Congratulations! Normally these 1/12 Italeri classic cars look as if they had just left the factory. Your model is completely realistic due to its wear and tear and the passage of time. Spectacular!!!
As a "dabbler" over thr years , im blown away by the level of attention to detail you bring to your builds!! I would love to see #2 car build be the Airfix 1/12 Bentley 4½ litre.... my old man built one one when i was a kid but thats was a "as was" out of the box job. So glad i stumbled onto your channel , the mix of your skill level , quality filming , precise narrative and subtle background music works so well.
Okay, first off you deserve so many more subscribers. This was probably the best "How I did it" video I've seen for a model builder. Most guys put on the "go-sleepy-by" music and you just see them do something, no idea what they're using, what they're doing. You, you have descriptions at the top for the products you're using, you describe (in detail) what you're doing, the steps you're taking, heck even why you did something a certain way. So much information. In my youth this is what a teacher did for classes!! Only down side and this is clearly not your doing, I would really like to understand RUclipss algorithms for ads. I think 13 ads in a 46 minute video (one every 3.5 minutes!!) is WAY excessive. But for the information I gleaned from this and honestly to see a box of plastic turn into a better than museum quality model, I suffered through ads for Progressive Insurance, Arby's and VRBO (NONE of which I would EVER dream of using!). Dude. I know a few really good model builders and this was amazing to watch...simply amazing!!!!
Oddly, I suffered no ads in Canada either, and YT videos here usually so peppered with ads that I tend to give up in frustration and quit watching partway through. Not that I’m complaining, I thoroughly enjoyed the novelty of the experience. Outstanding tutorial! For having ‘never built a car model”, you certainly turned out a winner with this. Absolutely beautiful build.
@@rafezetter8003 lol - Yes, the U.S. is ad crazy. That's why most of us use Ad Blocker! Its a free app for most browsers. I use Edge and FireFox. Works great!
@@rafezetter8003 If a channel chooses not to monetize a video, then you won't see ads. It's nothing to do with the country viewed or who/where uploaded from.
A couple of ml. of fuel in the tank and I am sure your Bugatti would drive away. Your work is of the highest standard, thank you for making this video so that lesser mortals like me know our place.
It is a wonderful thing that all Bugatti cars have models made after them. Another wonderful thing about any Bugatti, is that all of them are collectors items. If you find one in a barn, do not let it go.
Love what you've done there. I happen to know one of the foremost bodywork creators and restorers in the World and he should see this. Despite their priceless nature, the majority of surviving cars are multi generation owned and used/abused as originally intended. They do get thrashed and trashed and and crashed, have been for the best part of 90 years. Great job and thanks for showing as the real ones should look. Forget the museum beauties and trailer queens.
This was so much more about the painting and finishing effects than the usual fitting of parts that one would associate with model building. Even the leaves were in perfect scale and the fact that the builder restored cars in his past really showed on this beautiful Bugatti example. Bravo sir!
The real one has been a favorite for me since very long time. When I saw this video I got a feeling of really driving it like it should be driven. It is not a piece of metal to store behind locked doors. It is a living thing that should be on the road. Thanks for starting my dreams again
I love the method you use for getting and keeping my interest. The detailed explanations and the products used as well as the lighting, the music and your voice just captured me. This is definitely a museum quality build. I learned so much in the time of this video than I could have imagined. Really well done. Well thought out and beautifully produced. Excellent video. Incredible work. Thank you!
I once had the pleasure of to share a small racetrack with one of these. The track was anneau du Rhin near Freiburg/ Germany and we were two 964s and a lady related to the track somehow with a friend. Once they were done, they left the car outside near the workshop to cool down. It was also in a well used condition. Lots of nickel plated parts actually and lots of the metal parts - including the cylinder heads - had the circular brush pattern… your version is a bit more worn and dirty, but it’s really very close and looks wonderful !!
