discussion Heller's 1/8 Citroen Traction Avant

[Guest]

Luckily they didn't have MOT's then.

 

[Guest]

Hi all I was checking some of the pictures, one advantage of that is looking at pictures of things 2 and sometimes 3 times bigger than the actual thing you see faults you wouldnt see on the actual item, like for instance a lot of the flat areas of rust are, just that flat, no blistering and no reason to be rust coloured, so I,ve fixed that and dulled the doors and bodywork down and started blending panels and adding general grime (I must say I'm quite pleased with the results so far) if things carry on like this I think the finished thing will look quite realistic (of course having said that I will no probably go and ruin it)


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does anyone know how to dull down and dirty the windows and windscreen? all tip welcome.

 

[Guest]

I know Wire wool will take the shine of for sure, but I would not have the bottle to use it on this glorious build

 

[Marc Stock]

Try some sandpaper or a coarse micromesh. Love the rusting techniques good use of colours. I had a play with rusting on a spare door from the 300sl. I used glue to 'bubble' the plastic it was quite effective.

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[Guest]

Thanks Peter and marc, marc I saw that it's a great idea and I will be using it with the salt technique on another build,

 

[papa 695]

That rust looks very real Ken keep up the great work

 

[eddiesolo]

Piggin awesome, superb rust work Ken. Stuff what anybody else says, build it for you not them, they don't like it...tough

 

[Guest]

Hi all well I'm sure you must be getting bored of this by now (I know you're all so polite you wont say so) so I'll take advantage of your good nature and continue the onslaught.


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[eddiesolo]

I'm bored...


Looking good Ken.

 

[Guest]

hi all here is tonights update, I realise the windscreen needs work but its my first effort at doing glass.


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does the bird poo look effective.


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[Guest]

hi all here is yet another update


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[takeslousyphotos]

I`m not too sure on the bird crap thing Ken ...... But the rest of it looks really very very good mate. First class work.

 

[Guest]

Hi all here is another installment


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[Guest]

does anyone know where I can get some decent pics of the dash in these as I want to weather it and cant find any decent pics, here is what I have at the moment


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[Guest]

Hi all well its that time of year again, as little aside from the model got the decs up today


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I decided the technique I used on the dent in the tank of the Honda I would use it here aswell


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seems like sacralige, the chrome on the radiator grill is so exquisite.


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but would be out of place on this car,


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and the rust devils been about again


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[Guest]

Hi all i just have to say this is an amazing kit and anyone who wants it should get it while they can it seems heller will never make another like this, the next closest for detail is the Italeri Mefistofeles (which also is not in production any longer )

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Looking good Ken...... The dent master.

 

[Guest]

Hi all well you must be getting bored by now (I know I am)


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[Marc Stock]

This is great ken. Your really showing good skill here

 

[Guest]

should anyone think this is nearing completion here is a shot of the spures left(I've removed the optional parts) so these all still need to be attatched.


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