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.

[Diver]

Steps 5, 6, and 7 complete.  I now will wait for my airbrush set up before going any further.  I will start on the engine but will only do main pieces and hand paint smaller items like hoses, distributor etc.  This kit is all produced and have not run into any problems , yet.  I do require my back kit magnifier for the tiny nuts and bolts.

[SaltyScot]

I love old cars of any kind and this is a nice one!! I shall pull up a toolbox, sit myself down and follow along on this one if I may, sir.