The idea of the clear spoke discs was to paint the wheel inset black(or dark gray), highlight the spokes themselves in silver and leave the rest of the disc clear. Then the silver spokes would show against the dark wheel, and the holes would also be visible.
A friend of mine lent me a documentary about Formula One in the mid 50s. It told the story of how many (very many) drivers were killed driving those cars. Most of them wore street shoes, a button shirt, maybe a wool sweater, goggles, gloves and a "helmet". Most of them refused to wear seat belts.
Just for the heck of it I googled Alfa Romeo Alfetta 150 and couldn't believe all the images, mostly of the actual car and some models. You're build is right in line with the actual car. Beautiful work, I thought the wheels turned out great.
Great job it is a nice build. I love this old unique kits. I just got an old 1:32 scale Airfix Bugatti type 35B from a local antique store. Cannot wait to start building it. Thanks for sharing the video.
That turned out very nice Matt! I have the same kit, but in a combo pack it also has the Talbot of the same year. The kit is a Merrit boxing. Looking forward to building both…some day…LOL!
This is an interesting kit. Atlantis reboxed it with another car of the same era. I have the two car set. The spokes can be left off as some of the cars i saw when i researched didnt have spoke wheels.
Lovely result. I've got this kit, and it's companion, the Talbot Lago. These were originally produced by Merit in the 1950s, as part of a range of Grand Prix cars of the era. I built several in the 1960s. Good to see you making kits of cars other than pick ups and muscle cars. How about having a go at a 1/12th. Scale Italeri Bugatti?
Cool build. I have both SMER kits, the Alfa Romeo and the French Talbot Lago. I also have metal spoke wheel kits, after market from a guy out here in SoCal. I sent you pictures of both cars mocked up and the spoke wheel kits about a month and a half ago.
Matt, I love your show and watch it all the time. I wanted to see if you have a 1/25 4x4 transfer case that I could either get or buy from you for a project that I'm working on thanks Tony
I've had that same kit in my stash for about 35 years now. You have inspired me to now make it with your excellent build.
The idea of the clear spoke discs was to paint the wheel inset black(or dark gray), highlight the spokes themselves in silver and leave the rest of the disc clear. Then the silver spokes would show against the dark wheel, and the holes would also be visible.
Amazing that a simple build could be so cool looking Matt. Great color too.
Gee Matt, that old Merit Tool was made long before you ever became a "squirt". Good to see you Gloo'n some more history.
Cool little race car!!
This is a cool build!! Back when racing was real racing! Looks fantastic!!
A friend of mine lent me a documentary about Formula One in the mid 50s. It told the story of how many (very many) drivers were killed driving those cars. Most of them wore street shoes, a button shirt, maybe a wool sweater, goggles, gloves and a "helmet". Most of them refused to wear seat belts.
Turned out great Matthew
Like the heat stainning on the exhaust
Nice little model. It looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Great Build Matt, thanks for sharing.Donnie
Turned out nice.
Just for the heck of it I googled Alfa Romeo Alfetta 150 and couldn't believe all the images, mostly of the actual car and some models.
You're build is right in line with the actual car. Beautiful work, I thought the wheels turned out great.
Wow, that was quick! A very simple kit but with the right amount of detailing it came out nice!
Awesome looking kit. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇨🇦
The finish is great , the black louvers look great .
Nice kit to build . Very cool 😎.
I would buy this kit , looks fun to build .
Mike
These small kits build up nice with a little patience but you knocked this one out of the park. Great job Matt 👍👍👌
This kit looks like at lot of fun kit to build
Looks great
sweet little kit!
Repop of the ancient Merit kit. Turned out great!
Nice build! The red paint came out real nice. Thanks for sharing.
Nice build Matthew.
Simply Beautiful Gem 🏆🏆 GBA 🤗 Gary.
cool car. nice looking build
The slide shows at the end are always a nice touch
Amazing result from such a relatively basic kit
That's a wicked little car. I have an old Cox 1/24 scale BRM that's very similar.
Along with the old Monogram Indy roadster, simple fun that looks good on the shelf.
Looks fantastic mate👍👌
Nice job 👍
Very nicely done on your Alfa Romeo Matt! That engine detail is incredible!
Great job it is a nice build. I love this old unique kits. I just got an old 1:32 scale Airfix Bugatti type 35B from a local antique store. Cannot wait to start building it. Thanks for sharing the video.
Turned out pretty nice, nothing like a nice quick build 👍👍
You lift this smal kit into a great and awesome build. Love your videos. Keep up with your great work. 😊
well she does look clean great job!!
It look great, nice work😊
That turned out very nice Matt! I have the same kit, but in a combo pack it also has the Talbot of the same year. The kit is a Merrit boxing. Looking forward to building both…some day…LOL!
Great build! Such a crazy molding color. Final product is outstanding !
This is an interesting kit. Atlantis reboxed it with another car of the same era. I have the two car set. The spokes can be left off as some of the cars i saw when i researched didnt have spoke wheels.
You smashed that Matthew, I've got a 1/32 slot car I'm building of that. Thanks for posting
Awesome Matt, Really well done.
Man what a great job you did with that old kit!! Love it, well done. Always enjoy your videos.
Lovely result. I've got this kit, and it's companion, the Talbot Lago. These were originally produced by Merit in the 1950s, as part of a range of Grand Prix cars of the era. I built several in the 1960s. Good to see you making kits of cars other than pick ups and muscle cars. How about having a go at a 1/12th. Scale Italeri Bugatti?
Nice 😅
Cool as always.
Ah!!! Street car...We wish..
Maybe a track testing car????
Cool build. I have both SMER kits, the Alfa Romeo and the French Talbot Lago. I also have metal spoke wheel kits, after market from a guy out here in SoCal. I sent you pictures of both cars mocked up and the spoke wheel kits about a month and a half ago.
Looks nice, I've never built an open wheel racecar.
Stunning build Matt!!! This Alfa really stands out with the Italian Red paint. The wheels also came out great.
Cute little kit! Wish it was 1/20. I do F1 in 1/20 or 1/12. 1/24 is the scale I do for Le Mans type cars.
Nice build! I built this same kit, but from MisterCraft. You have also the 1949 Talbot Lago T26C, also from Smer and MisterCraft.
Enzo Ferrari's first race car was am Alfa Romeo Enzo was a mechanic for Alfa Romeo
Paint the clear parts silver then try black wash on them
Great job with that Matthew. Love what you did with the spoked wheels. According to Scalemates that kit dates to 195X?
Matt, I love your show and watch it all the time. I wanted to see if you have a 1/25 4x4 transfer case that I could either get or buy from you for a project that I'm working on thanks Tony
sure it's an old Heller mould