I'm impressed. Simple tricks, but so effective to get that heavy weathering effects. Excellent work on this kit, thumb up. I'm a Gunpla kit builder and modeler, I use to paint them completely with my own color schemes, but weathering a kit is the next step for me. And I'm a bit "scared" about it, I would not want to go to far and too "heavy", and ruin it completely (after a long and carefully applied paint job). Such a video as yours is full of good techniques, tips and tricks, and will help me make the step further. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and excellent work. Big up for the editing and camera positions, we really can follow and clearly see the whole process. Excellent. Subscribed.
I thought this was another one of those videos where they restore old model cars. Was pleasantly surprised to find that its exactly the opposite. You went and weathered a new model. It looks so much cooler with that rustic look 👏🏼
Awesome build. Seeing a large scale older car like that was pretty cool. I always end up removing that crappy chrome plating car kits come with too. An ammonia bath for a little while makes it come right off with a little scrubbing from a toothbrush. I've never had much luck getting paint to stick to it correctly even after sanding.
Fantastic video .. your painting and weathering skills are amazing .. and I can testify how life like this Bugatti model is as a week ago today I came across three real examples sat on the forecourt of my hotel (The Abbey) in Great Malvern, Worcestershire… they were on tour & owners had stopped off for breakfast at the hotel! Thank you for posting this video.
An excellent video clip. It’s always a challenge to apply weathering which doesn’t look too heavily overdone, or faded bodywork paint which doesn’t look like it had had an accident in a flour mill. I like your paint and weathering techniques very much and this video has provided enough inspiration for me to seriously consider getting the 35B kit. Thank you for creating such an enjoyable video.
Hello Andy, great job explaining and demonstrating your artwork. I will be studying your techniques on my build, although not on this particular car. I am an old model builder getting back into the hobby now that I am retired. However, I never attained the skill level I have witnessed in this video, I never met someone with your skill sets as well. Back in 1968 I was buying my models from a discount store called K-MART. Car models back then cost only $1.25, sadly these same models now cost upwards of $24.00 a box. One day I went to buy my next project and was surprised to find wooden skids stacked with 1/8 scale Pocher models selling for $25.00 each. I purchased two a 1931 Alfa Romeo 2300 Monza and a 1909 Fiat. I bought these models for the sole purpose of building them when I have retired. They have been sitting in my closet for over 50 years. I have just started working on the Alfa this week when I came across this video. What you have demonstrated to me was that a model could look so much more dynamic than a finished product. What your depiction of this car says to me is, I have stories to tell you. Whereas a sparkling new car without the scuffs and dings only is an object to admire at best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. I eagerly look forward to viewing your portfolio in these videos.
What a great and awesome finish. Your step by step descriptions are clear and helpful and have inspired me to try and ascertain this old and worn look on my Fiat Mefistofele kit. Thank you
Always wanted to see a full build of one of these big scale vintage racing cars. I see you've put the weathering skills you apply to the aircraft you normally do to great use here. Impressive! Driven hard and put away wet is how I think you'd describe this car.
The amount of attention to detail you have put into this build is amazing - but so is the result!!! I have one question though: how do you keep track of all the different weathering stages - when to do what, in what order, and so on?
I'm thinking your oil dilution and drying technique would be an EXCELLENT thing to test on an early plane model. Considering how much planes leaked back then I bet you could get some REALLY natural looking streaking.
Please do more car models, this was fascinating watching you do the oil stains, weathering, and body damage. I don't think I'll ever do a clean model again
Gday Andy, I've just stumbled across your RUclips channel because of this Bugatti build. This is wonderful work mate and I'm also pleased to see you have a supply's shop. Always good to find shops that sell what they use themselves and your in the UK.😎 cheers Tony
This Italeri Kit , at 1/12 scale is a great project and you transform this Bugatti Type 35B in a real Masterpiece . The work at the model is absolutly remarcable and make this Bugatti to look so realistic as possible . Thank you so much for sharing my friend and have a great time , take care !🎩👌🏻👍🏻🏅🏆🤝🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Absolutely gorgeous. That Bugatti model kit is amazingly detailed and spectacularly real looking. Since a Bugatti Type 35B in "scale 1/1" - I mean the real one - is priceless in original condition (the replicas are also very expensive), this 1/12 is the most interesting alternative to own a Bugatti. Well done, this is a piece of art.
