Airfix Vintage Classics - Bond Bug Reissue 2023

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ธ.ค. 2024

ความคิดเห็น • 93

  • @NorthernerInSpace
    @NorthernerInSpace ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice build! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ericverpeten8503
    @ericverpeten8503 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome build ! 👍👍👌👌

  • @Coalsmoke
    @Coalsmoke ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great build Steve. I don't know any other modeller who would have put so much love and attention into such a small model. You are an inspiration to the rest of us. Good work!👍

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I just can’t resist - just have to fiddle 😬😬

  • @66PHILB
    @66PHILB ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely build. I regularly see a Bond Bug driving around in north London. It always brings a smile to my face.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It did me as well whilst I was building it - nice little model 👍

  • @stevepringle2295
    @stevepringle2295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful build.

  • @screwcannon19
    @screwcannon19 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video. It’s been super helpful in building my own!

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good - enjoy it it’s a fun build

  • @oranda15
    @oranda15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Very helpful as I'm in the middle of building this at present.

  • @davidguy6823
    @davidguy6823 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great job…a classic build of a classic kit! I actually remember seeing a couple of these when I lived in London.

  • @billgalloway1799
    @billgalloway1799 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My form teacher had one of these when I was 10 and we all thought it was the coolest thing.

  • @jasonlee6744
    @jasonlee6744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely little build, thanks Steve.
    Jason

  • @vicparratt7523
    @vicparratt7523 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Steve looks like you were lucky and didn't get one of the kits with the short shot part. What a pleasure to see a skilled modeller build a humble little kit like that and put so much love and care into it and thank you for filming it and allowing us to share your experience. Best wishes Vic

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hadn’t heard of any problems with the moldings Vic but mine was fine. Thank you.

    • @Baskingshark
      @Baskingshark ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheModelShed On some of them the bootlid/parcel shelf didn't come out of the mould properly.

  • @paulmanuse2353
    @paulmanuse2353 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool!

  • @jerryplews1023
    @jerryplews1023 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job as always steve

  • @zeroone5097
    @zeroone5097 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an excellent video ty , i will be doing mine very soon , ty for the tips and things to look out for , glad you mentioned about the axle and rear wheel fitment .

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome thanks - I enjoyed the build a lot.

  • @mrfishbulb123
    @mrfishbulb123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great build, my art teacher had one in the early 80's and she was really quite cool.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      She must have been. Wonder if she still has it 40+ years later

  • @dlthomson5287
    @dlthomson5287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An interesting and unique build. I do remember seeing this kit in my local Hobby Shop when I was a lot younger but never had the interest in buying it still I thought it was different. You did a good job on the build and thanks for the walk down memory lane.

  • @davidroberts2777
    @davidroberts2777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done Mr Steve. I can't recall ever seeing one on the road.

  • @AlanJones1
    @AlanJones1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful build! I've bought two of this kit and remember making it when it was first released in the '70s. I don't think I'll see one made as well as you have done this, though. Excellent work.

  • @richardmartin604
    @richardmartin604 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bonjour Steve, un modèle original simple à assembler ce qui te change des autres montage que tu nous présente . Cool

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      merci. Je pense parfois qu'il est bon de faire quelque chose d'un peu différent

  • @johnkelly2098
    @johnkelly2098 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job, Steve. Just received mine and you have answered my question about fitting the body to a completed chassis. I'll have to hone my masking skills for the seats as I want an orange interior. As a boy in the '60s I had a few of their 1/32 cars. I particularly remember building the frog-eyed Sprite. Now that's a re-release I'd love to see!

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      enjoy it Jeff and good luck with the orange interior

  • @ianbrookes6978
    @ianbrookes6978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely build Steve which brought back a lot of memories. I too built one back in the day, guess I must have been 11 or 12. Like you I seem to remember it being white plastic. Got one on order.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Enjoy it Ian it’s great fun.

  • @johnmarley6695
    @johnmarley6695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A really nice effort, that! Looks great. Well done.

  • @mickrobinson1112
    @mickrobinson1112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great work ,the kit must have been a nice change for you

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was Mick it’s good to mix things up a bit when you’re doing big projects like the Bismarck.

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    cool build thanks lee

  • @LEESS1005
    @LEESS1005 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    And sold at Woolworths,next to the matchbox multi colour kits.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Woolworths - I must have spent hours trying to decide which to choose with my pocket money every Friday.

    • @LEESS1005
      @LEESS1005 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheModelShed bought on a Friday,built and painted on the Saturday,and being played with on the Sunday,oh happy days.

  • @alancrowley7991
    @alancrowley7991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Steve, what a wonderful surprise, and yes I am of that era, my Bug arrived last week and am dying to get it done, great attention to detail as ever with a stunning end result, bit frightened of 2 pack, but think i will give it a go now, talk soon. 👌

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Be careful with it Alan and use a respirator with fume filters. it really does smell deadly.

