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Villiers
Villiers de Vos (Villiers)
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Fiat Mefistofele

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131 17 May 2023, 20:29
Jennifer Franklin
Looks like an impressive project, following 🙂
18 May 2023, 04:30
Robert Podkoński
Watching for sure!
18 May 2023, 05:46
Steve Desarzens
This project is huge ! Love it 🤩
I also have the kit and the idea to build it one day. Didn't look for reference photos yet. Do you already have some ?
18 May 2023, 06:37
Ard S.
I am curious how it will go. Looks like a great project so far.
18 May 2023, 07:17
Villiers de Vos
Jennifer, Robert, Steve and Ard: Welcome aboard.

Steve, there are plenty of photographs and videos available online.
25 May 2023, 18:09
Villiers de Vos
The first phase's assembly is straight forward. The only portion that I did not enjoy was using a hot blade to melt the components of thee front suspension together. There is not a lot of plastic to melt. I plan to use a soldering iron on the drive chain.
25 May 2023, 18:12
Jennifer Franklin
Lots of good progress, curious to see how the instrument panel works out.
31 May 2023, 08:50
Mr James
Nice progress pics. Is that actual brass on the chassis or very good painting?
31 May 2023, 18:10
bughunter
The next big car parts comes together - I'm in!
31 May 2023, 18:45
Villiers de Vos
Jennifer, your wish is my command. The Micro Kristal Klear securing the bezels is still drying, but I am happy with the outcome.
James, painting only. First airbrush (I had to paint engine parts as well). I then cut the painting fine by hand. Thank you for the compliment.
Bughunter, you are welcome.
1 June 2023, 15:27
Jennifer Franklin
Oh, very nice!
1 June 2023, 15:44
Villiers de Vos
I am still following the instructions/assembly sequence. No major issues so far.
1 June 2023, 20:30
Ard S.
It looks really good so far.
1 June 2023, 21:06
Bruce Huxtable
Looking very smart indeed 👍
10 June 2023, 16:42
Villiers de Vos
Thank you Ard and Bruce.
I have started on the engine. Except for drive chains the engine seems to be the focal point in as far complexity and colour. This is not a "shake and bake" kit, but I have enjoyed it very much so far. Fortunately there are a lot of reference photographs available online.
10 June 2023, 16:59
bughunter
Incredible what kind of details are possible in this scale 👍 And you know I love details!
10 June 2023, 17:29
Ard S.
What would be the size?
Cause it looks great on all the details
10 June 2023, 17:47
Mr James
Pic42. Again, its hard to believe that that's painted plastic.
10 June 2023, 18:14
Jv
Yes fantastic work Villiers
11 June 2023, 04:18
Jennifer Franklin
That engine is gorgeous.
11 June 2023, 04:36
Kyle DeHart
Diving into another one of these? I've missed it somehow up until now. Can't wait to see it get finished up. That engine is a work of art. It's all looking great.
11 June 2023, 05:26
Stéphane Jayet
what an engine !!!
13 June 2023, 20:05
Jv
Engine is is different word for motor
13 June 2023, 20:07
Guillaume Blanchet
Nice project. I have always loved this car
13 June 2023, 20:09
Andy Ball
Wonderful- can't wait to see it pass the chequered flag.
14 June 2023, 07:57
Bavel Cat
Wow! A huge model. It seems that it will need a garage for storage 😀
A very interesting project 👍
15 June 2023, 17:56
Jean-Daniel Aebischer
Superbe travail Villiers, pour moi qui suis mécanicien c'est un vrai régal. Bonne continuation 👍👏
17 June 2023, 09:53
Zsolt Czegle
Great work! 👍
31 July 2023, 04:14
Lochsa River
sittin in....
31 July 2023, 05:12
Alexander Grivonev
Oh niiiice 👍
31 July 2023, 09:47
Kyle DeHart
That engine is just a lovely work of art.
31 July 2023, 12:33
Rui S
Looking great 👍
31 July 2023, 22:54
Villiers de Vos
Thank you my fellow Scale mates for your kind words. Believe me when I say that it is humbling.
I am nearly finished with the wiring of the engine (a real mojo killer), the carburettors and fuel and oil lines.
Photographs of my adventures on page 15 of the instructions will be published soon.
1 August 2023, 12:50
Richard Berrie
Outstanding work Villers. Really love the subject and the reference photos. Your attention to detail is inspiring. Awesome work!
1 August 2023, 15:55
Hanno Kleinecke
Wow, rhat engine is just phnatastic !
4 August 2023, 08:49
Villiers de Vos
Richard and Hanno, Thank you for your kind words.
The wiring of the engine has been completed. Fortunately there are many reference photographs available.
24 August 2023, 14:51
Bruce Huxtable
I will be shocked if that engine doesn't run, by the time you have added the fuel lines, etc! Very smart and pristine work 👍
24 August 2023, 15:10
Michael Kohl
Coming along nicely.
24 August 2023, 15:34
Pietro De Angelis
Impressive!
24 August 2023, 16:25
Kyle DeHart
Really making me want to track one of these down Villiers
24 August 2023, 21:17
George Williams
Lovely model of a real monster of a car.
26 August 2023, 12:56
Villiers de Vos
Bruce, Michael, Pietro, Kyle and George, thank you for your kind words.
At long last some progress. The wiring of the engine was difficult, but adds a lot of realism. The next steps are straight forward up to assembling the drive chains.
26 August 2023, 17:45
Kyle DeHart
Ah man. It really looks awesome sitting down in the car. Fantastic work.
26 August 2023, 18:01
Jennifer Franklin
I've been out of the loop, so I'm a little late to comment, but I have to say that the engine is magnificent!
27 August 2023, 18:53
Guy Rump
Beautiful modelling! 👍
27 August 2023, 19:42
Mick Burdett
That is brilliant work
7 September 2023, 08:52
Villiers de Vos
Kyle, Jennifer, Guy and Mick, thank you for your kind words.
Progress should be quicker until the drive chains are reached.
7 September 2023, 10:41
Kyle DeHart
It's been an outstanding build to follow along with. Should I ever acquire this kit I'll certainly be returning here for reference
7 September 2023, 21:02
Villiers de Vos
Kyle and JD, thank you for your kind comments.
Work inside the engine compartment is nearing completion.
16 September 2023, 07:00
Rui S
A motor with wheels 😄 👍
16 September 2023, 11:19
Kyle DeHart
More fantastic work. This thing is too cool
16 September 2023, 21:44
Villiers de Vos
Well summarized Rui!
Kyle, thank you for your kind words.

