The TreacherousBird and the damaged DBS have just arrived. The Tbird is, as expected, just like the previous iteration of the TBird and a considerable disappointment. I am adding it to the QoS "X350 my foot" X300 Jaguar, V8 Volante and 1:72 ie not the right scale Bondola, in the attic. I am not sure group complaining works yet - group buying (Groupon, LivingSocial) certainly does - does this car match the description of the collection? I am far from a professional complainer, but this one is a disappointment, particularly as we saw it coming from so far off.
However ...
The doorless DBS makes me very happy. I like the area at the front of the door where the construction of the hinge/ inner door section is represented. For £8 everyone should be happy with this one. I would probably pay £16 ... so then if the Thunderbird is therefore free ... Fabbri does perhaps know how to run a business.
I am sticking with the collection unless it turns a) into total dog food like the cars I mentioned before or b) leaves 1:43 scale.
The TreacherousBird and the damaged DBS have just arrived. The Tbird is, as expected, just like the previous iteration of the TBird and a considerable disappointment. I am adding it to the QoS "X350 my foot" X300 Jaguar, V8 Volante and 1:72 ie not the right scale Bondola, in the attic. I am not sure group complaining works yet - group buying (Groupon, LivingSocial) certainly does - does this car match the description of the collection? I am far from a professional complainer, but this one is a disappointment, particularly as we saw it coming from so far off.
However ...
The doorless DBS makes me very happy. I like the area at the front of the door where the construction of the hinge/ inner door section is represented. For £8 everyone should be happy with this one. I would probably pay £16 ... so then if the Thunderbird is therefore free ... Fabbri does perhaps know how to run a business.
I am sticking with the collection unless it turns a) into total dog food like the cars I mentioned before or b) leaves 1:43 scale.
Night all
MH
Glad to hear you're continuing with the series. I'm sure from past experience that for those who don't jump ship the collection will seem much more of an asset to be proud of once the whole thing finishes (and I suspect with all the recent negativity it probably won't go beyond Bond 23, or maybe even past issue 130). I know we're all different but I can't understand why people would stick with such an important 'once in a lifetime' Bond movie/car series like this for so long then suddenly give up and get rid of it? If it was me I'd want to live with the models at least for a year or two before making a decision like that.
One other point I noticed is that in the magazine for the strange Thunderbird the centre spread is of some Bond girls, not of the car. Is this the first time this has happened? I think it is. If so, I guess they saw the forums and tried to minimise the damage caused by the car's release by barely featuring it in the magazine.
Well, it's now more than two weeks since the TB TB release and no appearance as yet of the TMWTGG Mercedes 220 (Issue 112) from any UK-based ebay sellers.
One well-known seller (Chris) is taking early orders but notes that he expects the model only on the 2nd or 3rd of November, putting it in the 4 week release cycle.
This seller also notes that the cover as per the inside back page of Issue 111 has the movie for this car as Goldfinger instead of TMWTGG! I hope they fix that before release (although not as bad as getting it wrong on the base!).
Well, it's now more than two weeks since the TB TB release and no appearance as yet of the TMWTGG Mercedes 220 (Issue 112) from any UK-based ebay sellers.
One well-known seller (Chris) is taking early orders but notes that he expects the model only on the 2nd or 3rd of November, putting it in the 4 week release cycle.
This seller also notes that the cover as per the inside back page of Issue 111 has the movie for this car as Goldfinger instead of TMWTGG! I hope they fix that before release (although not as bad as getting it wrong on the base!).
Yep, they got it wrong........
Kind of doubt the mistake will be corrected now the mag's already gone to print, but you never know.
One other point I noticed is that in the magazine for the strange Thunderbird the centre spread is of some Bond girls, not of the car. Is this the first time this has happened? I think it is. If so, I guess they saw the forums and tried to minimise the damage caused by the car's release by barely featuring it in the magazine.
With the Thunderbird models (I got out the No.42-from Goldfinger-with figures) for comparison.
The GF one has the word "Thunderbird" on the bonnet and side front wings.
The TB one has a winged symbol on bonnet and vents on the sides.
Just involved changing transfers according to that year's badges.
I hadn't realised that the Oddjob's Mercedes 220S is 1956-so is the old car with the Koreans chasing the DB5 at night in the woods. So that will be a good film related model.
