Bugatti EB110 GT, Heller, 1/24

Here is my new project!
Actually, heller kit has s lot of mistaces. So i'll try to fix it in this model

So, I hope it will be interesting to AF users.

Lets start!
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160052.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160055.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160054.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160056.jpg

Good luck! I've always liked this car, but the kit scared me. Its like the Monogram Lotus Esprit...too many mistakes and fitment problems.

Do you have a picture of the box?
I'm wondering how this differs from the regular 'bug'.

Good luck! I've always liked this car, but the kit scared me. Its like the Monogram Lotus Esprit...too many mistakes and fitment problems.

me too :D

dammit and i have one of these, oh well im up for a challenge

Here is the box.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160057.jpg

I heared, that Monogram made EB110 too, and that kit mutch better than this.

The Heller kit is also available as an Airfix rebox (or the Heller may be the re-box...).
http://www.geocities.jp/d_force_net/Car/AIRFIX/06420.JPG

The previously mentioned Monogram kit is the same kit as the Revell kit

There is a very brief comparison here (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=695688&highlight=bugatti) made while both were still being built.

I've since more or less (kinda, sorta) finished the grey (Revell/Monogram) one. I can get some better comparison pictures up if anyone's interested.

Thanks.
I thought there was a GT version from your heading.
Looks like Bugatti had all the kit companys mold the body in blue and had them put just blue cars on the boxes too.

Thanks.
I thought there was a GT version from your heading.

ahhh, I get what you're saying now.
Actually, the heading is correct.
The kits are all GT versions of the car; the other version is the SS that you were thinking of.

So far it looks great!

Here is update!
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160064.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160066.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160067.jpg

And big ugly scratch on the glass :(
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160065.jpg
Because of it, I will make driver's window open.

And I thought that the Revellogram Bugatti was awful! Had to take a break from it, just for the sake of my mental wellfare. Hope you will not give up.

This is how mine looks at the moment:

http://koti.welho.com/tsalmin6/Mallit/Projektit/Bugatti%20EB110/slides/img_4350.jpg

Good work on this one--an often overlooked exotic. I wonder if dipping the glazing in Future would help.

Here is update
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160053.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160086.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160088.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160089.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160085.jpg

Look like you're off to a good start. Keep us posted!

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160091.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160101.jpg
New mirrors from F-40
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160090.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160102.jpg

and next quest will be to make thomething like this
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/autowpru_bugatti_eb110_ss_dauer_sup.jpg
from thomething like this
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160104.jpg

Nice work! Very promising indicators for the rest of this project :thumbsup: :D

This looks like a great project! :)
I'm looking forward seeing how it unfolds.

the hardest thing to replicate about these cars, is the metal grill that is in the tail-lights.

the hardest thing to replicate about these cars, is the metal grill that is in the tail-lights.

I'm also don't know how to make it :banghead:

Photo etched parts looks to be the only realistic solution.

It's probably too small for photoetch.
If you take a look at the kit's rear light lens, the etched lines are a good match for the real grill and is in all likelihood, over-scaled.
I can't see any way to make any sort of facsimile of the metal grill using any medium.

I toyed with the ideal of deepening the etches in the plastic and flowing thinned paint into it but my hands ain't built for that sort of precision.

In this case the only solution is to contact Intel and ask them to use their micro technology to lay down the pattern in those rear light lenses! :D

Seriously, what is the smallest detail dimension that can be obtain through etching process using the thinnest available metal sheet (or foil)?

I think, that the best and the easyest way is NOT making this grills at all :):)

Excellent solution! :thumbsup:

I think, that the best and the easyest way is NOT making this grills at all :):)


actually, I would say the best thing to do may be to deepen the light fitment area, cut out a piece of clear acetate to fit perfectly, paint in the colour onto the acetate and fix the kit clear part over the acetate making sure that the two don't touch.

If that makes any sense....


What I mean is, make a little noticable gap between the coloured lights and the kit clear light part. After all, the kit part represents the outer cowling and not the lights themselves.

а мне кажется сотит чулок натянуть..сетка как раз будет масштабная=)

interesting alikeness
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/autowpru_bugatti_eb110_gt_8.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/FantomasGoy.jpg
:D :D :D :D :D :D

Little progress at last!
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160108.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160109.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160106.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160105.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160107.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160110.jpg

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160126.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160129.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160135.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160136.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160137.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160139.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160140.jpg

Looks like it's moving in the right direction! :thumbsup:

Some progress in front lights
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160141.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160142.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160143.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160144.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160146.jpg

paintwork...
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160148.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160149.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160150.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160152.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160153.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160154.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160157.jpg

Nice job!

What blue is that?

What blue is that?
It's Mr.Color 65 + some wite

I know next to nothing about this car really but looks to me you've done a great job on those modifications IMHO Very skilful styrene work.

The color looks very nice also :thumbsup:

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160161.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160162.jpg
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http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160159.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160160.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160163.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160164.jpg

Polishing
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160215.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160216.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160217.jpg

And here is my new weels and seets from monogram kit...
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160218.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160219.jpg

Excellent progress.
How you make the drivers seat (leather) effect?
Good luck until the finish...

How you make the drivers seat (leather) effect?

It's enother seat, from monogram kit

Little update for today - finised taillights
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160611.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160612.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160650.jpg
...ну и покрасил в нужные цвета.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160656.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160657.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160660.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/cab57cd1f1.jpg

That works really well.
Excellent solution.

Modified monogramm wheels
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160653.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160654.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160661.jpg

And front suspension
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160651.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160652.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160664.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160662.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160663.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160665.jpg

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160673.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160674.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/EB110/P1160675.jpg

Those headlight-vents are looking fantastic!

Looks great! :thumbsup: Was that bmf or other material for the taillights?

Was that bmf or other material for the taillights?

Here is materiak for the taillights:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/Misha_Nosferatu/P1160677.jpg
:licka: