BMW M8 GTE
Hi folks
This will probably be my last build for a while.
My house is packed away into a storage facility, and I'm ready to embark on a few years of travelling.
I managed to build this one on the boat over the winter while we were in shipyard.
The kit is the NuNu models 1/24 kit of the BMW M8 race car. It went together fine, no problems at all. I'd recommend it to automotive fans.
Most of the body colour is from the kit decals, I did do some airbrushing with the basic set up I found in the boats paint store.
I added some studio 27 carbon fibre, but had some problems with it setting brittle and flaking. This is the first time I've ever had a problem with the brand, it normally conforms spot on..
Maybe grease on the plastic was to blame, although I did clean it with alcohol prior, and I've set decals onto bare plastic many times before.
So that could be it for a couple of years, the yachting schedule is pretty busy and I have no man cave..
I have a couple of kits stashed away on the boat for rainy days, but I don't think it rains much where we are going!
As always, thanks for looking and I'll continue to check in with you all on here.
Cheers!
That’s really sharp, Richard! Good luck with your travels.
Cheers mate!
I'm looking forward to it, plenty to see out there!
Fantastic build, Richard!
Have a great time travelling!
Thanks mate, I will do!
That's some great decal work. Watch out with the sailing; I have a friend who is sailing around the world (in spurts) and the biggest problem at sea is all the trash you run into/across.
Cheers Tom.
Yes, this is a massive problem. Sad really that our oceans have got to that stage.
All the best, I wish you calm seas. What an epic build!
Cheers mate!
I quite like a bit of rough weather now and again...
A great finish prior to your world travel, Richard @richardmcstay48gmail-com
Enjoy your travelling.
Thanks mate!
I will do.
Nice build, Richard. The subject of many a meme due to it's size among it's competitors.
Have a great time sailing-that was my profession for many years. Always on someone's payroll (;
Cheers Bryan! I'd love to have an M8 road car, but it won't be any use to me where I'm going.
Sharp looking BMW, Richard, I’ve built a couple of their M6s, and they’re good as well, really like those BMW colour schemes. Enjoy your sailing.
Thanks mate, it was a good kit. The shell fit over the chassis really well.
Cheers, I will do!
Looks great ! Enjoy your travels. Every day's a holiday every, meal a banquet, and every paycheck a fortune.
Thanks mate!
Yes, this is true.
Unfortunately I have to cook every meal...
Good looking beemer Richard, I see you have an Aussie driver on the team, well done, safe sailing to you, enjoy your travels.
Cheers Allan, thanks very much, I will do!