Also Lt.Hip's white Merc did feature quite a bit in TMWTGGun as it took Bond to Scaramanga's house and then rescued him from the KKarate school.
Bleuville. Bond-"Remarkable, but what does the club secretary have to say?
GF - " Oh nothing Mr. Bond. I own the club !"
One other point I noticed is that in the magazine for the strange Thunderbird the centre spread is of some Bond girls, not of the car. Is this the first time this has happened? I think it is. If so, I guess they saw the forums and tried to minimise the damage caused by the car's release by barely featuring it in the magazine.
It's happened a few times throughout the series. Recently, both the Ford Consul and Econoline magazines (issues 106 and 108) had publicity photos from Dr. No and DAF as their centre spreads, rather than pictures of the vehicles.
My damaged Aston 110 and Blunderbird 111 arrived on Thursday. As I expected the damaged Aston is a wasted issue/opportunity. The model looks dreadful and considering the damage the car sustained in the movie this does not replicate the real car at all. It looks like a half hearted attempt, unfinished and not in my opinion a worthy contender as an inclusion in the collection. 0/10. The blunderbird is what it says on the tin a blunder and should not have been signed off by powers at be. I am very disappointed with both models and feel GE FABBRI have cheated me out of £15.99. But........
I am going to stick with the collection , why for many reasons the first being I want to have the complete collection, second I am sure 110 and 111 will be the last of the follies and everything else released will be of the same high standard we have come to expect with some real gems in the pipe line , I also think there will be a few surprises. GEFabbri have to retain the customer base and cannot afford to have subscribers jump ship at this stage maybe I am an optimist or just ever hopeful that things can only get better 112 onwards .
Ok subscribers who have thrown in the towel, that is your choice but I am also puzzled that after such along time of collecting why some now are getting rid of the collection. It seems to me a wasted investment of money and indeed time.
I am one of those who cancelled subscription. Diecast007 - you are very optimistic. I hope you are correct and after 111 everything will be good, but knowing Fabbri I somehow doubt it. To them there is only 1 thing that matters - profit, so if they see people buying such blunders as 110 and 111 (which I have just avoided, by the way), they will most certainly do it again. If they don't do it, on the other hand, you will have people like me to thank for it! )
Selling the collection now is a bad idea - you are sure to lose money. I will certainly keep my models until a few years after it is finished worldwide, and then will sell or swap the ones that I don't like. I don't think I will keep more than 40-50 models at most.
I thought this might be about the right time to re-show a couple of photos originally posted by scurr01, of his fantastic customising work on the first QOS DBS (issue 58) model, back when it was released: (I hope he doesn't mind!)
The reason for re-posting these is to show that issue 110 is, IMHO, a brilliant basis for attempting to achieve something similar to scurr01's model - maybe not as good as his, but potentially a lot better than the standard 110 damaged DBS's finish. UH have already taken the door off, so adding a driver, more dirt splatter, more bullet holes in the glass and more body damage with a metal file could be a lot of fun with possibly great results. This is why I will continue to support this particular model.
If you actually hate issue 110, I'd say why not dust off your old Airfix modelling toolbox and paints and have a go at it, presumably it can only be made to look better!!
The damaged QoS seems to have divided opinions already,from those who like it (myself) to those who think its pants!It could become the cult car of the collection.BUT,if the Aston had turned out as the model posted by MovieCarFan,It would have been one of my all-time favourites of the whole collection, without a doubt.How could anybody disagree, the customised version is superb.The guy should be very proud of himself.
The damaged QoS seems to have divided opinions already,from those who like it (myself) to those who think its pants!It could become the cult car of the collection.BUT,if the Aston had turned out as the model posted by MovieCarFan,It would have been one of my all-time favourites of the whole collection, without a doubt.How could anybody disagree, the customised version is superb.The guy should be very proud of himself.
The code 3 as shown by MovieCarfan is absolutely fantastic. I agree with you on this one.
The model in my opinion is pants. Does not do the model , the movie scene or indeed the collection justice. It is a half hearted attempt, unfinished product that should not have been green lighted by the product quality assurance.
I am going to code 3 it and attempt a similar look as to the perfect example posted earlier.
My replacement issue 89 (Ford Anglia) arrived. My issues are normally delivered by Royal Mail. On receipt of 110 and 111 I telephoned GEFabbri who were very apologetic and promised a replacement 89 would be with me next week. However the following morning there was an attempted delivery by APC couriers , guess what the infamous Anglia.
