Topic: Airfix 1/12 Bentley 4.5 litre (Read 7798 times)

SailorGreg · « **Reply #25 on:** June 02, 2020, 02:14:28 pm »

And of course there's always Mayhem's own image hosting site. Definitely free and always will be, no issue with file size and even watermarks your images so nobody can pinch them.

Greg

kpnuts · « **Reply #26 on:** June 03, 2020, 09:18:49 pm »

Here is another update, got some wheels on it.

tr7v8 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 03, 2020, 09:42:33 pm »

When I was a kid I was bought a classic car book. In it was a Hispano Suiza with a Tulip wood body which made a great impression on me at the time. This reminds me of that. Lovely.

Grumpy Dave · « **Reply #28 on:** June 03, 2020, 09:57:18 pm »

That Bentley is superb. The Hispanio is not bad either.

kpnuts · « **Reply #29 on:** June 03, 2020, 10:06:11 pm »

That is a beautiful car

radiojoe · « **Reply #30 on:** June 04, 2020, 10:53:48 am »

Great job on the Bentley Ken as always, glad you are still with us

Joe

ballastanksian · « **Reply #31 on:** June 04, 2020, 10:34:11 pm »

Amen to that. Mayhem without Ken is like existence without cake

I always enjoy your builds and am pleased that you have found your confidence and are doing such fine work.

The Bentley looks superb, and better balanced than the Hispano, though that looks a bobby dazzler as well

kpnuts · « **Reply #32 on:** June 05, 2020, 08:07:04 pm »

Hi all well I've made a big decision (I thought there was too much back end on it) so I've decided theres enough room for rear seats. There were lots of coach builders in those days and you could have it built anyway you liked if you had the money, so whose to say it wasnt like this.
The only thing now I've bitten the bullet is should I stick with a single seat or go with a double and have I gone back far enough.

kpnuts · « **Reply #33 on:** June 11, 2020, 08:35:43 pm »

Hey imgbb is working again.
Here is a mockup of the rear fenders.

radiojoe · « **Reply #34 on:** June 14, 2020, 09:11:43 am »

You're showing off now Ken

proper job mate I love it

Joe

ballastanksian · « **Reply #35 on:** June 14, 2020, 11:17:55 am »

This is the best thing you have done Ken. The colours, finish and look is beautiful

I initially thought the shape and cut of the hole for the rear seats detracted, but you then modified it and have brought it right back to quality.

Ironically, I think it looks a bit wasp like, but black and yellow would look disgusting on such a gorgeous shape, and think the red works so much better especially with the red tones of the wood.

If I had the money and access to a chassis and running gear, I would have the restorers refer directly to your build and scheme Ken.

Mark T · « **Reply #36 on:** June 14, 2020, 02:00:22 pm »

Ken you have a real talent there mate - that is such a lovely job

kpnuts · « **Reply #37 on:** June 14, 2020, 04:06:20 pm »

Thanks guys.
Hi all, done a lot of work on it over the weekend.
I've got big ambitions to make the throttle linkages up (we will see how far the ambition gets compared to how much skill and patience I have) I must say I'm quite pleased with how shes looking at the moment.

Ps look what I just ordered (cant wait for it to get here)

radiojoe · « **Reply #38 on:** June 14, 2020, 05:18:06 pm »

When the Bentley's finished if it doesn't start up and tear off down the road to Goodwood I'll be surprised because it looks like it could.

Joe

kpnuts · « **Reply #39 on:** June 16, 2020, 08:47:24 pm »

Thanks joe.
Hi all made the advance and retard mechanism and started the throttle linkages.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #40 on:** June 17, 2020, 07:46:42 pm »

Super detailing Ken.

kpnuts · « **Reply #41 on:** June 17, 2020, 08:40:07 pm »

One side of the throttle linkage

derekwarner · « **Reply #42 on:** June 18, 2020, 12:44:55 am »

From a model perspective, I prefer the Bentley over the more modern Porsche.......the Bentleys engine blower with the two huge SU carburetors are amazing

Derek

ballastanksian · « **Reply #43 on:** June 18, 2020, 08:09:09 pm »

Are you replacing the brake rods with your own versions as well? That linkage looks great with the section done so.

What would one in engineering circles call such a kink?

kpnuts · « **Reply #44 on:** June 18, 2020, 08:38:31 pm »

Yes mate I replaced them on the original version .

kpnuts · « **Reply #45 on:** June 18, 2020, 09:09:12 pm »

Well that's the throttle and advance and retard mechanism done on one side(the easy side)

ballastanksian · « **Reply #46 on:** June 18, 2020, 09:11:41 pm »

It is starting to look 1/1 scale Ken. I think the quality of the metallic finishes and fine parts are what is doing it.

kpnuts · « **Reply #47 on:** June 21, 2020, 03:33:01 pm »

Nearing completion now.

radiojoe · « **Reply #48 on:** June 21, 2020, 04:14:17 pm »

You take kit bashing to a whole new level Ken, that is stunning mate

Joe

terry horton · « **Reply #49 on:** June 21, 2020, 05:27:58 pm »

I really do like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unique and well worth a good spot on the display shelving.

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