Superb! I've previously watched your aircraft videos to gain some ideas, but I am actually a model car enthusiast. I have three classic Tamiya 1/12 formula 1 cars to build and this video has been so helpful. I love the fact that you keep no secrets and list all the products used. You sir, are extremely talented and generous in sharing your skills. Thanks very much.
I'm moved to say....'e Michelangelo, you missa a bit! But you didn't, did you....Maestro.... Thank you for posting. I never tire of watching Great Art being performed.
I enjoyed that! I am restoring classic cars - so doing actually quite the opposite. But I have always thought of de-restoring a car and produce exactly this type of appearance. For technical reasons most cars need to be rebuilt, but giving them them back some years - very tempting!
Great timing. I was looking for models of early Grand Prix racing vehicles for my next build. This or maybe an Alfa Romeo P2. Your build really showed off the quality of the kit. Very nice weathering and detailing. Good job!
You could also put unwanted chrome parts in toilet bleech. It strips the chrome but doesnt hurt the plastic at all. Leaves you with a plastic colored part, works perfect 👍.
masterpiece. if I hadn't seen the video and the starter kit, the images at the end would have made me say "what a nice metal model", my compliments, really a great model. bravo, Alessandro
Congratulations! Normally these 1/12 Italeri classic cars look as if they had just left the factory. Your model is completely realistic due to its wear and tear and the passage of time. Spectacular!!!
Absolument superbe, un régal pour les amateurs de modèles réduits, une vraie leçon !
As a "dabbler" over thr years , im blown away by the level of attention to detail you bring to your builds!! I would love to see #2 car build be the Airfix 1/12 Bentley 4½ litre.... my old man built one one when i was a kid but thats was a "as was" out of the box job. So glad i stumbled onto your channel , the mix of your skill level , quality filming , precise narrative and subtle background music works so well.
Okay, first off you deserve so many more subscribers. This was probably the best "How I did it" video I've seen for a model builder. Most guys put on the "go-sleepy-by" music and you just see them do something, no idea what they're using, what they're doing. You, you have descriptions at the top for the products you're using, you describe (in detail) what you're doing, the steps you're taking, heck even why you did something a certain way. So much information. In my youth this is what a teacher did for classes!! Only down side and this is clearly not your doing, I would really like to understand RUclipss algorithms for ads. I think 13 ads in a 46 minute video (one every 3.5 minutes!!) is WAY excessive. But for the information I gleaned from this and honestly to see a box of plastic turn into a better than museum quality model, I suffered through ads for Progressive Insurance, Arby's and VRBO (NONE of which I would EVER dream of using!). Dude. I know a few really good model builders and this was amazing to watch...simply amazing!!!!
I think that's the USA, they are ad crazy - I watched this in the UK - ZERO ADS and I'm not a YT subscription payer either.
Oddly, I suffered no ads in Canada either, and YT videos here usually so peppered with ads that I tend to give up in frustration and quit watching partway through. Not that I’m complaining, I thoroughly enjoyed the novelty of the experience.
Outstanding tutorial! For having ‘never built a car model”, you certainly turned out a winner with this. Absolutely beautiful build.
You took the wind out of my sails.
@@rafezetter8003 lol - Yes, the U.S. is ad crazy. That's why most of us use Ad Blocker! Its a free app for most browsers. I use Edge and FireFox. Works great!
@@rafezetter8003 If a channel chooses not to monetize a video, then you won't see ads. It's nothing to do with the country viewed or who/where uploaded from.
A couple of ml. of fuel in the tank and I am sure your Bugatti would drive away. Your work is of the highest standard, thank you for making this video so that lesser mortals like me know our place.