Oh well I am now upto speed looking forward to 112 and 113 which have to be a big improvement on my recent delivery of follies 110 and 111
The damaged QoS seems to have divided opinions already,from those who like it (myself) to those who think its pants!It could become the cult car of the collection.BUT,if the Aston had turned out as the model posted by MovieCarFan,It would have been one of my all-time favourites of the whole collection, without a doubt.How could anybody disagree, the customised version is superb.The guy should be very proud of himself.
I thought this might be about the right time to re-show a couple of photos originally posted by scurr01, of his fantastic customising work on the first QOS DBS (issue 58) model, back when it was released: (I hope he doesn't mind!)
The reason for re-posting these is to show that issue 110 is, IMHO, a brilliant basis for attempting to achieve something similar to scurr01's model - maybe not as good as his, but potentially a lot better than the standard 110 damaged DBS's finish. UH have already taken the door off, so adding a driver, more dirt splatter, more bullet holes in the glass and more body damage with a metal file could be a lot of fun with possibly great results. This is why I will continue to support this particular model.
If you actually hate issue 110, I'd say why not dust off your old Airfix modelling toolbox and paints and have a go at it, presumably it can only be made to look better!!
Thanks for the comments. My attempt wasn't perfect but I thought it was worth a try. At least for anyone wanting to customise issue 110 the hard work is done with the door already removed. While cutting off the door was physically difficult, it was the emotionally demoralising aspect of destroying such a beautiful car that I found hardest
I knew those artworks would show up here sooner or later. MG, you are honoured for your attempts. {[]
thanks very much. quite old models now. the CR DBS took 2 of the issue 10 (or was it issue 12, 21??) dbs's from the JBCC. i had to chop panels from one model and cut holes from the other and transplant the 2 sets of parts together. the trolley it sits on was custom made, as was the base. the only thing i couldnt do at this scale was distort the wheel that has broken off and some of the suspension parts.
for the QoS dbs i had to remove the door and do all the damage of course, again using an early issue dbs as both the 1:43's were done way before issue 58 even was mentioned. there is damage on all 4 corners of the car, plus the bullet holes were done to match for screen accuracy and the number plates were custom made transfers.
the 1:18 QoS dbs is a modified ERTL/RC2 piece, at the time a hard to find model and before the prices went into orbit. the 1:18 features a lot more detail, naturally, from a H&K ump on the passenger seat, blood stains in the boot and dirt etc and damge. theres even the right number of empty shell cases kicking in the drivers foot well.
i do have a mint 1:18 dbs spare just in case they use it again for bond 23, if they don't then this might get modified into a CR dbs with all the damage etc, but what happens there is in the hands of EoN.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who appreciates the amazing work of these two and other folks on the DBS!
Here's some open questions to anyone amongst them who can help:
Figures - how do you release them from the plastic interiors? Do you just prise them out? Do you repaint them with acrylics or will enamels work?
DBS dirt - Did you use airbrushing, paint brush 'stippling' or both?
DBS glass screens - presumably bullet holes were burned or drilled, but how did you achieve the crazing and 'starburst' marks around them?
Any other tips and photos would be greatly appreciated {[]
ok, i'll lend a hand here, quite nice to think i'm good enough to ask, so heres a few answers;
figures - i'd remove them completely. i hate figures in models, they make them look too toy-like imo. simple way to remove your UH figures, put them in the freezer. leave them in over night and this will weaken the glue used (usually cyanoacrylate) enough for you to simply snap the offedning figure or part off the model.
dirt - its all dry brushing to start. i sandblasted the original paint off, got some new paint custom made then sprayed the model, then added detailing like the silver strip over the doors, then bits like indicators and under the rear lights is silver too. then the model is reassembled. now time for the dirt, dry brushed on and stippled in other areas to build it up a bit. then the really easy effective bit, put masking tape across the windscreen, then use a compass to draw on the arcs of the windscreen wipers, then carefully cut along the line with a scalpel, be careful to cut through the tape but NOT the clear plastic screen otherwise you'll mark it badly beyond repair. take your time. after thats all done, i dusted over with an airbrush over the whole model with a watered down tan colour, et volia, weathering complete.
shattered galss effect - you mean this?
