1/24 Auto Union C 1936 German Grand Prix-content/questions
Jun 14, 2024 20:59:17 GMT -5
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Post by garybrantley on Jun 14, 2024 20:59:17 GMT -5
Hello, everyone! I'm not certain this is the right place for this post but I'm sure admin can move if needed. This isn't really a latest acquisition as I've had it for 10 years at least. But after all that time I've finally had a detailed look at the kit. It is an all resin 1/24 version of the Auto Union Type C Grand Prix racer, made by Fernando Pinto of Portugal. I hope to enter the kit in the upcoming "open-wheel" group build here at MSC. I haven't built a car model since 1976 and the Monogram Bugatti 35 and I've never built any resin kit at all so it will be interesting and unusual, to say the least! But I believe I can do it...with a little luck and a sportin' chance! 😄
I've taken some quick photos of the contents and will show most of it. I have some questions too about working with resin and will address those as we go.
Box, followed by the "instructions":
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/box_top.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/instructions_fuvbwyCDyvmEZjfdui1PyZ.jpeg)
The decal sheet:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/decals.jpeg)
Some shots of the body sections. One can see a lot of flash in some places; I need to wear a dust mask when sanding or grinding that resin, correct?
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/body_right__3fSZgBfbZU37SUtpTaaPfu.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/body_left_txePU6K4aA1zk1caZDLbz1.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/body_piece_edTSFjNwiUSn6MrFXSMMv3.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/engine_cover_aSVDB7LBL4ZKLygdvvz1JS.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/nose_packaging.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/nose_piece.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/detail_inside_front.jpeg)
The actual car had large Lockheed drum brakes on each corner and Pinto has pretty nice copies. The front-facing airscoop is opened on each and the two front brakes are drilled in five places for the upper and lower suspension arms, upper/lower brakes lines and tie-rod attachment. He provides small metal rods for the tie-rods but I have some old 1/24 pieces from model cars of my past that can be adapted. I believe lead wire will work for brake lines.
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/brakes_kKsCoDDFJr776DbEHwjBZU.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/brake_detail_4Dgk9PgFMdtQ7gBRs4PKMd.jpeg)
The lower front suspension is cast with a crossmember and belly-
pan arrangement while the two upper arms glue into holes on top of both sides of the lowers. It seems a might "fiddly" to me now but may not be when done.
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/front_suspension_3_kRL5BhxfCvdkeyLLaQvDb6.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/front_suspension_2_okwmkQ4h2TPamYmU1dQYop.jpeg)
The assorted small parts all have thin flash around them. What is the best way to cut those parts away from the sheet surrounding them? I suspect they are quite fragile, but I'd like to avoid beginner's mistakes if possible.
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/assorted_cast_parts__4owLUmE4vg6KMmtRHahrAc.jpeg)
The V16 engine is fairly well detailed, with those very cool metal pushrod-tubes cast into it. The Roots-type supercharger and carb aren't that great but I think they'll be okay. The exhaust headers are cast together, for each side, and will need drilling out. Again, I have to ask, how do I clean up those exhausts pipes without breaking them?!?
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/V16_engine_hss6oZnJsGwEVvYHQ8TCea.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/superchargerand_carbs_vaxkWRW417GJFhb4fhHNTh.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/exhausts_1_wDxLbT3dsyx2j1JwVLxinF.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/exhausts_3-inside_toALagN9sRfAXwm8jWoLZt.jpeg)
distributors:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/distributors_magnetos__xuMCF2r4PXR2VPRLXvAS7D.jpeg)
fuel lines (yep, one has already broken off!
):
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/fuel_lines_bj2vutt5cSNdScBhLA935C.jpeg)
The rearend and axles, along with the trailing arms for each side:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/rear_axle_differential.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/rear_control_arms_cYpNbBrniUBqVFGWkpdnEZ.jpeg)
Radiator:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/radiator_front.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/radiator_rear.jpeg)
Pinto includes these beautifully made wire-wheel/tire sets. Also seen are the four knockoffs:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/wheels_tires_4gtgZcgRZkCgcEqHQqDqQg.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/knock-offs_5bTb7WfSVmmbdk8XdAoC9X.jpeg)
The seat: you'll notice two "sink-holes" at the top. Is any sort of filler, like Bondo or Mr. Surfacer safe to use on resin parts?
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/seat_hpf7U5RtUs2aqijSuru6Zc.jpeg)
Bagged parts and the metal pieces (the one with a knob is the gear shift):
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/bagged_parts_2_nzymHTSaz6tybqp1RxniP6.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/bagged_parts_1.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/metal_parts_ez5RwuZKEmrnA3aF15r8bM.jpeg)
And there you have it, folks. A lot of clean-up will be required before much can happen. I assume all parts need a thorough washing too. Can I use any sort of paint on this resin? I have found some excellent drawings, vintage film footage and photos of the actual Type C and they will be indispensable for this build. As seen, there are really no instructions and would be almost impossible to get it close to right without the walk-arounds and such. I can add a lot of detail and features with those! As a total resin noob, I'm seeking any and all suggestions, advice, warnings and encouragement! If you've got them, please let me hear them! I am really sort of intimidated by this expensive, unusual (for me) kit but by golly, like Chief Lone Wattie, I'll endeavor to persevere! 😁
I've taken some quick photos of the contents and will show most of it. I have some questions too about working with resin and will address those as we go.
