Bentley 4 1/2 litre Blower in 1/12th scale - may contain Airfix.

[Noel Smith]

Been a couple of months nearly since your last post.

How is using the new workshop layout panning out, or have you been busy having to do other non modelling things instead?

[nick]

It just so happens I’ve started looking at the beast again this week. Stand by!

[nick]

Exciting news, I've finally put version1 of the Bentley wire wheels into production.

 

The full car as a kit (rather than a one-off) is a mamoth undertaking I have come to realise, so I have taken the decision to release the wheels as a direct replacement for the Airfix items.

 

This means that they have the four studs on the back that fit the airfix brake drums so the wheels can both be used in new builds and retro-fitted to completed kits to give them a major boost. They make use of the kit tyres too, so are a direct replacementbwith no modification to the kit at all.

 

In true Blue Peter fashion, heres one I prepared earlier mated to the airfix drum.

 

 

I plan a version 2 that will ship with a brake set that will correct the airfix drums and mount the wheels in a more scale-like manner.

 

Production is ramping up as we speak and they are available for sale on the unobtainium web shop today.

 

 

Thanks for your patience and continued interest!

 

PS I've also re-commenced work on the hybrid printed/CNC chassis, stand by for updates and photos.

 

Regards

 

Nick

 

 

[Malc2]

I'm in for a set of wheels.

Any idea when V2 will be available?

Malc.