty. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angell328 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Stunning finish, almost feel like I could get in and drive it away! Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, CliffB said: Thank you to all who have supported this build and especially to @Dansk for hosting so well. Such an active GB, must have been extremely hard work Paul Absolutely Stunning result Cliff really its so perfect. Thanks for the kind comment, I think most praise should go to craig @modelling minion he's been serving the GB forum 24/7 like a trooper! I couldn't have handled it without him. Edited August 16, 2020 by Dansk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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