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Martin Oostrom
Modelbouw Dordrecht. One of the last surviving brick and mortar stores. And a very nice one too!

Alexander Grivonev
I waited for someone to notice actually 😄 I was on vacation in NL last year and you know what? Spent actually a night in Dordrecht but didn't even bother to check for model shops...

Alexander Grivonev
Bought the kit on eBay couple of years ago

Spanjaard
i was there actually a few months ago. i was just walking in the city and found it, i could not resist entering and buying some stuff, very nice shop! and now, let see the masterclass in car modelling. lovely work on that seat, love the blue trim 🙂

MS K
I took my seat. 😎

Byron
amazing ideas for the seat piping, headrest and seatbelt loop, if you don't mind I'll steal them.
Amazing work sofar.
Keep that Alpina collection growing, I'm at 12 now 😄

Alexander Grivonev
Welcome boys, welcome.

Byron, we don't steal around here, we *get inspired*

Michael Kohl
Be Am Troubleyou. Looks like fun - to watch. 😉

Alexander Grivonev
More like "Revel in agony"

bossy122
Considering the manufacturer, that headlight cover actually fits pretty well. Ever tried a 962C? There's some ill fitting headlights.

Alexander Grivonev
Maybe I am just spoiled by Tamiya to be fair

yngvenett
Following this to learn. I would like to know what cord you're using on the beautiful seats. Inspiring to see what you're doing with them. Also how will you be able to make it look like fabric on them?

Alexander Grivonev
Hi yngvenett, the cord is just blue isolated wire, the thinnest I had in my stash. I think this one is 0,25mm buth there are thinner ones you can buy. For the seats, just keep an eye open, will post updates the next days 👍

CasModeler
Hey. Interesting idea with that blue upholstery. I'll share with you a tip that I recently tested. For better reproduction of fabric seats, you can try adding 10-15% Mr Color C188(Flat Base Rough) paint to the blue paint. The rough surface will enhance the matte and the seats will be more realistic. Of course, I mean only those parts on the seats that are blue in color. Regards.

Alexander Grivonev
Hey Cas, yeah something of this kind was my idea too. Just making the surface extra flat will get you a nice "fuzzy" texture

Martin Oostrom
Apply some thinned mr surfacer and tap with the tip of a brush can give a rougher texture as well.
Multiple ways to skin a cat

Bozzer
Or, just paint the cat's tongue, and match the effect on your model? 😛

CasModeler
You did the seats very well!

yngvenett
Seats turned out very good. Thanks for explaining all the details

bughunter
Every time I see your great paint jobs, I think: Noch viel lernen ich muss! 😉

Rui S
Looking special as always 👍. I'm in 😎

Alexander Grivonev
Thx guys!

@Martin & Bozzer: didn't expect that many animal abusers around here 🤔 😄

yes Mr. bughunter, you obviously are a rookie modeler, please consult me anytime you like if you want any tips 😛

Martin Oostrom
Our resident cat annoys me each night by sleeping on my leg while I want to sleep. She gets flying lessons every night, yet returns each night.

Rod -
This kit is more than 50 years old and amazingly good. The original tires in my kit had decomposed to mush so I got some Tamiya RC tires, machined some rims and 3d printed some centres.
The kit comes with a motor, lights and wiring. Motor hidden in engine block, 4x AA in the fuel tank. It even has little uni joints on the tail shaft.

Rod -
I've spent a bit of time trying to get the stance right. Out of box it sits quite high.

Ben M
Those rims are amazing, did you use a hobby lathe?

Rod -
I have a cnc lathe at home. It has a 75mm spindle bore, a bit bigger than a hobby lathe 🙂

CasModeler
Dashbord looks incredibly good.

Rod -
Dash gauge decals pinched from a 1/12 foose camaro kit. The original decal sheet only gives you 3 choices of screaming chicken and a big blue stripe. No badges or detailing of any kind. The silver trim is a separate piece. I glued some green felt on the floor for carpet.

Rod -
I'm using SMS "green gold flip" for the body colour.

István Szücs
She looks so good- I love the color of the seats!

Alexander Grivonev
This deserves way more pictures!! 👍

Rod -
I'm waiting on some 3d printed brake rotors and calipers. There will be more pics soon 🙂

Rod -
Some more progress. Body was painted white with a black fade under the horizontal crease along the side of the body. Then the green/gold pearl, then about 5 coats of green tinted clear. When it hardens I'll polish, add decals and put the final 2k clear on. The camera can't capture the color, it looks nice sitting on the bench 🙂

Rod -
This is my first 1/12 car. It needs way more paint than a 1/24! I used 2-1/2 bottles of sms pearl. Instead of using hobby clear coat I bought a can of clear acrylic spray from the auto parts store and decanted it for mixing and airbrushing. Good quality paint and much cheaper!

Rod -
I glued the boot shut as the fit wasn't perfect and there's nothing to see in there anyway (4x AA batteries, loaded from the bottom). I also am not confident the opening doors will work perfectly so I glued one shut. That way at least one side of the model will look clean if the door fit is a bit crappy.

Robert Podkoński
Fantastic colours! Great job so far, Rod. Keep it up!

Thomas Wirsching
Great color choice! I am not into car modelling but yours look great!

István Szücs
Very nice color!

Rod -
Pic 11 is probably closest to what it actually looks like. All the pics look sort of aqua and over exposed. In reality it's a bit darker with a fine pearl effect.

Rod -
Making progress! Only a handful of parts left to fit. The lights look super cool. The kit comes with small globes, much nicer than LEDs.

Rod -
I am very happy I glued one of the doors shut as the one that opens doesn't close well. I will probably glue that one shut as well.

Ben M
The lights - and the whole car - looks super cool.

Alexander Grivonev
That is an absolute gem you've created, wow! 👍

Christian W
Pretty! Didn't know, that this kit has some electrical stuff on board!

Soeren R.
Finally done! 🙂
Was an awesome kit, still I made a lot of little mistakes and mishaps, but for my first kit since I started again a few months ago, I am really happy.

Alec K
Excellent work! I can almost hear its engines through vacuum of space… 😄

Soeren R.
Thx mate 😉

Jörg Schäfer
A very clean build, I like it.

Soeren R.
Thx Jörg

Zsolt Czegle
Great work! 👍