1930 Bentley Blower by Aifix 1/12 build log [COMPLETED BUILD]

[François]

Thank everyone, it's been a really fun project. I'm very happy you all liked it.

I took some pictures of the finished model. I'm definitely better at making models than photography but still, I think some are good.



























Interior













With top up













More pictures on next post

 

[François]

Some more pictures

Motor













And next to another 1/12 scale model (at least until I finish the display case)











Voilà !!

 

[fourseas]

Beautiful Model, a true piece of art.

 

[Corsair]

A wonderful job that you can be very proud of !

 

[AnobiumPunctatum]

What a beauyful model. Fantastic build.

 

[Peter Voogt]

A model to be proud of, François.
Regards, Peter

 

[Walterone]

Bentley Mind-Blower. It's a phenomenal model, congratulations.

 

[Uwek]

Do you know already the next project?

 

[François]

Thank you all.
Uwek, this will be my next project. https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...phantom-ii-full-restoration.14162/post-383739

 

[Daniel20]

A magnificent finish François!! I am now officially hooked on your work.

 

[dockattner]

Congratulations Francois! A one-of-a-kind piece of modeling art!

 

[François]

Hi, it's me again. Althougt tge car is finished, I still need to finalize the display case. So I did a bit of work on the lighting today. There's a lot of wiring to do but so far so good.

I first tested my connections to make sure that all 6 lights were functional after parallel hook up.



Then I started the final wiring with soldered connections. In lieu of shrink tubes to cover the exposed wires (not enough space) I poored some transparent glue in the jonction boxe to cover the wires and keep then from moving.

 

[François]

I completed the display case today and with that done, this build is now 100% finished. I just need to decide how to position the car in the case. My original idea was to display the body on the cart I made so the all the mechanics I added on the frame could be visible. I have to test both configuration and see which is best. For now, the body is on the frame and it sure looks good. Here are a few pictures.

This was my original idea

the real case with body on frame











All window panels riveted



And to finish it off, a little video
View attachment 20240624_202341~3.mp4

 

[Steven B]

One word: Impressive !!!

 

[Daniel20]

The display case alone would win 1st place in any model competition. The case and car combined create a world class grand champion!!!!

 

[Corsair]

Absolutely amazing !

 

[Uwek]

Great workmanship - Triple WOW

 

[Peter Voogt]

I completed the display case today and with that done, this build is now 100% finished. I just need to decide how to position the car in the case. My original idea was to display the body on the cart I made so the all the mechanics I added on the frame could be visible. I have to test both configuration and see which is best. For now, the body is on the frame and it sure looks good. Here are a few pictures.

This was my original idea

the real case with body on frame











All window panels riveted



And to finish it off, a little video
View attachment 455474

Now the Bentley Blower has a very representative beautiful show case. Thumbs up, François.
Regards, Peter

 

[François]

I'm pretty close to having the final setup in the display case. I've positionned the car and the boby in a way that I think shows them off properly. My only concern being, is it too busy. I'm not sure about the mirored floor. I'm exposing on August 4th at my local hobby shop it' not an official meet, it's more of a combo model car/ real antique car day. So I'll bring the Triumph Tr6 along with a few model. I'll be able to see how the bentley in it's display case is received.

 

[BradNSW]

I'm positive the initial launch at the hobby shop will leave most in complete AWE. The detail and incredible techniques you've combined into a superb model, will be the envy of anyone who views it!! Thanks for sharing the build in such detail!