WIP Aston Martin DBR9 by MFH

[klutz_100]

Sorry, I just couldn't resist this



I'll be serious next time

[Dan66460]

Very interesting! opcorn: Don't quit your day job just yet!


Could this be a new way of posting builds?

Dan

[bigfrit]

Oh, very enjoyable mister!


Thanks for blaming the victim.



very very cool, and i finally have some proof you're modeling. Now if only we could see your mini-leprechaun who builds your models it would be perfect!

Oli

[klutz_100]

Wow! Nearly 500 views on the film and only 2 comments - I guess that means you don't like it

Some "real" progress in that case.

First off a few words about the kit - totally awesome at first glance but decreasing to mere awesomeness upon closer acquaintance
The molding of the very complicated body is super crisp and all details are well defined and panel lines crisp, deep and virtually clear of "gunge".

Lots of PE parts on the fret, tuned aluminum wheels and lots of white metal parts (in fact there are only 3(!) resin parts - body, floor pan and dash)

The kit is curbside and is overall very simple in parts count but none the less well detailed. MUCH more simplified than the 166MM Barchetta for example.

MFH have now produced a whole series of these DBR9s covering 2005-2007 and IMO represent very good value as entry level MFH kits.









Here's what I have done so far....

I started by addressing my biggest issue with the kit - the rear diffuser.
This is cast VERY thick and is way out of scale compared to reference pictures. I suppose that there s a good reason why MFH didn't make this a PE part but so far I can't think what it is.

To remedy this as much as I could (and felt was safe) I filed quite a lot off its thickness as you can see in the photos below.








Next was to put together the white metal roll cage. Sam suggested that soldering was the best/only sensible approach to this part and this worried me because I have never successfully soldered anything in my life. I was going to do it with CA but at the last minute Gio kicked me in the ass so I tried soldering anyway and I am pleased with the way it came out (BTW in these shots, you can see 2 of the three resin parts in the kit)










This is the little cheapo tool I used for my soldering and I have to say it did itself proud!




The 3 air jack nipples on the body were drilled out...



and replaced with a cut down hypo needle with the ends chamfered(?) with the Dremel




The exhaust pipe exit point was drilled out



and a piece of alu tube inserted (this is too narrow at the moment and I need to find some 2.3-2,5 diam tubing)




The rear grille was drilled out (p/e mesh will go over this)



as were the vents on the front hood



The resin was thinned out from below also as it is very thick and the "sides" might be visible.




I added some rivet holes to the front spoiler using the same size hole that MFH use of the suspension access panels on the fenders.



A quick mock-up to see how it's coming along..




And a sneek preview of the next stage..



Thanks for looking

[quadzero]

Now that's what I call an update. As usual, refined modeling perfection. I'm glad Gio got you to go the soldering route, looks very precise too. I look forward to someday when I can try that out. Where do you get the hypo needles from? It's nearly impossible to get them here. As far as the video goes, its a great movie set for sure, but where is the star performer?
Cheers,
Les

[Dan66460]

Excellant prep work! Thats one wild looking car with all the vents and ducts!
Dan

[robrex]

Resin just scares me...
I'm very keen to see this progress!

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by robrex

Resin just scares me...

I wore a mask while grinding - honest!

Originally Posted by Les the Airbrush King :)

Where do you get the hypo needles from? It's nearly impossible to get them here.

From the pharmacy. If you have any problems let me know and I'll send you some.

[sjelic]

Now I want one to

[godfather23]

Nice, nice and nice. This kit looks like it needs a lot of work to get a decent result out of it! I´m sure you´ll do the job!

[gotcha313]

Hi Stevensky,

saw your vid right now. Seems that modern techniques are not for people like me... But I love it, it's a great start for a complete multimedia wip!

As I told you the Aston is in my to do pile as well. I love the car and the model as well. My decision was to build it straight ooB but after seeing your diffusor I think I couldn't live with the standart one.

The roll cage is superb. Did you have any troubles with your first soldering job or are there any hints you have for me to prevent melting the white metal parts. I'm just a littlebit scarry trying that too.

Great work you do here, hope to see more posts soon.

Best regards
Thomas

[360spider]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Wow! Nearly 500 views on the film and only 2 comments - I guess that means you don't like it

Well, I don't want to be the judge, but the thread is about Ferrari 166MM...You did a terrific start on this Aston, but I really don't think it belongs here.

[Daki]

While Im not into these type of cars, I must say your efforts and building skills are extreme! I wish I just had 1:25 the amont of skill u guys have.

[Martin S]

Great work on the Aston !
And that soldering tool looks like a Sniper-rifle from an agent movie or something

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by 360spider

Well, I don't want to be the judge, but the thread is about Ferrari 166MM...You did a terrific start on this Aston, but I really don't think it belongs here.

I don't know what you mean?? where?