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Retired, now working through a backlog of kits, but can’t seem to stop buying new ones either!
The Bugatti progresses. Dashboard now fixed ( incl. glass in the instruments!) still weeks to go on this looking at the instructions but I’m not rushing this one, particularly on the weathering. I really want it to look like the ‘28 Targa Florio car
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
October 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The Bugatti progresses. Dashboard now fixed ( incl. glass in the instruments!) still weeks to go on this looking at the instructions but I’m not rushing this one, particularly on the weathering. I really want it to look like the ‘28 Targa Florio car
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
Wiring for the Bugatti dash - I’ve seen better… #histscalemodels #italiaGB
October 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Wiring for the Bugatti dash - I’ve seen better… #histscalemodels #italiaGB
Progress on the Bugatti. Engine, rad and fuel tank all in situ. On the next page I see I have to wire in all the dashboard 🙃😳
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
September 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Progress on the Bugatti. Engine, rad and fuel tank all in situ. On the next page I see I have to wire in all the dashboard 🙃😳
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
Engine on the Bugatti is now largely finished - plug leads go on later.
Base colour was aluminum which was too shiny. Overlaid it with a dilute wash of engine grime then added more “dirt” via fine liner. 2 other great colours; the gun metal was really deep which was very effective
Base colour was aluminum which was too shiny. Overlaid it with a dilute wash of engine grime then added more “dirt” via fine liner. 2 other great colours; the gun metal was really deep which was very effective
September 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Engine on the Bugatti is now largely finished - plug leads go on later.
Base colour was aluminum which was too shiny. Overlaid it with a dilute wash of engine grime then added more “dirt” via fine liner. 2 other great colours; the gun metal was really deep which was very effective
Base colour was aluminum which was too shiny. Overlaid it with a dilute wash of engine grime then added more “dirt” via fine liner. 2 other great colours; the gun metal was really deep which was very effective
It seems I can only post one picture at a time; anyone else have this problem? #histscalemodels #italiaGB
September 23, 2026 at 1:56 PM
It seems I can only post one picture at a time; anyone else have this problem? #histscalemodels #italiaGB
September 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Bugatti engine is finished for now. Base colour was aluminum but that was way too shiny. Overlaid it with a diluted wash wash of engine grime and panel liner for more accents And patina. The gunmetal is a lovely deep colour and the Liquid Metal was a new one for me
September 23, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Bugatti engine is finished for now. Base colour was aluminum but that was way too shiny. Overlaid it with a diluted wash wash of engine grime and panel liner for more accents And patina. The gunmetal is a lovely deep colour and the Liquid Metal was a new one for me
Hi guys just reposted my Bugatti post without the hashtags and it’s loaded OK. Any ideas as to why the pics don’t appear when I use the hashtags?
September 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Hi guys just reposted my Bugatti post without the hashtags and it’s loaded OK. Any ideas as to why the pics don’t appear when I use the hashtags?
Started the Bugatti. This is the chassis, carried out some weathering on the gearbox incl. a bit of an “oil leak”. This is going to take the rest of the time allocated for the group build I think as there’s so much opportunity on a 1/12 Kit to finesse details.
September 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Started the Bugatti. This is the chassis, carried out some weathering on the gearbox incl. a bit of an “oil leak”. This is going to take the rest of the time allocated for the group build I think as there’s so much opportunity on a 1/12 Kit to finesse details.
The box sizes are interesting! 1/43 to 1/12!
September 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The box sizes are interesting! 1/43 to 1/12!
September 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The box sizes are interesting! 1/43 to 1/12!
Not sure why my posts aren’t loading properly. I’ll try again.
Ferrari now finished, Bugatti next. It’s a big jump from 1/43 to 1/12!
Ferrari now finished, Bugatti next. It’s a big jump from 1/43 to 1/12!
September 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Not sure why my posts aren’t loading properly. I’ll try again.
Ferrari now finished, Bugatti next. It’s a big jump from 1/43 to 1/12!
Ferrari now finished, Bugatti next. It’s a big jump from 1/43 to 1/12!
Interesting to compare box sizes! 1/43 meets 1/12 I’m building the yellow Targa option which has a fascinating history
September 13, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Interesting to compare box sizes! 1/43 meets 1/12 I’m building the yellow Targa option which has a fascinating history
Body now on the chassis, just some of the detailing to complete, door handles, wheels, exhausts…
September 12, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Body now on the chassis, just some of the detailing to complete, door handles, wheels, exhausts…
The interior of the Ferrari. The white metal is a bit grotty - it is a v old kit. Cut out the rear seat and added in a fuel tank and a fire extinguisher system. New racing seat with PE seat harness. now it’s all glued in I need to fill the holes and top coat it
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
September 8, 2026 at 4:13 PM
The interior of the Ferrari. The white metal is a bit grotty - it is a v old kit. Cut out the rear seat and added in a fuel tank and a fire extinguisher system. New racing seat with PE seat harness. now it’s all glued in I need to fill the holes and top coat it
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
#histscalemodels #italiaGB
Off we go. This is a 1/43 scale kit By Luca Tameo from 1982. (Where did my life go?) It’s a white metal kit which can be built as stradale or competizione. I’m doing the latter which means I need to source a racing seat from somewhere. Ferrari 275gtb. #histscalemodels #ItaliaGB
September 1, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Off we go. This is a 1/43 scale kit By Luca Tameo from 1982. (Where did my life go?) It’s a white metal kit which can be built as stradale or competizione. I’m doing the latter which means I need to source a racing seat from somewhere. Ferrari 275gtb. #histscalemodels #ItaliaGB
Hey! #italiaGB starts tomorrow!
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August 31, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Hey! #italiaGB starts tomorrow!
The Lotus 88b is done.not an ideal finish which is really disappointing, but the left hand radiator didn’t fit at all well,disappointing for an otherwise really good kit. Anyway here it is in its case.
Clearing my bench now for #italiaGB #histscalemodels
Clearing my bench now for #italiaGB #histscalemodels
August 20, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The Lotus 88b is done.not an ideal finish which is really disappointing, but the left hand radiator didn’t fit at all well,disappointing for an otherwise really good kit. Anyway here it is in its case.
Clearing my bench now for #italiaGB #histscalemodels
Clearing my bench now for #italiaGB #histscalemodels
Hi all,
Just sourcing another kit for the #italiaGB and have found italeri not used them before as the scale is larger than I normally build. Any comments on their build quality before I sink a load of £‘sin to it would be helpful. #histscalemodels
Just sourcing another kit for the #italiaGB and have found italeri not used them before as the scale is larger than I normally build. Any comments on their build quality before I sink a load of £‘sin to it would be helpful. #histscalemodels
August 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Hi all,
Just sourcing another kit for the #italiaGB and have found italeri not used them before as the scale is larger than I normally build. Any comments on their build quality before I sink a load of £‘sin to it would be helpful. #histscalemodels
Just sourcing another kit for the #italiaGB and have found italeri not used them before as the scale is larger than I normally build. Any comments on their build quality before I sink a load of £‘sin to it would be helpful. #histscalemodels