discussion 1930 Bentley blower Mods mods and more mods.

[Jagawar]

Well after building Pochers for the last 30 yrs . I have decided to build the Bentley 1/12 scale Airfix , Opended the kit and relised the Wire wheels supplied just will not do. so I orderd wired wheels from a guy in Portugal . also the simulated grill mesh is going too I orderd SS mesh. also the custom Gas tank as well. Been looking at as many real car pixs as I can seems they are all different is some way. I Need feedback on the doors . Has anyone made them operable? Regards Mark

 

[Bugatti Fan]

Mark, I would suggest you look on the Unobtainium website.
A guy named Nick in North Wales UK is developing some nice 3D printed stuff for the Airfix Bentley you might well be interested in.

 

[Jagawar]

 

[Mini Me]

Nice "Powerplant" Mark.....should look right at home under the hood. :thumb2:

 

[Ian M]

Been looking at as many real car pixs as I can seems they are all different is some way.

That is because they are. The chassis was ordered from Bentley so you got the engine and the running gear. Then it was off to the coach builders and have a (note the use of a) body built onto it. After your own wishes/design..

 

[tigersteve]

I had a good look around this 1947 model recently, the owner has just finished a 2 year rebuild - as Ian says your choice of body! Not seen this type before, apparently constructed from Ash and Aluminium, covered with leather(ette?)

Photos may be of interest ........ look forward to your build !

 

[Ian M]

I saw a boat tail version awhile back but was driving so no chance of a photo.

 

[Jagawar]

Just got the wheels I bought on Ebay from Portugal beyond my expectations hand laced wires

 

[Jim R]

Those wheels look superb. A great improvement over what the kit provides

 

[The Smythe Meister]

That's looking interesting already
I'll be watching all the way.... as I have a 1/24th Heller in the stash.
Mind you, I'd love to get a 1/48 version if you know of anyone who makes those?! ...
... Just for a Dio that I have in mind...
Anyway,I digress, cracking stuff mate
Andy

 

[Ian M]

Are you going to start a build thread for this?

 

[Jagawar]

Are you going to start a build thread for this?

I have been posting some pixs as I go along .After building Pochers for so long and buying Mods I just cannot help myself moding the Bentley. so far I have spent about 500.00 US on mods and paint over the cost of the Model.

 

[Ian M]

I have been posting some pixs as I go along .

It would be preferred that you started a build thread in the Civilian cars under construction instead of just posting PICTURES in random posts.