Morgan Three Wheeler - part eight

The bright red plastic body shell was first lightly sanded and cleaned before I applied Halfords grey automotive primer from a spray can. Prior to spraying the main colour of Tamiya British Racing Green, also from a spray can, I lightly buffed the primer with a paper coffee filter (a very mild abrasive), The British Racing Green was sprayed on on light coats to make sure there were no runs.

The chrome radiator was slightly weathered with acrylic paints before being glued in place with superglue. Throughout this spray painting period the model was held with a Mole grip on one of the plastic panels under the bonnet. This meant that the body could be sprayed and allowed to dry without handling.

Tony

Father's Day Grand Prix

Or the Father's Day Scalextric Challenge.

It's all set up for the Grandchildren (and adults) to race on.

I'll update later who won.....

Tony

Miniature Wargames issue 495

Issue 495 of Miniature Wargames - July 2024 has the second part of my two-part series showing how I first built and then painted a model based on one of the old Games Workshop card buildings - The Armoury.

For more information about the magazine contents, please see this link.

The remaining images show part of the process in painting this model, from grey basecoat to early weathering and

finally, varnishing and decorating the base.

Tony

Morgan Three Wheeler - part seven

I had said that my next post would be about the Morgan's red plastic body, but..... Instead I have spent the last couple of days building myself a base for the model. I have used a piece of clear perspex and cork to build the Tarmac road section and finished it off with real wood veneer trim. It's just big enough for the three wheel Morgan to sit upon.

The next post will be about the Morgan's body.

Tony

Morgan Three Wheeler - part six

I have painted both the floor and the leather seat with acrylic paints but have not glued them in place, I think it will make it easier to construct and paint the rest of the model with these two pieces still loose. The two front wheels are also loose and will be glued in place later.

 The next project will be the red plastic body.

Tony

Morgan Three Wheeler - part five

The seats were moulded in smooth shiny black plastic and looked very toy-like. I used my Dremel with a cutting disc, a scalpel and various sandpapers to 'age' the leather and give it a more distressed look. The leather seats were painted with various acrylic paints, then repeatedly drybrushed and washed to achieve the look I wanted. I don't have any work-in-progress shots, but here you can see the finished effect.

I think the seats look much better now and should give the interior a more lived-in look.

Tony

Morgan Three Wheeler - part four

The chrome plated plastic engine took some time to get right but following the Bonhams Auction site images, I managed to get something I was happy with. At this stage the front wheels are still just push fit, I will glue them in place later.

The pale grey engine housing, chrome cylinders and 'M' logo heads were copied from the earlier Bonhans site. So far everything has been brush painted.

Tony