Neddy Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 As explained in the build thread I have a peculiar fondness for bubble-cars having owned one way back when I was 16, taking advantage of the UK laws existing at the time which decreed that I could drive one at 16 providing I held a full motorcycle licence. I had more fun in my Heinkel/Trojan 200 than in any car since and this kit is as close as I could get to it. As is repeated ad nauseam at various points throughout the build I was extremely impressed by the quality of this kit. Everything went together with a minimum of fettling, fitted first time and lined up perfectly wherever necessary. The steering linkage under the vehicle works smoothly, as does the peculiar steering column mount which twists through a wide arc on two axes, pivots and slides against the collar holding it to the door and the universal joint on the floor as the door opens and closes - fascinating to watch. There is a choice of open or closed sunroof and the engine hatch is removable. All parts are an incredibly close fit straight out of the box which made building it a real pleasure. The only thing I had to add to it was a windscreen washer bottle which I carved from sprue and fitted to the engine bulkhead to rectify the lack of one - mandatory in the UK at the time. Other wise it's purely OOB. Finally with the engine cover clipped in... ...and the optional closed sunroof. It doesn't sit that closely but I have no intention of leaving it there... ...and finally a peep underneath. Thanks to those of you who followed the build, I hope you like the result. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 I certainly like the result Neddy, she's a lovely little thing and I really enjoyed watching it come together in the build thread! Cracking colour and that interior is great! Top job! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Top job I must say. And clearly a quality kit. Maybe I will build one from Mille Miglia race. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 That is a little beauty! Lovely work, well done. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Yes, I definitely like the result. Excellent work, and no doubt about it you're making great progress - that might sound like I'm damning with faint praise but I'm not, this has come together what feels like very quickly yet the quality is there too. I partiocularly like the inside. I know you generally aim for the larger scale cars, but judging by this I don't think 1/24 should hold any fears for you at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 S'funny you should say that @Spiny, I've come to the same conclusion recently and treated myself to a couple of 1:24 scale kits, hopefully not too complex for me now. Thanks all for your kind words. Not sure yet what to follow this up with, I'll ponder and browse through my stash - all three kits! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 This is so beautiful, and a warm memory of my childhood! Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 ...and one final photo to rectify a cock-up of my own making which might make you chuckle at my expense! In the initial set above I remarked that the sunroof didn't fit very well in the closed position. Well, there's a reason for that - I'd sat it on the wrong friggin' way round! This proves it fits as well as all the other parts in this excellent Revell kit, when applied correctly! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Lovely build, it really captures the character of these little machines and at least the sunroof issue was easy to solve - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Superb! I too saw these and the Messerschmitt's on the road as a lad. I must now look for one of these kits , but have I got room to show it in one of my cabinets? Just searched, all shops on the web have no stock! I only saw on the web the other day a new Electric Isetta produced I think in Germany. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 Sadly you're right. I missed the boat on new stock but was lucky enough to find a pre-owned one at Kingkit. Great place to buy kits, the guarantee their pre-owned stock and check each kit to make sure it's complete before offering it for sale. I've had two from them and they've both been spot-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 10 hours ago, PatW said: I only saw on the web the other day a new Electric Isetta produced I think in Germany. You're right, it's an EV called the Microlino, produced in Switzerland - and I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 That‘s a lovely Isetta 🥰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Fantastic build of this lovely car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 This is lovely, congratulations on a superb model. Looks great in blue too. We have a two tone Beige and Tan 4 wheeler down the road, he takes it to quite a lot of events , the kids and parents love it. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 @bigbadbadge Thanks! I'll have to keep an eye open at local events for that one, we're close enough for me to come across it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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