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1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: June 18th, 2017, 3:03 pm
by syd-baines
my next build is the little bubble car from BMW it will be a straight out of the box build, i might put some flocking on the floor to look like carpet, the attachment points on the chrome parts is on the face of the part so you can`t detach them without damage to the chrome so i will be stripping the chrome and use alclad on those parts, although it is 1/16 scale the finished car will look just like a 1/24 scale because of the size of the real car was so small i hope to make a start on it within the next day or so, also the instruction booklet is in colour
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: June 18th, 2017, 8:21 pm
by celt
I will follow this with interest.
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: June 19th, 2017, 8:26 pm
by gnomemeansgnome
Nice. There's a fella here in Vancouver who tools around in one of those when the weather is agreeable.
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: June 20th, 2017, 5:40 pm
by ShaunW
Great choice, Syd. Those little "bubble" type cars are such a hoot to look at - not sure what they are like to drive though!
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: June 26th, 2017, 12:02 pm
by syd-baines
thanks guys, i would not like to travel very far in one, this kit has not got many parts i have made a start got the body ready for a primer coat, brush painting the engine at moment so nothing to show yet
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: June 26th, 2017, 2:56 pm
by lancfan
Some years ago I had the opportunity to drive one of these- they are tremendous fun to drive and I would love to actually own a real one, will probably buy the model at some point.
David.
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: July 2nd, 2017, 3:29 pm
by syd-baines
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: July 3rd, 2017, 5:04 pm
by ShaunW
Great progress, Syd, this is really coming on very well. I remember those Tamiya pens but never used one.
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: July 4th, 2017, 3:37 pm
by syd-baines
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: July 4th, 2017, 4:48 pm
by ShaunW
More great progress, Syd and there is no denying the cute appeal of this little BMW - in stark contrast to their modern autobahn stormers such as the M3 or M5! Those decals for the whitewalls are a great idea and look really neat in place. Top stuff.
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: July 5th, 2017, 5:20 am
by Clashcityrocker
Coming along nicely. Looks great.
Nigel
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: July 6th, 2017, 4:54 pm
by syd-baines
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: July 8th, 2017, 11:49 am
by ShaunW
Nice, nice, nice, Syd. Until seeing this build, I didn't realise BMW had made a four wheel version, I thought they were all three-wheelers.
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: July 8th, 2017, 10:21 pm
by m1ks
Great looking little cars, a friends dad had one many many years ago giving up scooters after meeting his wife to be and prior to my friend being born, he told many humorous stories about it.
Quick FYI though it doesn't matter, the original wouldn't have had carpet, but vinyl/rubber flooring.
Re: 1/16 BMW Isetta 250
Posted: July 9th, 2017, 1:19 pm
by syd-baines