johnlambert Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I started this build in August last year but my enthusiasm started to wane due to difficulties with the build. But I felt I ought to complete this build as I don't like to give up. Why this kit? This was chosen because I wanted to see what a new Airfix car kit was like and to try something outside of my comfort zone, i.e. a racing car with lots of decals. Why the loss of enthusiasm? Unfortunately this was the flip-side of choosing a subject outside my normal sphere of interest; I'm not that into racing cars and definitely not relatively recent cars like this. Is it any good? On the whole, yes. It's reasonably well moulded, not too much flash and nicely detailed. What's wrong with it? The biggest issue is the front bumper and the way the body attaches to the chassis. It doesn't help that the instructions call for the bumper to be glued to the chassis before the body goes on. It would probably work better to glue the bumper to the body first, that way you could do most of the decals and clear coat the body before it goes on to the chassis. How were the decals? A nightmare, the one for the front grille is particularly tricky. It's taken a lot of setting solution to try and get it to conform to the shape of the body. Getting the two parts of the stripe to join up and lie flat nearly broke me. The rear stripe isn't great either. What do you like? This is probably my favourite view. Anything else? I've not even mentioned the fun I had with the wheels, which are moulded integrally with the tyres and are a pain to mask. Despite all the moaning above, it is still a model I'm pleased to put on display. from a distance it doesn't look too bad and it is now part of my modelling journey. If you've not seen it, the build thread is here: 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Glad you didn't give up on it John, I think it looks great! Another problem with the decals is a few on the real car are missing - probably those licensing issues again! Whatever I think that's a cracking little Aston! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 What a stunner,lovely job.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Well persevered, John. It looks good from here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Looks good. I think it's well worth effort. Gulf livery is always nice to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 The Gulf colours are great,some make them too dark- this is just right. They won't give now include the all important Le Mans stickers,Le Mans have got uppity about it and you have have to get them separately now. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hi John despite any issues you may have had with the kit you've turned out a great looking Aston i think it looks excellent...well done mate 👍 👏. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hi John, very fine result and the issues you had are not visible anymore. Marco F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 A great looking model. Your hard work and endeavours were worth it. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) This kit fought you all the way John, but you turned it into a real beautie. Congratz ! Sincerely Pascal Edited March 13, 2021 by Pascal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 You clearly triumphed in the Battle of DBR9! Seriously, excellent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 It did look as though this was quite a fight, so well done for keeping at it and getting it finished in the end. For all that you've pointed out the flaws,it still looks pretty good in the display cabinet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Spiny said: It did look as though this was quite a fight, so well done for keeping at it and getting it finished in the end. For all that you've pointed out the flaws,it still looks pretty good in the display cabinet. Thanks. It's easy for me to get bogged down by all the details that aren't quite as good as I'd have wished, but you're right. Usually I just look at my models from a few feet away in the display cabinet; from that vantage point, it is quite satisfying. And it isn't just the satisfaction of knowing that I got the better of the kit, it is a good-looking car and for all my negative comments I am pleased with it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 It's a great result despite the trouble. Sometimes besting a troublesome kit is more satisfying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Well done. Clearly, the extra effort you put into this one shows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Looks fine to me , John . I find when building a kit you are constantly looking at it right under your nose and any errors or shaky hand painting are always there , but once completed and on display, well , those errors are not so visible . Friends looking in my cabinet are just happy to see the time and effort I have put in . Usual comments are “ I don’t know now you have the patience ! “ You’ve done a good job . Nice one . Gary . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 That does look good John. All your hassles with it haven't put me off mine. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Great to see it completed 👍 it may have fought all they way, but you definitely won...she's a knockout 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Stunning! The DBR9 in Gulf Oil colours was my favourite Le Man's racer as a child 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 18 hours ago, wellsprop said: Stunning! The DBR9 in Gulf Oil colours was my favourite Le Man's racer as a child That goes to show the age range on BM - as a child mine was the Porsche 917 in Gulf colours! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoolioPaulio Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Nice work John, glad you persevered with it, I saw your issues on the build thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 3/15/2021 at 7:45 AM, keefr22 said: That goes to show the age range on BM - as a child mine was the Porsche 917 in Gulf colours! Keith I'll see your bet and raise... Mine was the 1968 LeMans winner Ford GT40...the very first to appear in the powder-blue Gulf colors. Beautiful DBR9, by the way. When I built my early-version 'louvered' Sebring winner a few years back, I had the same issue with the @$!# bumper, and attached it to the body as you suggested. Made much more sense, and easier to cope with Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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