It is a wonderful thing that all Bugatti cars have models made after them. Another wonderful thing about any Bugatti, is that all of them are collectors items. If you find one in a barn, do not let it go.
Aaaaaaamazing!!! Please more Cars.
Oh my goodness. What a variety of details. Aging, pollution. Everything at the highest level. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼
This is how the venerable 35B should look like. Loved, raced, not coddled. Love your work on the French Racing Blue / Bugatti Blue.
Love what you've done there. I happen to know one of the foremost bodywork creators and restorers in the World and he should see this. Despite their priceless nature, the majority of surviving cars are multi generation owned and used/abused as originally intended. They do get thrashed and trashed and and crashed, have been for the best part of 90 years. Great job and thanks for showing as the real ones should look. Forget the museum beauties and trailer queens.
Congrats, Andy ! As a french modeler, I'd like to write here that you're a wonderfull example of the British spirit in modelling ! 😉👍
First car? Bloody hell, that was good going! The result is amazing!
A lot of applause from Italy...incredible final results!!!
This was so much more about the painting and finishing effects than the usual fitting of parts that one would associate with model building. Even the leaves were in perfect scale and the fact that the builder restored cars in his past really showed on this beautiful Bugatti example. Bravo sir!
The real one has been a favorite for me since very long time. When I saw this video I got a feeling of really driving it like it should be driven. It is not a piece of metal to store behind locked doors. It is a living thing that should be on the road. Thanks for starting my dreams again
I love the method you use for getting and keeping my interest. The detailed explanations and the products used as well as the lighting, the music and your voice just captured me. This is definitely a museum quality build. I learned so much in the time of this video than I could have imagined. Really well done. Well thought out and beautifully produced. Excellent video. Incredible work. Thank you!
This is more art than modelling. Simply stunning.
Saying amazing is like just saying nothing. Your skills are truly exceptional and deserve of more praise than a single word could provide!
wow. you nailed the aging process. Spectacular.
From the USA, I say, Outstanding Work !!
This job is so fabulous I've watched this video three times already. And it won't be nearly the last time.
I once had the pleasure of to share a small racetrack with one of these. The track was anneau du Rhin near Freiburg/ Germany and we were two 964s and a lady related to the track somehow with a friend. Once they were done, they left the car outside near the workshop to cool down. It was also in a well used condition. Lots of nickel plated parts actually and lots of the metal parts - including the cylinder heads - had the circular brush pattern… your version is a bit more worn and dirty, but it’s really very close and looks wonderful !!
Not really a model more a tiny real car. Incredible work, love it.
I was able to look at this build in the shop, a masterpiece.
I'm impressed. Simple tricks, but so effective to get that heavy weathering effects. Excellent work on this kit, thumb up. I'm a Gunpla kit builder and modeler, I use to paint them completely with my own color schemes, but weathering a kit is the next step for me. And I'm a bit "scared" about it, I would not want to go to far and too "heavy", and ruin it completely (after a long and carefully applied paint job). Such a video as yours is full of good techniques, tips and tricks, and will help me make the step further. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and excellent work. Big up for the editing and camera positions, we really can follow and clearly see the whole process. Excellent. Subscribed.
This is exactly the treatment I intend for my Bugatti kit, but having seen yours, I know I can never come near your level of expertise. Superb.
I thought this was another one of those videos where they restore old model cars. Was pleasantly surprised to find that its exactly the opposite. You went and weathered a new model. It looks so much cooler with that rustic look 👏🏼
Very few people have an eye for detail, very impressive!
the thumbnail fooled me. I only noticed it was a model after clicking the video! great work!
Not only exceptional workmanship, but exceptional instruction as well. Thank you.
Absolutely stunning final result. Looks ready to drive away.
Awesome build. Seeing a large scale older car like that was pretty cool. I always end up removing that crappy chrome plating car kits come with too. An ammonia bath for a little while makes it come right off with a little scrubbing from a toothbrush. I've never had much luck getting paint to stick to it correctly even after sanding.