like someone said before, use tape to cover the window, mark dots where the holes are. use a drill DON'T USE THE HOT NEEDLE IDEA. get a small drill, i used about 0.8mm to keep in rough scale (yes even the bullet holes are scaled). then drill through the glass perpendicular, then when you're through, angle the drill bit down at the correct angle, cos the bullets didnt go through perpendicular did they? accuracy 00-modelmaker!
now the holes are there, heres the real easy bit. remember i said your scalpel will mark the windscreen? well that exactly what you DO want now. use a sharp scalpel and make random jagged lines from each hole, over time you'll join them up, then just keep going. a simple trick is to keep rotating the screen as you do this and DON'T LOOK AT WHAT YOU'RE DOING to get a truely random effect.
other tips i could give you, well its the little things that make a model, for the 1:18 for instance, the blood stains and the bullet casings are a nice subtle touch, something for a viewer to find themselves, its great when people look at it and go 'wow, thats pretty good, oh sh!t, theres bullet casings in the footwell!' adds the overall wow factor.
also you sharp blades, a blunt knife is simply a piece of metal, keep it sharp. use tools that are managable, don't try using a stanley knife for delicate details, its too clumsey.
apart from that, use test pieces before going to work on the real model, take your time and have fun. people new to model making will make mistakes, we all do, but its part of the learning curve. and above all, enjoy it, if you find its a chore you're either trying to hard or its not your thing.
I prefer the figures in the models, especially in this collection. I used the Connery figure from Issue #1 (because it was still cheap on back order) cut off the arms and repostioned them, filled the gaps with plastic putty and painted with acrylic paint. I did the hot needle trick for the bullet holes but this was a bit hit and miss. After painting some of the dust on the car I reattached it to the base and dusted it with baby powder to ensure it didn't just look muddy.
Thanks for the model customising advice guys - much appreciated, I have a spare TND Range Rover interior with figures in the freezer right now! I received 110 yesterday and it seems pretty good to me. It should have had a figure obviously but we all know the licencing issues over that. It's also puzzling why UH didn't use the bullet riddled rear screen from issue 58 but at least bullet holes have been added to the exposed side of the dashboard (formed out of the bodywork for some reason). But for that part of the chase sequence i.e. the tunnel, it looks about right IMHO. I've ordered a second issue 110 to work on and also another 63 Alfa to customise, the intention being to have both cars as seen in the tunnel (clean) then both cars as seen in the quarry (battered and dirty) as per scurr01's models, if possible.
I've scrutinised the photos GaryD posted of the DBS at The Heritage Museum and the final damaged areas not seen on the model seem to be: large dent on rear driver side wing next to rear light which is apparently undamaged, denting over passenger side rear wheel arch and a large hole in the top of the carbon fibre passenger front wing. I reckon careful use of a drill bit and small metal file could replicate these.
Incidentally, when I rang and ordered the extra DBS and Alfa, I asked the girl at Database how subscription sales were going and she said there hadn't been any noticeable dropping off, so the continuation to Bond 23, and maybe beyond, could still happen.
Incidentally, when I rang and ordered the extra DBS and Alfa, I asked the girl at Database how subscription sales were going and she said there hadn't been any noticeable dropping off, so the continuation to Bond 23, and maybe beyond, could still happen.
Thats the response i got also. Good news that means all sorts of amazing models could appear in the collection.
PS Now have a 'vanish' , tried to code3 issue 110 and wrecked it. Doh need to buy a replacement to add insult to injury. I guess that will teach for mocking the model over a number of posts
Now have a 'vanish' , tried to code3 issue 110 and wrecked it.
That's what happens when you put it under the back wheel of your car and reverse over it. I hate to think what kind of state your 'Blunderbird' is in now...........................
Now have a 'vanish' , tried to code3 issue 110 and wrecked it.
That's what happens when you put it under the back wheel of your car and reverse over it. I hate to think what kind of state your 'Blunderbird' is in now...........................
Now have a 'vanish' , tried to code3 issue 110 and wrecked it.
That's what happens when you put it under the back wheel of your car and reverse over it. I hate to think what kind of state your 'Blunderbird' is in now...........................
That's what happens when you put it under the back wheel of your car and reverse over it. I hate to think what kind of state your 'Blunderbird' is in now...........................
That reminds me where is my hammer ..........
What went wrong with the code3 work on the DBS?
