And now for a shiny model

[zak]

Looks good so far.

[councilman]

One of the best looking cars ever.
very nice paint job.
Andy.

[Bob C]

I had an uncle who was a designer on these car.
Bob c

[kiwichappers]

That must have been an exciting project for your uncle Bob.

After a serious effort at the workbench today I'm declaring this one finished.

[zak]

Did you ever tell us the make of kit and the scale?

[kiwichappers]

Oops, sorry chaps.

Details; Heller 1:43 Citroen DS 19, kit number 80162 purchased in the mid 1990s. Modified from the left hand drive DS French version in the kit to a right hand drive Slough built ID 19 specification.  Finished predominantly with Tamiya paints.

[zak]

Thanks Francis, a nice paint job.

1/43 - O gauge then in model railway terms. 7mm - 1 ft.

[chriswil42]

Excellently finished Francis. You'll be catching up with Dave soon.

[councilman]

Stunning finish.
Andy.

[Bigkev]

Great work Francis,
Love the paint job.
Bigkev

[MSea]

All that nibbing did it proud

[kiwichappers]

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement chaps.

It's been cold and wet outside, great modelling weather me thinks so lets have another shiny one. End of day one chassis, engine and drive train sort.

[Bigkev]

Some sort of Audi Francis?
Bigkev

[zak]

Some sort of Audi Francis?
Bigkev

I saw the logo on the engine too.
R8 Spyder?
Nothing wrong with my eyes!

[kiwichappers]

Sherlock Smith has got it. This is the Revell R8 Spyder. An enjoyable build so far.