1/12 Airfix Bentley Blower

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:21 pm

Another project on my bench along with a couple of others is my Bentley build, I have been building this for a couple of years and need to get it wrapped up. The car is all but finished but I'm working on a stand for it then it can have the finishing touches and weathering.
few pics of my progress........casp

I got both kits from the same seller but one was started so its for spares or repairs

decals were in a right mess but managed to salvage the better of the two sets.

I got some thin leather for the coachwork but it wasnt the correct shade of green so I sprayed it Brunswick green with a rattle can before gluing to the part

If I was to build this again I would cut the door out and hinge them but on with the build.

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:23 pm

the end piece has been painted

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:30 pm

the rear seat was a little flat so I heated the plastic and pushed the pads down

To leather a seat its better to make the areas between the seat cushions deeper so you get a decent impression/depression? when adding the leather. Also give the parts a light sanding for a key.

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Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:34 pm

casp

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:36 pm

pics are not that good sorry, lighting was terrible....

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:56 pm

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:59 pm

Now to get rid of that chrome using thick bleach, the oven cleaner wouldn't touch it and it took two days to finally get them cleaned up

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:00 pm

some grill added.......

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:01 pm

chop chop

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:02 pm

wheel spinners

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Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:05 pm

Alclad black gloss Primer

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:08 pm

Alclad chrome, this stuff as you know goes on very thin and rubs off with the slightest touch

slight difference between Acrylic chrome and Alclad chrome is very noticeable

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Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:11 pm

casp

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Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:27 pm

decals cleaned up pretty good in the window

one of the roundels split, I still used it but the gap opened up when dry

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:29 pm

next to my 1/8th DB5 for scale

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Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:33 pm

brackets

sorry about the post frenzy again guys, I am trying to get up to speed

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Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:47 pm

0.5 mm brass wire was used for the handle

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:48 pm

How cool is this new guy hey

Awesome stuff...Bently, leather, real metal grill replacements I love it!!!

My Airfix kit is parked in a cupboard at work under a sailing boat and a Fiat..awaiting its turn at the desk

Your next challenge is to start re-lacing the plastic spokes into metal...that is actually quite fun once you get a jig and the proper materials

We can talk about it...though you probably are already doing it seeing your talents

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:49 pm

who put that there...... Mrs Casper

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:10 pm

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:13 pm

The kit bonnet straps were rubber so I knocked up some leather ones

Post by **RangerNeil** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:16 pm

That's a beautiful build thus far- congratulations!! And a nice touch by your missus.

I built this OOB for my OH many years ago as she is crazy about 1930's Bentleys. If she had her way we'd have the real thing - sadly for her ambitions we are about £249,999 short of the asking price for one....

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:18 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:16 pm That's a beautiful build thus far- congratulations!! And a nice touch by your missus.
I built this OOB for my OH many years ago as she is crazy about 1930's Bentleys. If she had her way we'd have the real thing - sadly for her ambitions we are about £249,999 short of the asking price for one....

you never know what the future brings Neil, keep dreaming bud it gets us through

Post by **RangerNeil** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:24 pm

Casper wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:18 pm
RangerNeil wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:16 pm That's a beautiful build thus far- congratulations!! And a nice touch by your missus.
I built this OOB for my OH many years ago as she is crazy about 1930's Bentleys. If she had her way we'd have the real thing - sadly for her ambitions we are about £249,999 short of the asking price for one....
you never know what the future brings Neil, keep dreaming bud it gets us through

At our age- I'm 64, she's 71 - its unlikely

And if that amount of money comes up - I have my eye on a nice T-80U with a live barrel @ £45,000

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:47 pm

At our age- I'm 64, she's 71 - its unlikely

And if that amount of money comes up - I have my eye on a nice T-80U with a live barrel @ £45,000

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you should NEVER stop dreaming my friend

you never know even for a T-80U. Cheap at 45000

Post by **Casper** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:50 pm

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Post by **Casper** » Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:26 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:48 pm How cool is this new guy hey
Awesome stuff...Bently, leather, real metal grill replacements I love it!!!

My Airfix kit is parked in a cupboard at work under a sailing boat and a Fiat..awaiting its turn at the desk

Your next challenge is to start re-lacing the plastic spokes into metal...that is actually quite fun once you get a jig and the proper materials

We can talk about it...though you probably are already doing it seeing your talents

sorry matey, in my barrage of posting earlier I missed yours

omg I want your Fiat

I have been mulling over the idea of lacing the wheels as I have a second set but with everything else I have on the go it will take some time. A jig should be easy to print. I've had a go before in larger scale but sadly didn't finish the set, still have the jig a dear friend gave to me years ago, wish I had carried on with those.
that's as far as I got

but its been a good learning curve. My friend makes these to order

Post by **Casper** » Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:29 am

What are the wheels you did they look supurb

Post by **Casper** » Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:30 am

Your next challenge is to start re-lacing the plastic spokes into metal...that is actually quite fun once you get a jig and the proper materials

We can talk about it...though you probably are already doing it seeing your talents

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sorry matey, in my barrage of posting earlier I missed yours

omg I want your Fiat

I have been mulling over the idea of lacing the wheels as I have a second set but with everything else I have on the go it will take some time. A jig should be easy to print. I've had a go before in larger scale but sadly didn't finish the set, still have the jig a dear friend gave to me years ago, wish I had carried on with those.
that's as far as I got

but its been a good learning curve. My friend makes these to order

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what are the wheels you built, they look supurb

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Feb 26, 2021 1:48 am

Ya, figures you would be all over that
Barrage away

Those ones are for a Vincent Black Shadow Motorcycle

Post by **Casper** » Fri Feb 26, 2021 2:54 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Feb 26, 2021 1:48 am Ya, figures you would be all over that
Barrage away

Those ones are for a Vincent Black Shadow Motorcycle

They look great

I might see if I can make a jig for the Bentley ones, not sure how easy the wheels will come off though

Looking at the model the tyres could do with some sponge in them, look like they need it

Just watched Paul,s video on the Magnifier 1/12 "US Sports Car Ford GT40

I have to have one of those, what a bargain.
The Super Detailing Deluxe Pack for Trumpeter looks amazing

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Post by **BigWall** » Sat Feb 27, 2021 6:22 pm

That really came out looking exceptional! I really like the leather parts.

Post by **Casper** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:12 pm

Thanks joe, up to speed now.
I have made a start on a stand today for the car to sit on out of ply and strips of wood then give the base a coat of PVA. Its a certain size due to the size of the cabinet it will eventually sit in so I'm a bit limited to what I can do. I have one or two simple diorama ideas but still undecided

casper

Post by **Casper** » Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:20 am

I made up some moulds tonight from tin foil, flat bottom and crinkled sides

mixed up some sculpatmold compound thinly to hopefully fill all the cracks

leave till morning and peel away the tin foil ........fingers crossed

Post by **Casper** » Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:21 am

gonna need about 12 of these