Airfix 1/12 4.5 liter Bentley

One technique for the rivets is to use white glue- make a little puddle on scrap plastic and dip the end of a toothpick in the puddle and then touch that end to the plastic, leaving a little bump of white glue.  I do this after the first color coat, to avoid having to sand it.

thanks for the tip, is it easy to keep the rivets the same size.

here is where I am on the Bentley.

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Theres an easy way to cheat at rivets.  I just bite the bullet and buy Grandt line rivets.

They come in multiple sizes and stiles

I used to use them all the time for my railroad stuff

There is also a texturized sheet of decals for rivets but I dont remember who makes them.

kpnuts

thanks for the tip, is it easy to keep the rivets the same size.

It does take a bit of practice, but not a lot. I'd suggest using some scrap material and putting down about twenty rivets or so to get the hang of it- how thick a puddle, how many rivets per dip.

Heres a little bit more done on the Bentley

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kpnuts

not got much detail at all (I hope this is not a sign of things to come)

i've not found many large scale kits that include more detail than your run of the mill 1/25 scale kit.

I have had that kit in my stash for several years now- just can't bring myself to start such a massive project, particularly after having the Bus on my bench!

Hi all here is the progress so far I've put a 1/32 airfix kit and a 1/12 scale tamiya kit with it just to show how big this beast is.

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Hi all I am so cross(mostly with myself for not testing it first) I received some humbrol acrylic chrome in a spray can today, and, eager to try it out I did it straight on the bentley engine, it clearly says acrylic on the can, and I primed the engine with humbrol enamel so there should have been no problem, anyway I started spraying and thought this smells very much like celloluse paint.

http://i.imgur.com/6aEWubT.jpg

now that is exactly the effect I would expect spaying cellulose on enamel not when spraying acrylic.

so now its getting the oven cleaner treatment, so take this as a warning.smell your paint first.

Probably acrylic lacquer???

Hi all here is tonights progress on the Bentley

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Here is tonight's bit on the Bentley

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Hi all done a bit to the bentley today.

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Hi all well here are the driver and admirers that will be going with this model.

They are from the Airfix London icon set, so I think very fitting.

http://i.imgur.com/y9Cm6vx.jpg

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I can recall drooling over that kit when first released but cash restrictions keep getting in the way of buying my own example.

I am following your build up with pleasure.

Thanks for posting the photos.

Well I got some rivets, nuts and braided hoses today for detailing her also found an old base from the Christie steam fire engine which was too badly broken to be repaired and anyway I've stolen lots of bits off it for other dios, so thought since its cobbled stones it would be good as a base for the Bentley. I've filled sanded and primed the people for the base as well.

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Hi all here is where the Bentley is now

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Hi all here is all day and most of last nights work.

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Not sure how I will remove the stubs from the rivets,

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I'm sure I will figure it out before I need them though.

Anyway here is the progress today.

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Hi all here is tonights update, I made the mistake for deciding to replace the plastic spokes with real ones, I am going to live to regret that decision

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Hi all well here is half of the first wheel spoked(yes I know its not pretty) but lessons learned and it can go on the side nearest the wall in the dio so wont be seen.

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and here is some progress on the car

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Hi all here is tonight's bit. I have cut off the steering column (not my idea got it from stevieo) and replaced it with part of my extending mirror.

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and here is more progress on the rest

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I understand these car bodys were covered with cloth and am thinking of covering it with paper and painting that, do you think that would give a clothe effect finish.

i'd suggest you use tissue paper and white glue to get it to shape. once that's dry, you can paint it whatever colour you need.

Hi all thanks to roymattblacks very nice and comprehensive pdf of this model I have decided to go with cloth covered body and here is my effort

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Hi all here is the first coat of paint

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and here is after the first few coats of top colour

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Well thanks for following along I dont see my boss's husband buying this now, and I've gone and taken a commission from my boss now I feel guilty now she's paid for the models and I've bought them but I've obviously not got the skills to deliver, I must have been mad to agree. I've ruined the Bentley , I will finish it but it certainly won't be on display anywhere.

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These next three pics show whats gone wrong(yes I know I could get a new body from Airfix and some decals) but to be honest I cant be asked I've lost all interest in it now, I will finish it but just to say its done and get it out the way.

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Well I fixed it I filled my revell precision glue pot with super glue then I made a little hole in the air bubble and squeezed the superglue in the hole, then I gradually squeezed the excess glue and air out of the hole. I fixed the decals with a hair drier, I put it on maximum( I figured I had ruined the body anyway so nothing to loose) I heated the decals up then squeezed them flat with some tissue.

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Keep at it kpnuts, sometimes we look at our work with overly critical eyes. All you can do is work methodically and do the best you can. It'll work out in the end.

Looks quite good here. I notice the body looks kind of 'lumpy' or textured, is it supposed to look like a fiberglass body?

kpnuts

We all have had the "dream slip away" . So pack this thing up, hold it for a while and later, tackle it again.

You'll be surprised at how much you can accomplish, once you get a bit of distance from today.

As to your customer explain the situation, issue a refund and express how  grateful you would be if they would accept another attempt in future. 

Regardless, you did rather well on many aspects of the build, so you're not without talent- this body part  just got away from you.  

Model On brother, we are with you for your next work-in-progress