Alfa Romeo 8C 1933 Le Mans winner

[Pierre Rivard]

A little more weathering of the body done, I'm taking it slow to make sure I don't over do it.

The exhaust collecter/outlet has been fitted (no easy task) and weathered.

 

[1959scudetto]

looks very convincing, Pierre!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Take all the time you need. We'll wait.

[Pierre Rivard]

Finishing foward lamp assemblies. Main lamps have red covers. I added rings made from 0.8 mm soft metal wire and cover attachments with PE scraps.

Secondary lamps have a mesh cover. I made a mild for shaping these from epoxy putty and further curled the edges to get the shape I was looking for. 

 

[Mittagskind]

This won't be a glue bomb, but a creative bomb, Pierre. Definitely worth seeing.

[absmiami]

Did the kit skip the secondary lamps ?

[Pierre Rivard]

4 hours ago, absmiami said:

Did the kit skip the secondary lamps ?

Kit has housing for these but no bezels and too small lenses. First time I try doing mesh covers, pretty happy with the result but next time I'll need to find a finer mesh screen to work with.

[MarkJ]

Pierre, the devising how to make the secondary covers is ultimate modeling at its best and the covers themselves are perfect. Adds so much interest to the front of the model along with the other detailing already done there.  This model is true eye candy for anyone who appreciates fine modeling. The final photos are going to be a joy to behold.

[Rattlecan Dan]

I certainly agree with Mark, those secondary lights add to the already amazing details you've created.

[Pierre Rivard]

Thank you fellows. I plan to add a bit of weathering to the lighting elements to better harmonize them. The punch list is getting shorter... I can see the light.

[Pierre Rivard]

Where is my car ?

 

[Pierre Rivard]

Almost there Tazio...

Leather straps for the hood, made the same way as I did for the Ferrari 275P so not showing the steps. Basically twisting wire for the buckles and masking tape Tamiya weathering master for the straps.

 

[Pierre Rivard]

Weathering of the body is complete. Decided to stick to a dark weathering to simulate road grime and spitting oil from cars ahead.

1. after color coats I added a layer of matte clear

2. dark brown washes over the red and hood louvers, light brown over the rest of yellow surfaces.

3. Mix of Tamiya weathering master colors over most exposed areas

4. Dark brown / charcoal pigments brushed on on the splashed areas.

5. Light ochre pigments over tires

 

Edited November 2, 2023 by Pierre Rivard

[absmiami]

Is Tazio having a smoke ??

[Mittagskind]

This looks very realistic, Pierre.

[Pierre Rivard]

36 minutes ago, absmiami said:

Is Tazio having a smoke ??

He occasionally...did not...

[Pierre Rivard]

37 minutes ago, Mittagskind said:

This looks very realistic, Pierre.

Thanks Hanjo. I've done a rusty car before but this is the first attempt doing race weathering. All with brushes. I'm pleasantly surprised.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Looks gorgeous! Very realistic weathering. A "Trophy Build" for sure. Thanks for the tutorial posting. Great work.

[Bugatti Fan]

Very nice build. Fascinating following your techniques on this model Pierre.

[Pierre Rivard]

Thanks guys, in case anybody would like to try it here are the products I use for weathering. There's a lot of options out there but these always work for me. I've used these for engine and chassis stuff before but a first on the whole car body.

 

[MarkJ]

Pierre, it looks like you went back in time, found the real car, shrunk it down to whatever scale it is, came back to the present, and placed it on your bench. This build is so realistic it is mind boggling.

[Pierre Rivard]

Finally getting to the last details on this build. Windshield.

I used the kit frame and thinned it as much as possible. Flat aluminium paint and again weathering with dark oily wash helps making it look less bulky.

For the glass I just cut to size the 3 pieces from cheap produce packaging (clear cover). I painted a small edge lines aluminium to hide where I will glue it to the frame. Also I weathered the glass with Tamiya weathering master to simulate road grime.

There's this really talented (and sometimes funny) guy in Miami who would make this out of brass. I decided against it for fear of excessive royalties. ?

 

[Pierre Rivard]

And the very very last part, rear lighting elements and fuel cap. While I was in the neighborhood I could not resist a bit more weathering of the exhaust outlet.

Done! Beauty shots will be posted in showroom tomorrow.

 

[Rattlecan Dan]

Bravo! Excellente'.

[Big John]

She's a beauty...Excellent detailing and weathering, thanks for taking us along on your build.

Edited November 3, 2023 by Big John
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