Bounty Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Super detailing work ....i hope my 156 sharknose ends up close to your quality 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Pascal, superb work as usual. I'll be following it all with passion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Good evening, Thank you very much Mates! The Bugatti has just taken an important step with the painting of the main body parts: Masking, primer, paint and varnish. The gloss of the varnish is deliberately moderate. I then looked at the dashboard and the firewall, here they are almost finished. Windows have been added to the dials. Pascal 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Superb Pascal...what more can I say Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Absolutely lovely work Pascal - I love that dashboard and the shine on the paintwork looks just right! Excellent stuff! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Good evening, Thank you very much Mates! Still progressing. Added some details on the engine and its bulkhead, as well as the cockpit side with a little plumbing. The flat bottom and the lower parts of the hull are now assembled, as well as the central part. This set is already starting to weigh a bit... Gifts day. Pascal 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Wow!! Just magnificent!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 44 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Wow!! Just magnificent!! Couldn't agree more 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 C'est magnifique! One the best looking cars ever. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 A biscuit from Mr Hiro? Whatever it is, that's a collectable straight away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Good evening, Thank you Mates! No, the biscuit was from Anyz Great parts for a/c and for cars too! You might have an eye to their website. Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Absolutely stunning work Pascal...love it Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 ´Morning Mates, Thank you Ron! I met a small assembly problem: I am missing 1mm for a correct junction between the manifolds and the exhaust pipes ... I had to make a mistake. I turned two extensions in a scrap of white metal, soldered them, filed and polished them, then inserted a copper rod before treating them with the burnisher. The plumbing of the passenger compartment is complete, the fuel tank pressurizing pump installed and equipped with its handle. The seat is painted with oils, a few additional touches will be made later ... but not too much. The last elements were painted blue. I modified the 3 parts of the front part to obtain a seamless assembly. More very soon. Pascal 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Ok...I am gonna sit in the corner and sulk now...just not fair to have to witness such a masterclass...have run out of 'superlatives' now anyway...errrrrr....how about...'damn that's good' Respect Ron 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Hi all, Thanks a lot Ron! The Bugatti progresses and gently approaches the garage. The radiator is now attached to the frame and connected to the engine, as are the exhausts. The front part of the body is also installed and the two parts of the hood are assembled. The steering wheel is painted and provisionally mounted. The windshield is finished. I did not use the leather provided in the kit and preferred a thin lead sheet, all fixed to the body with brass rivets. More soon. Pascal 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Mate that is stunning...I do love your builds...so inspiring to me Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 More beautiful work Pascal - I really like the shine you have on the bodywork paint, it looks period perfect! And that windscreen is ace! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Stunning as ever, particularly love the woodgrain on the steering wheel - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 You leave me speechless that's more than stunning, can't find the words for the things you're doing... WOW I'll keep on watching Marco F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Hi, Thanks a lot Mates! End soon ... The hull is attached to the frame. The rivets are installed, then "stitching" is done. I braided some cable to replace the provided photo-cut for ... brake cables. But we have to review the assembly. The levers, gear and brakes, are also put in place, as well as the steering column and the steering wheel. I cut the steering bar and replaced it with a steel one of the same diameter. Next step: decals. Pascal 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Wow!...just wow!...lost for words Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I said at the start this isn't my favourite era of racing cars, but you've converted me - I love that thing! Absolutely stunning work, it's a really beautiful model! And you've built it so quickly - I'd be happy if I could get a result close to that after a year of work!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Ditto to the above two posts! I like anything with a number on the side,most definitely like this one,beautiful. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 +1. Top work leading to a fantastic model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 Good evening, Thank you guys! The decals are applied but still require a little work. I took over and repositioned the steering bar, the steering wheel, the windshield and the mirror are also now in their place. The wheel tightening nuts are masked and burnished. I drilled a 1.2 hole in the back and installed a 1mm neodymium magnet that attracts the nut to the wheel bolt; the wheels can thus be removed for transport. Demain, les sangles et leurs boucles, la grille de protection du radiateur et le haut du bouchon ainsi que la mise en place de l’échappement et du capot termineront le montage du bolide bleu de Molsheim. Pascal #We Are Aviation 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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