I think large scale model cars are always satisfying to build and to view when built.
When modeling becames Art. Congrats!
Fantastic video .. your painting and weathering skills are amazing .. and I can testify how life like this Bugatti model is as a week ago today I came across three real examples sat on the forecourt of my hotel (The Abbey) in Great Malvern, Worcestershire… they were on tour & owners had stopped off for breakfast at the hotel!
Thank you for posting this video.
An excellent video clip. It’s always a challenge to apply weathering which doesn’t look too heavily overdone, or faded bodywork paint which doesn’t look like it had had an accident in a flour mill. I like your paint and weathering techniques very much and this video has provided enough inspiration for me to seriously consider getting the 35B kit. Thank you for creating such an enjoyable video.
Hello Andy, great job explaining and demonstrating your artwork. I will be studying your techniques on my build, although not on this particular car. I am an old model builder getting back into the hobby now that I am retired. However, I never attained the skill level I have witnessed in this video, I never met someone with your skill sets as well. Back in 1968 I was buying my models from a discount store called K-MART. Car models back then cost only $1.25, sadly these same models now cost upwards of $24.00 a box. One day I went to buy my next project and was surprised to find wooden skids stacked with 1/8 scale Pocher models selling for $25.00 each. I purchased two a 1931 Alfa Romeo 2300 Monza and a 1909 Fiat. I bought these models for the sole purpose of building them when I have retired. They have been sitting in my closet for over 50 years. I have just started working on the Alfa this week when I came across this video. What you have demonstrated to me was that a model could look so much more dynamic than a finished product. What your depiction of this car says to me is, I have stories to tell you. Whereas a sparkling new car without the scuffs and dings only is an object to admire at best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. I eagerly look forward to viewing your portfolio in these videos.
Your painting skills ... WOW WOW WOW!!!
It's always a treat when you come out with a new video! Your models look stunning!
Well done, this is a work of art. The attention to detail is amazing.
Brilliant! What craftsmanship. You are a credit to the hobby. I very much enjoyed watching that.
What a great and awesome finish. Your step by step descriptions are clear and helpful and have inspired me to try and ascertain this old and worn look on my Fiat Mefistofele kit. Thank you
Always wanted to see a full build of one of these big scale vintage racing cars. I see you've put the weathering skills you apply to the aircraft you normally do to great use here. Impressive! Driven hard and put away wet is how I think you'd describe this car.
Top shelf work - no one would suspect that was your first car model. Very enjoyable program -- thanks.
I love the weathering effects you created. Great job
ONLY TWO WORDS, FOR THIS MODEL, AND VIDEO, TRULY AMAZING. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR NEXT PROJECT
The amount of attention to detail you have put into this build is amazing - but so is the result!!! I have one question though: how do you keep track of all the different weathering stages - when to do what, in what order, and so on?
Fantastic! The overall effect is a convincing snapshot of how the car would have looked when it was used for its intended purpose.
a masterpiece....not recognizable that it is not from metal made! Outstanding!
Great video of a really great build which incidentally looked even better in the flesh when I visited your amazing shop on Saturday.
That’s insane, I wish I had 10% of your patience
I'm thinking your oil dilution and drying technique would be an EXCELLENT thing to test on an early plane model. Considering how much planes leaked back then I bet you could get some REALLY natural looking streaking.
I hate planes
Non ho parole per descrivere quanto sei bravo! Semplicemente spettacolare! 👨🏻🎨
INCREDIBLE! So much good stuff on RUclips!
Please do more car models, this was fascinating watching you do the oil stains, weathering, and body damage. I don't think I'll ever do a clean model again
Cool to see this kit made weathered a bit, instead of brand new and clean ✨ Awesome build 💥 👍💥
A Master Build.
Best car model I have ever seen... a great subject!
