Next work – a crossroad
Aug 18, 2023 18:08:23 GMT -5
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Post by cmmf on Aug 18, 2023 18:08:23 GMT -5
This is not exactly new, some of you have most certainly experienced it. Facing a two week holliday period, I dont know what model will work next, a sort of stage fright of the modeller...
Have a dozen Ferraris in the garage, a Porshe 2.7 Carrera from Solido, a plastic Lola T-70 from Safir-Champion, a rare V8 Serenissíma ...
On the image, the most immediate candidates:
Daytona Corsa from Solido, my idea is to do exactly the same car #36 yellow of LeMans 1972, but with the skills and technique I have today;
Partswork Fiat 124, a very perfect model I want to change and give a factory colour;
Corgi's Ferrari Dino 206 – Wheels, windshield, front lights, I will be facing some difficulties here... and yet, I already made the decals for #38 NART LeMans 1966.
Alfa Romeo 2600 from Solido – I like this car a lot, and this vintage series 100 is quite good, but it was given to me as it is: Front pillars are gone and roof is bent towards left... To start this work I need to find someone able to melt two thin pieces of zamac between the body and the roof. Maybe someone that works in jewellery...
Finally, the Mercedes Gullwing:
This is a plastic model from a late small portuguese toy manufacturer – Plásticos Radar – and it's shape is better than it looks at first sight. It´s quite workable, but will require proper wheels, new windows and all the visible interior. Recreating one of the top classic cars in the world with this model is a tempting idea.
Have a dozen Ferraris in the garage, a Porshe 2.7 Carrera from Solido, a plastic Lola T-70 from Safir-Champion, a rare V8 Serenissíma ...
On the image, the most immediate candidates:
Daytona Corsa from Solido, my idea is to do exactly the same car #36 yellow of LeMans 1972, but with the skills and technique I have today;
Partswork Fiat 124, a very perfect model I want to change and give a factory colour;
Corgi's Ferrari Dino 206 – Wheels, windshield, front lights, I will be facing some difficulties here... and yet, I already made the decals for #38 NART LeMans 1966.
Alfa Romeo 2600 from Solido – I like this car a lot, and this vintage series 100 is quite good, but it was given to me as it is: Front pillars are gone and roof is bent towards left... To start this work I need to find someone able to melt two thin pieces of zamac between the body and the roof. Maybe someone that works in jewellery...
Finally, the Mercedes Gullwing:
This is a plastic model from a late small portuguese toy manufacturer – Plásticos Radar – and it's shape is better than it looks at first sight. It´s quite workable, but will require proper wheels, new windows and all the visible interior. Recreating one of the top classic cars in the world with this model is a tempting idea.
