1960 Alvis TD21

[OldMiner]

Prayers for you and your family. Caregiving can be really difficult. Be strong.

 

[zathros]

That's not a rant, and unfortunately, the not caring of people by their families is becoming worse. You're doing the work of someone who loves. You see a person in need, not just need. The best to both of you.

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Good work on your model! I like your style!

I hope things get better for you and your relative. it sucks for a person when their family is not there for them I had to learn the hard way that family isn't always there for you when you need them. Such is life, I guess.

If you need anyone to talk to we're here for you. @zathros is a great guy to talk to, as are @Rhaven Blaack and @Revell-Fan ! Just let us know if you need anything.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

I am sorry to hear that. Both you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Mark Crowel]

Thank you, all of you, sincerely. Happy New Year to all, and best wishes.

 

[zathros]

A Happy year to you and to the whole forum!

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Happy New year to you!

 

[Revell-Fan]

Happy New Year!

 

[Mark Crowel]

A little progress on the new build of this 1960 Alvis TD21. Basic structures and dry test fit. I went back to being very basic on this build. Rudimentary shapes of the body components. On the previous build, I tried to represent the valleys between the hood and fenders (bonnet and wings), and between the trunk (boot) and the rear quarters, which gave the car a choppy appearance. Getting back to my raw basic method has smoothed out the overall look, IMO.

 

[zathros]

This model has much better lines!

 

[Mark Crowel]

This model has much better lines!

Thank you. I am more satisfied with it.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

This project is coming together nicely!

 

[mijob]

Thats a big difference great work.

 

[Mark Crowel]

The colored paper sheeting is on. The car is British, therefore it must be green. Ornamentation will be added later, then the sub-assemblies will be joined.
I don't know how much work I'll complete tomorrow. It will be my 71st birthday. I might devour a rotisserie chicken and wash it down with wine.

 

[Mark Crowel]

One more.

 

[zathros]

Yup, you got it!

 

[Mark Crowel]

Yup, you got it!

Thank you.

 

[zathros]

I would use plastic from Blister packaging, and paint the inside a dark grey. The aluminum doesn't cut it, IMHO.

 

[Mark Crowel]

Some of the old plastic promos from the '50s had the foil windows. I once had a PMC '53 Nash that had those.
I will take your suggestion and use plastic for the windows. I have notebook page protectors. It will take some reworking, but there's nothing on the calendar for tomorrow, so I can start it then.

The foil can be chrome for the grille and bumpers.

 

[mijob]

Clear window is looking much better. You can go for a simple interior. Seats and stearung wheel. That would work for ne. I geuss you can borrow seats and stearing wheel from other models.