Citroën Fourgon Type H
Attempt to get the parts straightened
It is distorted
Mind the gap
Fit is good
But there are a lot of distorted parts
Gap alert
A lot of clamps in an attempt to get things square
She did well overnight
Some work on the seats
The cab - outside
The cab - inside
Primer on most parts
Vallejo French Blue, love the colour!
Molotow liquid chrome
Shine!
Comments
1 9 June 2019, 21:14
Martin OostromStarted this new kit. Detail is very nice, fit is very good, but ..... a lot of parts are distorted. Tape and clamps are necessary to get everything in the right spot. Now's hoping the glue will hold forever
9 June 2019, 21:18
Martin OostromThere are only two seats in this van. Who wants to ride shotgun? The rest can find a spot in the back 😄
I bent it like somebody. The result is okay, especially as I have some plans for this little van.
Today I did some seats and I worked on the nose some.
11 June 2019, 20:44
Martin OostromYou're right James. Back then the French were going cheap and practical over pretty.
Think Citroën Mehari, Renault 4. Some say, they never stopped making ugly cars 😉
There are exceptions of course. The Renault Alpine, Citroën DS, and the uhm, uhm 😄
11 June 2019, 21:15
Martin OostromSomething like this? Pin-up series. "A short stop..1 (Master Box MB24015, 1:24)
12 June 2019, 06:59
Daniel KlinkThe UHM,uhm... 🙂
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I love most of the french design and also the british..very special and individual
12 June 2019, 07:31
Daniel Klink@Martin.good progress mate.. I am really curious how this develops.. But iam sure you will present a great result in the end..👍
I am still driving a Citroen from time to time I would say the one and only Citroen 🙂
With only two cylinders.
12 June 2019, 08:35
Martin OostromPeter, I bought it originally to go with the Caddy, but the Caddy is a different scale 🙁 So now I need another 50s US car 😄
Daniel, you mean something like this? Citroën 2CV Charleston | Project by Mahoo76 (1:24)
12 June 2019, 08:50
Daniel Klinkexactly, but not that colours btw. Bordeaux-red and black...
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Still got that one but completely refurbished
12 June 2019, 09:02
Martin OostromTom, please accompany Peter in the back and try to keep him pacified!
17 June 2019, 20:11
Moritz FentzahnAh have this kit in my stash too. Seems that our taste is not very different.
Maybe we can build them parallel, give me a sign when you liberate this one from the shelf of doom
11 October 2019, 13:37
Martin OostromFinally found some time an mojo to continue this one. Primer done and some paint as well.
23 January 2020, 20:35
Peter HardyPretty excited to see this one all finished Marty. I have seen the van in so many 60's spy movies. Kind of exotic really.
24 January 2020, 09:13
Alec KCool project Martin 👍. I agree with Peter, this thing is unique. But most Citroens from back then were pretty exotic IMO.
25 January 2020, 14:24
Martin OostromLode, I'll try even harder in honour of your dad 👍
Peter and Alec, this van is so ugly, it becomes beautiful. 🙂
I used my Molotow pen for the first time today. Curious about the result when dry....
Other than that, only some clear sprayed in prep for some decals.
29 January 2020, 15:21
Tim HeimerMartin, I'm sure you'll do justice to this ugly duckling! LOL. Also, FYI, I put the stripe decals on that Ford Torino, should you still be contemplating it to see what the issue is. It's very minor and I think there can be a better way to apply them than what I did. Best wishes on your van.
29 January 2020, 15:53
