Bengalensis Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Here is the finished Campbell-Railton Blue Bird in the 1933 version, now rebuilt and fitted with the new Rolls Royce R engine. The model is built from the FPPM 1/24 scale resin kit, with some added and modified details, the WIP-thread is here. It's built to represent how it appeared on Daytona Beach on February 22nd 1933 when Sir Malcolm Campbell raised his own record to 438,48 km/h or 272,46 mph. Competitors of the same era; Henry Segrave's Golden Arrow and Malcolm Campbell's Blue Bird. Father and son; Malcolm and Donald Campbell. Edit: I thought this was too good to not be included: 51 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bengalensis Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 minute ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Image links 'Not found' Should work now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Yep, thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Superb in every way. A fabulous collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCH Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I bet that sucker was loud! Nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Beautiful work! The kit doesn't look too promising but you've got the very best from it. Nice level of sheen, shiny but not over glossy - very realistic. Lovely! Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Those are all simply gorgeous! Love the subtle dusty weathering! Beautiful models! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mansfield Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Really nice finish, the subtle weathering is great. I know there lost of details to Admire, but the leather on the interior looks very realistic Great addition to your impressive speed collection too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 You have done a truly admirable job. The results of your exquisite craftsmanship are outstanding. Thanks for regaling us with this aesthetic jewels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Gorgeous! I'm halfway through the two-volume publication on Reid Railton so of particular interest (great books too by the way). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Thank you very much gentlemen, you are most kind. I'm both happy and humbled that you like my efforts. @Sabrejet That Railton book sounds like good reading. Will have to look for it I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Fantastic collection, I don't remember ever seeing land speed record models look so beautifully done as these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: Thank you very much gentlemen, you are most kind. I'm both happy and humbled that you like my efforts. @Sabrejet That Railton book sounds like good reading. Will have to look for it I think. It's expensive but will take a good while to read. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: It's expensive but will take a good while to read. Just like resin then 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Outstanding work, what a fantastic collection you should be very proud of these builds they are superb 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLightAndy Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Absolutely exquisite builds! It's been a pleasure watching this being built! Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt6mkiii Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Fantastic! As has been said, the subtle weathering is just perfect - enough to add realism but not detract from the model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Wow, stunning models 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 In a word, excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sheene Machine Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Wow, another LSR masterpiece! Would I be correct in thinking this looked an easier build than the CN7 kit? By the way, did you ever finish the build thread on the CN7. I never saw the latter stages of the project after you had got the sanding and filling work done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, The Sheene Machine said: Wow, another LSR masterpiece! Would I be correct in thinking this looked an easier build than the CN7 kit? By the way, did you ever finish the build thread on the CN7. I never saw the latter stages of the project after you had got the sanding and filling work done. Thank you very much! Oh, easier than the CN7? Hmm, they are both challenging builds, but in different ways, but yes, the CN7 is a bit less refined I'd say, being an earlier FPPM kit and needs some substantial filling/sanding/fixing, I think I got side tracked at the end of that build thread, There are some photos of the finished model in my 2015 yearbook linked below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escaflowne Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Hello, Beautiful work and collection it's rare to see this kind of car. The paint work ont the seat is suprising, very realistic, it looks like true leather. Great work on this cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sheene Machine Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Bengalensis said: Thank you very much! Oh, easier than the CN7? Hmm, they are both challenging builds, but in different ways, but yes, the CN7 is a bit less refined I'd say, being an earlier FPPM kit and needs some substantial filling/sanding/fixing, I think I got side tracked at the end of that build thread, There are some photos of the finished model in my 2015 yearbook linked below. Ahh, yes, look like a Lotus caught your eye! Perhaps I should have put ‘easier’! Your CN7 looks so beautiful. That’s a great collection you have. Fernando has more LSR’s planned.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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