Gday Andy, I've just stumbled across your RUclips channel because of this Bugatti build. This is wonderful work mate and I'm also pleased to see you have a supply's shop. Always good to find shops that sell what they use themselves and your in the UK.😎 cheers Tony
Fanstastic weathering and ageing work!
Such talent you make it look easy. Incredible realism. Thank you for sharing your skills. Your accented voice doesn’t hurt either 😅.
You are amazing. Your attention to detail is nothing short of miraculous. Pleas keep doing these marvelous videos so that we can enjoy watching them!
Mind boggling details. I half expected you to fire up the engine 😮
More more more. We want to see more of this amazing work. Well done.
Admires the attention to detail. Ultra-realistic!
awesome! its all in the detail!
This Italeri Kit , at 1/12 scale is a great project and you transform this Bugatti Type 35B in a real Masterpiece . The work at the model is absolutly remarcable and make this Bugatti to look so realistic as possible . Thank you so much for sharing my friend and have a great time , take care !🎩👌🏻👍🏻🏅🏆🤝🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Absolutely gorgeous. That Bugatti model kit is amazingly detailed and spectacularly real looking. Since a Bugatti Type 35B in "scale 1/1" - I mean the real one - is priceless in original condition (the replicas are also very expensive), this 1/12 is the most interesting alternative to own a Bugatti. Well done, this is a piece of art.
Great build. I loved the addition of the leaves!
Superb! I've previously watched your aircraft videos to gain some ideas, but I am actually a model car enthusiast.
I have three classic Tamiya 1/12 formula 1 cars to build and this video has been so helpful.
I love the fact that you keep no secrets and list all the products used.
You sir, are extremely talented and generous in sharing your skills.
Thanks very much.
I'm moved to say....'e Michelangelo, you missa a bit!
But you didn't, did you....Maestro....
Thank you for posting.
I never tire of watching Great Art being performed.
i think your best painting job ever Awesome Job!!
I enjoyed that! I am restoring classic cars - so doing actually quite the opposite. But I have always thought of de-restoring a car and produce exactly this type of appearance. For technical reasons most cars need to be rebuilt, but giving them them back some years - very tempting!
This isn't model making, it's art
Beautiful,well done old boy,well done indeed.
Excellent build and weathering, the build is amazing a true work of art.👍
Your knowledge and skill are mesmerizing.
outstanding patience and skill
One word….WOW!
the header came out perfect after the light pigment!
The art of modelling 🤩👍🏻
Stunning build and great "sound track"!
Wow, very impressive work!
I've tried building a 35 in lifescale, but this is breathtaking!
Andy, Just beautiful & technically, expertly executed. Well done!
Just great work! Love the weathered and worn effect, which one rarely sees on car models.
Would love to see you do another vintage car model - great watch thank you!
Congrats for showing us this work of art. A true masterpiece. I am impressed
Great stuff. I’d been thinking that the radiator hoop should be nickel but I wasn’t sure how to realise it. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great timing. I was looking for models of early Grand Prix racing vehicles for my next build. This or maybe an Alfa Romeo P2. Your build really showed off the quality of the kit. Very nice weathering and detailing. Good job!
You could also put unwanted chrome parts in toilet bleech. It strips the chrome but doesnt hurt the plastic at all. Leaves you with a plastic colored part, works perfect 👍.
Cobwebs in the engine bay and steering wheel would have looked cool but hey,he did a fabulous job on the weathering anyways!🇨🇦👍
masterpiece. if I hadn't seen the video and the starter kit, the images at the end would have made me say "what a nice metal model", my compliments, really a great model. bravo, Alessandro
A absolute work of art!
Brilliant weathering techniques!
Nicely done dude. Your skills are off the hook.
Incredible barn find!!
Utterly amazing work and truly authentic in detail and weathering. straight AAAs for this.
Wow, this came up as a recommendation as I've watched Plasmo and others before. New subscriber gained, now I have to binge watch...
Spectacular job. Well Done!