cherry268 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I always try and make a couple of models at a time as I can't paint inside so often get stuck. I was going to build the Heller Ferguson but it is not eligible. So instead of building that I decided to do another that was eligible Introducing the Citreon B.14 "Normande" I checked on Scalemates so it should be OK, no doubt I will be asked to leave if it isn't Here she is box and sprues 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 A Woodie Pickup! That's a new one on me. The full length soft top is a very unusual feature. It's amazing the variety this GB is throwing up. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Very nice! No worries, it's elligible. It's a rebox of kit nr. 727, the B14 "Torpedo de Luxe" from 1983. Good luck with this one and I'll be following for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Another build with 4 wheels - Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Done a bit more over the last couple of days Assembled engine, front axle and body with chassis Started painting engine as well 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 Very little progress this week. Just done some cleaning up and got some primer on chassis Also started on painting the wooden body to try and get a wood effect 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Oh yes, this looks the business. Best of luck with the build, I look forward to learning about the art doing that lovely woodwork. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 46 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Oh yes, this looks the business. Best of luck with the build, I look forward to learning about the art doing that lovely woodwork. Cheers Pat I am learning myself, never done it before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 The wood looks good so far. I've found that a coat of thinned 'clear orange' (Tamiya x26) helps to bring it out; bit like on oil treatment on the real thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 hours ago, wimbledon99 said: The wood looks good so far. I've found that a coat of thinned 'clear orange' (Tamiya x26) helps to bring it out; bit like on oil treatment on the real thing. Thanks, I have seen a video on YouTube that does brown then orange, I'll give it a try I think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Pretty choice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Some progress on this, I seem to have done a lot but achieved little Done some more on engine, reread instructions and painted bottom half aluminium over the green I did before Axles painted and in mad rush I fitted both axles and engine Starts to look like a car Still more to do on engine but I wanted to engine fitted so I can fit exhaust so I can try and put some plug leads on engine 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 On 10/20/2020 at 10:22 PM, cherry268 said: Some progress on this, I seem to have done a lot but achieved little Unless you build models, I don't think you can appreciate the work that goes into them. I'm pretty sure everyone on the site can empathise with what you say here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Just like building planes - lot of work inside the fuselage and engines with little to show, but once you close up the fuselage, it seems to be no time before the wings etc are on and you are nearly there. Painting wood effect is a skill I have yet to master. I asked Heather about painting teak coaches and she pointed me at a couple of very useful articles, and I seem to remember they put orange on first and then dry brush the brown over so it is streaky- could be wrong! No doubt there are several ways to achieve the same effect. Some of the builds of Wingnut Wings kits I have seen use oils on the prop with good results as you can work them for quite a long time before they dry. It's looking good so far! Cheers Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Not a lot done on this as my little modelling time is mostly spent on the MF2680 I have started painting wood effect on body, not ready to show it yet I have also fitted exhaust and am in the process of fitting some plug leads 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 It's about time I updated this, same as the MF2680 progess is slow and cockups don't help Photos will be put on later Biggest issue I have had with this getting some plug leads on it. According to the internet, which always tells the truth, this was fitted with a tube that sweeps over exhaust manifold and holds plug leads. I had a brilliant idea which I spent too long on and it went in bin So I did it a different way which looks...... well I let you decide Since the start I have been slowly trying to get a wood effect on rear body which looks okay. I have started to mask the sides so I can put dark wood colour on strengthening ribs Chassis is getting there and wheels are on So photos will arrive later, hopefully after some more time tonight as my weekly snooker night is cancelled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) And so the photos Haven't done much more tonight on this. Couldn't resist taking the last one just to give me idea what it may look like I have started masking the body but need to get a new blade fitted to trim Edited November 18, 2020 by cherry268 Spelling 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Coming along nicely. The wood looks great!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Yes, that woodwork is looking very good. I can't be easy getting a consistent grain effect with all the framework. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I've never seen one of these, looks like a curious mixture of a car, a boat and a sunshade! The chassis looks the business, keen to see the woodwork. Good luck with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Looking good! Nice job on the woodgrain, and I do like the burgundy wheels with the silver trim. Very eye catching. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 This is progressing slowly but haven't done a lot since last update. Managed to get some paint on bonnet and body that looks half reasonable after two failures Too cold outside and in shed and I managed to do some at work but it's not the most ideal place Also been doing the rest of wooden body The framing is supposed to be a darker wood so have started to do some of that 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I think that's starting to come together very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 This one is progressing slowly I managed to get the roof painted and the woodwork is about finished. Just sorting the cabin out, dash is in and got the seat, pedals and gearchange to fit in. Just fitted headlamps but not glass Photos are rubbish , sorry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Very slow progress, just managed to the odd few minutes over the last week. I have fitted body to chassis and done some more to interior Also removed all the masking from the panels on the body Still some cleaning up and retouching but does it look like wood, I'll let you decide 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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