Bond Bug 3-Wheeler (1/50)

Although this is already completed, I took a few photos during construction. It's a very simple build. I scaled it to my preferred scale of 1/50.

The print used to be available (free) from 3-wheelers.com. I sprayed the sheet with acrylic varnish before starting.

Diagram showing construction of components.

I started by making the three road wheels. The front wheel is different to the two rear wheels.

I decided to reinforce the lower body with cardboard, between the front wheel box and rear mount.

The completed 'chassis', showing rear axle, lights and front wheel box.

The front air scoop and front light housings. I used an orange-coloured marker pen to colour the edges.

The rear mudflaps, with edges coloured black.

The body cut out, folded and edge-coloured

The front lights and air scoop installed. Assembly of body started.

The front edge has to be trimmed after gluing.

Completed, on a custom-made base.

The front light units, which were assembled individually and inserted into the cowlings, can be seen, together with the positions of the three wheels.

I will post photos of this, together with my Reliant Regal three-wheeler, in the Gallery.

All completed!