Italeri Fiat 806 GP racer 1:12

[Heavens Eagle]

Yeah, Paddy, that drill with the micro adjustment bed looks to be really nice and could be a really good watchmaker tool.
This build is looking really good Paddy! Sorry the lathe didn't work out.

 

[paddy]

I ordered a set of 3D Print wheels for a 1/12 Airfix Bentley back in the middle of December but unfortunately the supplier is messing me about with messages like "ready for despatch", then "despatched by UPS" delivery expected 11th..which was a Sunday and i know UPS dont work Sunday. I contacted them Monday and today they say they hope to despatch on the 2nd Feb with some nonsense about " Brexit" as they are in
Italy.? when i was in business last year i regularly ordered from Italy and if i got the order in by midday they would deliver before midday the next day.
It really pees me off when people spin me Bullshit. I wouldn't mind a £1 for every time I have been told sorry mate its Brexit. No its not..its the EU not wanting to deal with rest of the World. The French and Germans hate the British, always have done because they can never be British.

 

[moon puppy]

Yeah the SOB is lying to you. Dispatched and no show now back to ready to dispatch? Get full refund and tell them up yours!

 

[paddy]

You are right Bob but these were cheap so i am going to leave the order open and when the wheels eventually turn up i will put them into stock as they will be useful for other builds. Meanwhile if i need wheels before they arrive i will go with the kit ones on this build.

 

[paddy]

so this where i am now . So far its all gone well with no problems. The difference between this build and my last of this model where i used the screws to fix it together is chalk and cheese. Moral, dont use the provided plastic expanding self tap screws

 

[moon puppy]

Put it up on blocks in an old work shop and you have a fantastic display.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

 

[paddy]

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Seen here with optional;, not to scale , finger prints
bit off topic but this is a great example of...if you like a clean car never buy a black car

 

[paddy]

Sorry this build has wound up so fast, it could have had more build detail and WIP but i have done this while trying to sort out other matters which have had my attention, not least the inland revenue ...anyway here it is. Its been fun and its nice to try something different . Obviously its loosely based on the fiat 806 GP car but genuine detail/info is pretty sketchy. Italeri did their best and gives us a greet start to build a special which is basically what i have done. The failure to get a lathe up and running has changed what i originally planned to do here but i am pleased with what i have ended up with

 

[moon puppy]

Looks like it belongs in a museum!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Turned out really well Paddy!