Citroën Traction Avant 11CV 1/35 scale.
Antwerpen, Belgium
Joined: August 19, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 10:00 AM UTC
Hello friends,
This is the kit I am working on now, Tamiya's French civilian Citroën Traction Avant 11CV.
It's an easy one to build (not that many parts), and with some extra detailing I am sure a nice car can be the result.
Decals : a couple of German military versions, French army or civilian.
I have decided to make a civilian car, in a black color and with some nice chrome parts.
A dry fit of some of the parts :
A de-greasing bath :
Painting started :
Cheers !
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Zurich, Switzerland
Joined: March 13, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 07:13 PM UTC
Looks nice! It's one of the projects I have planned for next year so I will watch your progress.
Cheerio!
Too many models - too little time...
Aarhus, Denmark
Joined: July 18, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 08:55 PM UTC
Looks nice, allso on my "to do" list - its funny building something a little different from armour - I can reccomend thr Bronco Opel if you want to venture further with the civilian theme.
Cheers/jan
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 11:00 PM UTC
nice quick build. looks good.
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 01:38 AM UTC
HEHE...I just saw one of these go driveing past me this past Saturday...very cool!
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Antwerpen, Belgium
Joined: August 19, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 05:54 AM UTC
Guys, this kit is so much fun, I enjoy every minute working on it !
I have started airbrushing light colors on the interior parts, seats, door panels etc...
My goal is to make a bright interior that contrasts with the gloss black of the body. Light tones make details inside more visible so more attractive to look at.
This stage isn't done yet !
Cheers my friends ! Try this one too, it's something completely different !!!
Grumpyoldman
ConsigliereFlorida, United States
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Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 12:09 PM UTC
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Florida, United States
Joined: May 04, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 12:25 PM UTC
Nice job Dave and Guy......havn't started on mine yet .Hope it comes out nice like yours......Al
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 08:59 AM UTC
Hello again friends,
The interior has received more light and bright tones.
The dash board has a glossy beige finish now, it adds more life to the interior I think.
The left door will be attached opened, so this part needs lighter tones too.
Still a lot to do, but oh this is fun !
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 08:12 AM UTC
This is the part I am working on now, I've added a couple of details.
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 06:10 AM UTC
Hello friends,
Another small update. Some more detail was added :
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 04:26 AM UTC
Hello guys !
I've added a blanket made of Milliput and tomorrow I start painting it. I want more color to add life to it. This can help I think.
Cheers you Citroën maniacs !
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 07:51 AM UTC
Rhone, France
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Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 09:33 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Painting the leather of the car seats.
Hi Guy
Are you sure the French TA could be fitted with leather seats ? I know that the British-built TA had them but I'm not sure at all they were available for the French model...
Frenchy
"Find the Bastards, then Pile On"
Col. George W.Patton III 's standing order for the troopers of the 11th Armoured Cavalry Regiment
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 10:18 AM UTC
Hey Frenchy, thank you for your reply. I'm not sure it had leather seats, but I have a couple of reference photos showing brown leather seats. So I started painting them this way, I can't garantee the historical accuracy though.
I'm not sure of the type of TA but I liked this appearance :
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 07:01 AM UTC
Petit changement de décor !
G.
Gelderland, Netherlands
Joined: July 11, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 10:24 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey Frenchy, thank you for your reply. I'm not sure it had leather seats, but I have a couple of reference photos showing brown leather seats. So I started painting them this way, I can't garantee the historical accuracy though.
I'm not sure of the type of TA but I liked this appearance :
Man, that gearshift looks weird!!
And this is a 1/35 vehicle, very nicely done interior. I've got a couple 1/24 cars, DTM-racers, and that already was fiddly work with the paintbrush.
Looking forward to seeing the high-gloss black coat!!
Current projects:
DML Tiger-B late conversion into final
DML Panther-G late
CH Panther-F
DML Panther-G Steel Wheel
All at the moment postponed until I've moved and settled in my new home! YAY!
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 09:28 AM UTC
Herbert, thank you for your reaction. The painting of the interior goes quite easy in fact.
I have another picture, the steering wheel is glued in place.
Gelderland, Netherlands
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Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 11:15 AM UTC
You're welcome.
Looking at your new kits, there is a Flak Scheinwerfer at Overloon museum. If you need hands on references
Current projects:
DML Tiger-B late conversion into final
DML Panther-G late
CH Panther-F
DML Panther-G Steel Wheel
All at the moment postponed until I've moved and settled in my new home! YAY!
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 07:12 AM UTC
Herbert thank you.
My Citroën is almost finished, I only have to scratch and install the windshield whipers.
I wanted to create a dusty look to make the black body stand out a bit more.
I built it with two half opened windows, and an opened windshield.
I needed two months to complete it, but how I enjoyed it ! Simple can be fun to !!!
G.
Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 08:40 AM UTC
Graet result. The dust looks rteally effective Guy
Pat
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Aarhus, Denmark
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Posted: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 09:06 AM UTC
Beautiful build, well done!
Cheers/Jan
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Södermanland, Sweden
Joined: January 15, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 09:55 AM UTC
Hey! This would be great in an "Look what I found in the barn" diorama. Looks like an car that have been sitting in a barn for a long time and was discovered by som collector!
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 11:20 PM UTC
Pat thank you, I'm glad you like it too.
Jan, thank you, this gives me courage to start my Opel build.
Henrik, that would have been a good idea but I have other plans with it, it will figure on a Normandy diorama where German soldiers confiscate the vehicle after years of hiding it in a garage.
Final pics follow soon I hope !
Rhone, France
Joined: April 14, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 12:24 AM UTC
Fantastic colors here Guy.
Congrats.
