P.C.M Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Hi Paul, Just been catching up on yout thread, The Maestro it's looking great. My dad had two after owning a Marina and an Ital. I learnt to drive in the Ital and used to drive the Maestro now and then, from memory the first one didn't like the wet until it was fitted with a bag over the distributor. I would certainly be up for a couple once you start producing them. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks Peter. The original Austin Maestro car arrived in a box from Shapeways today. Here's the body on its own... ...and the chassis, complete with steering wheel. It has printed very well, though of course it will benefit from some careful sanding and painting to smooth the surface. For the photos I have done a dry run assembly without any glue, and haven't put the lights in place to avoid any chance of losing them. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted December 13, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2011 Looking good. On the subject of other models what about a Leyland Roadrunner cab? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkins Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Looking good. On the subject of other models what about a Leyland Roadrunner cab? There are models of the DAF-LF (a facelifted Roadrunner) cab in both 1:87 and 1:50 scales. DAF also have some paper models on their website - http://www.daf.eu/UK/DAF-Experience/Pages/Paper-models.aspx - the home page is here - http://www.daf.eu/uk/Pages/Homepage_DAF_United_kingdom.aspx It might be worth approaching DAF UK to see if they are happy to provide some plans or dimensions. Failing that I have access to a 7.5tonne LF at work, and I'll run a tapemeasure over it if anyone who is interested PM's me with a list if dimensions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 The current LF is based on the Renault cab rather than the old Leyland one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted December 15, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2011 The current LF is based on the Renault cab rather than the old Leyland one. There is a very good model of the Renault cab in 1/76 scale. This is in the Del Prado 'Fire Engines of the World' series. They sometimes come up on E-bay. Expect to pay about £15-20 for one. This is of a single cab version not the usual crew cab fire engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkins Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 The current LF is based on the Renault cab rather than the old Leyland one. It's the same cab that Volvo Trucks use on their low rate range of vehicles. (Volvo Trucks own Renault Truck Industries who own MACK trucks, and Volvo Trucks own Volvo Construction Machines, Hagglunds, and White Trucks USA) There is a very good model of the Renault cab in 1/76 scale. This is in the Del Prado 'Fire Engines of the World' series. They sometimes come up on E-bay. Expect to pay about £15-20 for one. This is of a single cab version not the usual crew cab fire engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Looking good. On the subject of other models what about a Leyland Roadrunner cab? Thanks Phil. I'll have a look at the Roadrunner, but I want to do some more train models before any more road vehicles. I've given the car a first coat of paint, which helps show the areas that need more sanding, and shows the shape better in photos. I'm using the Maestro to test Halfords paints on printed models, and if they work well will use them on the 95 stock train. For the body I'm using white primer and for the interior grey, to best match the intended final colours. Unfortunately, the steering wheel fell off while I was cleaning the model. I'll have to include a replacement in my next order, and perhaps add a spare into the model on Shapeways. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 With a few more coats of paint the rough surface of the plastic has been mostly smoothed out. After a bit of sanding it should be ready for the coloured paint - I'm planning on bright red. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 The Maestro has now been painted in bright boy-racer red, using a spraycan from Halfords. Once it's had a full 24 hours to dry I can start painting the interior and the various external details. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flood Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Received in the post today, very pleased!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks Flood. Have fun painting and assembling it. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 The Maestro has now been painted in bright boy-racer red, using a spraycan from Halfords. Frighteningly close to what was once my pride and joy - not that it stayed that way for long - it often spent more time broken down by the side of the road than on it. in fact even by the time this photo was taken (which was just after the first time I'd washed it) it had already disgraced itself, the end of a gearbox linkage had popped off leaving me with a choice of just third or fourth. What's brought this sudden thought of crap cars? - well I've just rejoined that select ownership club, where the arrival at a destination isn't necasarilly a foregone conclusion, £850 of Mazda 323 will keep me going until those theiving ********s at the insurance company agree a sensible valuation of my Subaru, but with snow falling, I wish I had the 4wd with heated seats back. Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hi All Heres mine - would be 3 years or so old by the time its on the layout so just a smidge of wear and tear. Looking at it this big the black lines need a bit of work to tidy them up Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks for posting that Jim. What did you use for the windscreen, it looks very neat? Also, I really must get on and finish my one. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hi Paul I just used a 2litre Pepsi bottle Hth Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Good method; been using it for years and the stuff stays nice and clear. The rear screen of the Cavalier here is the same material: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks Jim, and Bernard. Now you mention it Bernard, I think I remember reading of your recommendation to use drinks bottles for glazing in a review of one of your car kits in Railway Modeller about fifteen years ago. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 True Paul! In fact the first time I used that material was when I made my first kit for the Hillman Minx s.I / II where it was particularly good for the wrap round rear screen as it remained clear even when you bent it tighter. It's also available in differing degrees of curvature as the bottles come in quite a variety of sizes. The only downside is the time it takes to trim them to a tight fit, which is why I cast small ledges round the screens front and rear into most of my Carkit-4 range. Optically it is generally better than moulded plastic glazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hi All Heres mine - would be 3 years or so old by the time its on the layout so just a smidge of wear and tear. Looking at it this big the black lines need a bit of work to tidy them up Cheers Jim I like that! Speaking as an ex-Maestro owner myself, that looks spot-on, other than that bit of tidying the black that you mention Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hi Jim, that looks great, I might have to get myself one. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2012 I have just received a brace of the van models. I intend to use acrylic paint, I don't see any problems there but what is the best adhesive to use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have just received a brace of the van models. I intend to use acrylic paint, I don't see any problems there but what is the best adhesive to use? Looking forward to seeing the completed van. Merf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2012 Looking forward to seeing the completed van. Merf. I intend to experiment a little with the painting. As the plastic is opaque I will try to paint the backs of the headlights silver and leave the fronts clear. I intent to finish both models in plain colours without writing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hi Phil, Cyanoacrylate / superglue should work fine on Frosted Detail and Frosted Ultra Detail, though it may take a little longer than usual to dry when applied to the bare unpainted plastic. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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