Einar Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 One of the nostalgic cars of my youth that I have wanted to build was the sleek and elegant Citroën DS 21. Ebbro did make kits of the DS 19 and DS 21 versions but they both have been discontinued and very difficult to find on the web. However, I was very lucky to find and order an Ebbro DS 21 kit from a shop in Cornwall. The Citroën DS / ID cars are front-engined, front-wheel drive executive cars manufactured from 1955 to 1975 in various different configurations. During those years Citroën built a total of 1,455,746 examples of this car type. They were the first mass production cars equipped with self-levelling hydropneumatic suspension and disc brakes. Citroën was also the first car manufacturer to introduce directional headlights to a mass-produced car. The name DS is actually a pun in the French language. "DS" is pronounced exactly like déésse, literally meaning 'goddess' The Ebbro kit was of excellent quality and I had no problems in assembling the model. There were a lot of detailed parts and nice features like the opening bonnet and front doors. The most special feature of the kit were the directional headlights. They are connected to the turning wheels and they really turned. The only complaints I have are about the instruction leaflet. It had a lot of ambiguities and omissions. Moreover, some of the parts were not at all marked in the leaflet. I chose dark brown or marron for the colour of the bodywork. The shade was as near as I could find to "bordeaux" that Citroën home pages gave for the respective colour. The following paints were used for the model. Tamiya TS-11 Marron - bodywork Revell 88 - Floor and upholstery Humbrol 62 - Leather seats Humbrol 85 - Black parts Humbrol 3 - Gloss green parts Tamiya X-26 Clear orange - turn signals Tamiya X-27 Clear red - brake lights In all, the Ebbro kit was really a pleasure to build. Its quality was easily on the level of Tamiya car kits. The beauty and the beast of Citroën, The 2CV and DS 21 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Fantastic looking goddess, perfect colour combo and very clean built Congratulations Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, Marco F. said: Fantastic looking goddess, perfect colour combo and very clean built Congratulations Marco F Thank you Marco! Cheers, Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Beautiful looking Citroen's,.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Vince1159 said: Beautiful looking Citroen's,.... Thanks Vince, Einar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 A beautiful model of one of the coolest cars ever made. Really nice work. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, Bobby No Mac said: A beautiful model of one of the coolest cars ever made. Really nice work. 😎 Thanks Bobby, Einar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Cracking work Einar, lovely pair of Citroens! Really like your colour choice for the Déesse...! 👍 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Juliet Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Very elegant and well modelled 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 That's a beauty Einar! Really lovely looking cars and you've captured that early "luxury" look really well with that colour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 10 hours ago, keefr22 said: Cracking work Einar, lovely pair of Citroens! Really like your colour choice for the Déesse...! 👍 Keith Thanks Keith Einar 8 hours ago, Alpha Juliet said: Very elegant and well modelled Thank you! Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, JeroenS said: That's a beauty Einar! Really lovely looking cars and you've captured that early "luxury" look really well with that colour. Thanks Jeroen! Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 That is very nice! As has been said earlier, the colour is just perfect for the car. Bravo! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 29 minutes ago, klubman01 said: That is very nice! As has been said earlier, the colour is just perfect for the car. Bravo! Trevor Thanks Trevor! Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escaflowne Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Lovely work, always a pleasure to see a DS and a Deuche 👍 Fine work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 32 minutes ago, Escaflowne said: Lovely work, always a pleasure to see a DS and a Deuche 👍 Fine work Thank you! Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 A beautiful model of one of my favourite ever cars. Some friends of my parents had two, and a Mini Moke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Natter said: A beautiful model of one of my favourite ever cars. Some friends of my parents had two, and a Mini Moke. Thanks Natter! Cheers, Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 That's a beautiful model, I'm glad it's a good kit as this is one I've got tucked away. Funnily enough people suggested maroon for my build and I wasn't sure but having seen your build, it's a great colour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 8 hours ago, johnlambert said: That's a beautiful model, I'm glad it's a good kit as this is one I've got tucked away. Funnily enough people suggested maroon for my build and I wasn't sure but having seen your build, it's a great colour. Thank you John! Einar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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