Below you can view more photos of Francisco Pulido’s exceptional scale model Bentley. Click on images to enlarge.
1/10 Scale 4.5 Liter Bentley Blower
Bentley Construction
The rolling chassis without motor during early construction.
Bentley Construction
Here the rolling chassis has the motor and dash in place, along with the fuel tank. The frame was also painted.
1/10 Scale Blower Bentley
Painted bodywork panels were assembled. Even when completed, much of the car remains exposed, making it quite a challenge for a model maker.
1/10 Scale Blower Bentley
A close-up of the front end shows some of the supercharger detail, as well as the mesh radiator grill. The wire wheel can also be seen.
1/10 Scale Blower Bentley
A rear view of Francisco’s finished Bentley model.
1/10 Scale Blower Bentley
More interior details can be seen with a seat removed.
Building a Real Bentley
This photo shows a real Bentley being assembled. Details of the dash and frame in photos like this are very useful for modelers. Even when given access to an original car, modelers are not usually allowed to disassemble anything to see what’s underneath.
Building a Real Bentley
Another research photo shows a group of employees working on the Bentley frame.