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[A.Wolf Grant]

I mentioned in a post on xmh53wrench's LSR Topic that I was almost finished building a magazine part work die-cast/plastic model of James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 from the film Goldfinger.

Both xmh53wrench and MARU asked for pics so, for better or for worse, here are we go..

This baby is 1/8th Scale and therefore HUGE! To give you an idea, it's length is 1'10", width 8" and weighs in at a hefty 19lbs, when finished. You might also spot some cabling and micro connectors .. all the lights will work - the tail lights off the brake pedal, the horn works, there's a retractable bullet proof shield and working passenger ejection seat. All in all it's a simple bolt and screw together build but I fell in love with the idea and, especially, it's size.

Engine 1


Engine 2


Engine 3


Front End


Front End 2


Guns and Ramming Bars


and closed


More to come ...

Grant

[Hartmann352]

Very Nice!

So what's next, same thing only 1/1?


Cheers,
Dave

[A.Wolf Grant]

Aston Martin DB5 Part Two:

Front and Body Test Fitted


Main Body


Part of the Interior


Wheels


And this .. the Chassis (which arrived today)


I've tried not to flood you with too many pictures so I've left out quite a lot of the other small "modules" such as the engine bay etc.

Hope you like it (now where's that subscription to the 1/8th Zero???)

Grant

[A.Wolf Grant]

Very Nice!

So what's next, same thing only 1/1?


Cheers,
Dave

Oh, I wish .. I can't remember what the original of this sold for last time but it was a fair few mill.

Thanks Dave.

Grant

[Neo]

WOW this thing must be very $$$$.$$$$$.$$$$

[Hartmann352]

Eh, pocket change! (For Warren Buffet.)

http://www.supercars.net/cars/67.html



Cheers,
Dave

[JRutman]

Very cool and unique build!
J

[dodgem37]

Ooo, shiny. Love that, Grant!

Sincerely,
Mark

[Bill Cross]

Very nice work!

[Neo]

Eh, pocket change! (For Warren Buffet.)

http://www.supercars.net/cars/67.html



Cheers,
Dave

I did mean the kit

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

Very nice indeed. I think I have all but three Bond movies in my colllection,... great stuff.

[GaryK]

Awsome looking build!

[MARU5137]

Grant,

WHOA BOY !!! I am so pleased that you posted the pics..What an OUTSTANDING, EXCELLENT,STUNNING looking build so far...

I ADORE IT...{ I have a framed photos of the car WITH the number plates JB 007 !!}

Your work is EXEMPLARY and SO NEAT....Keep us posted ..Thanks

MARU...

[Out2gtcha]

SHWEEEEEEET!

Now I cant get it out of my head......................

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

"Bond,... James Bond". I love it.