RWG686 35,548 Posted November 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 43 minutes ago, Gorby said: There's quite a lot more detail than I thought there would be. It's not too bad from the box but I added a fair bit of stuff to the engine. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Che Guava 4,687 Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 13 hours ago, RWG686 said: Engine on chassis,. Fuel tank with new mesh added. Rear axle with gubbins also attached. You know what you've done here - I've got a full size Riley chassis and Big Four (2.5 litre to you young 'uns) engine and 'box, but with a lot of added 'weathering', sitting on blocks in my garage looking a lot like this. Hmmm, should get on with it. I may be gone some time. PS, Airfix did a giant 1/24 scale model of the 'Blower' which I've seen on ebay at £200-300 occasionally! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted November 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 Did some work on the body by making an impression of the tool kit on the left hand side and started the instrument panel. Sorry about the photos. I really need to fix the phone camera but need a 7lb hammer and I only have a 5. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 21,924 Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 I like it Richard 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted November 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 Some gubbins added to the bulkhead and a better photo of the dashboard. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 18,715 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 12 hours ago, RWG686 said: a better photo of the dashboard. Did the 7lb hammer work then. It looking really good whit the extra work you're putting into it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 I've installed the front bulkhead and added some more plumbing. I hope that this deviation from the kit instructions doesn't bite me on the backside later. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaastav 2,985 Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Looking good Richard 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 21,924 Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 That looks brilliant Richard 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted November 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 A bit more stuck together. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 21,924 Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Thats looking really nice Richard 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessie_C 11,655 Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 It's beginning to look like a car now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted November 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Mish said: to see one being hammered together Sorted your typo. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted November 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Not a lot to show tonight. Stuck the front seats in and added some more struts between the bulkhead and body. They've been painted. Handbrake, entry step and spare wheel holder also addd. I couldn't resist sticking on the wheels. Now I should just have sat them on but oh no..who needs instructions? It is now going to be a complete sod getting the mudguards on. Already broken one of the moulded on struts so may consider replacing all of them with copper wire. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 3,879 Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 Knew I'd snare you, obsessed with cars now you are, there's nee ganinn back. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted November 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 2 hours ago, DC3 said: there's nee ganinn back. I have the antidote... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUBVXaNEnkM 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 18,715 Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 It's looking lovely. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted November 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 11 hours ago, Gorby said: It's looking lovely. Not any more it isn't However after some carefully detailed reconstruction bodging it was soon back together and had a few bits added. The rear cover is just primed to see how much still needs sorting (quite a lot!) The headlights have a protective grill in front of them. The kit has them moulded on clear plastic but on the inside face so the outside is smooth which is a pity as it would look not too bad dry brushed. I'm trying to sort the look by using the same mesh I used for the fuel tank, radiator grill and carburettor cover. Will see how the kristal clear dries. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted December 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 Slowly getting there 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 5,581 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Very nice indeed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 18,715 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 I'm wary of saying nice things about it in case you rip it apart again. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 22 minutes ago, Gorby said: in case you rip it apart again. Not yet anyway ! 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 35,548 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Well, that's my second ever car done. Don't tell @DC3 but I actually enjoyed it. As to accuracy...well it looks ok and I'll leave it at that. Stuck a couple of photos in the gallery for you to judge. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 21,924 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Excellent. Love it Richard, looks grand to me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mac1677 4,951 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Fantastic build mate 👍 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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