discussion Petes Heller 1/24 brabham bt33

[peterairfix]

This is my offering one that I have been trying to find for ages and belive or not a freebie.
Here's what's in the box

The wire is for making the suspension springs.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Considering the age of the kit the moulding looks very good.

 

[Stefee]

This will be interesting, especially intrigued by the build your own springs.

 

[peterairfix]

First to be sorted the moulded seat belts so I will sand them off and order a new set

 

[peterairfix]

Started on the front suspension and steering took a good 15 minutes to jiggle it all together

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Love these early Grand Prix cars Peter.

 

[Tworrs]

Lovely old car that.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wonderful!!! Another blue beast for the GB Pete. Looks like we are up to 5-6 blue kits now. Cool springs too!!!...

Prost
Allen

 

[Stefee]

Coming along very nicely.

 

[Geoffers]

Looking good :thumb2:

Geoff.

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Peter, and a cracking start.

 

[peterairfix]

Front suspension and steering sub assembly completed and painted
The wheels are ready to be fitted and go together like so

 

[peterairfix]

Cockpit tub and wheels finished

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Love the knock off's on the wheels.

 

[Stefee]

Very nice and neat.

 

[peterairfix]

Done some of the body work go some paint on and gloss coat

 

[Allen Dewire]

You are really drivin' on with this build, Peter. Nice work and the tire assembly with the inner liner is quite interesting. They look great though...

Why are you supposed to file the Firestone lettering? Maybe to give decals a good surface???

Prost
Allen

 

[peterairfix]

Why are you supposed to file the Firestone lettering? Maybe to give decals a good surface???

Its because they used Goodyear tyres as that's the decals I have

 

[Allen Dewire]

That's weird Pete, but I get it now. I guess it was an oopsie on Heller's part. Thanks!

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Very neat painting.