Having done a few code 3's was not worried about attempting this .Everything was going well. First I tackled the shattered glass . I carefully removed the wheels and base plate . Applied gentle heat using a lighter to frost the glass. It worked really well. Next added more damage to the side of the car by gently rubbing the car across the concrete floor looked rather good. Applied a few dents to the car using a small rounded metal tool and a small hammer. This was fine until I thought I will do just one more then the body distorted. Initially not a problem , i straightened body then decided to drill the bullet holes. Turned the car over gently, started drilling and snap the roof caved in breaking at all pillars. Followed by a number of expletives !!!
As I said this will teach me to criticise as I now need to buy a replacement example of this awful edition!! Not funny or maybe it is actually ! LOL
Look on the bright side - at least you now have an alternative diorama setting for the QOS Alfa as in this pic (another one of scurr01's photos I think) you'll need to click on it:
I reckon it looks really cool in the tunnel setting.
Look on the bright side - at least you now have an alternative diorama setting for the QOS Alfa as in this pic (another one of scurr01's photos I think) you'll need to click on it:
I reckon it looks really cool in the tunnel setting.
Are you sure this is the right car that was remotely controlled? I also must have missed the fact that the other car in the chase was reotely controlled too! )
Look on the bright side - at least you now have an alternative diorama setting for the QOS Alfa as in this pic (another one of scurr01's photos I think) you'll need to click on it:
I reckon it looks really cool in the tunnel setting.
Are you sure this is the right car that was remotely controlled? I also must have missed the fact that the other car in the chase was reotely controlled too! )
Yeah, they desperately need figures adding. I think it's a bit naff that Fabbri haven't offered a 'spares' service via UH that could provide generic 'driver' and 'passenger' figures for people to buy separately and add themselves. It's expensive buying extra models just for the figures, and a shame to break up a decent model in the process.
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However ...
The doorless DBS makes me very happy. I like the area at the front of the door where the construction of the hinge/ inner door section is represented. For £8 everyone should be happy with this one. I would probably pay £16 ... so then if the Thunderbird is therefore free ... Fabbri does perhaps know how to run a business.
I am sticking with the collection unless it turns a) into total dog food like the cars I mentioned before or b) leaves 1:43 scale.
Night all
MH
Glad to hear you're continuing with the series. I'm sure from past experience that for those who don't jump ship the collection will seem much more of an asset to be proud of once the whole thing finishes (and I suspect with all the recent negativity it probably won't go beyond Bond 23, or maybe even past issue 130). I know we're all different but I can't understand why people would stick with such an important 'once in a lifetime' Bond movie/car series like this for so long then suddenly give up and get rid of it? If it was me I'd want to live with the models at least for a year or two before making a decision like that.
Still waiting for my damaged Aston.......
One well-known seller (Chris) is taking early orders but notes that he expects the model only on the 2nd or 3rd of November, putting it in the 4 week release cycle.
This seller also notes that the cover as per the inside back page of Issue 111 has the movie for this car as Goldfinger instead of TMWTGG! I hope they fix that before release (although not as bad as getting it wrong on the base!).
Yep, they got it wrong........
Kind of doubt the mistake will be corrected now the mag's already gone to print, but you never know.
With the Thunderbird models (I got out the No.42-from Goldfinger-with figures) for comparison.
The GF one has the word "Thunderbird" on the bonnet and side front wings.
The TB one has a winged symbol on bonnet and vents on the sides.
Just involved changing transfers according to that year's badges.
I hadn't realised that the Oddjob's Mercedes 220S is 1956-so is the old car with the Koreans chasing the DB5 at night in the woods. So that will be a good film related model.
Also Lt.Hip's white Merc did feature quite a bit in TMWTGGun as it took Bond to Scaramanga's house and then rescued him from the KKarate school.
Bleuville. Bond-"Remarkable, but what does the club secretary have to say?
GF - " Oh nothing Mr. Bond. I own the club !"
It's happened a few times throughout the series. Recently, both the Ford Consul and Econoline magazines (issues 106 and 108) had publicity photos from Dr. No and DAF as their centre spreads, rather than pictures of the vehicles.
I am going to stick with the collection , why for many reasons the first being I want to have the complete collection, second I am sure 110 and 111 will be the last of the follies and everything else released will be of the same high standard we have come to expect with some real gems in the pipe line , I also think there will be a few surprises. GEFabbri have to retain the customer base and cannot afford to have subscribers jump ship at this stage maybe I am an optimist or just ever hopeful that things can only get better 112 onwards .
