#6 1929 Delage 1.5 G.P. Louis Chiron

[jj66]

French entry at 1929 Indy 500.



Starting with this vintage Auto-kit/SE Finecast kit. This is a well engineered kit, all white metal except black rubber tires.



First of all, wire-spoked wheels, with rims, hub, spoke wire and a wheel-jig provided by the kit. The assembly is easy, and results are fantastic for a 20 spoke wheel by side.









The body is cast in many parts, and assembly is done part by part over the chassis. The white metal is very ductile and is easily taken to place.



Body is done, ready for priming. Rest of parts will be painted separately and assembled later.

[illeagle10]

Looking good Juanjo! Something a little different from you, but looking good!

Jim

[kip]

That is a good looking kit and build. Can't wait to see it painted. Are they still available and if so, where?

kip

[jj66]

Nov 15, 2016 8:00:49 GMT -5 kip said:

... Are they still available and if so, where?

You can find at ebay.co.uk. Search "white metal model car kit"

[alwaysindy]

Juango:
What glue do you use on these? I have a P3 Alfa with Nuvolari that I would like to try...
Thanks! It looks killer...dark blue?
Tim

[jj66]

Nov 16, 2016 10:32:08 GMT -5 alwaysindy said:

What glue do you use on these? I have a P3 Alfa with Nuvolari that I would like to try...
Thanks! It looks killer...dark blue?

Tim, I used epoxy cold weld to glue. Color will be french blue or lighter. Seeing photos, looks like lighter than french blue.

[jj66]

Some updates. Tamiya grey primer on body.



Tamiya TS-10 French blue and home decals applied. After decaling, Tamiya enamel smoke washing was applied over radiator.







Wheels were improved by filling the spoke slots, before priming and painting. Tires were sanded.

[illeagle10]

Really starting to come together, looks great!

Jim

[jj66]

Finished. Blue gray washing was applied to highlight details. Later, light sand filter was applied to clarify tones. Metal parts are natural polished metal with Tamiya smoke applied.

[kip]

I like it. Well done. Could you please describe the "light sand filter"--what it is, how you applied and where you applied it. I really like the finish on it.

kip

[illeagle10]

Another awesome build Juanjo! I like it!

Jim

[jj66]

Dec 10, 2016 9:21:17 GMT -5 kip said:

... Could you please describe the "light sand filter"--what it is, how you applied and where you applied it.  ...

Filter or shines are based on military vehicles painting techniques to obtain colour modulations. I used this product (water based acrylic paint with an specific thinner: 1 part paint / 2 parts thinner). One light coat was applied with airbrush at long distance. After this, satin coating was applied for protecting.



You can see examples at his web page www.migjimenez.com/en/content/10-ammo-step-by-step

[Art Laski]

Looks great, Juanjo!

[johnwebster]

Really nice build. Thanks for sharing it.