Another Eaglemoss DB5 build
MML
IrelandPosts: 72MI6 Agent
I think the statute of limitations has probably long passed on this particular model, but here goes...
This was an awful long time in the works. To be honest it was put on the back burner several times for various reasons! A couple of months ago I decided to take a good run at it and get it finished once and for all.
As work progressed it was apparent that many parts left a lot to be desired in terms of their appearance. The steering wheel and the wire wheels were the worst offenders.
I decided to do something about it, so I modeled the rims and hubs in 3d and had them printed by Shapeways. The spokes themselves were steel wire, Ø0.8mm, cut to length and glued in place according to the pattern from photos found online. The 3d model was created from a copy of an original Borrani blueprint drawing. After assembly they were painted with Alclad Aluminium.
The steering wheel was drawn in Autocad, tracing round a scaled photo of a real wheel. The centre piece (spokes and rim) were laser cut from 0.9mm stainless steel, and the wooden parts from 0.7mm walnut veneer, cut on a Epilog Mini laser. The brass pins were 0.8mm brass rod.
Many other additions and alterations were made - the seats and interior was upholstered, the roof lined, various bits and bobs painted, the engine detailed, and the exhaust tips changed.
The sharp eyed among you will notice some variations from the film car. The most obvious one is the leather. Unfortunately Pittards were out of Ash Grey when I went to order, so I went for black. This wasn't a bad decision as I was able to find some very thin adhesive leather-look vinyl sheets that I used on the door cards, which eliminated the problem of the doors hitting against the seats!
The seats themselves were one reason for putting it on the back burner.
The roof lining was a chamois from Halford's.
I hope y'all like it...
This was an awful long time in the works. To be honest it was put on the back burner several times for various reasons! A couple of months ago I decided to take a good run at it and get it finished once and for all.
As work progressed it was apparent that many parts left a lot to be desired in terms of their appearance. The steering wheel and the wire wheels were the worst offenders.
I decided to do something about it, so I modeled the rims and hubs in 3d and had them printed by Shapeways. The spokes themselves were steel wire, Ø0.8mm, cut to length and glued in place according to the pattern from photos found online. The 3d model was created from a copy of an original Borrani blueprint drawing. After assembly they were painted with Alclad Aluminium.
The steering wheel was drawn in Autocad, tracing round a scaled photo of a real wheel. The centre piece (spokes and rim) were laser cut from 0.9mm stainless steel, and the wooden parts from 0.7mm walnut veneer, cut on a Epilog Mini laser. The brass pins were 0.8mm brass rod.
Many other additions and alterations were made - the seats and interior was upholstered, the roof lined, various bits and bobs painted, the engine detailed, and the exhaust tips changed.
The sharp eyed among you will notice some variations from the film car. The most obvious one is the leather. Unfortunately Pittards were out of Ash Grey when I went to order, so I went for black. This wasn't a bad decision as I was able to find some very thin adhesive leather-look vinyl sheets that I used on the door cards, which eliminated the problem of the doors hitting against the seats!
The seats themselves were one reason for putting it on the back burner.
The roof lining was a chamois from Halford's.
I hope y'all like it...
Comments
Kind regards,
Craig
Closest I'll get to a real one, unfortunately!
CJ, before you begin, I would strongly recommend going here http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=71 and doing a bit of reading up.
If you plan on modding anything yourself the advice and resources on that site are invaluable!
Ahh ok, sorry, I misinterpreted you! Looking forward to seeing it!
I love the details.
Congrats.