Andys MG Metro 6R4, Belkits 1/24

[The Smythe Meister]

It'll be fine with a flat & polish... :tears-of-joy:

Talking of which I finished this on Friday - RR Wraith bonnet in piano black. I spent so long buffing that my shoulders still ache! Typical black, just look at it funny and it scratches :rolling:

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That reminds me of the "League of extraordinary Gentlemen", with a bit of Captain Nemo thrown in!!

[Guest]

Wow Andy, that RR looks the dogs,so much think you deserve [ATTACH alt="1000001387.jpg"]510464[/ATTACH]
Really smart, bet your pleased.

[Andy T]

Thanks John. The guy has more cars (and money) than sense! It didn't quite meet my "perfect" standard, but given the conditions I'm working in, 99.9% will have to suffice :tears-of-joy:

I'm actually working on a big project for him that we're keeping under wraps for the moment, but if it works out I might end up earning a proper living again!

[Jim R]

That's a good choice of subject Andy. Kit looks decent. Love what you've done with the engine.
Although the body shell is vaguely Metro everything else is a totally different beast.

[Guest]

Thanks John. The guy has more cars (and money) than sense! It didn't quite meet my "perfect" standard, but given the conditions I'm working in, 99.9% will have to suffice :tears-of-joy:

I'm actually working on a big project for him that we're keeping under wraps for the moment, but if it works out I might end up earning a proper living again!

Good for you, nice not to loose that skill you have .

[minitnkr]

That is a serious engine and you've done it up beautifully. I used to work next to a master mechanic who went on to work for a wealthy man taking care of his fleet of street & racing cars. A real plum job.

[Nicko]

Lovely work on the engine Andy!

Nick

[Mr Bowcat]

Engine looks great mate. How are you finding the kit so far?

[Andy T]

Thanks guys.

Engine looks great mate. How are you finding the kit so far?

I'm pretty impressed. There's a bit more clean up needed than a good Tamiya kit for instance, but so far everything fits nicely.

Colour call outs are a bit vague in places but I have plenty of pics to work from.

The engine is a very tight fit, but no more so than the real thing I guess :tears-of-joy:

[Andy T]

I got some primer on the main parts this evening. Mr Color Primer Surfacer, as it sticks like the proverbial and the light grey will be a reasonable base for the white.

Most bits got one good coat but I put two on the shell, in case it needed any sanding (it does!)



Quite a bit of dust in the shell so I think the booth will get a spring clean and a new filter before I start painting.

[A_J_Rimmer]

Very cool - Love the 6R4!

[Mark1]

I plan the same before painting mine,new filter already in the post!

[Andy T]

Thanks guys.

I have a load of filter material somewhere Mark, I just need to find it! :smiling5:

I was up early this morning so all the little bits & bobs highlighted by the primer were sanded smooth, then the interior got it's satin black colouring:

[Andy T]

Nothing particularly exciting but I've re-primed the exterior with a quick coat of Mr Finishing Surfacer, so it's all ready for paint now, which is hopefully turning up tomorrow.

I did another dry fit to make sure there were no glaring errors, and to double check my masking & painting strategy:

[Allen Dewire]

Beautiful work Andy and up to you usual high standards. Oh, and don't worry, I've disbanded the BKG (Blue Kit Group) as almost everyone is painting their cars a different color (me included). There is something about the MG Metro though, it just looks tough and ready to take on any rally terrain...

Prost
Allen