Italeri Bugatti 1/12 FINISHED

[paddy]

Steaming ahead now as all the ancillaries were finished and ready for the body so should wrap the hole thing up Tomorrow

Attachment point for the car to base

Body shell fits really well, the seat is removable to access the attachment nut to the base in case it ever needs to be removed
all i need to do now is get the hood to fit and make some straps to hold it in place

 

[moon puppy]

Let's go for a ride!!

 

[Robertp]

You made this amazing model from an Italeri kit. Italeri is not known for their will designed kits. Very good job.

 

[Piet]

If you photograph it outside with a natural background, it will look like the real thing

 

[Piet]

Look what arrived in the post today....

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We finally have a new body shell.
Its hardly surprising this took 3 months and 2 attempts to arrive as this package arrived today from Italy with no customs declaration , amazing it got through this time TBH

Coincidentally, I also ordered spare parts from Italeri about 3 months ago, and it failed to arrive (and i live a lot closer / Netherlands )
last week they sent a second package, which has yet to arrive

 

[paddy]

Thanks Piet
The second package took about 25 days so you may still be lucky but they say it should be under 20 days for you inside the EU.

 

[sharkman]

Holy freak, that's amazing!

 

[paddy]

Well its not been without drama but its been really good fun and the delay in getting the parts forced me to build a base to keep the build on the go. Thanks for watching and your support

 

[sharkman]

 

[moon puppy]

What Warren said...


Please tell me this is a keeper!

 

[paddy]

No sorry Bob
This ones going to a charity auction
I met a guy with a Porsche garage a while back and gave him that yellow and black Porsche i made




His wife runs a charity for new mothers who are struggling with the basics like food and clothes for the kids and he used his Porsche garage website to auction off the Porsche for the Charity
The Porsche raise £175 so i said i would build him something better and he could try again and this is it. This is also why it has a base with the auction in mind so its a bit more interesting..

 

[moon puppy]

Wonderful Paddy, so glad it'll find a great home and not end up in the bin.

 

[errains]

That just pure Awesomness!!

 

[centaur567]

Wow to the MAX!! Your models are priceless and it should do well for charity. Gary S.

 

[Paulw]

It is always good to watch you build the mostly impossible kits, Paddy.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

What an awesome build! Let us know how much it pulls in at the auction. Curious as to how much a gorgeous build like this would bring to a real car enthusiast.

 

[Brokeneagle]

Great looking model and the base really sets off the dirty blue....... very realistic!

 

[Greg Kimsey]

Good lord man! That is so realistic. Your skills are amazing. I just sit in awe looking at your models. When I was told you usually throw them away I was stunned. It physically hurt my heart to know that! I am SO glad you have found an outlet for someone to enjoy these masterpieces.

 

[Rhino]

I enjoyed watching your build and I learned a lot about Bugatti racing machines along the way! If a Chuck Sterns award could be shipped to UK, you would certainly be the winner! A vintage model, meticulously completed. Bravo!

 

[jeaton01]

It's been a lot of fun watching this come together, Paddy. Lovely!