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birlinn:

Got one or two old cars, and have now been modelling for 70 years (!), so I though I would do a bit of card modelling. Although I have a 2CV, this model is of the earlier ripple bonnet version, in fact one of the Slough built ones. Based on a free Japanese download, it's been modified a bit. 1:24 scale; I printed it on photo paper.
Or would Sir prefer it in blue? A 1959 French built car.

SteamboatPhil:
Please what is the link, living now in France and once owning a 2CV (the charlston...special maroon and black version) I would love to have a go, I am currently doing a 1/24 Citroen Fourgon type H wagon (no not steam powered).... ok2

birlinn:

Hi Phil;
Google PaperCraft Square 2CV, and you should find quite a few versions, including a Charleston. Mine were based on the red 1955 one, with a bit of computer work to follow. The wheels, number plates and grille on the red one are photos of the real car, not from the download.
I have just bought 20 model H vans! They are actually biscuit tins full of delicious Normandy galettes, and I hope to have them available at the 2CVGB National.
Five versions- Gendarmerie, Postes, Sapeurs, Citroen, and the bakery's own logo.
I've been doing a bit of 1:24 plastic modelling too- pic is a model of my own car, ready for it's French trip- we got back from Normandy two weeks ago. It started out as a Revell Charleston, modified to right hand drive and Special, rather than Club spec. door cards, steering wheel and instrument panel
Phil

Martin (Admin):
 
http://www.papercraftsquare.com/tag/citroen-2cv
 

Plastic - RIP:
Excellent work.
I'm a huge fan of the 2CV - for its day, it was incredibly advanced and the steering/suspension/transaxle solution is inspired.My friend has a Lomax 223 kit car with 2CV mechanicals - so simple, so robust.

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