DaveCov's "Goldfinger" Doyusha 1/24 Aston Martin DB5 007 (07-1-2800)

[davecov]

Having completed one iconic car for this GB already, I will be building one more - the Doyusha 1/24 Aston Martin DB5 007 Goldfinger (07-1-2800):

This boxing comes with two familiar figures:

A couple of years ago, I built a 1/24 Doyusha Aston Martin DB5 but that boxing didn't come with the "Goldfinger" bells and whistles so this build should make for an interesting comparison to that:

My next post will detail the contents of the box.

Dave

 

[davecov]

As promised, a look at the contents of the Doyusha 1/24 Aston Martin DB5 007 Goldfinger (07-1-2800) boxing.

The box has a special "007 Goldfinger" band stapled across the box. All parts are sealed in plastic bags and the figures are contained within their own box:

The bodyshell is moulded in a light grey plastic and has some seams that need attention. The floorpan is moulded in brittle black plastic:

The majority of parts are moulded in brittle black plastic:

There are a lot of chrome parts but it is a bit too thick and hides some of the detail. I will be removing the chrome by soaking them in Domestos bleach for two minutes and will repaint with Alclad 2 Chrome:

Transparencies are very clear:

Tyres are moulded in black plastic. Metal pins and a rod will be used to attach the wheels:

Decals are crisply printed and in register:

Instructions are spread over eight pages. Pages 1 & 8 - Cover and Assembly Sections 17-19. Section 19 refers to the James Bond and Odd Job figures:

Instructions Pages 2 & 3 - Safety notes and Assembly Sections 1-3:

Instructions Pages 4 & 5 - Assembly Sections 4-11:

Instructions Pages 6 & 7 - Assembly Sections 12-16:

The front of the box containing the James Bond and Odd Job figures:

The reverse of the figure box showing assembly instructions (replicated in section 19 of main instructions):

The contents of the figure box has two runners moulded in pink plastic along with a black plastic base:

That's all for now.

Dave

 

[Jakko]

It always surprises me how uncomplicated car kits tend to be, compared to what I usually build Odd choice of colour for the figures, and are they moulded in one piece, solid?

 

[davecov]

@Jakko I like to knock out a car every now and then for that reason - not many parts to muck about with. The figure colour is a bit strange, I agree, but the figures are solid which is a relief. Nothing worse than glueing figure halves together and trying to get the joins cleaned up.

Dave

 

[PaulinKendal]

Looking at your non-Bond Aston, this should be ace!

As a little lad I lived on a hill where, halfway up, there was an Aston Martin specialist garage. When working on an engine they'd often take the bonnet off completely (for better access, I guess), and then drive them under load (i.e. full gas) up the hill. I used to love that sound!

 

[davecov]

I got the build underway yesterday.

First step was to soak the chrome parts in Domestos bleach and remove the chrome. Once that was done, the parts were well-rinsed in water and left to dry:

All parts were removed from the runners:

A fault with the Doyusha DB5 is that the rear bumper is not wide enough to wrap around the rear of the bodyshell. I cut the rear bumper and inserted a piece of plastic card to extend the bumper:

Here is the rear bumper after sanding the plastic card insert to shape:

Front and rear bumpers are ready for painting now. Filler has been applied to the front bumper parts and the rear of the seats:

The rear seat was fitted to the floorpan. The mechanism for raising the rear shield was also glued in place:

Turning over the floorpan, I fitted the front and rear suspension parts and the driveshaft/gearbox:

Some of the parts cleaned up and ready for painting:

All parts were sprayed with a coat of black primer:

That's all for now.

Dave

 

[Jakko]

That looks like quite a wide plug to have to add to the rear bumper … you’d almost think someone misread a ruler when drawing the original.

 

[davecov]

@Jakko The rear bumper had been broken into two bits before I started but the break was at an angle. I cut both edges straight with a knife to make it easier to add a piece of plastic card, hence the large gap.

I had the same problem with my other DB5 build but in that case I cut the rear bumper in the middle and was able to insert a narrower piece of plastic card:

Dave

 

[davecov]

More painting this morning.

The wheels, wipers and other parts were given two coats of Alcad 2 Chrome (ALC-107):

Bumpers were also done:

As was the grille, lights, mirrors and machine guns:

The bodyshell was primed and then given a coat of Alcad 2 Dark Aluminium (ALC-103):

Having looked at these photos again, I realised that I put the wrong black undercoat on the chrome parts (I used primer/filler) which has caused the chrome to look a bit flat. I have since applied Alclad 2 Gloss Black Base over the chrome and will re-do the chrome later on. That should make it come out nice and shiny.

That's all for now.

Dave

 

[Jakko]

@Jakko The rear bumper had been broken into two bits before I started but the break was at an angle. I cut both edges straight with a knife to make it easier to add a piece of plastic card, hence the large gap.

Ah, nice fix, then — and it also explains why you put it at the side instead of in the middle (like you did with the other one).

 

[Mickc1440]

Flying along Dave

 

[Graeme C.]

Looking good Dave, the bumper fix is well done.

 

[davecov]

Thanks lads.

Another update now.

I resprayed the chrome again and it looks much better now:

The front bumper is really shiny:

The exhaust pipe was fitted to the underside:

Tyres were fitted to wheels which were then fitted to the suspension:

Decals were fitted to centre console and dashboard and both fitted. The centre console was a really tight fit between the seats:

The side panels, gear stick and handbrake were glued in place:

Number plate decals were applied to the number plates. The front plate is a revolving one and has three different registrations:

Masking time again in readiness for applying Alcad 2 Gloss Black Base:

The Alcad 2 Gloss Black Base has been applied:

The rear light clusters and number plate light were also painted:

Unfortunately, I have run out of Alcad 2 Chrome because of the respraying that was necessary and now have to wait for an order of chrome paint to arrive.

That's all for now.

Dave

 

[Allen Dewire]

Super Job Dave!!! It even has a couple of figs to go with it. Are you going to do them too? I was at a show over the weekend and I looked for a figure of Huggy Bear for your Torino. Sorry, No luck finding one...

Prost
Allen

 

[davecov]

Thanks Allen.

I am painting the figures and have primed them already. I hope to do more work on them tomorrow.

Dave

 

[yak face]

Superb work dave , great job on sorting the bumper problem too , cheers tony

 

[papa 695]

Outstanding work so far Dave.

 

[Stefee]

Thanks Allen.

I am painting the figures and have primed them already. I hope to do more work on them tomorrow.

Dave

 

[Stefee]

Excellent progress so far, really looking forward to seeing this completed.

When I had my bodyshop in South Africa my nieces husbands grandfather had a DB6 which, being a Johannesburg car, had no corrosion. I rebuilt it although it was a deep maroon colour with tan leather. A real heavy , brutish car to drive but great fun With a glorious soundtrack from the mechanicals.

 

[adt70hk]

Coming in very nicely Dave and sorry for being late to the party!

ATB.

Andrew