Chitty chitty bang bang is DONE

Front end needed to be reduced in width by about 1/2 inch.

I'll be watching this.

Cool project!I look forward to see how this one develops!

Corgi put one of those out in die cast a number of years ago. Now you need to put in an engine. What kind? This is in 1/16 scale so it may be difficult. To you plan to modify the Ford T engine? 

Corgi put one of those out in die cast a number of years ago. Now you need to put in an engine. What kind? This is in 1/16 scale so it may be difficult. To you plan to modify the Ford T engine? 

This is sick I'm sorry to much terrorism from disney childhood films comming into play here (spot the sarcasm anywhere?).

Good luck with the build (but now I have that theme in my head, lol)

Andrew

I am using the ford engine that came with the kit. I am not sure if I am going to open the hood to display it. The wife really wants the wings on it I am thinking about the rubber boat configuration.

So wings or boat???

more pics this time the running gear.....

 soon will be time for detail work like filling in holes the painting

Ok boat exterior done with paint. Not happy with the fenders so will be redoing them

Metal fire wall and engine cover

Oh my god--how COOL!

I would have to say that your build is "TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS"!!!

This build really put a smile on my face! I can't wait to see it finished!!

scratch bonnet

Body work detail DONE now time for the fine details and then the WINGS

I wish I could tell you how utterly THRILLED I am with your project! This is pure modeling nirvana--when someone takes an ordinary kit and, with a little bit of ingenuity and determination, produces something utterly unique and personal!

Your project is coming along spectacularly! I only wish you could get this mass-produced! I'd be ordering mine today!

Thanks for the positive comments!!

WOW  , awesome job so far. I can't wait to see how this one comes out looking. Are you going to build it with the wings extended or without the wings extended?

AWESOME Job!!!

I like this build and want to be its best friend for life...

I was thinking about the boat configuration, wife wanted wings wife won so the wings will be fully extended.

neat, if i were braver, i'd follow you and build one too. i think the most identifiable version would be with wings, so probably the best idea. you could always do a second one as a boat.

Cool! Something different!

Of course, if you want to add the wings, they should be extended.

the basic car is done. I still need to put on the snake bulb horn ( if i can find a snakes head) and do the flying gear.

I also made the desigion to not put the side pipes and the muffler on. The reason is that in the movie it runs down the side UNDER the boat section so thats a fire waiting to happen. Im SURE Cracticus Potts ( the genious that he is) would have made the same desigion if it was a real exhaust system.

here is a slide show of models I have completed. Execpt the pig rig, it didn't survive a move.

http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/brassbow/models/?albumview=slideshow

Ditto's here.  Great job with the metal.  Dare you add figures?

I'm thinking not as figures to fit would be toys. unless some one can sugest nice edwardian 1/16th scale figures

SHE GOTS WINGS SHE KNOWS HOW TO USE THEM

ok wings are on Chitty Chitty front and rear stableizer next. Still trying to figuer out how to work the propellers. then small details I may have missed ALMOST DONE!!!!!

SHE"S DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some details

The basket top was made from a strainer to give a weaved look. The spare tire is the rubber topper from a medicain bottle. wood trim is real wood trim from hobby town usa. I soaked parts of it to bend around the opening of the front seat. Back seat bottom is putty.   I  glued the fabric instaed of sewed it.

that build came out looking really cool.

One of my favorite builds, ever!

This project took skill, dedication, and imagination--and your result speaks volumes about what can be done with proper levels of each attribute--an OUTSTANDING job on this model!!

Well done.She's a beaut!