NEW CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG BUILD

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Hello out there.

Being new to the forums here, I’d like to jump in with my recent build of the 1968 Aurora kit that I had bought years ago from an on-line model broker that was clearing out his stock. Until now it sat in a pristine box with all of the parts looking like they were made yesterday! Some scratch-building was done, a couple of alignment issues were addressed, and a lot of pin-striping by was done by hand.

The wings I modified are designed to be removable, as are the propellers. I’ll post more pictures as the build is completed. A great kit from Aurora that is rare- detailed parts & a model that is difficult to buy intact. One of my cherished car models to date. Enjoy.

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Hi Tentacles and welcome! That is one cool kit I’ve certainly never seen with my own eyes…excellent build so far, looking forward to more!

-Blake

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Welcome aboard. You work so far looks stunning!

I had a Corgi miniature of 'ol Chitty as a kid, never realized the Aurora kit existed. Do keep posting progress pics, please.

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(http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/mandkdanz/media/CHITTY%20CHITTY%20BANG%20BANG/woodenbodyinterior_zpsba596b06.jpg.html)](http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/mandkdanz/media/CHITTY%20CHITTY%20BANG%20BANG/seats_zpsf2ac5175.jpg.html)]Thank you for the welcome! Here’s a couple of progress shots.

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I am curious how it turns out. I had to kit bash a lindberg 1914 model t for mine.

(http://s11.photobucket.com/user/brassbow/media/models/100_2198.jpg.html)]

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(http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/mandkdanz/media/CHITTY%20CHITTY%20BANG%20BANG/rightsidebodyassembly_zps72529037.jpg.html)](http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/mandkdanz/media/CHITTY%20CHITTY%20BANG%20BANG/leftsidebodyassembly_zpsf09cde55.jpg.html)]Hi. Here’s a couple more of progress shots. I just saw your most creative interpretation of this car! Were the wings made out of fabric? Thanks for your interest![

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(http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/mandkdanz/media/CHITTY%20CHITTY%20BANG%20BANG/finalbuild-caroverview_zps26755f14.jpg.html)](http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/mandkdanz/media/CHITTY%20CHITTY%20BANG%20BANG/Overviewwithwings_zpsa0dc3eed.jpg.html)](http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/mandkdanz/media/CHITTY%20CHITTY%20BANG%20BANG/Rearviewwithwings_zps931315ed.jpg.html)]Here’s the final product ! I’ve since painted the chrome propeller blades brown w/ wood grain patterns to reflect the actual materials used then for the blades. The car now “flies” suspended above by fishing line in a glass case along with my other hot rod models. A fun build to be sure![