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  • Member since
    September 2013
NEW CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG BUILD
Posted by Tentacles on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 12:39 PM

Hello out there.

Being new to the forums here, I'd like to jump in with my recent build of the 1968 Aurora kit that I had bought years ago from an on-line model broker that was clearing out his stock. Until now it sat in a pristine box with all of the parts looking like they were made yesterday! Some scratch-building was done, a couple of alignment issues were addressed, and a lot of pin-striping by was done by hand.

The wings I modified are designed to be removable, as are the propellers. I'll post more pictures as the build is completed. A great kit from Aurora that is rare- detailed parts & a model that is difficult to buy intact. One of my cherished car models to date. Enjoy.

  • Member since
    April 2013
Posted by minimagneto on Thursday, September 26, 2013 10:02 AM

Hi Tentacles and welcome! That is one cool kit I've certainly never seen with my own eyes...excellent build so far, looking forward to more!

-Blake

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Thursday, September 26, 2013 10:21 AM

Welcome aboard. You work so far looks stunning!

I had a Corgi miniature of 'ol Chitty as a kid, never realized the Aurora kit existed. Do keep posting progress pics, please.

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    September 2013
Posted by Tentacles on Thursday, September 26, 2013 10:45 AM
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    January 2008
Posted by brassbow on Thursday, September 26, 2013 12:03 PM

I am curious how it turns out. I had to kit bash a lindberg 1914 model t for mine.

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    September 2013
Posted by Tentacles on Thursday, September 26, 2013 1:30 PM

Hi. Here's a couple more of progress shots. I just saw your most creative interpretation of this car! Were the wings made out of fabric?  Thanks for your interest![i1365.photobucket.com/.../rightsidebodyassembly_zps72529037.jpgi1365.photobucket.com/.../leftsidebodyassembly_zpsf09cde55.jpg

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    September 2013
Posted by Tentacles on Friday, October 4, 2013 3:44 AM

Here's the final product !  I've since painted the chrome propeller blades brown w/ wood grain patterns to reflect the actual materials used then for the blades. The car now "flies" suspended above by fishing line in a glass case along with my other hot rod models. A fun build to be sure!i1365.photobucket.com/.../finalbuild-caroverview_zps26755f14.jpg[i1365.photobucket.com/.../Overviewwithwings_zpsa0dc3eed.jpgi1365.photobucket.com/.../Rearviewwithwings_zps931315ed.jpg

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