E21 BMW 320i

[Viccario]

Originally Posted by MidMazar

Looking sweet, starting to take shape. Although i think somethings still missing. Like bertha stated maybe some minor sponsers. Light tinited windows? Either way it will look topnotch when done.


Lenses are 4mm?

Thanks, lenses are 5mm.

[bigbertha]

It must be realistic! I don't think the kit engine provides the sort of detail required by the previous request.

[MidMazar]

Originally Posted by nick44

Hello new to this and was wondering if anyone can help me. ive got this old bmw 316i and ive got a overheating problem . i can tell you ive had a new head gaskit new water pump and new radiator. the head has been pressure tested and ive taken out the thermastat . in the hope it will solve the problem but no joy. the strange thing is when i have the interia heating on the temp stays about have way.The bottom hose is stone cold but the top hose is hot. tried squeezing both hosese exspecting them to be rock hard only to find there not. any ideas im at a loss.
i will be gratefull for any pointers
thanks.
nick.

[Viccario]

I have progressed this one about as far as I can go now. I just need to paint and detail the interior and roll cage and add some racing seat belts to the drivers seat. I will have to wait until the weather in the UK warms up significantly to paint which may be a couple of months, very frustrating!

Since the last update I have added period racing style mirrors, indicator lenses, single race style central wiper, added glass and painted the black rubber edges around the front and rear windscreens for added realism. I did this by hand with a fine brush! Each window took approx 1.5 hours and was very fiddly! I discovered a useful technique to correct my errors; because I used Humbrol enamel, when the paint was semi dry I used a cocktail stick with a tiny amount of Meguiars scratch remover to sharpen up the edges which worked quite well!

I may also attempt some grey panel lines, but am wary about creating an overpowering unrealistic disaster!

Finally I am also going to add a few subtle silver Alpina script decals here and there!

As soon as the UK weather improves I will complete this old Beemer!

[rollin80s]

im loving this old school race beemer. looks sweet, i'll be waiting for the finished update.

[bigbertha]

Latest details look good, I know you had to shorten the wiper which must have been fun! But it looks worth it. Tamiya Grp.A Sierra mirrors work well too. The Alpina decals and painted roll cage (aluminium IMO) will finish it nicely.

[quadzero]

Nice job with the black trim, I doubt I would have the courage to do that by hand. Sure makes the windows and foil pop out now.