Jim R's 1/32 Airfix 1904 Darracq - Genevieve

[The Smythe Meister]

Missed this until now Jim
... Now that I've caught up mind I'd have to say that I love the look of it, ....
... Remember the plaçcy bag kits very fondly, (especially the Soviet MiG jet kits back in my early days!!),
That's a cracking looking Charabanc you've got yourself there Mate, excellent stuff

 

[Jim R]

Thanks gentlemen for such kind comments. They do encourage me.
Neil - those figures look great. Where did they come from please?

You can see that the horn loops around from the side of the driver's seat to above the front mudguard.


This is what the kit provides


It is also very flattened.


I pressed the kit part into a lump of Plasticine, to get the shape, and attempted to scratch something better. The horn itself is stretched tube and the tube between the bulb and the horn is thin wire wrapped around a wire. The white tubes will be cut down later to make short, joining pieces. It may work


Exhaust done and a rudimentary prop shaft added. I doubt it will be seen.


The two spare tyres on the back were just circles. I found a couple of ref. picture that showed spare tyres of that period wrapped in some kind of tape so rather than attempt to clean up the tyres and keep them round I just wrapped them in masking tape. I also scratched a couple of straps and buckles.


This is a where I'm at - mostly dry fit.


Thanks again for tagging along

 

[David Lovell]

Absolutely brilliant Jim ,fantastic work bringing it in to the modern world ,the kit with header card brought back some memories ,woolworths ,wooden floors and counters ,if I had half a crown and was prepared to walk it I could buy a kit and tube of cement then I had the choice of catching the local flyer home or get a bag of hot salted peanuts for 2d ah thoes were the days ,keep it coming Jim. Dave

 

[Mark1]

Some great additions Jim nice work.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely scratch work Jim. You are really bringing this old timer up to snuff.

 

[Jakko]

Great improvements to the kit, if you ask me. Wrapping the tyres in masking tape is a genius solution

 

[Neil Merryweather]

This is a real tour de force Jim!

 

[papa 695]

Great work so far Jim. Loving the build.

 

[Jim R]

Thanks guys.
The last major issue that I'm going to try to correct is the rear mudguard and the side steps. It's clear from this still from the film that they are separate. The step is on a bracket fixed to the chassis and sits just above and to the front of the end of the mudguard


The kit has the step attached to the mudguard. Makes things simpler I suppose. I cut off the step.


That meant that the mudguard now needed a new attachment to fix it to the chassis.




Two new side steps and brackets. The mesh is flooded with CA so hopefully will look a bit like chequer plate when painted..


Only a few parts left. The wheels will need a fair bit of clean up.

 

[yak face]

Outstanding scratchery going on here jim ! Love the steps and the spare tyres . Reminds me of the german car in the film ‘Monte carlo or bust !’ it had ( at least ) four spare tyres stacked on the rear deck all wrapped up like this , driven by the wonderful Gert Frobe .
keep up the superb work , i love to see an old kit get a proper makeover ! Cheers tony

 

[Tim Marlow]

Outstanding scratchery going on here jim ! Love the steps and the spare tyres . Reminds me of the german car in the film ‘Monte carlo or bust !’ it had ( at least ) four spare tyres stacked on the rear deck all wrapped up like this , driven by the wonderful Gert Frobe .View attachment 476520
keep up the superb work , i love to see an old kit get a proper makeover ! Cheers tony

Which tyre had the stolen diamonds in it?

 

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks guys.
The last major issue that I'm going to try to correct is the rear mudguard and the side steps. It's clear from this still from the film that they are separate. The step is on a bracket fixed to the chassis and sits just above and to the front of the end of the mudguard
View attachment 476513

The kit has the step attached to the mudguard. Makes things simpler I suppose. I cut off the step.
View attachment 476514

That meant that the mudguard now needed a new attachment to fix it to the chassis.
View attachment 476515

View attachment 476516

Two new side steps and brackets. The mesh is flooded with CA so hopefully will look a bit like chequer plate when painted..
View attachment 476517

Only a few parts left. The wheels will need a fair bit of clean up.

Great work Jim……bringing this old girl on a treat…..

 

[Jim R]

Not a lot to show really although I have been working on this. Unfortunately I have had to do a lot of painting before assembly, which I don't like.
Wheels needed bolt heads and a fair bit of clean up.




The bonnet has a lift up panel which was missing. (a lot of glue marks!!! )


Painted bits.




Started to put it together.


Thanks for your continued encouragement.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

this really is silk purse territory Jim- it's looking great!

 

[Mini Me]

"Silk pursery" indeed.......keep it coming!

 

[papa 695]

Keep up the great work Jim.

 

[boatman]

YES I ALSO AGGREE very good work Jim
chrisb

 

[Mickc1440]

Excellent work on this old girl Jim. I love the idea of wrapping the tyres in masking tape, I'm going to wrap all my models up now as it saves so much time

 

[Allen Dewire]

Late in Jim, sorry about that...Didn't even know you were scratch building a car out of plastic. Most excellent job so far Sir!!! Is that you and the grand kids out for a ride in town in the color photo above??? Looks like you're having a good time!!!...

Prost
Allen

 

[scottie3158]

Jim,
That is out standing work mate, the effort you have put in has certainly paid off.