2011 BMW M3

[Mark Crowel]

Not the kind of car I normally do, because I prefer American cars that were made before 1975. However, this one was done for a friend. Thought I'd share it before mailing it to him.
First, the actual car:

 

[Mark Crowel]

The construction photos:

 

[Mark Crowel]

The completed model. My friend wanted me to use an adhesive vinyl covering instead of colored paper on this model. With colored paper, I can print the details from my master sheets directly onto it. The vinyl, however, will not accept print when going through my copier. I had to place the master sheets onto the vinyl, and scribe the detail lines onto the vinyl by going over the master sheets with a pen. Then, I had to ink in the detail lines on the vinyl.

With colored paper, I can glue the features such as lights and grills directly onto it. With the vinyl, I had to take a razor blade, and cut and peel away from the vinyl the area where the features would be, so I could glue them to the exposed cardboard underneath.

I think this will be the last time I use self adhesive vinyl as a surface covering for my models.

 

[zathros]

That won't look like a BMW but does remind me of a British car. A 1960's Alvis.

 

[Mark Crowel]

A blue Alvis of that era was featured in the movie: "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy."

 

[zathros]

I think you could bang out an Alvis very nicely!!

 

[Mark Crowel]

I will consider that a request, but first I have to do a Volga station wagon for a friend in Russia.

In one of your posts on the Valiant thread, you mentioned fixing a gas tank on a '73. Were you referring to your MG?

 

[zathros]

Yes, 1973 Midget MKIII.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Despite the issues with the vinyl I like the model. Your very own style adds much charme to the finished product. I'm looking forward to your next project!

 

[Mark Crowel]

Thank you for the encouragement I receive on this forum.
Next project will be a 1999 Volga (Russian car) station wagon.
BTW, any photos of the rear of that Alvis?

 

[Mark Crowel]

Here is my design rationale for doing this car with my basic three-section method.

 

[Mark Crowel]

An update on the model: my friend received it in the mail today, and he is very happy with it. I feel a lot better, now.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Awesome to hear that everything worked out well!

 

[Revell-Fan]

There were two threads which belonged together; I have merged them.

 

[Mark Crowel]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

 

[Revell-Fan]

You are welcome!