Ok subscribers who have thrown in the towel, that is your choice but I am also puzzled that after such along time of collecting why some now are getting rid of the collection. It seems to me a wasted investment of money and indeed time.
Selling the collection now is a bad idea - you are sure to lose money. I will certainly keep my models until a few years after it is finished worldwide, and then will sell or swap the ones that I don't like. I don't think I will keep more than 40-50 models at most.
The reason for re-posting these is to show that issue 110 is, IMHO, a brilliant basis for attempting to achieve something similar to scurr01's model - maybe not as good as his, but potentially a lot better than the standard 110 damaged DBS's finish. UH have already taken the door off, so adding a driver, more dirt splatter, more bullet holes in the glass and more body damage with a metal file could be a lot of fun with possibly great results. This is why I will continue to support this particular model.
If you actually hate issue 110, I'd say why not dust off your old Airfix modelling toolbox and paints and have a go at it, presumably it can only be made to look better!!
The code 3 as shown by MovieCarfan is absolutely fantastic. I agree with you on this one.
The model in my opinion is pants. Does not do the model , the movie scene or indeed the collection justice. It is a half hearted attempt, unfinished product that should not have been green lighted by the product quality assurance.
I am going to code 3 it and attempt a similar look as to the perfect example posted earlier.
My replacement issue 89 (Ford Anglia) arrived. My issues are normally delivered by Royal Mail. On receipt of 110 and 111 I telephoned GEFabbri who were very apologetic and promised a replacement 89 would be with me next week. However the following morning there was an attempted delivery by APC couriers , guess what the infamous Anglia.
Oh well I am now upto speed looking forward to 112 and 113 which have to be a big improvement on my recent delivery of follies 110 and 111
if a job's worth doing......
1:43 CR DBS
1:43 QoS DBS
1:18 QoS DBS
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Thanks for the comments. My attempt wasn't perfect but I thought it was worth a try. At least for anyone wanting to customise issue 110 the hard work is done with the door already removed. While cutting off the door was physically difficult, it was the emotionally demoralising aspect of destroying such a beautiful car that I found hardest
thanks very much. quite old models now. the CR DBS took 2 of the issue 10 (or was it issue 12, 21??) dbs's from the JBCC. i had to chop panels from one model and cut holes from the other and transplant the 2 sets of parts together. the trolley it sits on was custom made, as was the base. the only thing i couldnt do at this scale was distort the wheel that has broken off and some of the suspension parts.
for the QoS dbs i had to remove the door and do all the damage of course, again using an early issue dbs as both the 1:43's were done way before issue 58 even was mentioned. there is damage on all 4 corners of the car, plus the bullet holes were done to match for screen accuracy and the number plates were custom made transfers.
the 1:18 QoS dbs is a modified ERTL/RC2 piece, at the time a hard to find model and before the prices went into orbit. the 1:18 features a lot more detail, naturally, from a H&K ump on the passenger seat, blood stains in the boot and dirt etc and damge. theres even the right number of empty shell cases kicking in the drivers foot well.
i do have a mint 1:18 dbs spare just in case they use it again for bond 23, if they don't then this might get modified into a CR dbs with all the damage etc, but what happens there is in the hands of EoN.
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Here's some open questions to anyone amongst them who can help:
Figures - how do you release them from the plastic interiors? Do you just prise them out? Do you repaint them with acrylics or will enamels work?
DBS dirt - Did you use airbrushing, paint brush 'stippling' or both?
DBS glass screens - presumably bullet holes were burned or drilled, but how did you achieve the crazing and 'starburst' marks around them?
