Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza by Diver - Italeri - 1/12 scale - PLASTIC

[Diver]

I have started on this build, my first car in over 50 years.  It will be a slow build as I am still waiting for my airbrush set up.  There will be a learning curve and lots of practice before putting paint to the model.  Step 1 and 2 complete

Edited August 3 by ccoyle
corrected log title and moved to correct forum area

[yvesvidal]

Excellent choice. That should make a fantastic model, at the scale of 1/12.

 

Yves

[gsdpic]

Nice, I will follow along.  I've been tempted to add this kit to my stash, or perhaps the non-race-car version of it that they sell.  It will be interesting to see how it comes together.

 

[Landlubber Mike]

Really nice kit of a great subject.  Looking forward to following along.

[CDW]

Following

[Diver]

I was initially going to paint different colours on the suspension but I have not yet received my airbrush system. I am going to paint the model as per photos in the build manual.  Front friction dampeners added.

[wefalck]

If it's not too late: I would scrape off the moulding lines from the parts! Makes for a much more professional and realistic looking model.

[Diver]

On 8/8/2025 at 9:47 AM, wefalck said:

If it's not too late: I would scrape off the moulding lines from the parts! Makes for a much more professional and realistic looking model.

Thanks for pointing this out.  I have disassembled the front suspension and scraped the mould lines. I have started on the rear springs and scraping was much easier before assembly.  Once the rear suspension is installed the build comes to a halt as I wait for my airbrush set up.  Will be picking that up in Ottawa in early September.