The modified model car thread - pics

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Couple of small added details

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Just a bit of fun with an Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione

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A lucky guy found his car in miniature under the Xmas tree.

This is the real car



I started with two models from Ricko, a regular 147 (for the interior, lights and windows) and de GTA racer.



The front spoiler on the GTA racer is too big. Removing it is easier said than done.







And finally, after respraying the interior, putting all the decals on and adding new wheels, it looks like this.

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This weathered model is based on a Datsun 240 Z by Sunstar.



Couple layers of paint, modified interior and new wheels and now its an old tired rusted Datsun.







Back in the shop

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This is the real car and it is located in Indonesia. At first it seemed to be a Datsun 260 Z but after chacking the engine and chassis numbers it appeared to be a JDM Nissan Fairlady Z.

The police version of the Kyosho Nissan is used as a base model. It is already a RHD so that makes live easier.



Time to delete the flashlights and front wing missors and add a rear and front spoiler and airvents in the bonnet.







A bit of 40th anniversary Z metal grey.



And red upholstery



And Hayashi Street Wheels





Plates and decals to match the real car

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The real Porsche 911 Targa



Minichamps made a perfect base model. Only a front spoiler and a whale tail to add.









The interior in several shades of white.



White gold metallic paint transforms the model completely.





The stance at the rear is still too high.







Back in the workshop the stance is lowered.









What are your thoughts? Thumbs up or down?

Edited by MCWS on Tuesday 13th January 15:39

[Nicko_12345]

You have some skills sir!!

[Quickmoose]

superb work, each and every time, I bookmark this thread and check in avery couple of months for a smile...

[MCWS]

A couple of shots during a classic car exhibition, Interclassics & Topmobiel in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

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Edited by MCWS on Tuesday 13th January 15:38

[thebigmacmoomin]

My latest build all finished.

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Looking smart!

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A VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 in smoke grey, based on a scale model by BoS (1:18)



Used to be a left hand drive

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Two white BMWs, an E12 525 and a 3.0 CSL. Based on models by OttO and Minichamps.

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Wintersport?

[SAB888]

MCWS said:

Wintersport?

Incredible . . . again! Even the photography is done so well that the models look real. Amazing work as usual.

PS - I've sent you a PM asking your opinion of something.

[M3John]

thebigmacmoomin said:

My latest build all finished.

Thats awesome !

I have bought all the bits to turn a regular two door into an RS2000 and in the colour scheme EXACTLY like this !
Question though for you, how did you bond the nose cone onto the front of the original one and did you use regular filler to smooth it all out?

[troc]

Maarten - reminds me, you should pop along to the Doerak in Delft when a few of us next meet up to drink nice beer and discuss cars

A couple of us live in the centre of Delft after all

[MCWS]

I'd better have one of these tron. I have 2 drive back home...









Red Bull racing car scale 1:18 with Burago wheels (Jaguar E-Type), MGB steering wheel and Alfa Romeo GTA seat.

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The real Porsche 911, just after the rally in 2014



First I made the sun roof





Then drilling the holes for the spot lights



Started on the interior



Here she is. Realy like the stance.