Heller's 1/8 Citroen Traction Avant

[Guest]

Hi all i just have to say this is an amazing kit and anyone who wants it should get it while they can it seems heller will never make another like this, the next closest for detail is the Italeri Mefistofeles (which also is not in production any longer )

[takeslousyphotos]

Looking good Ken...... The dent master.

[Guest]

Hi all well you must be getting bored by now (I know I am)

[Marc Stock]

This is great ken. Your really showing good skill here

[Guest]

should anyone think this is nearing completion here is a shot of the spures left(I've removed the optional parts) so these all still need to be attatched.

[Guest]

Hi guys weathered the wheels, not done much to the spare as I figure that wouldnt have much weathering

[takeslousyphotos]

I know what you mean about getting bored Ken....... Long arse builds can get a bit tedious...... But you`ve done some fantastic work on this you have to see it through

[PhilJ]

Ken, apologies that I have missed this been really busy of late and only been looking at planes and the odd tank and dio when I've had the chance.


My word!!! This is looking incredible mate, honestly your doing a blinding job and showcasing some decent techniques. Are you still looking to make a dio or just the build itself?


Also good to hear you made some decent dough from your boats.


Looking forward to seeing it finished.


Phil

[Guest]

Yep still on for the dio.

[PhilJ]

What's your method and what do you use for weathering on the tyres? Excuse my ignorance but I take it the tyres are rubber? That spare is spot on mate, looks so realistic

[Guest]

Yes they are rubber, I use my favorite method for weathering plastic and rubber, I'm pretty sure I showed it on thebattery on th is kit I also used it on the 1/6 Honda cb 750 f airbox and on the 1/6 gsx in fact all the bikes I used this method the only difference on the tyres is I used less of the mig abt 180 copper oxide blue patina and more of the sludge in my brush cleaning white spirit bottle ( I always keep a little bottle which I clean my brushes in, which I keep topped up) (everyone should have a bottle like this, I use it every day for weathering or blending or general grungeing up.

[Robert1968]

Hi Ken loving the work so far ......... Bloody brilliant.


The spare tyre ( I may be being picky here but most cars I have owned and when either cleaning the car or getting the spare there always seems to be a layer of dust on the rims and on the metalwork ( or am I just pointing out something not worthy.


Just a thought?


Robert

[Guest]

mate you can point out what you like I love constructive critisisum ? (brain freeze) as opposed to morons saying stuff like oh that nut should be AF not Metric , tbh I dont have the foggiest how to replicate the dust, but, since the spare will never be seen, it will just have to suffice as it is.

[Guest]

Hi all here is tonights episode.

[Marc Stock]

This is artwork. Truly amazing work. I have a suggestion with the spare wheel. Use small amounts of flour.