discussion Hello to all, and a Merry Christmas

[A7man]

My name is Lee and I hadn't built a model for 40 odd years until 3 years ago when I decided to build four 1/10th scale models of my 1930 Austin Seven special. One for me and one for each of my sisters. I will try to post a picture of the car.

The real car 35 years ago.




And now a few pics of the model. It has working lights.









I designed the model in a CAD programme called DesignSpark Mechanical. And used two 3D printers to print out all the parts, 1 resin and 1 pla. I didn't know how to paint a wood effect, so I used wood veneer stained and varnished. The pinstripes were created on a Cricut Joy. To give myself something to do while I decide what to make next (is that even proper English??) I am now making another model of the car but a bit smaller. The above model is 10% the size of the real car, the new model is 25% smaller than the above model. I have absolutely no idea what to call the scale sizes.
As for what I will build next, maybe a 1903 Wolsely? or a 1929 Bentley? or a diorama of Laurel and Hardy in a battered Ford model T.
We shall see,
Lee

 

[Jim R]

Welcome to the forum. Wonderful old car and some superb models.

 

[Steven000]

A fine model Lee, well done, cheers

 

[Tim Marlow]

What a fantastic build and a stylish way to introduce yourself Lee. Very impressive! Welcome to the forum. Great to see someone doing these old cars, especially a boat tail, which is one of the really cool design styles that screams Jazz age. They are a bit of a rare breed in plastic. Personally I’m a bit of a Stan and Babe fanboy so would love to see the L and H diorama, especially the Fresh Fish opening from Towed in a hole.

 

[PaulTRose]

Welcome

That is a superb model, nice boattail

There is a way of doing a wood effect..... Its a bit like rag rolling on walls but nothing beat using real wood especially in that scale

Im a car nut so you have my attention, especially if you are doing early stuff like this which quite rare these days

First thing i think of when i see a car of this 'type' its covered in mud being bounced about in trials lol

 

[A7man]

Many thanks to all of you for the kind words.

Tim, the "Towed in a hole" was the film I had in mind. I'm sure I have it on video.

Lee

 

[Stefee]

That is a beautiful rendition of an iconic model and a great way to introduce yourself - certainly set yourself a high bar!!

 

[Airborne01]

Welcome Lee, Merry Christmas and what a superb car and model!
Steve

 

[Tim Marlow]

If you haven’t, it’s on YouTube…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pyKLV_P7uk

 

[Richard48]

Welcome Lee and there are modellers here who are avid Car modellers so you are right at home here.
A Merry Christmas to you as well and happy modelling.
Richard

 

[JayCee]

A warm welcome from me too. As the others have said, a beautiful model.
John.

 

[kacitgirl]

beutifully built welcome aboard and yes a happy xmas

 

[A7man]

Wow! an overwhelming welcome. Many thanks to all of you.
I made this for a friend, Marian, who was 90 in June. I 3D printed it in pla on an Ender3 except the Robin which was printed in resin. The pipe is copper wire with a small piece of wood as the bowl. Lee.

 

[pjgtech]

Hi and welcome and merry christmas, nice model, cheers

 

[flyjoe180]

Hi Lee, welcome. A beautiful model of the Austin.

 

[yak face]

Welcome to the forum lee , beautiful model and beautiful real thing . , cheers tony

 

[Davew]

A merry Christmas to you all .dave w

 

[boatman]

A merry Christmas to you all .dave w

YES an the same from me an jen ATB all 4 26
chrisb an jen