Bugatti Type 35B

[rondriaan]

I had already started an interim project to have something else to do instead of metal and dirty hands from the MFH kits
By now you are probably familiar with this box. I actually bought a different paint for it than the Tamiya that I normally use, so that will take some getting used to. The brand is Gravity colors.

The chassis has been started as well as some other parts and the aluminum color parts have been stripped of their color and the chrome parts are still swimming in the thick bleach.

[lyle]

Pieces/parts! Neat car, too!

[kyledehart5]

Excellent! I’ll look forward to this one.

[keavdog]

Looking forward to you working your magic on this one!

[fox]

Think I'll stick around and watch how this turns out. 

Stay safe.
Jim 

[project510]

Oh this looks fun! I would love to build this!

[brandonk]

I love these early Bugatti's. Very cool.

[rondriaan]

Thank you everyone in advance for the interest shown in this project. It won't go very quickly because it is a side project next to my motorcycles that I normally build.

[rondriaan]

Did some work on the Bug again.. Did some spray work on the frame, Drilled a lot of holes because fasteners will be added soon. The back edge was as sharp as a knife and I rounded it, because it is one of those things that does not stand out on a model. Inside the cabin there is a curve around the opening, which was missing so I applied it myself with a semi-circular profile. On top of the cabin around the opening cabin, Italeri had come up with something of an edge, so it was closed with putty. Furthermore, some bolts and rivet heads were added.

I mixed an aluminum color myself because I don't always like the Aclad aluminum. I had also drilled a few holes incorrectly, so I had to fill them again with plastic rod :unsuree:



Right Aclad

[lyle]

Nice detail added. Cool vehicle.

[handiabled]

Not sure how I missed the start of this one but nice progress so far! I'll be following along with this!

[rondriaan]

Thnaks guys for youre comments.

The engine is ready except for a few small things, the small things are bringing back some colors that have now been pushed away a bit and the rusty plate still has some aluminum chipping back. This plate was probably simply sprayed aluminum judging from some of the photos. There is still a single part loose.

[handiabled]

Engine detail really pops with the light weathering you did. This looks wonderful so far!

[70 STING]

Wow, realistic motor. :^)

[project510]

Great work so far. This is going to look like a really well used race car!

[kyledehart5]

Excellent progress!! That engine looks truly outstanding. Can't wait to see more.

[rondriaan]

We are a bit further with the Bugatti, it is a bit of a matter of dividing the time between the BSA and this rascal. :mrgreen:

Most of the work has gone into the dashboard, all rivets have been replaced with our own ones, I have replaced most of the plastic hoses from Italeri with a silicone hose because it can take the desired shape better instead of a kinked tube from Italeri.
Copper pipes of the engine are made with brass rod also and fuse box fitted. On the sofa I rounded the corners of the backrest so that it looks like two seats instead of one. Also added structure to the seats.

[406 Silverado]

Dang it Ron!! You're paying attention to even the minutest of details on this build buddy. Love the engine, riveting and plumbing work that you're pulling off. I hear you on replacement of the rigid hoses that come in these kits. Italeri means well but there are far better options like the ones you came up with. Beautiful work so far.

[project510]

Great job Ron, I am really loving the details and the race weathered look you got going on here.

[kyledehart5]

That’s looking incredible!! The added details plumbing the engine and upgrading what you get from Italeri really make the difference. Just beautiful.

[handiabled]

Excellent attention to detail with the added plumbing!

[noname]

I like the weathering.

[rondriaan]

We've made some progress with the Bugatti. The rolling chassis is 99% done.

[buddho]

Incredible craftsmanship...just stunning.

[kyledehart5]

Fantastic work on the chassis. That looks amazing!!

[handiabled]

This looks amazing! You weathered this perfectly!! I'm really liking the look of the exhaust manifold!

[garybrantley]

Oh, my goodness!  🤩 That is some incredible scale modeling, Ron.   I'm considering the old Monogram 1/24 Bugatti 35 for my first auto model since 1976, which was that same Monogram kit.   I will be using this example as a guide and inspiration for my own, smaller version!    Beautiful work, sir! 

[outerlimtz]

Love the engine detail. Love all the details and shading. Amazing job.

[kyledehart5]

Aug 25, 2024 8:34:21 GMT -5 garybrantley said:

Oh, my goodness!  🤩 That is some incredible scale modeling, Ron.   I'm considering the old Monogram 1/24 Bugatti 35 for my first auto model since 1976, which was that same Monogram kit.   I will be using this example as a guide and inspiration for my own, smaller version!    Beautiful work, sir! 

Gary, the Monogram kit is peak Monogram. Great kit. You'll enjoy it...also, Open wheel? Shameless plug for another build. LOL

[rondriaan]

Guys thanks for the responses.

What to do when you unexpectedly have a day off because a customer cancels an appointment. So I spent a few hours airbrushing parts for the BSA motorcycle and the body of the Bugatti. Regularly cleaning the airbrush because of the paint types, Vallejo prime, Tamiya primer,, Aclad, Tamiya LP, Tamiya Acrylic and Revell Acrylic. So a day well spent.

I had made new brake cables that were from Italeri was a thick wire now the cable consists of 3 wires of 0.1mm. The Bugatti logo is a decal and as a top layer I used clear UV resin (and a UV lamp for fast drying) from Green world/stuff? advantage of this is that you can apply it convex so that it even enlarges the text a bit I also use this for my meter glasses because it is clearer than the plastic versions of the kit and easier to apply.