cmatthewbacon 4,408 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Definitely outside my comfort zone, but I'm very pleased with how it's turned out. The kit is exquisitely cast and detailed, and remarkably designed and engineered, considering it was all done on paper in the early 70s... Probably time for something a little simpler now! best, M. 28 Link to post Share on other sites
Toftdale 434 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Absolutely stunning, I bet all thess kits don't turn out to this standard. Also really impressed with the drivers checked suit, it use have took a very steady hand 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP 593 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Stunning Matt. Your detailed build blog will be an excellent resource for anyone who follows after you. The excellent photography really let it shine. The figures are a nice addition and not often seen at this scale especially non-racing drivers. I guess it must have been the chauffeur’s day off. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP 593 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 PS Ab says “Wowzers!” 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JeroenS 6,482 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 That looks fabulous Matt, great skill on display here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bengalensis 7,412 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Fantastic result, very well done! Great paintwork on that suit as well, really nice detail. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Andy J 7,446 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Awesome work Matt looks fantastic 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 6,694 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I remember seeing adverts for this in the 70's and really wanting one. How nice it is to finally see one after all these years! Beautiful work, the silver finish is superb, and the figures are just perfect for it. Cheers John 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Colin @ Freightdog Models 459 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) What a wonderful build, I completely missed this! Need to catch up on the WIP. I visited the (then) South Eastern Finecast factory in around 1988 as part of my A level design project, the owner Dave Ellis had run the local model shop before taking over Finecast. I was amazed to find out all the original masters for the car kits had to be made in brass to withstand the mould making process. Really nice to see one build, and agree the drivers jacket is wonderful! Colin Edited March 2 by Colin @ Freightdog Models 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bandsaw Steve 6,652 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Wow! That’s a really inspiring outcome. That looks fantastic! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
swralph 1,956 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Beautiful buld Mathew. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Spiny 2,090 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 You should be pleased with how its turned out - it looks great and should be a great addition to any shelf (assuming said shelf can take its weight ). Very nice indeed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Natter 3,172 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Orf to the races, what, what. That's a minter Matt. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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