Bengalensis Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Here is the first Heller 1/24 Renault Estafette of hopefully a small batch I want to build. It took several years for the kit to actually appear after it was announced; but when it did appear it's actually a very good kit overall. Although the feature of moulded in windows in clear body panels I find quite annoying, adding problems to masking and painting. There are a few other details that can also be improved, but everything fits together really well and it was mostly a joy to build it. This one is built as a later style 1973 model almost straight OOB except for some minor tweak and detail added and the Banania decals from MotoBitz. The body paint is automotive lacquer spray decanted and airbrushed. There is a WIP-thread to be found here. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Absolutely lovely model again Jörgen, really clean build, excellent paint and decalling, with the sheen on the paint looking just right! Really enjoyed watching it come together in your w.i.p. thread and looking forward to the next one! Top work all round! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Superb!!!!! fantastic RFI photos. Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Looks perfect again. It is always pleasure see your builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilX Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 A splendid built ... 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 That looks fantastic, what is it about small vans with signwriting that is so appealing? Do you know if the original was sign painted or used coloured vinyl stickers? Malc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 7 hours ago, keefr22 said: Absolutely lovely model again Jörgen, really clean build, excellent paint and decalling, with the sheen on the paint looking just right! Really enjoyed watching it come together in your w.i.p. thread and looking forward to the next one! Top work all round! Keith Thanks a lot Keith! I'm happy with sheen of the paint as I, once again, wanted to build a car in nice condition. 5 hours ago, Marco F. said: Superb!!!!! fantastic RFI photos. Marco F Thanks a lot Marco, looking forward to see your build in the future. 4 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: Looks perfect again. It is always pleasure see your builds. Thanks a lot Vesa, glad you like them. 1 hour ago, PhilX said: A splendid built ... 😍 Thanks a lot Phil! 56 minutes ago, Malc2 said: That looks fantastic, what is it about small vans with signwriting that is so appealing? Do you know if the original was sign painted or used coloured vinyl stickers? Malc. You´re absolutely right Malc, there is something special with them, there are so many possibilities. I have no idea if they were painted on or stickers in this period, and to be honest I don't even know if this version of the Banania logo is period correct for a 1973 model of the van... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Beautiful work looks just right to me, well done 👏 👌👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, Andy J said: Beautiful work looks just right to me, well done 👏 👌👍 Thanks a lot Andy, most kind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Another cracking model. Bravo! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Very cool build and up to your usual high standards! I like the colour combo, looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Another cracking job. Mine will be the earlier variant with the mesh grille. I see a brass grille is available but not sure if it's worth it. I also want to convert to RHD, Don't know how much of a faff that will be. At least we all know now how it goes together. Top marks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 And I'll agree with all the comments above. It looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 10 hours ago, klubman01 said: Another cracking model. Bravo! Trevor Thanks a lot Trevor for your kind praise. 5 hours ago, JeroenS said: Very cool build and up to your usual high standards! I like the colour combo, looks great. Many thanks Jeroen. The colours work quite well together. I was afraid both would be on the dark side first. 4 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Another cracking job. Mine will be the earlier variant with the mesh grille. I see a brass grille is available but not sure if it's worth it. I also want to convert to RHD, Don't know how much of a faff that will be. At least we all know now how it goes together. Top marks. Thanka a lot. Yes, I wanted to know how well it goes together and looks, before doing more advenced work. The early version is far better looking for sure. I haven't seen any photo etch grilles available yet, so can't comment on that (do you have a link?), but the Heller plastic look a bit coarse. 17 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: And I'll agree with all the comments above. It looks great. Many thanks Pete, glad you like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Here you go https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/275328308671 @Bengalensis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Fantastic result and a lovely livery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 9 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Here you go https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/275328308671 @Bengalensis Ah, it's this french guy doing a lot of resin, I'll have a look. Thanks. 5 hours ago, BerndM said: Fantastic result and a lovely livery. Thanks a lot Bernd! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 That‘s a fantastic looking little van with an impeccable finish !! Very well done Jörgen 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Extraordinary finish on this "Estafette", very clean and neat painting job. 👍 The slogan for the Banania product in my childhood was "Banania, du ressort pour la journée" ( what we could translate in "Banania, spring for the day", what explain the picture below. I don't know if "spring" can be use to mean "great shape" ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 That is really lovely, it oozes character and charisma. Beautifully built and a real pleasure to look at. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 20 hours ago, desert falcon said: That‘s a fantastic looking little van with an impeccable finish !! Very well done Jörgen 👍 Thanks a lot, glad you like it! 4 hours ago, CrazyCrank said: Extraordinary finish on this "Estafette", very clean and neat painting job. 👍 The slogan for the Banania product in my childhood was "Banania, du ressort pour la journée" ( what we could translate in "Banania, spring for the day", what explain the picture below. I don't know if "spring" can be use to mean "great shape" ) Thank you very much. Maybe Banania is what I'm supposed to drink in the morning to be in better shape than I am then... 😎 45 minutes ago, Viking said: That is really lovely, it oozes character and charisma. Beautifully built and a real pleasure to look at. Cheers John Many thanks John for your kind words! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Beautiful build, I've never seen one of these before. The body work paint and masking is what makes this one pop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 11 hours ago, FunkyChiken said: Beautiful build, I've never seen one of these before. The body work paint and masking is what makes this one pop Thanks a lot, glad you appreciate the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 What they all said, an outstanding finish. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Great job Hope mine turns out half as good. Love those decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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