The making of a car - no kit

[lerouxc]

For my next model I had to build a VW golf Estate in 1/48 scale but decided not to do it with a kit, or buy the complete item. So I ventured out to do it. (first time doing something like this).

 

It all starts with a picture. and then to get the body shapes and sizes. I used paper cuttings to figure it out (Unfortunately my skills does not extend into mechanical drawing).

 

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOwcdyPUWvCjOXaW3Q7jh5W_cr-HPikUC_mYoVlcZ9PyDmpDulqjqv10oKek-7iqw/photo/AF1QipMtEtgwHwR5g4AnjxgbsrQcl4uotRgyEUnzhxls

 

after preparing the rough frame I started to cover it with clay.

 

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOwcdyPUWvCjOXaW3Q7jh5W_cr-HPikUC_mYoVlcZ9PyDmpDulqjqv10oKek-7iqw/photo/AF1QipMFwzi9SgDYfDCN-w1YxIbo_4FTi9XAP5r31ath

 

after much sanding and sculpting it started to take form.

 

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOwcdyPUWvCjOXaW3Q7jh5W_cr-HPikUC_mYoVlcZ9PyDmpDulqjqv10oKek-7iqw/photo/AF1QipMajeXU_yNXwK3ZlC37DbIROcSpmuYTOsREH71Y

 

I know its is not perfect, but it looks lovely in the completed model of a caravan and car at a camping site next to a river.

 

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOwcdyPUWvCjOXaW3Q7jh5W_cr-HPikUC_mYoVlcZ9PyDmpDulqjqv10oKek-7iqw/photo/AF1QipP3tjTutEodiYfN4FZCvrQlS9LtBm3w4sTyzTk9

 

[Farmer matt]

Hi @lerouxc links aren't working, 404 error. No pics.

 

 

Matt

[Mark Harmsworth]

This explains how to post images here:

 

all the best

Mark