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Heller 1/24 Renault R8 Gordini


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So my first Heller kit is finished and although a challenge at times all things considered I'm quite happy with the final results. Here's a few pic's of the finished build 

 

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So time to tidy the bench up and prepare to start the next one tomorrow. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍

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3 minutes ago, johnlambert said:

That's turned out nicely, this kit is definitely on my radar as there's something about it's square boxiness that I find quite appealing.

It's called character John something that's sadly missing on modern cars imo 🙂👍

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14 minutes ago, Andy J said:

It's called character John something that's sadly missing on modern cars imo 🙂👍

That's probably why, of all the unbuilt kits I own, only two are of cars built in the 2000s (Fiat 500 and Ferrari 612 Scaglietti).

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1 hour ago, Toftdale said:

Well it certainly wasn't designed in a wind tunnel 😅🤣, great build from a very basic kit 👏 - Andy 

Thanks it is indeed a basic kit but it's another one added to the collection and now time for the next one 🙂👍

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2 hours ago, Marco F. said:

Congratulations another beauty is finished. 

Again a real nice one 

Marco F 

Thanks Marco I'm glad you like it 🙂👍

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2 hours ago, CrazyCrank said:

Very realistic weathering and finally a superb color :)

 

Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Just shows how light can effect the colour of a car. This is the same blue colour i used originally yet it looks so different now. 

 

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Actually the difference is astonishing when you see the pic's above 🤔. Infact this is the strangest colour change I've ever seen in all my time modelling and I never noticed it till just now. And before anyone asks i didn't re paint the shell or apply any clear coat....I'm utterly staggered at the difference....very strange indeed 🤔

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1 minute ago, Coppercat said:

The end result is OK. In the heyday of this car, such glossy paints were not used yet.
Great effect :clap2:

Thanks but I did not create any effect this colour change simply happened i can offer no explanation as to the final shade of paint which is very strange indeed. I think that @CrazyCrank must have put a spell on my body shell 😂😂👍

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25 minutes ago, Coppercat said:

Beautiful model 🙂 Congratulations
I have a great fondness for this car.
My father drove one like that, so I had to glue the R8.

 

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That looks very cool great work my friend 👍 👏

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Lovely little Renault,  you have done a cracking job there Andy, what a stunner.  Such an interesting looking vehicle,  it looks like a typical car you would draw as a kid .  Would love to see a slammed one on Airbags.

Great work

Chris

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