dnl42 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, johnlambert said: The Monogram 1/25 DB4 is on my list of kits I will get one day (I'll try and remember about the alternator). I built the Monogram Maserati 3500GT, I think the DB4 would sit nicely next to it. Oh, you won't forget the alternator. You'll have a whiskey-tango-foxtrot moment when you see it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 A quick update on the DB5, and probably more to come later. Not sure if the pedals are in the right place but checking the position relative to the seat. I've also sanded down the filler over the old gear lever hole. The steering wheel is a bit horrible but probably won't notice that much on a closed car. The rim should be wood, so I've gone for matt brown on the rim. The spokes will be satin black. I've also put some more primer on the body and paint on the interior parts. Pics may come later. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Have you got 4 pedals? The foot rest is part of the gearbox tunnel, just a bump on it, not separate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, Black Knight said: Have you got 4 pedals? The foot rest is part of the gearbox tunnel, just a bump on it, not separate I knew there was a foot rest but I couldn't find any photos for reference. I did once sit behind the wheel of a DB5 (well, a DB4, series V, which is practically the same), but that was 30 years ago and I don't recall the pedal details although I do remember how right the driving position felt. Anyway, I found a handy reference photo here, so I've now got something to go on, even if it means undoing what I've done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 The bump shape on the gearbox tunnel was fashioned to go around the gearbox clutch release mechanism and starter motor, afair. It meant there was a boxy shape just near the driver's left foot. Just covering it with carpet meant it would wear badly as drivers would use it to rest a foot on so AM put a a rubber pad on the surface and it became a 'foot rest' Its just wide enough for about 1/3 of a foot to be on it, enough to 'rest' a foot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I recall that foot rest on the LHD model, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 A few more bits of Aston. Another coat of primer. Trying to work out if the roof has gone wonky again? I wondered if I'd need to reshape the wing vents, because the first few cars I looked at had a forward leaning vent. But since then I've seen pictures of DB5s with vents like the ones on the model, Rear view. I've also bunged some satin black paint on some of the interior parts. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 And by the way - I watched a couple of Linda Thorsen episodes of The Avengers recently and had forgotten how much I liked it. Strange at times, but very watchable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Superleggera wagon. Want! https://64.media.tumblr.com/c42b8e0a3320df6846ca8f966005170a/f09c24b7a56aac4b-ed/s500x750/27c805be49f7df13b9e39049fba7cd1bfadb5621.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 56 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Superleggera wagon. Want! https://64.media.tumblr.com/c42b8e0a3320df6846ca8f966005170a/f09c24b7a56aac4b-ed/s500x750/27c805be49f7df13b9e39049fba7cd1bfadb5621.jpg I'm not much of a wagon/estate/shooting break fan, but that looks like it might be a fun conversion for someone to try. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldynewby Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 12:54 PM, Alan R said: I built this kit years ago as a kid. All these gaps didn't seem to be a problem to me then. Much less critical eye then (50 plus years ago) Cheers, Alan. The moulds were probably in better nick then!😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Primer is always a big step, as it can easily highlight all the little faults you thought you'd overcome. Yours look great, especially considering all the fettling you've had to do. I'll expect to see it finished by next weekend. 🤣😂 - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 You could title this update "Plastic surgery and a nose job". Checking the fit of the grille again, there is a bit of a gap at the top and I think a strip of styrene is going to be neater than filer. I thought I'd better have a look at the headlamp covers, the one on the right has a fair bit of flash to clean off. Driver's side fits better than the passenger side and the shape of the passenger side front of the car really isn't right at all. Side view. And the other side. I scraped away some primer, tidied up some more mould lines and generally prepared to add some material. Adding some styrene, I probably need to add a bit more under the passenger side headlamp. I've looked at pictures of real DB5s and I think this wing needs to come out to a bit more of a rounded point. Less material is required on the driver's side but I think a little is necessary to help blend the side lamp/indicator into the body. The clear part of the light has the chrome trim so I don't think the circular mounting is the correct shape. Once the Liquid Poly has set I can carve most of the material away to what I think is the right shape. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Some nice work going on here: those headlights must be the best part of the kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 More work on the nose job. I've trimmed and sanded the styrene sheet and added a couple of dollops of filler. Bird's eye view. Plenty of sanding to do once the filler hardens. On to the interior... I removed the pedals from the spot where I initially placed them. There isn't really a suitable hump for the footrest. I'm not sweating too much over these as they won't be that visible. I've gone with the same assembly as before and put some filler behind the rest. It's a mess but will tidy up (I hope). Remember that there will eventually be a dashboard and steering wheel in the way and some thick "glass" to distort the view. I think those pedals are in the "that'll do" category. They won't be the first thing you notice when it's sitting on the shelf, so there are more important parts of this build on which I need to focus. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 I've not forgotten the Aston. Still some work needed to get the headlamp covers fitting and the front end into a better shape. So a few more bits of styrene glued to the front. I hope this effort yields a worthwhile result. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Have you tried Mr Dissolved Putty for building up those areas such as around the headlights? I think it would be far less work and give a good result. Nice work on the improvements though, coming on slowly! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Brandy said: Have you tried Mr Dissolved Putty for building up those areas such as around the headlights? I think it would be far less work and give a good result. Nice work on the improvements though, coming on slowly! Ian Thanks Ian, that's not something I've heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I use it for cockpit coamings. It can be applied with a small brush and as it dries it can be "pulled" a little to get some shape. Once dry it sands well. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Quick update on the Aston. Checking the fit of the headlamp covers, it's still not quite there. More filler added to build up the bodywork. I just need to take this a bit at a time, if only for the sake of my sanity. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 I think the headlamp cut-outs are the right shape now. I guess a coat of primer will reveal how much more correction and filling is required to smooth out the front end. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Even more expert "Model Bondo" work! Looks like MS got their stuff together as I couldn't see any of this thread's images last night. Is the grill sitting correctly? It looks slightly askew... 18 hours ago, johnlambert said: BTW, I saw this "Starter Kit" in the LHS last night. I knew from your heroic efforts here to give a wide berth... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Only a few little bits on the little Aston. Upholstery and dashboard painted satin black, the steering wheel rim was painted brown but I decided to slim down the rim and spoke. Underside is also satin black, it looks really smart. Aluminium paint for the sump and gearbox. There will be some satin black to touch up but that should be pretty easy. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 A bit more stuff on the Aston. Giving the carpet a coat of matt black. I think it gives a nice contrast with the satin black of the seats. Close-up of the over spray on the underside. Tidied up with Tamiya satin black which I've also painted on the steering wheel spokes. At some point I'll have to prime the body and get on with that part of the build. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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