Lots of detail in this kit for you to get your teeth into. Still marvelling at that engine.
Andys MG Metro 6R4, Belkits 1/24
- Thread starter Andy T
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Thanks. I keep looking at it and there's still so much work to do.
Next job is to check how much movement I can get into the suspension. If I'm displaying it on jack stands there would be some sag. I'm not sure if it's possible, but I'll give it a shot.
The there's the figures, accessories, base.
Better get cracking :tears-of-joy:
Whilst figuring out what to do with the suspension I've started to put the interior together. I added some rudimentary battery leads to jazz things up a little
:smiling5:Very nicely done, see you have a wheel brace included like me however Subaru must have had a bigger rally budget because mine is chromed!
Looking forward to further updates.
Looking forward to further updates.
I don't know if this interior is true to the Metro. But I can't help wondering, how much of the original Metro is in a 6R4 ?
Great updates Andy. The fire extinguisher is very convincing and the engine looks the part.
Thanks guys
According to 6r4.net, only 16 panels are the same as as the production car, with 347 unique to the 6r4, so very little lol
Very crisp and clean Andy. Great detailing.
More great progress Andy
Thanks again for staying with me guys.
Dash and door cards are now painted & fitted. There were decals for the fuse & relay panel, many of the switches, and the mileage computer, but I decided to paint them instead:
Only thing missing is the seats. Since the harnesses are made from ribbon and 22 tiny etch pieces, I need my full concentration for that! Hopefully should be done soon though.
Dash and door cards are now painted & fitted. There were decals for the fuse & relay panel, many of the switches, and the mileage computer, but I decided to paint them instead:
Only thing missing is the seats. Since the harnesses are made from ribbon and 22 tiny etch pieces, I need my full concentration for that! Hopefully should be done soon though.
Andy, looking very nice indeed the dash looks very convincing.
That is truly exceptional detailing, you must have a very steady hand to paint those bits n bobs.
When I asked one of the vauxhall mechanics about the BRDC cars he said the shape was the only common factor!!! Makes ya laugh really!!
Thanks Paul, I put a fair amount of time into it and I think it paid off.
Thank you, I drew the line at the dials though! No way I could make those look as good as the decals. Fixing the dash to a heavy block helped keep it steady.
I'm currently painting the window rubbers. They really do need a steady hand :flushed:
You do know it's cheating taking pics of a real 6R4 and pssing it off as a model kit!! Ha!
Brilliant, simply brilliant!
Miko (one time Austin mini owner)
Brilliant, simply brilliant!
Miko (one time Austin mini owner)
Well done Andy, great painting skills mate.
Ha ha, thanks. I had a hell of a job lifting it onto the bench for pictures :tears-of-joy:
Thanks. I hope I can still see enough of it once the body is fitted.
Very tidy work on that interior Andy. Looks great.
The dash is a thing of beauty.
Thanks guys, I'm starting to like these car models :smiling3:
Engine bay accessories now added
Engine bay accessories now added
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