discussion Heller Citroen 15 CV 1/24th

[tigersteve]

After a break of about 40 years from modelling ! - Now living mainly in France with some time on my hands , I happened to come across this factory sealed kit at a village fair for €5 . Also spotted the real thing at a car revival meeting in Chinon the same day ....
After a week or two I ventured to open the box and have a look ! - I then realised that I have no modelling equipment apart from a stanley knife and an old box of about 10 used humbrol paints( in various states of decay, left at the property I'm looking after .
I knew I would have to spray paint the body so bought an aerosol can from a DIY store and set about my investment !!View attachment 309340View attachment 309341View attachment 309342

 

[tigersteve]

Wheels and dash - not great but it's a start ....
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[tigersteve]

Engines a bit OK , but quite surprised at the bodywork after the aerosol spraying in the garage - not bad !View attachment 309345View attachment 309346

 

[tigersteve]

Seats and floor coming together - and side and rear windows in - that's all for this week !!View attachment 309347View attachment 309348View attachment 309349

 

[Jim R]

Hi Steve
You're off to a great start and sound as if you are enjoying getting back into the hobby. And at a bargain price :thumb2: You have a nice gloss on the body work.
Jim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Steve
Making good progress here, and it sounds like your enjoying it....all good stuff....
Tim

 

[stillp]

Bodywork looks very good. What sort of spraycan was it?

Pete

 

[tigersteve]

Bodywork looks very good. What sort of spraycan was it?

Pete

Cheapest I could find !!
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[Mickc1440]

Welcome back to the hobby, I'm sure it won't be long if you're enjoying it that your equipment list grows :smiling2:

 

[Steve O]

Looking great Steve, big thumbs up.

Steve.

 

[Snowman]

Keep up the effort, you are reaping the rewards!:thumb2:

 

[tigersteve]

I think I need new glasses, more patience and a dollop of skill !

Do many others nearly throw things against the wall ? ;-)

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[Tim Marlow]

In answer to your question Steve, probably all of us LOL....the secret is to stop just before you get to that point....that Citroen is coming on nicely by the way...bodywork looks good, and it is becoming a recognisable vehicle. Skill is really just experience under another name....each build is better than the last, sometimes by a little, sometimes by quite a margin. Fine motor skills improve with practice as well, making it easier to manipulate parts. I’ve always found it worth reviewing at the end and seeing what could be improved and keeping notes on what has gone well so you can repeat the result more easily...
If you get stuck, ask the hive mind on here, they will always have an answer and be willing to help...
Cheers
Tim