1/24 Alfa Romeo 6c 1750 by Heller

[Mittagskind]

This Heller-kit of an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 I bought many years ago. It was very down-priced because it was  already started. Then I got another kit of the same kind. So the started kit kept unused in the cabinet. Now I found it again.

I thought, this is the opportunity to create my first attempt of an used, aged and weathered model car. I´ve never done that before.

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

I'll be very interested to see this project come together.

[dino246gt]

That looks interesting, LOVE that drawing on the instructions, build it and show us how you do it! Ciao!

 

[Bainford]

Cool! I'm watching.

[Mittagskind]

59 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

I'll be very interested to see this project come together.

 

51 minutes ago, dino246gt said:

That looks interesting, LOVE that drawing on the instructions, build it and show us how you do it! Ciao!

 

 

33 minutes ago, Bainford said:

Cool! I'm watching.

Oh oh, this is my first attempt. Don´t expect too much!

[beeRS]

I never knew of the existence of this kit! I'll be watching with interest.

[Mittagskind]

59 minutes ago, beeRS said:

I never knew of the existence of this kit! I'll be watching with interest.

There was the same kit in another box.

 

[Mittagskind]

First I´ve made the tires some older. i scratched them with a rough sandpaper and rub them with dust from scratching. Hope you can see the difference.

[Mittagskind]

I´ve made the wheels some older.

[Mittagskind]

Now aged the chassis using some color cosmetics (that seems some cheaper than to use the professional colors from the hobby store) and finished with a very thin cover of mat clear coat.

 

 

Edited July 1, 2023 by Mittagskind

[Straightliner59]

 

Good call. I've been considering experimenting with that, as well.

[Mittagskind]

I´ve painted the engine in an aged look and assembled it. The ignition cables and decals were added. They aren´t part of the kit.

 

Edited July 9, 2023 by Mittagskind

[Mittagskind]

I have to find another solution for the ignition cables. The first variation doesn´t fit with the firewall.

[lordairgtar]

Find a smaller gauge wire. The original choice seemed too thick. Might help your clearance issues as well.. 30awg or 32awg might work better.

[Mittagskind]

20 minutes ago, lordairgtar said:

Find a smaller gauge wire. The original choice seemed too thick. Might help your clearance issues as well.. 30awg or 32awg might work better.

Thanks Gregory. But the thickness of the wire isn't the problem. There was not enough space for the ignition distributor that I preferred. Meanwhile I've found another solution. This should fit.

[lordairgtar]

On 7/10/2023 at 2:52 PM, Mittagskind said:

Thanks Gregory. But the thickness of the wire isn't the problem. There was not enough space for the ignition distributor that I preferred. Meanwhile I've found another solution. This should fit.

Great.

[Mittagskind]

There is some progress. Next I've to paint and mount the hood. Then will follow the assembly of the little parts, head light, rear lights, windshield...

[Mittagskind]

Done

Edited July 17, 2023 by Mittagskind

[Rattlecan Dan]

For a first attempt at aging or weathering I'd say you did great. Much nicer than the box stock red plastic look. Good job.

[Mittagskind]

6 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said:

For a first attempt at aging or weathering I'd say you did great. Much nicer than the box stock red plastic look. Good job.

Thank you Donato. My next attempt will be a model in a bigger scale to get more details. I'll report.