Free Model Contest # 5 - Old and Fast - Aston Martin LM by Zio Prudenzio

[Ronagon]

A litlle time ago, I started a project that I named "Old and Fast", a collection of antique sports cars, between the decades of 30 until 60.
I searched the net, and collected the templates. With the notice of the Contest, I needed chose one them.
My choice was the Aston Martin, by Fabrizio Prudenziatti. Although the site of Fabrizio no longer exists, the model can be downloaded via Web Archive:
https://web.archive.org/web/20150323...o/as-corsa.pdf
The difficulty of model are no instructions and a lot of small parts.
I looked for pictures of builded model, but I didn't find anything, except the original ones.
So, I used them, the pictures of similar model, the alfa romeo, and a work of Darwin - Prudensio Alpha Romeo.
I attached here the original pictures and the real thing.

[Ronagon]

Let's go!
I used to build two weights of paper: 120 gsm for general construction and 75 gsm for smal parts and coating, printed on Canon C5030.
I intend to work in blocks, and, at end, add details.
So, first step, print templates, a light coat of glossy sealer, and score everything.
The first part was the rear axle. More tomorrow.

[Don Boose]

Beautiful model! Your build thread will be very valuable to anyone who would like to build this model, since there are no instructions.

Don

[whulsey]

A big second to Don's comment. Will be following with great interest.

[MacSongLi]

This will be a great thread. I look forward to the updates. Thanks for the link to the Aston Martin.

Gary

[Ronagon]

Because the instructions are missing, plan this build taked a lot of time, and, of course, trial and error.
So, progress is slow.
Thanks for coments.

[MacSongLi]

It's very much appreciated that you're doing a build thread.

Great Start!

Gary

[Ronagon]

Here she is... Retromobile - Paris - 2017

[Bluenoser]

Ah, this is going to be a good build.

[Ronagon]

Progress of weekend.
At last picture, some extra bolts added.