Slow progress continues.
1 October 2023, 21:14
bughunter
Wow, that is sooo beautiful 👍
6 October 2023, 17:26
Alexander Grivonev
Really lovely work, I like it very much 👍👍
6 October 2023, 22:50
Kyle DeHart
Surely is a beautiful build.
7 October 2023, 00:46
DuperScale
Love the details.
17 October 2023, 16:56
Giannis Kaltapanidis
What a beauty...
17 October 2023, 18:21
Villiers de Vos
Gentlemen, thank you for your kind comments.
The end of the build is in sight.
All those welding points as well as cleaning up points led me in assembling the drive chains led me to explore alternatives. The closest that I could find was Tamiya's Assembly Chain Set for 1/6 Scale Motorcycle, part number 12674.
22 October 2023, 06:12
Villiers de Vos
I am calling this one completed. In general this is a very detailed model.

Thank you to everyone that stopped by, liked and your fantastic comments.
23 October 2023, 17:30
Guy Rump
Beautiful build, congrats! 👍
23 October 2023, 19:41
Tom ...
Wow, Villiers. That is outstanding work! And a lot of it! Well done. One day I will do this kit and I'll use your build as reference!
23 October 2023, 23:23
Kyle DeHart
I agree with Tom. An incredible build and an incredibly excellent build log. Thank you for sharing the entire process. I have designs on building this one day as well and will surely return here to make my own build go more smoothly.
23 October 2023, 23:39
Jv
Congratulations Villiers fantastic work
24 October 2023, 00:02
Villiers de Vos
Guy, Tom, Kyle and Jv: Thank you for your kind comments.
24 October 2023, 08:28
Andy Ball
Bravo, V!!
24 October 2023, 12:30
Villiers de Vos
Thanks Andy.
24 October 2023, 14:54
Anthony lfk
Wow, nice vintage car built ! Great built catalogue you have here, very detailed.
13 November, 07:02
gorby
Beautiful result!
13 November, 07:53
Neuling
Definitely! 👍
13 November, 10:05
Carlos Proença
Piece of art!!!!
13 November, 17:37
Villiers de Vos
Thank you gentlemen.
13 November, 17:51
Jan Peters
Beautiful work!
13 November, 18:01
Villiers de Vos
Thank you Jan. Much appreciated.
13 November, 18:02
Mark Sherwood
Superbe. 🤘🥸👍
14 November, 09:30
Villiers de Vos
Thank you Mark.
14 November, 19:28
Ben M
That's really cool!
14 November, 19:42
Villiers de Vos
Thank you Ben.
15 November, 05:25

