WIP...Peugeot 405T16GR - Page 10

Dingo1 · 04-22-2009, 08:51 PM

Man since I last saw this car it has come along way and it looks absolutely fabulous and is an example of what can be done when time is on your side, not that it probably is for sam1 he is just one great model builder and I love his work.

Dingo

klutz_100 · 04-23-2009, 03:54 AM

Looks very nice , Sam ......now dirty it up!

sam01contact · 04-23-2009, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the nice words guys! I really appreciate your attention!

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Looks very nice , Sam ......now dirty it up!

That's the plan!! But before, I will enter the model in a model car contest this weekend.
Funny thing is...I was told that, if the model is weathered, it must compete in the diorama category

So, the Pug will stay clean for the contest, and next monday, I will put some dirt in it!!

AAlmeida · 04-23-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sam01contact

Almost there!

The air filter should have a solid aluminum top. I did a couple aluminum circles and glued them in top of the original piece (sorry for the flash glare)

What did you use to strap the red wire on white bars? It looks great.

sam01contact · 04-23-2009, 05:45 PM

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What did you use to strap the red wire on white bars? It looks great.

AAlmeida, I used suture thread...You can choose from various materials and diameters, check it out:

http://www.tradekey.com/ks-suture-thread/

Dingo1 · 04-23-2009, 09:13 PM

Sam I use dental floss on some of the things that need tidying up in comp cars it works good as well and if U can't get hold of medical stuff like suture thread it's very handy and cheapy bought form supermarkets and chemist (drugstores).

Dingo

sam01contact · 04-23-2009, 10:10 PM

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Sam I use dental floss on some of the things that need tidying up in comp cars it works good as well and if U can't get hold of medical stuff like suture thread it's very handy and cheapy bought form supermarkets and chemist (drugstores).

Dingo

Great idea Dingo! And with dental floss, you can make the straps as thin or wide as needed, right? I will use it in my next racecar! Thanks!

Man, that´s why this forum is great! You always learn new stuff!

sam01contact · 04-27-2009, 09:49 AM

DONE!!!!!

After a couple interesting days, I am VERY happy to report that the Peugeot 405T16GR is DONE!!!!

Some pics for you:

Hope you like the finished model!

I have to say that this is not an easy model to build, specially if you want to make an accurate replica. A lot of work must be done to the engine and interior to get it right, but Tamiya did a great job with the overall look of the car.

The key to build this car is RESEARCH. This is an old subject and good detail photos are not easy to find.

I want to thank all of your kind words and help during the modeling process.

Now, time to find some good photos of ELEANOR!!

klutz_100 · 04-27-2009, 10:10 AM

First class!!

rallymaster · 04-27-2009, 04:41 PM

Superb !

Borjacho · 04-28-2009, 03:53 AM

Well done!!! A great work, and very didactic. I took very valuable notes during process. Thanks a lot for sharing your experience.

Borjacho

sam01contact · 05-22-2009, 02:55 PM

Guys, I wanted to tell you that ELEANOR is underway!! Here´s the link to the WIP:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=953618

gasdriverca · 05-22-2009, 09:46 PM

Wow great build & it was a busy build but looks top notch!

RallyRaider · 05-25-2009, 02:12 AM

Trememdous work! Best 405 I think I've ever seen. Congratulations.

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