Box, followed by the "instructions":
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/box_top.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/instructions_fuvbwyCDyvmEZjfdui1PyZ.jpeg)
The decal sheet:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/decals.jpeg)
Some shots of the body sections. One can see a lot of flash in some places; I need to wear a dust mask when sanding or grinding that resin, correct?
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/body_right__3fSZgBfbZU37SUtpTaaPfu.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/body_left_txePU6K4aA1zk1caZDLbz1.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/body_piece_edTSFjNwiUSn6MrFXSMMv3.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/engine_cover_aSVDB7LBL4ZKLygdvvz1JS.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/nose_packaging.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/nose_piece.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/detail_inside_front.jpeg)
The actual car had large Lockheed drum brakes on each corner and Pinto has pretty nice copies. The front-facing airscoop is opened on each and the two front brakes are drilled in five places for the upper and lower suspension arms, upper/lower brakes lines and tie-rod attachment. He provides small metal rods for the tie-rods but I have some old 1/24 pieces from model cars of my past that can be adapted. I believe lead wire will work for brake lines.
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/brakes_kKsCoDDFJr776DbEHwjBZU.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/brake_detail_4Dgk9PgFMdtQ7gBRs4PKMd.jpeg)
The lower front suspension is cast with a crossmember and belly-
pan arrangement while the two upper arms glue into holes on top of both sides of the lowers. It seems a might "fiddly" to me now but may not be when done.
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/front_suspension_3_kRL5BhxfCvdkeyLLaQvDb6.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/front_suspension_2_okwmkQ4h2TPamYmU1dQYop.jpeg)
The assorted small parts all have thin flash around them. What is the best way to cut those parts away from the sheet surrounding them? I suspect they are quite fragile, but I'd like to avoid beginner's mistakes if possible.
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/assorted_cast_parts__4owLUmE4vg6KMmtRHahrAc.jpeg)
The V16 engine is fairly well detailed, with those very cool metal pushrod-tubes cast into it. The Roots-type supercharger and carb aren't that great but I think they'll be okay. The exhaust headers are cast together, for each side, and will need drilling out. Again, I have to ask, how do I clean up those exhausts pipes without breaking them?!?
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/V16_engine_hss6oZnJsGwEVvYHQ8TCea.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/superchargerand_carbs_vaxkWRW417GJFhb4fhHNTh.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/exhausts_1_wDxLbT3dsyx2j1JwVLxinF.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/exhausts_3-inside_toALagN9sRfAXwm8jWoLZt.jpeg)
distributors:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/distributors_magnetos__xuMCF2r4PXR2VPRLXvAS7D.jpeg)
fuel lines (yep, one has already broken off!
![;)](http://storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/fuel_lines_bj2vutt5cSNdScBhLA935C.jpeg)
The rearend and axles, along with the trailing arms for each side:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/rear_axle_differential.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/rear_control_arms_cYpNbBrniUBqVFGWkpdnEZ.jpeg)
Radiator:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/radiator_front.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/radiator_rear.jpeg)
Pinto includes these beautifully made wire-wheel/tire sets. Also seen are the four knockoffs:
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/wheels_tires_4gtgZcgRZkCgcEqHQqDqQg.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/knock-offs_5bTb7WfSVmmbdk8XdAoC9X.jpeg)
The seat: you'll notice two "sink-holes" at the top. Is any sort of filler, like Bondo or Mr. Surfacer safe to use on resin parts?
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/seat_hpf7U5RtUs2aqijSuru6Zc.jpeg)
Bagged parts and the metal pieces (the one with a knob is the gear shift):
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/bagged_parts_2_nzymHTSaz6tybqp1RxniP6.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/bagged_parts_1.jpeg)
![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y292/Texgunner/metal_parts_ez5RwuZKEmrnA3aF15r8bM.jpeg)
And there you have it, folks. A lot of clean-up will be required before much can happen. I assume all parts need a thorough washing too. Can I use any sort of paint on this resin? I have found some excellent drawings, vintage film footage and photos of the actual Type C and they will be indispensable for this build. As seen, there are really no instructions and would be almost impossible to get it close to right without the walk-arounds and such. I can add a lot of detail and features with those! As a total resin noob, I'm seeking any and all suggestions, advice, warnings and encouragement! If you've got them, please let me hear them! I am really sort of intimidated by this expensive, unusual (for me) kit but by golly, like Chief Lone Wattie, I'll endeavor to persevere! 😁