Vespa Smallframe V50

 

The molded on Tank lid does not match the original at all and is deleted. The deck elongated, and gaps filled with CA 

More realistic tank section with filler cap and tightening nut 

Arrestor pin for seat still to come 

 

Steprails added 

Floor underside mold-ons are nowhere near to reality, and will be removed 

Floor underside cleared of all mold-ons, and prepared for installation of brakepedal and mainstand 

SHB carburetor upgraded with all the necessary accesories like fuelhose, gas and choke-cables, mixture adjustment screw and tickover adjuster 

 

 

 

 

Homemade hinge for seat 

 

 

Clamps will hold the mainstand in position, just like the original 

Foot-brakepedal - mechanism scratched 

 

 

Engine assembly 

 

Steering column 

 

First coat down, quite satisfied how it turned out. Very close to „Giallo 910“, and the degree of gloss is scale- related realistic. A few imperfections still have to be addressed though. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine ready, all control cables in place 

 

 

 

Gear selectorcables and break cable installed 

 

Wheel installed 

 

 

Calling her done.