Riley Elf

[CHIPPY06]

Hi, this is my first post here at AF. I'm new to this forum but not new to modelling. Here are pics of my latest completed model, a Riley Elf. It's a ScaleKraft resin transkit based on the Tamiya 1/24 Mini kit. Body is painted with automotive paint, to match the 1:1 previously owned by my Grandad.

Pics below....

Ady.

[AmazonSprite]

Hi & welcome! Very nice model - is this the resin body that's also used for slot cars? I've never seen a built one before.

Paul

[blubaja]

Welcome to AF!! The front kindof looks like an Edsel. Keep up the great work and hope to see more from you.

[quadzero]

Originally Posted by blubaja

Welcome to AF!! The front kindof looks like an Edsel. Keep up the great work and hope to see more from you.

Yes, welcome to AF. keep the great builds like this coming. very pretty little car, it's great.

[Mogster]

Welcome to AF! It's about time you joined us.....

I saw this model in person earlier today and it's really cool. All that hard work getting parts to fit was worth it in the end.

You'd better get on and scratchbuild those wing mirrors....I want to see it finished....

[gionc]

Incredible taste! Loooks like this toy is just out from "The grinch" moovie

Great buid: would you like to add details? Interesting subject too

Welcome to AF! Not familiar with this model but it looks great! Nice details and panel lines.

[skoda_norman]

never seen that before, but it is really cool!
welcome also

[CHIPPY06]

Thanks all for your kind comments,

I dont think it is the same bodyshell used for the slot cars
as this was a limited run of 50 .
Builds are a bit slow at the moment but i am still faster than the MOGSTER.
working on a hummer at the moment ,
see you soon

[Slippery]

Wow thats great work....I never thought I would see an elf in scale!!
Welcome

[RallyRaider]

Welcome to AF. Awesome to see such an unusual (eccentric even) machine here. Scalecraft certainly make a lot of out of the ordinary subjects. Simply wonderful work.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Welcome to AF. Awesome to see such an unusual (eccentric even) machine here. Scalecraft certainly make a lot of out of the ordinary subjects. Simply wonderful work.

Agreed. Neat model! I've seen a number of his Mini trans-kits (a guy brought a bunch to a show one time), and I own three of his other resin kits with only one-the Phantom Corsair, actually built. The unusual subject matter is what really set Scale Kraft apart from others.

But it should be "Scale Kraft made a lot..."

Sadly Scale Kraft is no longer in business due to a terrible accident that Guido had while hiking on vacation last June in Belgium. Not sure if he'll ever come to an agreement to sell it or not, a couple deals fell through. He was an invalid for at least 8 months and had to go back to his previous job as an architect to make a living.

[RallyRaider]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

But it should be "Scale Kraft made a lot..."

Sadly Scale Kraft is no longer in business due to a terrible accident that Guido had while hiking on vacation last June in Belgium. Not sure if he'll ever come to an agreement to sell it or not, a couple deals fell through. He was an invalid for at least 8 months and had to go back to his previous job as an architect to make a living.

Verry sorry to hear that. A great shame for Guido and his family, but also for our hobby to lose such a unique craftsman.

[DasWiesel]

Welcome to AF! Always nice to see such a rare model here. Except for the rough paint at the rear very well executed.

[Mogster]

Originally Posted by CHIPPY06

Builds are a bit slow at the moment but i am still faster than the MOGSTER

Some things simply CAN NOT be rushed!

How are those wing mirrors coming along????