Album info

The parts are well packed.
Pre-coloured sprues. The four colours are black, red, grey, steel, copper and silver chrome.
Can be built in sub-units, Chassis/coachwork, Engine, Bits and bobs.
Because of the kit's multi-media nature, I would recommend it for experienced builders.
Not a shake and bake kit. Every single part needed cleaning up.
Double check the drawings in the instructions for where you should cut parts off and before committing to glue. Dry fit before you commit to glue.
Do not be intimidated by the complexity. Study each stage in detail and you will gradually be able to build up each sub-assembly. I followed the construction sequence as indicated in the instruction manual.
Some of the subassemblies (the shock absorbers in particular) is made up from parts that appears to be similar, but are not. I used a storage case with compartments to keep the parts organized.
Few errors on the instructions:
Step 5: The leave springs should be changed 180° and swopped around. If not, the mistake will become apparent in step 6 when you try to join the front suspension to the chassis.
Step 22: Part 133F should read part 133E. On the colour callout it is supposed to be painted E, Flat wood. My reference photos showed the switch to be black.
Step 22: The type "C" tube (Ø0.7mm transparent) which attach to part 58C has been swopped out for the type "D" tube (Ø0.6mm black).
Step 30 and 33: There is no callout for part 107G x 4, 108G and 110G, the parts were painted Flat Steel identified on the colour chart as "D".
Step 35: Looking at the reference pictures, the plug wires seem to be black and not yellow. I substituted the kit supplied wire and tubes with Tamiya Detail-Up parts cable Ø0.65mm and the type "D" tube with Ø0.6mm black tube for connectors.
Step 39: Looking at refence pictures, part 66H and part 69H x 6 should be painted Semi-Gloss Black rather than Brass. Part 77H should be painted Copper rather than Metal Gloss Brass.
Step 44: Part 65H and 68H should be painted "L" copper and not "B" Brass. Part 139E should be painted Semi-Gloss Black rather than Flat Black.
Step 59: Shorten the brake line between part 30C and 102F from 87mm to 73mm to make it more realistic.
Step 63: Shorten the brake line between part 102F and 102F from 87mm to 73mm to make it more realistic.
Positive
Following the instructions, the complexity of tasks gradually increase.
Minimal flash on very few parts. There are though large sprue gates.
Good building reports on ScaleMates.
Lots of reference photos and videos available online.
Parts clearly marked.
The packaging of the sprue trees, body panels are very good and prevent damage.
The screws, pipes, wires, springs, etc came in a very nice compartmentalised container clearly marked and is a nice touch.
No serious fit issues.
The nuts and bolts allow for adjustments with regards to parts.
This model offers a balance for modellers to satisfy the builders and painters.
Negative
Very thick and long sprue gates (up to 50mm) and access plastic on body panels. It resembles pour stubs. Use a scalpel to repeatedly scours the line between the access plastic and the part.
Every part need work, cleaning up seamlines, ejection marks.
Not enough material provided (tubing and copper wire) to fulfil tasks. I bought Tamiya upgrade material.
Installing the oil and fuel pipes on the engine are not clear from the instructions. Fortunately, there are many reference photographs available online.
The ignition wiring and drive chains.

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1:12 Fiat Mefistofele (Italeri 4701)No Micro Sol (Microscale MI-2)No Micro Set (Microscale MI-1)No Cable (0.65mm Outer Diameter /Black) (Tamiya 12676)1:6 Assembly Chain Set for 1/6 Scale Motorcycle (Tamiya 12674)

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