Topic: Heller 1/8 Citroen Traction Avant (Read 72093 times)

kpnuts · « **Reply #125 on:** December 11, 2015, 07:57:08 pm »

Hi all well this is going to be left for a while to let me cool off (I came sooooo close to throwing it against the wall) went to fit the wings and complete radiator as you saw I did in the last update and with those in place tried a fit of the bonnet (no chance 6 mill gap at the front, or back depending on where you want the gap) after several minuets of scratching my head I figured out what the problem was there was a gap all around the top of the firewall of about 2 mill, lift the front of the car a bit gap disappears and the bonnet fits perfect (I think the floor pan is bent) (I know the back part is but thought I would sort that when I finally glued it on) so lifted the front of the car glued the firewall to the body let it dry, released the body and the bottom of the firewall came away from where that was glued (too much stress I guess ) after a very fidely application of glue to that area, mahoosive amounts of taping to hold it there, let that dry undo the tape all fits perfect, just start applauding myself for sorting it and ping gap at the top again. How I stopped myself I don't know, but I didn't throw it, I don't want to come that close again so having a break for a little while.

tsenecal · « **Reply #126 on:** December 11, 2015, 08:53:08 pm »

drill tiny holes, insert brass pins, liberal use of superglue

radiojoe · « **Reply #127 on:** December 11, 2015, 09:02:23 pm »

Don't throw it against the wall Ken, if it comes to the worst you could always finish it with the bend built in and make the diorama a French scrapyard, run by René Artois of course.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #128 on:** December 11, 2015, 10:26:47 pm »

That is a good idea and one I always follow. It will be there when you have taken stock and made a few plans.

kpnuts · « **Reply #129 on:** December 19, 2015, 06:26:46 pm »

Hi all well I've figured it out, On the ladder frames which you slide the subframe on the sub frame was about a mill away from end of the ladders which through everything else out unfortunately that part was stuck with a capitol S but with a lot of jiggeling I've moved it the mill required so now back to work, I've added the inner roof lining and weathered it.

for some reason the weathering is not showing up in the pics very well, trust me it looks very grubby.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #130 on:** December 19, 2015, 06:43:21 pm »

I think you have done the right thing adding a brown tinge to the lining as I expect the driver was a smoker!

I am pleased to hear that you got the warp issue sorted out

tigertiger · « **Reply #131 on:** December 20, 2015, 02:08:56 am »

I remember our old car in the 60s. The nicotine/tar stain above the driver was a very distinct circle.

kpnuts · « **Reply #132 on:** December 21, 2015, 08:19:48 pm »

Hi all did a bit more on the interior.
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kpnuts · « **Reply #133 on:** December 23, 2015, 08:34:08 pm »

Hi all last update before christmas.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #134 on:** December 23, 2015, 10:51:04 pm »

That is a big model coming along well Ken, seeing it there dominaing the worktop!

kpnuts · « **Reply #135 on:** December 27, 2015, 04:15:04 pm »

Hi all well the bonnet is done (I must say I'm quite pleased with it)(not sure whether to put a few small dents in it here and there)

ballastanksian · « **Reply #136 on:** December 28, 2015, 08:45:36 pm »

I am trying to think of things/reasons that would cause dents in the bonnet. One I can think of is more a paint blemish where someone put something on the bonnet that scratched the paintwork, or worse still rusted and left rust streaks, like an old oil can or similar. Rust on a dark colour seems to impart an oil like rainbow hue, which can be interesting, but how to recreate it accurately is another matter.

If you made it look like a barn find, then perhaps dust and other farm like debris might affect the bonnet. Maybe, represented as a neglected vehicle left outside, mildew and moss like what grows in your car window rubbers?

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #137 on:** December 28, 2015, 09:25:59 pm »

how about either a bird or rats nest somewhere?

Arrow5 · « **Reply #138 on:** December 28, 2015, 10:23:56 pm »

I`d rather see it as a still running but neglected example, war restrictions, lack of repairs,spares and maintenance and so on. An empty wine bottle, a paper flower, a pair of...ooh la la. My imagination nearly ran away there

Edith Piaf belting out from the radio. Depending on the date perhaps a Sten gun under the seat. ..._ ..._ A few fag ends on the floor, half of them with lipstick on them

ah I remember it well

Arrow5 · « **Reply #139 on:** December 28, 2015, 10:37:59 pm »

....oh and at least one bald tyre

radiojoe · « **Reply #140 on:** December 28, 2015, 10:46:20 pm »

Dents? In such a well cared for automobile , never.

tigertiger · « **Reply #141 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:44:37 am »

Quote from: ballastanksian on December 28, 2015, 08:45:36 pm

I am trying to think of things/reasons that would cause dents in the bonnet.

My Dad got some of those, when the wind took tiles from the roof and dumped them on the car.

kpnuts · « **Reply #142 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:03:55 pm »

hi all here's a tiny update

kpnuts · « **Reply #143 on:** December 30, 2015, 08:43:52 pm »

Hi all well I've finished weathering the bonnet and wings and done the drive shafts (all fully working)

Mark T · « **Reply #144 on:** December 30, 2015, 09:08:27 pm »

wow thats damn impressive! it looks so real!

dreadnought72 · « **Reply #145 on:** December 30, 2015, 09:31:46 pm »

"It'll buff out"

...lovely work there. Please keep going - this is amazing work!

Andy

ballastanksian · « **Reply #146 on:** December 30, 2015, 10:29:56 pm »

Cor those mudguards are raddled! The floor mat is also excellent Ken

kpnuts · « **Reply #147 on:** January 01, 2016, 01:46:51 pm »

Hi all started on the drive train (grrrr its so fiddely took me nearly 2 hrs to install the drive shafts)

derekwarner · « **Reply #148 on:** January 01, 2016, 08:20:49 pm »

Brilliant work as ever.....[some times I think that Frenchman...Mr Cv should have deported to the Sahara for life] ....... Derek

ballastanksian · « **Reply #149 on:** January 01, 2016, 10:46:36 pm »

It is almost a shame to hide the exquisite detail on those break disks isn't it! Lovely work Ken.

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