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Another outstanding build by you Roy love it   Regards Phil  COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Seats are looking great Roy Al
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Thanks guys. I'm moving along with the engine and I've got a fair bit cast, assembled and painted. This car has a silver cylinder head. I'm building a second C Type in Ecurie Ecosse colours which has a red cylinder head. Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Nice update Roy like the red head, adds a touch of colour. Al
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What is it they say? One step forward, two steps back... I stripped the shell and have now repainted it. Reason - the green wasn't quite dark enough. I took a paint sample from the real car to a paint specialist and they mixed me a can by hand. A superb match. Now to start putting it back together, and getting on with it. Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Looking good Roy, I must say I actually prefer the engine with the red head
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Top work as usual Roy Al
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Thanks guys. The red headed engine is for an Ecurie Ecosse car in the works. The green C Type has a silver head as that's what the real car has. I must admit the red top looks nicer. Anyhoo... After stripping the car down for a re-paint into the correct green, it's going back together again. I've re-done the two main gauges on the dash as they were a bit too small and it bugged me. The interior tub is now fitted in the car - permanently I hope - and the engine frame is screwed back in place. The engine is just sitting to check clearances. Seats will be fitted right near the end. Now back on with the firewall gubbins... roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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I think I'm getting carried away with C Types. Browns lane in miniature... roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Both of those are looking gorgeous. I think I may have to start doing a little more to reduce the Grey Mountain a bit and see if I can get some other build diaries up and running. These have really been an inspiration, thank you. Current Builds
Eaglemoss: Ecto-1, BTTF Delorean [Installing Mods]
Hachette: T800 Endoskeleton
Agora Models Shelby Cobra 427 [Plate 031]
BanDai 1:5000 Imperial Star Destroyer
AMT 1991 U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge [Installing Mods & Lights]
Finished Builds
Deagostini: R2-D2 [Never getting batteries]
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Nice progress Roy, the blue looks a great colour.
Al
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Many thanks guys.
The blue one is the Ecurie Ecosse car, number 19.
It came 4th at Le Mans in 1953.
I think it's my favourite of the two as well.
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Roy Very nice indeed. I see you have signed up for the E type so hoping you do a diary on that one as it will be great to see what you add to that one. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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Thanks chaps. Yes Tony, I'll definitely be adding lots to the DeAg E Type... The Big C - I'm working on the firewall and engine frame area now. Assorted relays, fuse box and wiring, all copied from pics of the real car. Twin horns made and fitted. Clutch fluid reservoir made and in place on the frame - it is meant to tilt forwards. I'll add the pipework underneath later on. Brake and clutch cylinders next... Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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A bit more for those following: My better half thinks I'm a tad OCD with the fiddly bits, but it's fun. I'm following the wiring and pipework as per the real car but some of it is a tad challenging, even at 1/8 scale. The brake and clutch cylinders are in and now some of the relevant pipework. Still a monumental amount of wires and pipes to add. Pinot Grigio works wonders. On we go... Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Another little update. More fiddly bits at the front. The coil is now made and fitted and the low tension leads added. The fittings were made from solder wire drilled so the thin black wire could be glued in. The end was flattened and drilled, then attached with a short length of dressmakers pin. Slow stuff at present but the engine will need to go in soon so that work can start on the front frame and 'A' arms. Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Lovely touches Roy great work. Al
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Thanks Al. This particular C Type is one of the earlier cars with enormous H6 SU carbs. The inlet manifold is equally peculiar so I had to scratch it from tube, flat sheet, small nuts and filler... I nobbled the SU float chambers from a Revell kit and made the mug-sized bowls from tube and sheet. The plug leads are in and the engine will be fitted to the car next. Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Great update with lots of lovely details being added in Great job Roy
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