Gene Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 OK - I'm in with a blue 1:32 Bugatti 100P in resin by Lonestar Models! BradG, Hubert Boillot and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 And now for the raw parts: Hubert Boillot and BradG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 And then the finer detail parts: LSP_Kevin and BradG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 And last, the vacuum-formed canopy. In this case, I have already trimmed the flashing and test fit (which promised to be workable); BradG, TorbenD, Hubert Boillot and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 There is also a very nicely done Fisher Bugatti 100P, available with or without engines. The Lonestar kit has one advantage - it is 1:32 scale and forms up with my other aircraft in the same world (the Fisher kit is 1:24, but I'm saving that for a different project). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Surely one of the sexiest looking planes ever... Looking forward to seeing this come together! Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Awesome Gene- Welcome aboard! I have always loved Mike West's pattern making ability at Lone Star, my only complaint being that his casting seems to be hit or miss. Did not know that this kit even existed, and I love that it is 32nd scale. I am looking forward to seeing what can be done with it. Please keep the updates coming!THOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Great project, Gene! May I borrow some of your photos for the Kit Database? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 That's a sleek looking aircraft!! Will be great seeing this one completed. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Great work! I have the FM&P kit, and yes I too wish it was in 1/32nd, but it's a very lovely kit, so I made an exception. Looking forward to more progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Thanks for all the encouragement !! And Kevin, you are welcome to use pics, etd.! On to my progress TD: Wings and V-tail have been attached using JB Weld 2-part epoxy. It takes roughly 24 hours to fully set (becomes firm in about 2 hours). I find that it is a very compatible bond with the resin and fills and sands with about the same density which results in a near flawless feathering. It is a dark grey. The white patches are fields of Milliput fine grain needed to fair and bridge large areas. It also will feather-in well with the resin. The wheel wells have been reworked to a cleaner round; the split of parts down the middle of the wheel well was unfortunate, but a little determination put things straight. On the leading edge of the wings at the roots are two intakes – not cannons! They were cleaned up by boring out and setting some short pieces of aluminium tubes. Some filling with Milliput around the tubes was worked to resemble the original shapes. Before I get into primer, I want to rework some of the vents and louvers. BradG, TorbenD, Alain Gadbois and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Wow, that is an amazing shape. Gonna have to remember to watch this one. gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 A fantastic looking airplane for sure! Some of the fuselage castings showed obvious shifting, but you took care of that skillfully! Good work! Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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