Tim's Frogeye Sprite **Finished **

TimJ · Post by **TimJ** » August 23rd, 2014, 2:14 pm

For my second Bank Holiday Blitz I'll be building an Airfix Austin Healey Sprite Mk1.

Here's one I built a few years ago.

This one will have the front bumper fitted and the hood up for a bit of variety. I just need to decide on a colour.

Post by **jssel** » August 23rd, 2014, 2:22 pm

Looking forward to seeing this one.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » August 23rd, 2014, 3:54 pm

An Airfix "modern Cars" series build, brilliant- will watch with avid interest.

David.

TobyC · Post by **TobyC** » August 23rd, 2014, 6:48 pm

Here's one I saw last weekend at the Cranleigh Classic car show

I shall watch your progress with interest

TimJ · Post by **TimJ** » August 24th, 2014, 10:22 am

Its 10 o'clock so time to get going.

DH-Drover · Post by **DH-Drover** » August 24th, 2014, 12:58 pm

Re colour. BRG. What else!

Dai

Post by **splash** » August 24th, 2014, 1:05 pm

Nice choice of kit, it brings back memories of my youth when the Sprit's were a common sight.

Regards Splash

Post by **splash** » August 24th, 2014, 1:08 pm

DH-Drover wrote:Re colour. BRG. What else!

Dai

They do suit the lighter colours like the sky blue and light yellow.

Regards Splash

TimJ · Post by **TimJ** » August 24th, 2014, 1:24 pm

Not much progress so far, the tyres have been painted, front valance fitted along with the inner wings and firewall.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » August 24th, 2014, 3:07 pm

DH-Drover wrote:Re colour. BRG. What else!

Dai

Dai, there was no colour called British Racing Green for the Mark One AH Sprite.
The BMC colours used for this car were-
Cherry Red RD.04
Dark Green GN.12
Iris Blue BU.12
Leaf Green GN15
Old english White WT.03
Primrose Yellow YL.03
Speedwell Blue BU.01
Whitehall Beige BG.04

David.

Post by **jssel** » August 24th, 2014, 3:33 pm

Off to a good start Tim.

fredk · Post by **fredk** » August 24th, 2014, 3:46 pm

Either green will give you less painting problems. If it was mine I'd be doing it orangey/red like a friend's one.
I'll be watching how you get on as I have one of these to build sometime.

TimJ · Post by **TimJ** » August 24th, 2014, 4:33 pm

The bodyshell has had a coat of primer, the rear suspension fitted and the wheels painted. The tyres will need some touching up.

Colour wise I've decided to go with dark green with a light green interior.

Post by **splash** » August 24th, 2014, 5:29 pm

This link might help you if you go for the green option http://bringatrailer.com/2008/01/29/ori ... ye-sprite/

Regards Splash

TimJ · Post by **TimJ** » August 24th, 2014, 6:21 pm

Thanks for the link Splash. I may have to change my interior shades a little.

I've made a start painting the interior.

The body and the inner rear end of the chassis have had a coat of green.

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