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Mostly just parts clean up for now, but also tiny distributor scratchbuilt. Still need to make a fuel pump, coil and steering box. Testing the limits of my eyesight and big fingers, that is for sure! #histscalemodels #ItaliaGB

Some progress on the #italeri #fiat #131 #abarth for the #histscalemodels #italiaGB #scalemodel #scalemodels #scalemodelling #scale124 since I’ve used up all my Tamiya X-18 I went with Tamiya LP-5 for the semi gloss black parts. The finish is just *chef’s kiss*

Alcione Day1: Starting off with the engines. Three of course, as it's #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels

#Revell #Ferrari 512TR #histscalemodels #ItaliaGB Marker lights refilled with Mr Surfacer - wet sanded after drying overnight. Looks better, need dry weather to re-prime. Going for blue + red interior like this picture of real one recently up for sale. Did get wheels painted this week too

Well then, little Fiat is done! Might still add something because I got a fun idea… But for now it’s done 😁 #italiaGB #histscalemodels

Slow progress. Ended up to use some left overs of carbon fiber decal. Interesting that whatever that bottle is, in the real thing, is on the other side 🙂 #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels

No archery today, so a good weekends progress. Just the cowling and decals left #histscalemodels #ItaliaGB

Personal announcement for #ItaliaGB. The aim was to get 4 across the line. On close inspection of the Veltro, it will not be appearing. I really really should read reviews and a bit of design history before throwing cash at things.

I have changed my mind often about the approach to this tricky scheme. Even after applying the first coat, I am not entirely sure. Anyways.... #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels

Parts cleaned and sorted, ready for painting #italeri #fiat #131 #abarth #histscalemodels #italiaGB #scaleomodel #scalemodels #scalemodelling #scale124

I oficially suck in masking. This is quite problem if I don't remember how i mixed this particular shade of grey. I just mixed and mixed... Until now, it was quite good work, I think... Oh, well. #histscalemodels #ItaliaGB

Continuing with #ItaliaGB, there is an Alcione next. What we got here however is a merge of two 1973 Supermodels (raised pannel lines crude moulds) with unnumbered parts. The shiny new box offers either the single and twin finns version and throws in some new cartograf decals. #histscalemodels

Paint and decals are done. Got some more stowage to figure out and then I'll attach it all permanently. Then it's onto the figures #italiagb #histscalemodels

Mr Cant moving along....quick mock up. Could be better, could've been worse. 🤷‍♂️😅👍🍻 #italiagb #histscalemodels

Not much to the Saetta cockpit but it has taken a while. The instrument panel had 11 steps. #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels

Today in #ItaliaGB - half-mummy plane. Can't paint immediately, hence i had to use the white tac instead of my Venom space goo.

Next on the bench this set of Italian infantry figures. #ItaliaGB

#ItaliaGB Progress update. Engine is in, front and rear suspension on, and she's on her wheels.

Finished the interior for the #italiaGb Fiat 😁 It isn’t really the correct brown (I was guessing) but should do! #histScaleModels

Fantastic scene Dave. Top quality work.👏👏👏 #histscalemodels #ItaliaGB

Made a start on the Lambo engine last night. The really nice detail and crisp lines make up for all the separate parts! #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels

A little late to the party as I've been so busy busy but this is gonna be my (first?) build for #ItaliaGB . Hoping to have some more free weekends imminently as I'm getting to the end of the audio project I've been working on and the race season is finishing soon! #histscalemodels

Bit of light reading alongside #histscalemodels #ItaliaGB model group build. Enjoyed @petergrimsdale.bsky.social books on Jaguar and Bentley so looking forward to this one too. Nice Tim Layzell picture on front too!

#Revell #Ferrari 512TR #histscalemodels #ItaliaGB Primer on, Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 rattle can after sanding sponge preparation. Quite pleased with it so far, needs a bit more fettling and 2 of the marker lights I filled need redoing as they are 'ghosting' through the primer.

Seem to have posted the last #ItaliaGB update seperatley, here it is if you missed it bsky.app/profile/cjhm...