pg265 Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Hi all, The Bugatti progresses and gently approaches the garage. The radiator is now attached to the frame and connected to the engine, as are the exhausts. The front part of the body is also installed and the two parts of the hood are assembled. The steering wheel is painted and provisionally mounted. The windshield is finished. I did not use the leather provided in the kit and preferred a thin lead sheet, all fixed to the body with brass rivets. Pascal Paul in Napier, Alex, RLWP and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Wow, this is amazing! pg265 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Beautiful work! Very impressive! Alain pg265 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Hi, Thanks a lot End soon ... The hull is attached to the frame. The rivets are installed, then "stitching" is done. I braided some cable to replace the provided photo-cut for ... brake cables. But we have to review the assembly. The levers, gear and brakes, are also put in place, as well as the steering column and the steering wheel. I cut the steering bar and replaced it with a steel one of the same diameter. Next step: decals. Pascal Paul in Napier, Scotsman, BiggTim and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Really like it, how did you do the stitching? There's just something about a pre-war Bugatti in French Blue that's just "correct" Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Now, that's interesting: Admittedly, this is a replica - it does have the wirelocking along the panels. I'm sure I've seen that done much more elaborately Richard themongoose, Scotsman and BiggTim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) Good evening, Thank you! The stitching was done using 0.2mm steal wire laced around the rivets. Thank you guys! The decals are applied but still require a little work. I took over and repositioned the steering bar, the steering wheel, the windshield and the mirror are also now in their place. The wheel tightening nuts are masked and burnished. I drilled a 1.2 hole in the back and installed a 1mm neodymium magnet that attracts the nut to the wheel bolt; the wheels can thus be removed for transport. Pascal #We Are Aviation Edited April 7, 2021 by pg265 Alex, MikeA, Troy Molitor and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Oh my - those racing colours really suit her! Richard pg265 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Good evening, Thank you very much! Well, the buckles, the straps, the exhaust ... In short, what remained to be done is done! The numbers and letters of the registration have been cut individually for a better rendering without any apparent carrier film. Basically, the Belle de Molsheim is finished. Maybe I'll spray a little dark smoky in some places ... and take more photos tomorrow. Voilà. Pascal Brett M, Trak-Tor, Alex and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 That is a really beautiful model, thank you for sharing your journey with us Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeA Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Absolutely gorgeous! I'll bet it weighs a fair bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Looks incredible! That Bug sure is a beauty. Is that an Alfa 185T I see in the background? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Beautiful results Pascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Chapeau! Wonderful model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 Good evening, Thank you very much mates! I’m glad you enjoyed the WIP and I really appreciate your comments. @scvrobeson: This is a Ferrari 156/85 I’m currently start to rebuild . But I’d love to have a 185T! Pascal Scotsman, Starfighter and scvrobeson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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