Brent's Entry-- Gen11 Motor Car

[CompanyB]

Being inspired by all the great entries...  I've taken a 5 minute break from work and Company B duties to build an entry for the contest.  There are several models that I have been dragging my feet to start...not getting past the preliminary blueprint stage.  So I'm using this contest to give myself a push.

I started very simply..and I won't use any pre-existing parts or left over master bits from my catalog of Company B masters.

Friday evening I managed the initial lower frame for the model.  I won't bother naming it, as it will be quite obvious very quickly...

[CompanyB]

Added fenders to the frame, and filled them out with some two part sculpting putty.  The putty is very similar to Milliput, except I buy in in 2 pound tubs.


Shot with a couple of my model T's for size...

[Calimero]

Will this turn out to be a model available from Company B?
I ask because whatever they are, your models are always nice

[CompanyB]

Thank you for the kudos..

If folks wanted it, then yes, I can put it into production. This particular model may have a few variants...by the nature of it's build.  I can already see the fenders section that is complete would be cast on it's own.

[Captain Blood]

Well done for taking part Brent. That's what we call a busman's holiday. 
(Sorry, don't know if you have that phrase in the U.S.  )

[CompanyB]

Day 3 progress

Built the bonnet (plus an alternate)  still needs sanding and detailing.  The grill is built out (needs trimming) and the passenger area is roughed out.  I'll probably add green stuff to the rear to bulk it out and build up the planking to be more robust and easily seen when cast.

If you don't know what it is by now... shame on you.

[Dewbakuk]

*nods knowingly*

Yep, definately a car.

[Westfalia Chris]

You don´t say! Is it... ? Or isn´t it?  Does anyone make a suitable Dick van Dyke, Gert Fröbe and Lionel Jeffries figures to go with it?

[Svennn]

Ian Fleming Mr. B(ond)

[CompanyB]

I'd like to see Caractacus armed with the "Ol' Bamboo"

I always assumed Caractacus would be hard at work on Chitty Version 3.0   so he'd gift Chitty 1.0 to his son, who happens to be adventuring in the Far East!  Maybe a 25 year old Jeremy, who is off to rescue Grandpa who is visiting some old war buddies.

Actually, I think I'll also make a similar bonnet and accessories to make a stylized Chitty 1 (the real car that inspired the film and book)  and the above bits would be free with the kit to make either.


There were 4 Chitty racers.  Alot of possible models to build!  Perhaps Caractacus also made Chitty 12...  A blimp!

[Mancha]

I love a boat-tail on almost anything.  Nice work.

[andekmcc]

I cant wait to see this finished, I think its a great idea for something a little different.  When you said everyone would guess what it is I was sceptical but I spotted it straight off  Possibly because I was watching a youtube clip of it the other day with my son 

[Dan]

3rd day progress  throws toys out of pram , sulks in corner 

[CompanyB]

Real world job creeps into my time!  but I managed to continue to shape and sand the model. 

Front radiator attached, and the bonnet is almost complete for the basic shape.  This weekend, the bonnet can be detailed, hinged, and completed.  Rear compartment is bulked out, and is getting close.  It's pretty much ready for the planking and final detail, and final fitting to the bonnet.  Should have seats started by the weekend as well.




Next week I'll start all the details... tires, wheels, exhaust, brass lights, windscreen, etc.


-Brent

[Admiral Benbow]

Brilliant job, Brent! And in so short time ...