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Post by RetiredMike Wed 29 Oct 2014, 7:27 pm

This is a merge of the 1/32 Pyro curbside Bentley Blower with a Roden WWI Hispano Suiza 12 liter 8 cylinder aircraft engine.  The engine was also produced as the Wolseley Viper in the UK during the war, so we'll call this a British hot rod.  Inspiration for this came from Jay Leno's aluminum bodied Hispano Suiza powered by the same engine - a very beautiful car.

Little modification was needed as the engine fit nicely under the hood area.  A few add on pieces were added to the bare bones Pyro model.

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WIP is at https://skidsplace.forumotion.com/t1963-1930-bentley-silver-aero

Thanks for looking. Enjoy.
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Post by Skid Wed 29 Oct 2014, 8:12 pm

I love this build Mike. It's well done and unique too.

All the details, exhausts, wiring, dash etc look terific and I'm so glad you fitted the Aero screens instead of the full width windscreen. They not only look better but fit better alongside the aerobics engine.


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Post by Johnag Wed 29 Oct 2014, 11:37 pm

Hi Mike,

I'm with Al, this looks great Sir...

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Post by Guest Wed 29 Oct 2014, 11:45 pm

Lovely idea,  lovely rendition.

the premise actually kicks that "Spanish Swiss" effort into touch.

Top job!

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Post by harron68 Thu 30 Oct 2014, 1:31 am

Fantastic! Words fail me! And it's in 1/32!

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Post by Guest Thu 30 Oct 2014, 8:55 am

Excellent conversion...in a smaller scale,
and silver is a nice change from British Racing Green,
or is it meant to be bare aluminium panels?

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Post by Geezerman Thu 30 Oct 2014, 10:16 am

Beautiful !!!
Older cars have soul and charisma that modern Zamboni styling can't even come close to matching.
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Post by Guest Thu 30 Oct 2014, 3:17 pm

What A beauty. Excellent, just plain excellent. 1930 Bentley Silver Aero 1/32 1705482731 1930 Bentley Silver Aero 1/32 3887228019

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Post by Sam Thu 30 Oct 2014, 6:36 pm

Stunning execution on this period correct piece of art !!

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Post by RetiredMike Fri 31 Oct 2014, 2:54 pm

Thank you, everyone.
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