Montessa's Back Room 2

[montessa315]

As it been a while since I have been here, I thought it might be better to start a new workbench area.
Photo bucket was what I always used, so if anybody wants any of my old threads to have the pictures updated, I will do so as soon as possible.
Otherwise when I get the time I will try to update them, but it will not be any time soon.
Some of the builds can also be found on my website.

Well, as I said in my re-introduction, which can be found here
http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=187&start=375;

I have built a couple of 1/24th scale cars.
One being the Tamiya Porsche Carrera GT and the other a Tamiya Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.1.

The Porsche was built OOB, I have got a few pictures of the build but no log or finished pictures at the moment, so will try and get one done soon and post up.



The Austin Mini was built with a few modifications and extras. I have a few build pictures and finished pictures but no log at the moment, so will try and get one done soon and post up.



In my old workbench the last posts were for a build of a Tamiya Honda CB750F build. That has not progressed any further from back then, but when I can I will resurrect the build and complete a new post.

My current project is an Eaglemoss 1/8th scale 1963 Aston Martin DB5 James Bond version.
As can be found here.
http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=15988;

Thanks

Alan……………

[celt]

Well tidy models,the paint work is outstanding.

[Marek]

I really dig the Mini, excellent work on both.

[montessa315]

Thank you both - Celt & Marek, appreciated.

Every intention of getting up the pictures for both models at the weekend.

Thanks

Alan..............

[montessa315]

A revel 1:25 ’76 Ford Torino, built for the OOB: Off of the Box Group Build.













Build can be found here:- http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=387&t=17261;


Thanks


Alan…………

[Migrant]

Your car models are superb, and nicely photographed too.

[Clashcityrocker]

Beautiful paintwork.

Nigel

[montessa315]

Thank you very much Mike & Nigel, greatly appreciated.


Alan...........

[The Great Auk]

My goodness does this ever bring back memories!

I watched Starsky & Hutch when it was originally broadcast. That car was the coolest thing on wheels at the time.

Fun fact: David Soul(berg) was involved in protests against the banks when they were foreclosing on mill workers' homes during the death of the steel industry. One of their tactics was renting out safe deposit boxes and filling them with fish which would impart a nice aroma to the vault.

You have certainly replicated this famous vehicle beautifully!

The Great Auk

[montessa315]

Thank you TGA. Appreciated.

Yep, I use to watch it when first broadcast as well.

It is also being shown on Forces TV at the moment in the UK.

Thanks


Alan...........

[montessa315]

At the beginning of May I had made a start on another model. The idea was to just be a throw together to get me back into building again.
But on getting involved with the forum again and completing the Gran Torino for the OOB group build; I have decided to carry on with the build and document as usual on here.

The model in question is the
Heller 1/24 scale Ferguson TE-20 <<Petit gris>>.





The build can be found here:- http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=24&t ... 58#p364758



Thanks


Alan…………….

[Michael modeller 48]

I like the Starsky and Hutch car and mini Wow!

[montessa315]

Thank you Michael, appreciated.


Alan.............

[59North]

Looking forward to progress on that Fergy.
I don't know who came first, Ford or Ferguson. The box photo shows a gas engined machine identical to the Ford 9N I once owned. I do know that Ford got involved with Ferguson somehow, possibly through a buy out.

[montessa315]

Thanks 59North.

According to the information I have here, Harry Ferguson invented the Ferguson System i.e. the 3 point linkage in 1916, then patented an improved version in 1936. He then started building tractors on his own, then from 1939 in partnership with Henry Ford. Over 300,000 Ford Fergusons were sold until 1947.
The TE-20, nicknamed Little Grey Fergie, was launched in 1946 and built in Coventry by the Standard Motor Co. (which had owned Triumph since 1945). More than 500,000 units, both petrol and diesel were built until 1956.



Alan................