The famous Talbot Lago GP , winner of some early '50's races has since made his appearance as a model kit , first like a Merit kit and then from 1979 as a new tooling from Heller .Since then the only thing that has changed are the box and the decals .

His age is obvious : This is a basic and simplified kit counting 86 pieces of white and clear styrene and four soft rubber tyres .Nevertheless, it has some nice elements that give a touch of optimism to the prospect of its construction . It is also a good base for spending time adding some extra parts and scratching some more . The kit provides a thrifty engine which is thirsty for wiring and piping as well as the three simplified dual Solex carburetors .

Spoked wheels are fine on the front half , the inner parts needs some attention putting some diet on the spokes or changing them with wire or pins .

The muzzle screams for a perforated grid as well as the cockpit needs a good update with better instruments , levers and switches .

The steering and suspension they still have some room for improvement and finally the body , hmm , I am thinging about openning the ventilation grills .

But all this is theoretical, let's start slowly and see along the way , looks like a pleasant trip awaits us .

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Seems like a great kit, Michael @faraomike
Good to hear that you want to give it some extra attention on various points.
Looking forward to see this beautiful car taking shape.

Thank you guys @fiveten , @johnb , @chinesegeorge , I will try to do my best !

Excellent scratch building, Michael @faraomike
You must have steady hands to create those tiny parts.
Did you also bend those tighteners yourself?

Thank you John (@johnb) .
My hands aren't what they used to be, but I still manage . Yes , the tighteners are 100% scratch from a coke can .

Fantastic scratch build skills, my friend @faraomike! Looking forward to see this beauty coming together!
Happy 2024!

Here we are again ! Happy new year to all !

Continuing with the beautiful French , I prepare all (or almost all) the parts for painting . But before this I had to scratch some framing into the "cockpit" and two small parts , one within the cockpit too and one for the engine bay .

Also one more for under the car/into the cockpit toghether with a small removing just in front of the driver , a new instrument panel toghether with the gear selector , a new level on the right of the driver (handbrake ?) and to modificate the steering wheel doing it more realistic with embossed finger positions .

So , next step is to start painting everything and prepares for final assembly . Until then , I wish to all of you a happy weekend .

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Fantastic detail job, my friend @faraomike!