  • @Marley-k2i
    @Marley-k2i ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Steve, looks like you had a ton of fun building that car! Better than the drilling in that finished camo scheme. You convinced me to finally purchase Mr. surfacer. Can you please tell me what respiratory mask to use or send a link of what you would recommend? I’ve only used MM and Vallejo, but am willing to try at least the lacquer primer for now. I do have a tiny booth downstairs and have been using simple filter masks for the acrylics. Since there are so many types of masks, I figured I would ask a professional! Thanks in advance if you can steer me in the right direction on what to purchase.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I use a 3M half face mask like these: www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/p/c/ppe/respiratory-protection/reusable-respirators/half-mask/
      I also have the extractor on and the windows open if I’m spraying lacquer or 2-pack

  • @shauntaylor9251
    @shauntaylor9251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best build I've seen on here , those wheels and tyres look odd though . Seems the wheel is too wide for the tyre or vice versa

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they are a bit Shaun - they’d look a bit better with the wheel thinned down a bit so it’s sits further into the tyre.

  • @rodneygreenway
    @rodneygreenway ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Our deputy head at school had one

  • @johnturner2890
    @johnturner2890 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Strangely enough, I saw one of these today traveling north up the M18. Don't think I would have felt very safe in it surrounded by lorries. Great build though.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      The way people drive on the M18 I don’t think I’d have taken my Bug on it. Come to think of it I wouldn’t want to drive one into my garage.

  • @AlisonFort
    @AlisonFort ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Terrifying to ride in - especially with passengers, IIRC. I never expected to see one again, real or kit😀

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Apparently it had a top speed in excess of 80mph. You’d have to be brave or an idiot to drive one flat out.

  • @jeffdayman8183
    @jeffdayman8183 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great build, I enjoyed it! Any thoughts on a Merlin V12 swap into a second one? er...... 8^) Cheers!

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a spare 1/32 Merlin. Unfortunately it’s actually bigger than the entire bug 😬😬😬😬😬

    • @jeffdayman8183
      @jeffdayman8183 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheModelShed 😀 That could be an issue - might need a tailwheel as well! Cheers!

  • @finlayfraser9952
    @finlayfraser9952 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice Steve, is this avoidance behaviour vis a vis the Bismark?

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😬😬😬 a bit I suppose but the Bismarck will be ready for Telford I promise

  • @paulsmodels
    @paulsmodels ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cute little thing!
    Why was it called the Bond Bug?

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question Paul. The Reliant company bought out the Bond car company and used the name to market this more modern take on the Reliant models of the time.

  • @daveabbott
    @daveabbott ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ben Sherman shirt and Levi Staypressed trousers! Great effort Steve - a REAL blast from the past!!! I hate to ask where you stuck the stick when you were painting they/them. Lol

  • @johnworts2178
    @johnworts2178 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I ask what psi you sprayed the 2k clear coat. Did you apply a coat of klear coat prior? Only reason for asking is that when I sprayed 2k clear coat on humbtol orange 19 for beach buggy, the clear coat took the shine out of the sprayed orange gloss.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No John the 2k went over the lacquer orange. the tack coat dulled it but the subsequent coats built up the shine. I sprayed it around 12-15psi.

    • @johnworts2178
      @johnworts2178 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @Garywolff884
    @Garywolff884 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nostalgia, it’s not what it used to be. 😊

  • @eddybest100
    @eddybest100 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It isn't going to be any better

  • @CAPNMAC82
    @CAPNMAC82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've seen a notion, among builders of Polar Lights and similar "nostalgia" kits, that one ought not take the kits too seriously, and this would be a good example of building 'competently' but not trying for rivet-counting accuracy.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that’s right - they’ll be bought by people of an age who can remember them when they were first available. I can’t imagine many newcomers to the hobby buying many of them.

  • @Marie579
    @Marie579 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve, let’s just things into perspective here, a kit of this complexity and magnitude is way beyond your skill level im afraid. Please you shouldn’t attempt this it will only lead to tears! 😂😂😂

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know but I like to push the boundaries a bit. We don’t improve by playing it safe. 😉

  • @CAPNMAC82
    @CAPNMAC82 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm having to double-clutch a bit, where Q feels a need to have a Bond version of a Reliant Robin 😀
    It's not blue, so we know it's not a Mr Bean "villain" 🙂

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I grew up thinking it had something to do with 007 but it was just the trade name taken from the Bond motor company. Sean Connery would have looked distinctly uncool swapping his DB5 for one of these.

  • @BTW...
    @BTW... ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lucky it doesn't date from the 2010's - The driver would have been covered in ugly tattoos, making for difficult detail works.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Someone will do decals - surely?

  • @rogerstonham3631
    @rogerstonham3631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great build/ video. I am concerned that you used a two part finish without any protection to your skin - not sure about a mask. I have always believed that this stuff, whilst very good result, is very harmful.

    • @TheModelShed
      @TheModelShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Roger I had a respirator on for the lacquer and two pack.

  • @franktalan5441
    @franktalan5441 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work.