Any other tips and photos would be greatly appreciated {[]
figures - i'd remove them completely. i hate figures in models, they make them look too toy-like imo. simple way to remove your UH figures, put them in the freezer. leave them in over night and this will weaken the glue used (usually cyanoacrylate) enough for you to simply snap the offedning figure or part off the model.
dirt - its all dry brushing to start. i sandblasted the original paint off, got some new paint custom made then sprayed the model, then added detailing like the silver strip over the doors, then bits like indicators and under the rear lights is silver too. then the model is reassembled. now time for the dirt, dry brushed on and stippled in other areas to build it up a bit. then the really easy effective bit, put masking tape across the windscreen, then use a compass to draw on the arcs of the windscreen wipers, then carefully cut along the line with a scalpel, be careful to cut through the tape but NOT the clear plastic screen otherwise you'll mark it badly beyond repair. take your time. after thats all done, i dusted over with an airbrush over the whole model with a watered down tan colour, et volia, weathering complete.
shattered galss effect - you mean this?
like someone said before, use tape to cover the window, mark dots where the holes are. use a drill DON'T USE THE HOT NEEDLE IDEA. get a small drill, i used about 0.8mm to keep in rough scale (yes even the bullet holes are scaled). then drill through the glass perpendicular, then when you're through, angle the drill bit down at the correct angle, cos the bullets didnt go through perpendicular did they? accuracy 00-modelmaker!
now the holes are there, heres the real easy bit. remember i said your scalpel will mark the windscreen? well that exactly what you DO want now. use a sharp scalpel and make random jagged lines from each hole, over time you'll join them up, then just keep going. a simple trick is to keep rotating the screen as you do this and DON'T LOOK AT WHAT YOU'RE DOING to get a truely random effect.
other tips i could give you, well its the little things that make a model, for the 1:18 for instance, the blood stains and the bullet casings are a nice subtle touch, something for a viewer to find themselves, its great when people look at it and go 'wow, thats pretty good, oh sh!t, theres bullet casings in the footwell!' adds the overall wow factor.
also you sharp blades, a blunt knife is simply a piece of metal, keep it sharp. use tools that are managable, don't try using a stanley knife for delicate details, its too clumsey.
apart from that, use test pieces before going to work on the real model, take your time and have fun. people new to model making will make mistakes, we all do, but its part of the learning curve. and above all, enjoy it, if you find its a chore you're either trying to hard or its not your thing.
Vive le droit à la libre expression! Je suis Charlie!
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I've scrutinised the photos GaryD posted of the DBS at The Heritage Museum and the final damaged areas not seen on the model seem to be: large dent on rear driver side wing next to rear light which is apparently undamaged, denting over passenger side rear wheel arch and a large hole in the top of the carbon fibre passenger front wing. I reckon careful use of a drill bit and small metal file could replicate these.
Incidentally, when I rang and ordered the extra DBS and Alfa, I asked the girl at Database how subscription sales were going and she said there hadn't been any noticeable dropping off, so the continuation to Bond 23, and maybe beyond, could still happen.
Thats the response i got also. Good news that means all sorts of amazing models could appear in the collection.
PS Now have a 'vanish' , tried to code3 issue 110 and wrecked it. Doh need to buy a replacement to add insult to injury. I guess that will teach for mocking the model over a number of posts
That's what happens when you put it under the back wheel of your car and reverse over it. I hate to think what kind of state your 'Blunderbird' is in now...........................
That reminds me where is my hammer ..........
What went wrong with the code3 work on the DBS?
Having done a few code 3's was not worried about attempting this .Everything was going well. First I tackled the shattered glass . I carefully removed the wheels and base plate . Applied gentle heat using a lighter to frost the glass. It worked really well. Next added more damage to the side of the car by gently rubbing the car across the concrete floor looked rather good. Applied a few dents to the car using a small rounded metal tool and a small hammer. This was fine until I thought I will do just one more then the body distorted. Initially not a problem , i straightened body then decided to drill the bullet holes. Turned the car over gently, started drilling and snap the roof caved in breaking at all pillars. Followed by a number of expletives !!!
As I said this will teach me to criticise as I now need to buy a replacement example of this awful edition!! Not funny or maybe it is actually ! LOL
But I do wish you all the luck with your second attempt!
Look on the bright side - at least you now have an alternative diorama setting for the QOS Alfa as in this pic (another one of scurr01's photos I think) you'll need to click on it:
I reckon it looks really cool in the tunnel setting.
Are you sure this is the right car that was remotely controlled? I also must have missed the fact that the other car in the chase was reotely controlled too!
Yeah, they desperately need figures adding. I think it's a bit naff that Fabbri haven't offered a 'spares' service via UH that could provide generic 'driver' and 'passenger' figures for people to buy separately and add themselves. It's expensive buying extra models just for the figures, and a shame to break up a decent model in the process.
The Alfa still looks cool in the tunnel B-)