Thank you all!!
1/12 scale Alfa Romeo 8c 2300 roadster build log [COMPLETED BUILD]
Did the wind screen and rearview mirrors.
The inspiration
My take on it
The inspiration
My take on it
Ok, so I decided that I didn't like the windscreen I made after all. I kept the kit's proportions but they're not like the ref car. Also, it was too vertical. So I modified these 2 features and know I like it. I also removed the sticker, it was too blurry. I'll have to find another place to print them. It's a good thing it only cost me 5$.
Again, the inspiration
My newer version
Inspiration
And me
I'm up to what seem's to be the last portion to modify/built, the fenders. I tried my hand at them at the begining of the projet but failed miserably. This is what I'm trying to do (the rivet plate).
Here are my first and second try, the plates were to big
My latest try, I'm trying different plate sizes with a smaller rolled edge. The jury is still out.
Again, the inspiration
My newer version
Inspiration
And me
I'm up to what seem's to be the last portion to modify/built, the fenders. I tried my hand at them at the begining of the projet but failed miserably. This is what I'm trying to do (the rivet plate).
Here are my first and second try, the plates were to big
My latest try, I'm trying different plate sizes with a smaller rolled edge. The jury is still out.
Hi François. I think the manual was 5mm. I can’t measure it, because I sold the crane …….. Yes it was scaled down from a original one. Printed on a high-res-printer at work
.Regards, Peter
Take 2 on the windscreen stickers, l got a better quality impression this time. I also reduced the height of the center rear view miroir post, it was to high.
Take 1 on stickers
Take 2
And the real one
And from the back
Take 1 on stickers
Take 2
And the real one
And from the back
Yes, François, you made it! Of course you see the dots on the unforgivable macro shots. But at a normal viewing distance this look nice. A stimulus for the rest of the stickering.
Regards, Peter
Fascinating, fascinating, what you are doing. The details are just incredible.
Jan
Jan
Thank you, althougt I just realized that I always look at the pictures on my phone (very small screen). This morning I looked at them on my computer screen and I see a lot of faults, things that I don't like... I'll stick with the phone...
Well, this build is almost over. I did the fenders with the rivet plates and lock wires. Still have a few loose ends to tigh up like the steering wheel, the wheel knockoffs and a bit more weathering. I'm still waiting for the custom decals but I don't think l'll get them before summer. In the meantime, here are some shots of the fenders plus a few more of the almost finished car.
The lockwire bolts were to small to pass the wire thru, I had to improvise a bit.
And on the car
And the ref car
Almost finished car
The lockwire bolts were to small to pass the wire thru, I had to improvise a bit.
And on the car
And the ref car
Almost finished car
absolutely beautiful !
A very Finley detailed project. Looks great!
The fabrication and assembly portion of this build are finished. While wanting for the decals and a proper photo shoot, here it is on display.
I've really enjoyed this build and I hope you have to. Next one on the block will be the 1/12 Bentley blower but probably not before next fall.
I've really enjoyed this build and I hope you have to. Next one on the block will be the 1/12 Bentley blower but probably not before next fall.
Congratulations with this superb build, François. It looks very very nice with the matted red color.
Regards, Peter
An amazing build Francois. It was a pleasure peaking over your shoulder watching what can be accomplished in the hands of a master modeler.
Fantastic job Francois! I can’t imagine anything you could have done to make it any better!
absolutely outstanding !!!
Thank you for sharing your building with us !
Thank you for sharing your building with us !
I took pictures of what the finished kit should look like according to Italeri (taken from the instruction booklet). Here is a comparison of Italeri's take versus mine.
You might have noticed that I included the spare tire which would have been on the original car but is not present on my ref car. I find the design of the spare wheel support interesting with it's leather straps. I did modify it so it is removable. It's held in place with 2 small pins at the bottom and a magnet at the top.
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You might have noticed that I included the spare tire which would have been on the original car but is not present on my ref car. I find the design of the spare wheel support interesting with it's leather straps. I did modify it so it is removable. It's held in place with 2 small pins at the bottom and a magnet at the top.
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I always like ‘comparison pictures’. You made some very nice ones, François. And the spare wheel is in line with your other detailed work.
Regards, Peter
Beautifully detailed model. They should use your photos to show what their model could look like.