Airfix 1/32 Aston Martin DBR9 Gulf - First Model

[Curtis]

Ok, so heres my first complete model.

Thought I'd start of small, low budget just to get the hang of things. I've got a couple of other lower cost kits to complete too (which I'll also post) before I start my YZF-R1

I know it isn't anything special but practice makes perfect as they say!

Constructive criticism please guys!

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[Ian M]

Looks fine to me.

Ian M

 

[Plastickitbasher]

looking good to me

 

[mobear]

wheres james may?lol,there are some really good car and bike builders here who might give you pointers on making straight lines without ruining the paint job,apart from that its a great starter

mobear

 

[yak face]

Great job curtis , and 1/32 too, not an easy scale for cars ! cheers tony

 

[andyrobs]

Hi Curtis, looking great mate, especially for your first build!!!

Cheers, Andrew

 

[Curtis]

Thanks a lot guys!

Mobear: I really should of spent more time trying to perfect the lines but I was so eager to get it finished and move onto my next model that my patience kind of went outta the window!

I used the acrylic paints that came with the kit for this build, and have recently started getting kits without the paint so I could try out the enamels, and I seem to be getting better results with the enamel paints so will probably avoid the starter kits from now on and get my paint collection going!

 

[mobear]

cool then everyone here is a prolific builder,i`m still really new to this plastic lark but learning and having lots of fun too,so wlcm aboard

mobear

 

[papa 695]

Looks very good to me Curtis

 

[Curtis]

Thanks Ian, all your feedback is appreciated :thanx:

 

[CDW]

Looks good to me too.

Used to buy these 1/32 kits and screw them on Scalextric chassis, there weren't as many car options back then as there are now.

Keep the builds coming

 

[delmonteman]

Gulf colours make things look fast without even moving.

 

[Curtis]

The Gulf colours do look really smart i've got to admit =P

Colin - I bought this kit without really understanding scales or looking into it to be honest, but now I know I understand that these kits are produced in 1/32 so they have the option of being converted to scalextric, pretty good really but can't say I'm into scalextric. Suppose it creates a bigger sense of achievement for scalextric fans if they can build their own cars as well.

 

[Saj]

Hi, i'm new to model building aswell. I must say that is a million times better than my first attempt which was a disaster, Saj

 

[Curtis]

Thanks Saj, I've got three models all currently being built and ive got to say a couple of them aren't going as well as the aston did!

 

[Saj]

I've got a Revell 2010 Camaro which I can't wait to start but I've been having some problems painting. I've got some really useful tips from the guys on the paint forum so I should be starting that very soon. Look forward to seeing your new builds, Saj

 

[Curtis]

And yours too Saj. I've looked at a few Camaros myself on eBay, definitely something I would consider building when I've got my others out of the way! I'm trying to limit myself to one drawer of unstarted models so I don't end up with a gigantic stack of them that'll probably never get finished!