I have been wanting to build Chitty for a few years. I also have never found a kit, so decided to build it on my own. I am kitbashing a Lindburg 1910 Ford model T
Mock up
Boat section
“roof” being marked to be turned into rear seat
Front section cut in half and reglued to fit the pictures.
More to come:
Front end needed to be reduced in width by about 1/2 inch.
I’ll be watching this.
Cool project!I look forward to see how this one develops!
Corgi put one of those out in die cast a number of years ago. Now you need to put in an engine. What kind? This is in 1/16 scale so it may be difficult. To you plan to modify the Ford T engine?
Corgi put one of those out in die cast a number of years ago. Now you need to put in an engine. What kind? This is in 1/16 scale so it may be difficult. To you plan to modify the Ford T engine?
This is sick I’m sorry to much terrorism from disney childhood films comming into play here (spot the sarcasm anywhere?).
Good luck with the build (but now I have that theme in my head, lol)
Andrew
I am using the ford engine that came with the kit. I am not sure if I am going to open the hood to display it. The wife really wants the wings on it I am thinking about the rubber boat configuration.
So wings or boat???
more pics this time the running gear…
soon will be time for detail work like filling in holes the painting
Ok boat exterior done with paint. Not happy with the fenders so will be redoing them
Metal fire wall and engine cover
Oh my god–how COOL!
I would have to say that your build is “TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS”!!! [:D]
This build really put a smile on my face! I can’t wait to see it finished!!
scratch bonnet
Body work detail DONE now time for the fine details and then the WINGS
I wish I could tell you how utterly THRILLED I am with your project! This is pure modeling nirvana–when someone takes an ordinary kit and, with a little bit of ingenuity and determination, produces something utterly unique and personal!
Your project is coming along spectacularly! I only wish you could get this mass-produced! I’d be ordering mine today!
Thanks for the positive comments!!
WOW [:O], awesome job so far. I can’t wait to see how this one comes out looking. Are you going to build it with the wings extended or without the wings extended?
AWESOME Job!!! [:D[
I like this build and want to be its best friend for life…
I was thinking about the boat configuration, wife wanted wings wife won so the wings will be fully extended.
neat, if i were braver, i’d follow you and build one too. i think the most identifiable version would be with wings, so probably the best idea. you could always do a second one as a boat. [:O]
Cool! Something different!